New roses at Spiritwood

Canadian Sunset Hybrid Tea Rose, Entry Rock Garden, Spiritwood

Last week I planted two new roses: Canadian Sunset (cream underneath cherry red petal) and Henry Fonda (brilliant gold). Both are blossoming now... and gorgeous. Because they are not the hardy Explorer series of roses hybridized by Isobella Preston, Canada's first female plant hybridist who worked at the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, they will require additional winter care.

In October, I'm told by the nursery rose specialist that they need to be trimmed back to 1 foot above the ground, then these "sticks" piled with peat moss to overwinter. Until then... we'll enjoy!

Henry Fonda Hybrid Tea Rose, Entry Rock Garden, Spiritwood