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Variety traits

Frost resistance of roses

Rosa L.

A key biological trait of roses that determines the survival of cultivars at sub-zero temperatures. It is assessed using the USDA hardiness zone scale and scoring systems for shoot freeze damage.

In the reference 263 varieties crop Rose, where this is mentioned in the description.

To assess the frost resistance of roses, USDA zones based on minimum temperatures and scoring scales that record the degree of damage to annual and biennial shoots are used. Highly resistant varieties, such as Canadian roses, can withstand temperatures down to –40 °C, whereas Hybrid Tea groups often require covering at –25 °C.

It is important to distinguish between frost resistance and winter hardiness: the latter is a comprehensive characteristic that includes reaction to winter thaws, damping off, and desiccation. Low winter hardiness reduces the lifespan of a bush to a few seasons, while proper cultivar selection and consideration of the site's microclimate ensure the longevity of plantings for up to 30 years.

General information about the subject — on the page Frost hardiness.

Sources8

Varieties of Rose mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Rosa L. · Rose

Reinhard Noack

DE
8 records

TANFU DERMOS

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

DE DK NL
5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Luciano Ghione

BE DE FR NL PL
15 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Luciano Ghione

FI FR NL PL
15 records

Korpinka

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

BE DE DK FR HU NL +2
13 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Star Rose S.A.

FR
14 records

Meineble

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

BE DE DK ES FR IT +1
12 records

Poulavon

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

DE DK FI NL PL SE
11 records

auschris

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

12 records

Tanmeda

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

BE DE DK FR IT NL +1
10 records

Poulman

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

BE DE DK ES FR PL +1
11 records

Meimodac

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

DE DK FR IT NL PL
10 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

11 records

Tanarasah

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

AT BE DE DK FR NL +1
8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

DE NL
8 records

Auscrowd

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

DE DK FR IT
7 records

Poulgrad

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

7 records

Korpinrob

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

DE DK FR NL SE
6 records

Poulgode

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

DK NL PL
7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Marie-Louise|deceased, late of Antibes, France, by Jean-Pierre Le Naour, legal representative

FR IT
6 records