Parkland Roses for the Prairies


         Parkland roses were developed at the Morden Research Centre specifically for the harsh prairie conditions. They have excellent resistance to disease, and are very hardy, requiring no winter protection other then an adequate snow cover.   Parkland roses grow on their own roots and require little to no pruning.  Prune any dead branch tips in the spring, They produce an abundance of double to semi-double blossoms on small to medium bushes.  There are many different Parkland roses available.    

Cultivar Name Height Spread

Zone

Flowers

Description

Adelaide Hoodless 3'x3' 3 Medium red, semi-double to double.  The Adelaide Hoodless  blooms continuously from early summer until frost also forming decorative red rosehips.  This vigorous plant is bushy with glossy foliage that is resistant to powdery mildew. 
Cuthbert Grant 3'x3' 3 Purple-red clusters of double blossoms. Cuthbert Grant is a fragrant rose that blooms from early July until fall. 
Hope for Humanity 3'x2' 3 Double flowers that are deep red in color. Slightly fragrant cup-shaped flowers bloom in large clusters on a bushy plant with a vigorous growth habit  Dark green, leathery foliage has good resistance to powdery mildew and rust. 
Morden Belle 3'x3' 2 Clusters of ivory pink, double flowers. An everblooming rose that is resistant to disease.  The foliage on this dwarf plant is shiny green.
Morden Blush 2'x2' 2 Medium sized, ruffled roses that are light pink fading to ivory with age.  An everblooming rose that blooms in clusters surrounded by  dense, rich green foliage on a hardy, low-growing plant.
Morden Centennial 3'x3' 2 Double blooms that are vibrant pink in color. Slightly fragrant clusters of flowers bloom over dark glossy foliage. Good disease resistance. 
Morden Fireglow 2'x12" 3 Orange red with bright scarlet undersides. The Morden Fireglow blooms repeatedly from early summer until frost.  Dense green foliage  grows in an upright  habit and has a moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
Morden Ruby 3'x3' 2 Double, ruby red flowers.  Masses of flowers that bloom repeatedly during the growing season over dense, dark green foliage.
Morden Snowbeauty 3'x3' 3 Pointed buds open to dazzling white, single flowers. Very floriferous shrub-type rose with dense green foliage. Moderate disease resistance.
Morden Sunrise 2-3'x3' 3 A single flower that is yellow, with a pinkish blush. Very hardy and disease resistant shrub with glossy foliage growing in a compact form..
Prairie Joy 3-5'x3' 3 Medium sized, double flower  that is  pink in color. Dense plant with excellent diseases resistance.  Suitable as a hedge.
Winnipeg Parks 2'x2' 3 Pinkish- red flowers. Small, bush-type rose that blooms in clusters throughout the summer until the first frost.  Excellent resistance to powdery mildew & rust.

Compiled by Rachel Giesbrecht on May 25, 2004

 

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