Rose Trees? in uk?

I have a north facing front garden, can a rose tree survive and still flower to its best in this type of garden it gets sun for approx 1 hour first thing in morning and then again last thing at night.?

Rose Trees? in uk?
To endure the weight of the grafted rose on top, the central cane usually must be staked. Staking is especially important in areas prone to wind. Another problem with rose trees, besides the usual pests and diseases that plague all roses, is the sun. The cane part of the tree rose is especially susceptible to sun scald.



During the winter months it's difficult to protect rose trees from the cold. With regular roses, all that's required to prepare for winter is a layer of mulch around the base. But with the rose tree, to be protected from the cold, mulch must be placed all the way up the cane. The only way to accomplish this is either by relocating the rose tree during the winter, or by engineering a container made from wire mesh to surround the cane that can be filled with mulch.



Besides the seasonal care, growers have to prune rose trees to achieve the right look. The central cane should never be pruned, only the flowering top part. How you prune will depend on the type of rose that sits atop the cane so know the right way before beginning. Improperly pruned roses, regardless of type, are more prone to diseases. And with the rose tree, it can cause an uneven distribution of weight that could break the stems.



Even though Rose Standards require more attention, the attention they'll get when they're established and in full bloom is well worth the effort. They'll add height to your garden and bursts of vibrant colour throughout your landscape.



*It would do even better if it got more sun, 2hrs a day is not a lot.
Reply:Even if you get through the cold I don't think you will be happy because you don't get enough sun for good flowering. No point planting if you get a spindly tree with no flowers that always has some type of fungus disease.



If you have your heart set on it buy one, but ask for a rose that tolerates a fair bit of shade. What have you lost they don't cost that much.



If it's not successful you've done your best, and you may have to choose a flowering topiary shrub that is more shade tolerant. Good luck.
Reply:any thing can be made to grow in any position
Reply:When you say 1hr morning and evening is that now? or the most it ever gets in midsummer? David Austin roses (link below) recommends 4 hours daylight a day minimum so you take your chances I think. They are currently doing an end-of season offer so you could get 3 to try (plant them in a triangle as they advise) quite cheaply.



On another page they also list roses for north walls and if you are careful you might find a matching bush variety, or try their English roses (which are probably not on offer!)



If you are not ordering from them, make a note of the names of all roses mentioned and check in your local store for the same names. Good luck! Oh! and secure a good supply of horse manure....
Reply:I have a rose called New Dawn, it gets sunlight for about 2 hours per day and is healthy looking. Haven't seen it grown as a tree but it is a rambler so you might find one.
Reply:It will be ok if you give it a feed now and again. Toprose is a good one. Good luck!
Reply:No, not enough sunlight. Find another place to plant your rose.

Professional Gardner for 30 odd yrs.