What about a Rugosa? The last time I saw a "rose hedge" was in a parking
lot in northern VT -- no kidding! -- and it seemed to be thriving. I
did a google-pic for "rugosa hedge" and turned up (among others) the
following: http://www.nhnursery.com/seedlings/r...osehedge72.jpg at
the New Hampshire State Forest Nursery, as it turns out (they offer it
because it's valuable to wildlife especially in winter, which is probably
not a major concern in Houston).

BTW, if anyone actually wants to buy such Rugosas in large quantities, they
offer 6-12" plants: $10 for 10 plants, up to $150 for 500 plants.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC


"Kellie J. Berger" wrote in message
. ..
If you had to pick some roses to make a long hedge (probably w/o a
supporting fence), and wanted something w/o much maintenance, what would
you choose? Oh... In Houston TX zone 8/9, don't care if it has thorns or
not, repeat blooms and/or fast growing would be nice, but not necessary.

Been following the CB thread with interest, but not sure that would work
w/o
a fence.

Kellie