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The All-American Rose Selections, a non-profit association that evaluates and promotes exceptional roses, announced today that it is starting regional specific rose recommendations. They've created a list for Northwest rose gardeners, based on our climate of course, that will help guide South Sound gardeners in rose selection.
So what's on the list? I got a release from the group, here it is. (I laughed at the phrase "frequent periods of rain." Yeah, is that what it's called?):
Gardening in the Northwest region - with its chilly winters, mild summers and frequent periods of rain - is full of challenges and rewards. To help ensure people’s success with roses, AARS consulted with regional gardeners and rose experts to determine the most robust roses for this climate. As a result, the 2008 AARS Region’s Choice initiative selected ten rose varieties that thrive in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest:
About Face™
Crimson Bouquet
Honey Perfume™
Sunset Celebration™
Day Breaker™
Marmalade Skies
Cherry Parfait
Gemini
Fourth of July™
Carefree Wonder
Also, the association plans to amend the list annually. The group also launched regional-specific rose lists for the Southwest and Mountain States, too.
Want more detail? Check it here.
I tried to download pretty pictures, but my computer is not cooperating. I'll report back more when I can get someone from photo to give a girl a hand.
