Is it true that hybrid tea roses are hearty to zone 6 only?...I'm 9. I've searched through 1000's and finally

Question

found 1. It will prob die in zone 9 right?

IT'S CALLED, "BROADWAY," AND i LOVE IT!

Answer 1

Hybrid tea roses are hardy as far NORTH as zone 6, many to zones 5 or even 4 with winter protection. But most live south easily to zone 9 or 10. Most should work for you.

Often when they list the "zone", they give you the northern-most zone. So if it says "Zone 6", you can be sure it will also live in 7, 8 and 9. Zones NORTH of the listed zone (5,4 and 3, etc.) are where the survivability becomes an issue.

Answer 2

Your zone will have different roses do best than those bred for the colder regions but there are hundreds of roses you should consider. Always check the recommended roses list from your local rose society -- a good place to start.
If you like Broadway's distinctive color blend view 'Hot Cocoa'. Like Broadway it is an All America Rose Selection.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070211/news_mz1hs11rosem.html
Personally I think Carruth is one of the best rosarians working today. His plants are very disease resistant and fragrant in forms I admire. He has bred 9 All America Selections some with very unusual and distinctive qualities.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/31/HOGTHJ2I9T1.DTL
http://www.rose-roses.com/rosepages/hybridteas/Broadway.html


Floribunda recommendations for zone 9 roses that are disease resistant
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/calif/msg091813346217.html
Fragrant roses for your zone
http://gardening.about.com/od/rose1/tp/FragrantRoses.htm

Miniatures
http://www.sequoianursery.biz/

In zone 9 and above, where roses won't freeze, watch for fungal diseases that can creep in with the wet weather. This will happen if the plants have remained wet for an entire day with warmth to allow the spores to germinate. If you use horticultural oil before the wet season starts fungal growth will be blocked before it starts.

Roses still growing and setting buds in November could use a light feeding. Prune after the plants bloom in December.
http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/ideas/ViewCategoryNavigationAjax.action?level1=Topics&level2Index=9&level3Index=10&uid=d0297d11-e345-11db-8a44-b57745f8a18d&contentType=Article

Roses in temperate climates may need induced dormancy.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1082/is_6_45/ai_80308891/pg_4

Answer 3

Hello. I am a Certified Master Gardener. Horticulture was my major in college. I work as a volunteer at my local University Botanic Gardens, also.

In Zone 9, California's Central Thermal belts, roses will thrive with some extra care. Roses are grown in Israel, Russia, in a lot of places where heat waves are a part of daily summer living. My grandmother in Croatia grew roses during World War II.

One of the very best sources for roses is Jackson & Perkins. They have hybridized roses for over 100 years, and are the leader in the industry. I personally avoid roses patented by "Weeks" and "Star." They are cheap, unreliable knock-offs of J & P, a lot of times.

Since Central CA is so very hot in summer, follow these guidelines for growing success of hybrid tea roses and other varieties::

1) When buying and planting bare root, do so in December.

2) Prior to planting, either amend soil directly where rosebush will be planted, or better yet: amend and rototill soil to a depth of a foot or two in the entire area where the rose garden will be being planted.

3) When you buy (or receive in the mail) your bare root rosebushes, soak rootball only in a bucket of cold water for 24 hours.

4) After rosebushes are planted, mulch (not bark chips) to a depth of 4 inches. The mulch will conserve water, moisture in the rootzone, keep weed growth to a minimum, and gives your newly-planted rose garden an extra-nice appearance.

5) Use a good quality balanced rose fertilizer. I recommend Bandini Rose Food or Vigoro, following package directions. Water planted roses well before fertilizing, and water them well immediately after fertilizing to prevent burning and to leach the nutrients down to the root zone.

6) Water your rose bushes in the early morning. Roses are heavy feeders and need frequent, deep watering. In the unrelenting summer heat of Central CA, I recommend watering deeply every morning.

7) Keep spent blooms pruned off the plant, and keep the rosegarden free of leaves, debris, etc. This will help to reduce the onset or spread of rose viruses, etc.

8) If you re-plant roses in an area where roses have not previously thrived, you run a high risk of your plants being adversely affected by RPV---Repeat Planting Virus, which is usually fatal to the plants. Take care to avoid repeat planting.

I recommend the book: "Beautiful Roses Made Easy," by Teri Dunn & Walter Reeves. I purchased my copy through Jackson & Perkins.

I sincerely hope this helps.

PAMELA J..
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