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Winter Hardiness of Roses

Rosa L.

The winter hardiness of a rose is determined by the plant's ability to withstand a complex of winter-spring factors, including humidity and thaws, and is evaluated using a 7-point scale and USDA hardiness zones.

In the reference 555 varieties crop Rose, where this is mentioned in the description.

The winter hardiness of roses is evaluated as the plant's ability to withstand adverse conditions of the winter-spring period, including air humidity, snow cover stability, and recurring frosts. In scientific practice, a 7-point scale is used to analyze the condition of shoots, buds, and tissues after overwintering, while USDA hardiness zones are used for the preliminary selection of varieties.

The genetic potential for winter hardiness varies significantly between rose groups. Hybrid tea varieties, originating from the thermophilic species Rosa chinensis, possess low winter hardiness and are sensitive to sub-zero temperatures. In contrast, species roses and hybrids of the Rugosa group demonstrate high resistance, adapted to harsh climatic conditions.

Agrotechnical measures for covering roses depend directly on the winter hardiness rating of a specific variety. One of the key problems during cultivation is the risk of tissue damping-off under cover during thaws, which makes winter hardiness the determining factor for the longevity of plantings under specific microclimate conditions.

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

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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.

Ora2437

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

P. Orard

FR
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth Fryer

FR
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

KOLSTER RIJNEVELD

2 records

Heldoro

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Iris Helga Hetzel

DE NL
2 records

MEIPUMA

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Marie Louise Meilland (FR)

FR
2 records

Harprior

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

TAN07291

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

2 records

DELSTRICOL

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
2 records

HARPULSE

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Wekjuvoo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Weeks Roses Inc (US)

FR
2 records

TAN98130

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

2 records

Somnip

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

SOMERFIELD ROBIN BRUCE

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

2 records

Kormarter

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes

DE
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

2 records

MEICESAR

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland (FR)

ES FR
2 records

Kormax

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES'SOHNE

DE
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

2 records

Poulbero

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Harmanna

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Meilupin

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland

DE FR
2 records

Kormeita

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes

DE
2 records

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