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Growing Roses
Caring for Your Roses
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned grower, our expert guides are here to help your roses thrive. Download free, easy-to-follow PDFs covering everything from pruning and fertilizing to pest control and selecting the perfect rose varieties for your garden. These trusted resources, created by our Consulting Rosarians, are tailored specifically for growing roses in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Rose Primer
This is helpful guide created by the Arlington Rose Foundation to introduce beginners to the basics of rose care. With practical tips and easy-to-follow instructions, this primer empowers gardeners of all levels.
Fertilizing Basics
Learn the essentials of rose nutrition, including recommended fertilizers, application timing, and nutrient needs for healthy blooms. This guide is ideal for beginners seeking practical advice for seasonal feeding in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Fertilizing Advanced
Designed for experienced gardeners, this advanced guide dives deep into fertilizer chemistry, nitrogen rates, and detailed feeding schedules to maximize rose performance. Includes sample programs and product comparisons.
Pruning Fundamentals
Master the art of pruning with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This guide explains proper technique, timing, and tips for shaping your rose bushes to promote air circulation, growth, and vibrant blooms.
Pests and Pesticides
This guide covers common rose pests and diseases, from black spot to aphids, and offers both organic and traditional treatment options. Learn how to identify issues early.
Rose Recommendations
Looking for the perfect rose for your garden? Browse and download our curated PDF guides featuring top-rated roses for fragrance, disease resistance, color, size, and more. From timeless Old Garden Roses to vibrant modern varieties like hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, and miniatures—our recommendations are handpicked by experienced rosarians and tailored for success in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Hybrid Tea & Grandiflora Roses
Known for their classic, elegant blooms and long stems, Hybrid Teas are the florist’s favorite. Grandifloras offer similar beauty but with clustered blooms and taller growth, making both perfect for cutting gardens and dramatic displays.
Species & Old Garden Roses
These timeless varieties predate 1867 and are cherished for their natural hardiness, historical charm, and unforgettable fragrance. Many bloom once in spring with lush, romantic flowers and colorful hips that last into winter.
Floribundas & Climbers
Floribundas are bloom machines—producing vibrant clusters all season long. Climbers add vertical beauty, ideal for trellises, fences, and arches, with many offering impressive color and fragrance. Download the guide to learn more.
Miniature & Mini-Flora Roses
Perfect for containers, borders, or small garden spaces, these compact roses pack big beauty in a small size. Miniatures have tiny blooms, while Mini-Floras offer a slightly larger flower with the same charm.
Disease Resistant Roses
Low-maintenance and high-performing, these roses are bred to resist common issues like black spot and mildew. Ideal for gardeners seeking beauty without the need for constant spraying or treatment.
Fragrant Roses
If scent is your top priority, this collection of roses is for you. Selected for their strong and pleasing aromas—from classic damask to fruity and spicy notes—these varieties delight the senses and enrich any garden.
Shrubs
Versatile and vigorous, shrub roses offer hardy growth, lush clusters of blooms, and beautiful forms that work well as hedges, borders, or stand-alone features. Many include popular English Roses.
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