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Shrub Roses

Shrub Roses is a classification defined by the American Rose Society as "a class of hardy, easy-care plants that encompass bushy roses that do not fit in any other category of rose bush.” This family of roses is large and diverse. They are usually larger than modern bush roses and have thornier stems, often with scented flowers. They may repeat flower or flower only once in summer. Many shrub roses are suitable for hedging as well as making excellent specimen plants.

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Below are our favorite selections of Shrub Roses which are known to thrive in Sonoma County. 

Download PDF list of all recommended roses here.

For pruning and care questions, please contact your local Consulting Rosarian.

Autumn Sunset

Classification: Modern Rose/Shrub
Color: Apricot
Introduced: 1987
Fragrance: Fragrant
ARS Rating: 8.1

Ballerina

Classification: Modern Rose/ Shrub
Color: Medium pink
Introduced:1935
Fragrance: Slight fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.5

Belle Story

Classification: Modern Rose/ Shrub
Color: Light pink
Introduced:1985
Fragrance: Fragrant
ARS Rating: 8.5

Excellenz von Schubert

Classification: Modern Rose/Shrub
Color: Carmine-Pink
Introduced: 1909
Fragrance: Strong Fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.1 (Very Good)

Gartendirektor Otto Linne

Classification: Modern Rose/ Shrub
Color: Deep pink
Introduced: 1934
Fragrance: Slight fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.6

Graham Thomas

Classification: Modern Rose/ Shrub
Color: Deep yellow
Introduced: 1983
Fragrance: Fragrant
ARS Rating: 8.2

Lady of Shalott

Classification: Modern English Rose/ Shrub
Color: Orange Blend (salmon pink, golden yellow, orange)
Introduced: 2009 by David Austin Roses
Fragrance: Fragrant / warm tea, spice, clove
ARS Rating: 7.9

Sally Holmes

Classification: Modern Rose/ Shrub
Color: White to blush pink
Introduced: 1976
Fragrance: Slight fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.8

Sparrieshoop

Classification: Modern Rose/ Shrub
Color: Light pink
Introduced: 1953
Fragrance: Moderate fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.1

The Fairy

Classification: Modern Rose/ Dwarf Shrub Polyantha
Color: Light Pink
Introduced: 1932
Fragrance: Slight fragrance/mild apple
ARS Rating: 8.7
Disease-resistant

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Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center

2050 Yulupa Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Sonoma County

 

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