Growing Roses in 
New Brunswick

Types, Care, and Tips for Gorgeous Blooms

August 01, 2025

Roses have long been cherished for their timeless beauty, delightful fragrance, and symbolic meanings. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, growing roses can be a rewarding way to add elegance and color to your garden. At Scott’s Nursery, we offer a wide selection of roses suited to New Brunswick’s climate — along with expert advice to help you nurture them to full bloom.

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Types of Roses You Can Grow

Roses come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are some popular types available at Scott’s Nursery, each with unique characteristics:

Hybrid Tea Roses

Description: Classic roses with large, elegant, single blooms on long stems, often fragrant and showy.

 

Uses: Perfect for formal garden beds, cutting gardens, or as striking focal points in landscapes.

 

Care: Requires full sun and well-drained soil; prune annually to shape and encourage blooms, and water consistently, especially during dry periods.

Floribunda Roses

Description: Bushy roses that produce clusters of medium-sized blooms in a variety of colours, providing continuous flowering.

 

Uses: Ideal for mass plantings, garden borders, or adding vibrant colour to small and large garden spaces.

 

Care: Requires full sun and well-drained soil; prune lightly to maintain shape and remove spent flowers, and water regularly during dry periods.

Grandiflora Roses

Description: Elegant roses with large, showy blooms on tall, upright plants that combine qualities of hybrid teas and floribundas.

 

Uses: Perfect for garden beds, borders, or as striking focal points in landscapes.

 

Care: Thrive in full sun with well-drained soil; prune annually to maintain shape and encourage blooms, and water consistently.

Climbing Roses

Description: Long, flexible canes with abundant, often fragrant blooms that can cover walls, fences, or trellises.

 

Uses: Ideal for vertical gardening, arbours, pergolas, fences, or creating a dramatic garden focal point.

 

Care: Requires full sun and well-drained soil; tie canes to supports, prune annually to encourage flowering, and water regularly.

 Shrub Roses

Description: Vigorous, bushy roses with abundant blooms and a natural, informal shape.

 

Uses: Perfect for borders, hedges, mass plantings, or low-maintenance garden areas.

 

Care: Tolerant of a variety of soils; prune lightly to shape and remove dead wood, and water regularly during dry spells.

Explorer Roses

Description: Hardy, disease-resistant roses with medium to large blooms and bushy growth.

 

Uses: Ideal for garden beds, borders, and Canadian climates; great for adding long-lasting colour.

 

Care: Thrive in full sun with well-drained soil; prune annually and water regularly, especially in dry periods.
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How to Plant Roses

  1. Choose a sunny location: Roses need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
     
  2. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
     
  3. Planting: Dig a hole wide and deep enough to accommodate the roots without crowding. Place the rose so the graft union (bulge near base) is just above soil level.
     
  4. Watering: Deep, regular watering, especially during the first year. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease risk.
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Pruning Your Roses

Pruning keeps roses healthy, encourages flowering, and maintains shape.
When to prune: Early spring, just as buds begin to swell.
How to prune:

  • Remove dead, damaged, or weak canes.
     
  • Cut back to an outward-facing bud to promote open growth.
     
  • For Hybrid Teas and Floribundas, remove about one-third of the previous year’s growth.
     
  • For Climbers, prune after flowering to shape and remove old wood.
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Fertilizing for Bloom Power

  • Timing: Begin fertilizing in early spring after pruning, then every 4–6 weeks until late summer.
     
  • Type: Use a balanced rose fertilizer or one high in phosphorus for blooms.
     
  • Application: Follow package directions carefully; avoid over-fertilizing which can cause lush foliage but fewer flowers.
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Protecting Roses from Pests and Disease

  • Common issues include aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and spider mites.
     
  • Keep plants well-spaced and prune to improve air circulation.
     
  • Use organic insecticidal soaps or horticultural oils when needed.
     
  • Remove fallen leaves and debris promptly to reduce fungal spores.
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Bonus Tips for Success

  • Mulching: Apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
     
  • Winter care: Protect graft unions and roots with mulch or soil mounding. Consider rose cones or burlap wraps for sensitive varieties.
     
  • Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
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Ready to Add Roses to Your Garden?

Roses bring classic charm and fragrance to any outdoor space. Whether you prefer the grandeur of Hybrid Teas, the ease of Shrub roses, or the romance of Climbers, Scott’s Nursery has the perfect variety for you. Visit us today to explore our selection and get personalized care tips from our expert staff!

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