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12.07.2024 - 12:37 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
23 of the Best Rose Varieties for Creating a Hedge
Instead of growing a boring old green hedge like everyone else, imagine if yours could be covered in roses.
Just picture what it would look like when your hedge is in bloom with elegant blossoms and depending on the type, providing a heavenly fragrance as well.
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The ideal hedge rose is dense and able to support itself without sprawling all over the place.
While you can create a large hedge using climbing roses, keep in mind they’ll need support. A hedge taller than about six feet will generally require some support.
Speaking of, you aren’t restricted to one type. You could combine multiple types for lots of color and endless blooms.
We’ll give you various options, from shorter hedges that stay about three feet tall, to taller options that can give you some privacy from the neighbors.
Here’s the lineup:
Best Roses for HedgesBefore we talk about the best options, let’s clarify some terms.
Rose flowers are often described based on the number of petals, a bloom with fewer than seven petals is called a “single,” while “semi-double” describes those with eight to 15 petals.
“Double” flowers have 16 to 25, “full” have 26 to 40, and those with over 40 petals are called “very full.”
You can learn more about these and other rose classifications in our guide. And while you’re at it, check out our guide to growing roses if you’re new to cultivating these flowers.
Now let’s discuss 23 of the best rose varieties for hedges.
1. Abraham Darby‘Abraham Darby’ is not one of the most well-known David Austin roses, but this cultivar deserves a second and third look.
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