What kind of care do English Roses need?
The care of English Roses is similar to that of Modern Roses with some exceptions. Hardiness: Most English Roses can be grown in Zone 5 or warmer. ‘Constance Spry’, ‘Mary Rose’, ‘Charles Rennie Mackintosh’, and ‘Heritage’ are some of the hardier English Roses. ‘Graham Thomas’ and other yellow varieties may need some winter protection in cold climates. Disease: Many of the better varieties of English Roses seem to be rather resistant to blackspot and other diseases. However, this depends greatly on the particular variety and climate. In particular, many of the older red English Roses have been rather susceptible to blackspot and other diseases and have been weak growers. Group Plantings: While English Roses can be grown as individual plants, group plantings of two or three plants of one variety planted closely together are often recommended if there is room in the garden. A group planting will produce a fuller looking growth and more flowers in an area than a single planting. An odd num
