Also realize that if you want hybrid teas, you will have to keep a
sharp eye on the roses, as they are prone to black spot and powdery
mildew (one rather crude description I heard for the teas is "black
spot on a stick"). you can keep these under control, but it takes a
strict schedule to do it. If you are willing, then go for it!

On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:56:37 +0000, snowlisa
wrote:


My new bed is ready for planting but I have lots of questions I hope
someone can help me with. My bed is 5.50m x 1.90m and backs onto the
house and path. It is a raised bed and enjoys lots of sunshine except
for today when the sun has not made an appearance.

I think I would like hybrid tea roses but am open to suggestions as long
as there is lots of fragrance and colour.
I would like to plant other flowering plants inbetween the rose is this
ok?
Would you plant 2 straight rows or group the roses
When it comes to colour would it be better to mix all the rose colours
up or have a sort of colour scheme where the reds and pinks go together
the yellows and oranges etc
Would it be best to keep everything level or have some climbers in the
bed or some half standards?

As you can see I have lots of questions to be resolved before I go out
and buy my roses.
Can anyone help. Thanks. I would attach a picture but not sure how.