Bolero

Bolero

Welcome to my Blog!!

When we moved to Southern Nevada, specifically Las Vegas, over 15 years ago, I quickly had to adapt to the desert and re-learn a lot of what I knew. Gardening in a hot and dry desert with poor soil can bring forth rather unique challenges. I would like to share my gardening adventures and successes as I try to add green and color to all of this brown. I will also write about my journeys elsewhere and post corresponding images. Hope you find useful information and/or enjoy reading my blog!!

Lynn

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Best Modern Roses for a Hot, Dry, Summer Area

During the Summer,  temperatures more than 100F and  <12% humidity is no stranger to my area. The following are roses that have been either unfazed or minimally fazed during these conditions. I compiled this list as a guide, especially for those new to gardening in a hot, desert. These roses have proved to be fairly bullet proof and would be a great start for rose gardeners in these areas.

White
Bolero 2004
Moonstone 
Pope John Paul II
Iceberg Floribunda**
Snowbird
Annapurna

Bolero 2004

Pink
Grande Dame
Perfume Delight
Marijke Koopman
Summer Romance
Bewitched
Pink Peace
Tiffany
Buxom Beauty
Carlin's Rhythm
Eyes for You
Fragrant Memory**
Gene Boerner
Crescendo
Sexy Rexy
First Prize
Eyes for You



Grande Dame



Yellow
South Africa
Easy Going
Julia Child
Honey Bouquet
Absolutely Fabulous
Gold Medal
Michelangelo
St. Patrick

South Africa


Red
Black Magic
Fire Fighter
Veteran's Honor**
Crimson Bouquet
Europeana
Mr. Lincoln
Drop Dead Red
Lavaglut
Legends
Rouge Royale
Don Juan Cl.
Altissimo Cl.
Firefighter


Orange/Coral 
Easy Does It
Tropicana
Voodoo
Gingersnap
Touch of Class
Artistry
America Cl.

America Cl.
Apricot/Salmon
Brandy
Just Joey
Abbaye de Cluny**
Bronze Star

Purple
Ebb Tide **
Twilight Zone
Purple Lodge ( not widely available.. 1 U.S. source)
Dakota Redwing
Purple Tiger
Big Purple

Ebb Tide

Mauve/Lavender
Angel Face
Plum Perfect**
Neptune
Fragrant Plum
Love Song**
Blue Girl**
Love Potion
Wild Blue Yonder ( unattractive growth habit, but nice in appearance if you plant in threes)


Angel Face


Other
Koko Loco
Gemini
Guy Savoy
Abracadabra
Priscilla Burton
Playboy
Perfect Moment
Chicago Peace
Cabana
Disneyland Rose

Guy Savoy