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Rosa spp.

16' climber. R. beggeriana hybrid. Bred by Gardener H. Wasastjerna in Grankulla, Finland, 1937. Sometimes listed by its Finnish name Polstjärnan.

Rambling form with small semi-double white clustered blooms that hold up in the vase. Fragrance is unnoteworthy. Vigorous climber, will want a trellis for support. Very, very cold hardy—the original rose withstood a winter that killed many fruit trees and left the rose with roots in standing water that froze! It is still a highly sought-after component in hybridizing hardy climbers. Will tolerate partial shade. Z3.

(9–18" bare-root plants)

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Bloom Color: white
Hardy to Zone: 3

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Variety	Product Type	Bloom Color	Hardy to Zone
‘Canadian Shield’	bare-root plants	deep red	3
‘Chinook Sunrise’	bare-root plants	coral pink	4
‘Hansaland’	bare-root plants	red	3
‘John Davis’	bare-root plants	deep pink	3
‘Nyvelt’	bare-root plants	white	3
‘Polestar’	bare-root plants	white	3
‘Queen of Denmark’	bare-root plants	medium pink	3
‘Ramblin’ Red’®	bare-root plants	bright red	4
‘Officinalis’ Apothecary’s Rose	bare-root plants	deep pink	4
‘Mme Plantier’	bare-root plants	white	4
Carolina Rose	bare-root plants	light pink	2
‘Henri Martin’	bare-root plants	crimson	4
‘Plena’ Cinnamon Rose	bare-root plants	pink	4
‘Belle de Crecy’	bare-root plants	magenta	4
‘Charles de Mills’	bare-root plants	magenta-pink	4
‘Tuscany’	bare-root plants	blackish purple	4
‘Magnifica’	bare-root plants	fuchsia	4
‘Souvenir de Philemon Cochet’	bare-root plants	white	4

Additional Information

Small Trees and Shrubs

As Green’s Nursery catalog from 1904 explains, “There are many trees that by pruning can be made to resemble shrubs, and many shrubs that by different pruning may be made to produce medium-sized trees.”

Roses Rosa spp.

Leaves, petals, hips and roots all have medicinal properties. Rose hips (fruits) are rich in vitamin C and make a wonderful “rose apple” jam; rose-petal elixir calms the nerves and lifts the spirit.

Each year, we aim to offer a diverse selection of unusual and antique varieties. Unlike hybrid tea roses, these roses are all vigorous, cold hardy and on their own roots. The antique varieties grow slowly compared to newer hybrids and tend to be more difficult to propagate. You may notice when you receive your order that some of these roses have small root systems and little top growth. Don’t be alarmed by this—it’s just the nature of these old varieties. We can attest that they perform just as well as the others. If roots are tangled, cut them back to 6" or so and spread them out in the planting hole.

Roses are native to temperate regions throughout the world.

Growing Roses

Soil: Well-drained soil with a good amount of organic matter.
Sun: Full sun, but some will tolerate part shade. Pick a site with good air flow, but avoid sites with cold northwest winds.
Spacing: 4–6' apart.

Sun:

Planting: Plant as early as soil can be worked. The roots of roses don’t spread beyond the original hole, so dig a bushel-sized hole, as deep as 2' or more. Mix soil with liberal quantities of well-rotted manure and compost. Add a coffee-can of rock phosphate or bone meal.
- Prior to planting, prune plants back to 3–5 of the best canes.
- Keep roses well mulched to retain moisture and reduce weeds. Add 2 shovelfuls of compost to each crown annually in late fall.
Pruning: Other than clipping out any dead wood, shrub roses and climbers require little pruning.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.