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10 Varieties of Pink Roses
Pink roses are very beautiful and can add
a sort of unique touch to any garden. They come in many varieties,
ranging from pale to dark to almost electric. There are varieties
that bloom only once per season and those that bloom continuously
in cycles from early spring to late fall (until the frost of
winter forces them into dormancy). There are also quite a few
varieties that are well suited for a variety of hardiness zones.
For this list of ten beautiful pink roses, the requirements
are at least repeated blooms and suitableness for a range of
hardiness zones. (You can find your hardiness zone by consulting
the Internet or a local Master Gardener.) These roses range
from slightly fragrant to very fragrant, but one thing is sure:
no matter which varieties you choose for your garden, they
are sure to make a gorgeous garden.
Dark Pink Roses:
Country Dancer
This rose was first introduced in 1973. It is a lovely dark
pink variety that comes on a shrub. This makes it an excellent
choice as an accent plant or as a hedge. Country Dancer blooms
continuously, ensuring that your plant will always have flowers,
and never look barren from spring to autumn. It is a fragrant
flower that smells very nice but that is not so pungent that
it is overwhelming. This rose if perfect for zones four through
nine.
Mme. Isaac Pereire
This is a very famous Bourbon class rose. It is more than
100 years old, and quite popular. Its color is dark pink with
a slight purple tint. As the bloom ages, the purple tint becomes
more pronounced and noticeable, adding a little drama to this
bloom. The canes are known for their length, and the Mme. Isaac
Pereire can be grown as a climber, a pillar, or even a sort
of shrub. It is a very versatile flower that blooms as a repeat
in hardiness zones five through ten.
American Beauty
American beauty is a classic dark pink rose that has been
around since 1875. It is very fragrant and blooms repeatedly.
It is in the class of hybrid perpetual and has such a large,
classic look to it that it is almost impossible not to love
this flower. It grows in zones five through nine.
Martha’s Vineyard
A fairly recent flower, developed in 1995, Martha’s Vineyard
offers a beautiful shrub that is well adapted for hardiness
zones five through nine. Additionally, its fragrance makes
it ideal for people who enjoy surrounding their home with sensual
plants. Repeat blooms ensure that you will see the flowers
more than once during the growing season.
Robin Hood
This is a slightly fragrant hybrid musk variety that blooms
continuously. While not as adaptable as the others (zones six
through nine), it still provides good range and can be grafted
onto the roots of plants suited for other growing conditions.
Light Pink Roses:
Bloomfield Abundance
Bloomfield Abundance is a rather nice floribunda class rose
that blooms continuously. It was developed in 1920, and it
is very fragrant. Its name comes from the fact that it has
abundant blossoms that grow well in a variety of settings.
Its hardiness zones are five through nine.
Cecile Brunner
This is a great light pink rose. It is of the polyanthus class
and is moderately fragrant. Cecile Brunner was developed in
1881, and its lovely, yet almost subtle, fragrance is uplifting
and not overwhelming. It is a continuous bloomer suitable for
zones four through nine.
New Dawn
A fragrant flower in the large flowered climber class, New
Dawn is remarkably suited for trellis and archways. It looks
lovely on gazebos and pergolas, and repeat blooms throughout
the growing season. It is adaptable to a variety of landscapes,
and is compatible with hardiness zones five through nine.
Pink Rosette
This delicate light pink flower is a floribunda class rose.
It is only slightly fragrant, but its repeatedly blooming nature
means that it will grace your garden at least twice in a season.
It was developed relatively recently, in 1948, and it bloom
in hardiness zones five through nine.
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier is a Portland class rose that has been in
existence for nearly 150 years. It is a fine choice for nearly
any garden. It gives a heady, sensual, very fragrant smell
that provides the garden with continuous fragrance (the blooms
cycle continuously spring through fall). Any garden in zones
four through nine can enjoy this light pink rose. # # # # #
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