Parkland Series of Hardy Canadian Roses

Parkland Series of Roses:

Cold climate gardeners, and rose lovers alike, have the Agriculture Canada Experimental Farm located in Morden, Manitoba to thank for developing this tough, hardy series of own root roses, that put most fussy hybrid tea roses and floribundas to shame. The Parkland Series was developed through selective breeding of hardy roses by Agriculture and Agri-Food of  Canada (AAFC), from the late 1960's through the 1990's. Over 16 unique and hardy roses were developed and trial tested, including such popular roses as Morden Blush rose, Morden Sunrise rose and Morden Centennial rose. In addition to the Parkland Series of roses,

• Bred for high disease resistance to black spot, mildew and rust
• Most Parkland Series roses are repeat bloomers that keep flowering until late fall.
  
• The last flush of roses in the fall produce large red or orange rose hips that can be used in tea, in making potpourri, or to leave on the roses for wild birds to feed on in the winter.
  
• Parkland Series typically put on a show with fabulous fall foliage color. Depending on the variety, foliage color can range from shades of orange, red to burnt-yellow and deep burgundy. 
• All Parkland Series roses are hardy to at least a USDA Hardiness zone 3, with some varieties being hardy to a zone 2. Parkland Series roses require only snow cover as protection in the winter.