May We Introduce You To..
Making a debut to our lineup and brand new to the market, Niagara Blush® is the latest addition to the 49th Parallel Collection. Clusters of soft, warm yellow and pink blooms sit against glossy foliage. Its incredible bi-colour blooms are subtly fragrant and utterly charming. This self-cleaning compact rose shrub is healthy, resilient and wonderfully easy to care for making it an effortless addition to your garden.
49th Parallel Collection
Vineland's 49th Parallel Collection of roses is developed and bred for Canada. Named for the line of latitude that forms a boundary between Canada and the USA across the western provinces, the name carries with it a sense of the north. These roses live up to it. Bred to handle hard winters and the temperature fluctuations that come with our Canadian seasons, they are an excellent choice for gardens from the mildest growing zones to the most demanding.
Find the entire 49th Parallel Collection of roses here.
End Of Summer Care
For those of us in more northern climates, the time to stop fertilizing is nearly here. As the season shifts, the goal is to allow your roses to naturally harden off as the weather cools.
Fertilizing stimulates new growth in the plant, so stepping back from feeding is one of the most important cues you can give your rose to slow down and begin preparing for dormancy. Tender new growth is soft and easily damaged by frost and cold temperatures.
A reliable guideline is to make your final fertilizer application 6-8 weeks before the first expected frost in your garden zone. For us here in Southern Ontario this is around the end of August.
Deadheading also encourages a rose to push new growth and rebloom, so applying the same timing guideline, stopping deadheading is another gentle signal for the plant to slow down and shift toward rest.
For those gardening in warmer climates, USDA 9 and above, where roses may bloom nearly year-round, reducing feeding in midwinter will help avoid stressing the plant during any cooler spells. And wherever you garden, continue being mindful to keep your plants well hydrated throughout dry fall months.
