Rose ideas for Houston, Tx

dwgreen2006

8 years ago

Howdy! After lurking a while I have decided to join the discussion. :) I am a new home owner/gardener, and I am interested in flower garden ideas for my zone (9a) in Houston, Tx.

I have ordered some Amadeus climbing roses from Palatinero. I am wondering if those roses are specifically bred for cold weather or will they be fine in our hot, humid Tx weather...

i welcome all flower suggestions. I am in the process of creating a new (full-sun) flowerbed as we speak so I am interested to hear any input about good plants/roses.

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plantloverkat north Houston - 9a

8 years ago

If you are interested in other roses from Kordes (Amadeus was bred by Kordes), you might want to look at this thread. Pay special attention to comments by Chris2486, who recommends the Sunbelt series as doing especially well in the south. I bought Savannah (one of the Sunbelt series) from Chamblees last year, and I have been very pleased with it so far. I purchased the new Soul Sister at Lowes today, and I hope it will perform just as well. Some of the roses from Kordes might not flower well during the long months of summer in Houston because of the high night time temperatures - Chris mentions that Madame Anisette is probably in this category.

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User
8 years ago
I know we have a few people from DFW area. Would Houton's weather be more like Florida or Dallas?

HMF has infomation and pictures of roses. Kordes has a good reputation for disease resistant/free roses.

http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.39720
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dwgreen2006
Original Author
8 years ago
Houston is more like Florida in the spring and like Dallas in the summer. Humid and moist during the rainy season (now). Dry and hot (95+) in summer months. No snow here in winter (unlike Dallas), and our most recent winter was so mild my hibiscus didn't even lose their leaves and barely stopped blooming.

i recently purchased a few Kordes for the first time so I am interested to see how they develop. I have some Amadeus climbers on the way from Palatinero that I can't wait to put on my arbor.

Thank you for the link!
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bossyvossy
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Go to Chamblees and antique Rose emporium websites and peruse their roses. The websites include good descriptions (mannerly climbers vs large shrubs, etc) that you can match to your objectives. Everything they sell does well in tx. After you make your tentative selections you can come back here (or call them) to ask whether the rose(s) in which you're interested are a good match w/your rose growing experience. Nothing more disheartening to learn after the fact that you don't have time to tend to a rose that is fungus prone or got one with arching brancges when you really wanted a twining type or got the frag of your dreams with the thorns of your worst nightmares.
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boncrow66
8 years ago
I agree with the suggestion of Chamblees and the Antique Rose Emporium. I have planted several of the Earthkind roses and they do great in our Tx heat and humidity. I am an hour south of Houston. The tea roses do very well too. I am also planning on adding some Kordes roses this year with Savannah at the top of my list. Let us know what you decide and have fun choosing!
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Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
8 years ago
The Earth Kind roses at Chamblee's Nursery are excellent performers in Texas.
dwgreen2006
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank y'all for the Chamblee's recommendation! I hadn't discovered them yet. Lots of good stuff...now where is that credit card....
Brittie - La Porte, TX 9a
8 years ago
For a full sun garden here, you'll have to be careful in your rose selections. My garden is full, all day sun, and some plants just can't take it. I would say antiques (teas, chinas) are better suited, but some modern roses do okay (Easy Does It blooms like a champ), and your garden will likely rest during July and August (due to the heat) no matter what you choose. I second (third?) purchasing online at Chamblees and The Antique Rose Emporium. Know that many of the antique roses can grow quite large (bigger than what's listed). Also know that our humidity may keep some roses from opening properly, particularly the ones stuffed with petals. I had the climber Red Eden years ago, and that sucker just never opened, so out it went.

The Kordes roses Beverly and Poseiden work well for me (they are HUGE), but Savannah so far has blackspot issues, hopefully she grows out of that as she gets older.
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