Fourth of July Rose

Fourth of July roses were named because of their striking color combination which reminds some of the red, white, and blue colors seen around America's Independence Day.

The Fourth of July rose is a very elegant red and white striped rose with golden stamens. The scarlet red color combined with subtle white and striking golden stamen gives the rose its eye captivating look. It is called a modern climber and was introduced in the year 1999. It is a hybrid of Altissimo and Roller Coaster introduced by Carruth. It exhibits the best qualities of both the breeds therefore is widely used to mark the festive occasion of the Independence Day. With its outstanding traits it was awarded the AARS award in the same year of its introduction.

Fourth of July roses are an excellent climbing rose plant that can easily attain the height of 12 to 14 feet at full maturity. You'll know this plant from the big sized semi-double blooms. The petals of the blooms are velvety and ruffled. The petal count in each bloom usually measures between 10 to 14. Each bloom lasts long and they are repetitive throughout the season. The best blooming month is April. The leaves of the plant are dark green in color which provides abeautiful contrast with the color of the rose thus creating a spectacular look for your garden. Plant these at your entrance door in the form of an arch it is sure to give your guests a vibrant looking and pleasant smelling grand welcome.

The Fourth of July rose can be used as a standing shrub in your garden or as a climbing plant. Its vigorous growth is highly suited to train the plant to climb over the structures like pergolas, trellises or arches in your garden. A little bending and directing of canes will give the desired landscaping to your garden. The refreshing scent of the flower will add a new vital and zing to your garden. Its colors when selectively combined with the garden background and the colors of the neighboring plants can make your garden look stunning.

These plants are very strong and hardy. It can even grow in the colder regions where other roses will not thrive. The Hardiness zone for this rose is USDA zone 5a to 9b. It's resistant to diseases such as mildew, rust and black spots thus making the performance of the plant very reliable from the start. Due to its easy survival you are sure to get large number of blooms and moderate re-blooms in the very first season of the plantation. These flowers require adequate exposure to sun and a moderate supply of water. A little of early pruning will enhance heavy blooms in the season. The plant requires very less care and is not prone to diseases. The striking color combination of the petals, stamen and the foliage is a pleasure to watch. The Fourth of July rose is rightly meant to celebrate the grand festivities of Independence Day.