Roses Aren't Always Red

One of my rose bush is blooming. I purchased the rose bush in the fall, left it in the garage during the winter, and potted it in the spring. I believe the rose is called "John Davis" and is a part of the Canadian Explorer Series, developed in Canada with hopes that the plants could withstand very harsh winters. For many rose lovers living in zone 4 and lower, one would either have to purchase a rose plant that is hardy enough to survive the cold (such as the Canadian Explorer Series or the Knockout Rose Series), or purchase roses that may not be hardy to the zone and each fall "tip" the roses (the "tip" is a method developed in Minnesota, in which a trench is dug by the rose bush and the bush is then buried for the winter), or else just hope that the rose bush will survive the winter.

The roses are a beautiful shade of medium pink and with a nice scent. The petals are so soft and fragile, which may be due to the fact that my plant is not yet established, but I hope that the petals will continue to stay soft in future blooms. I can't wait for the other rose bushes to bloom, but right now I'm pretty content with what I have.