My husband has graciously offered to take on our small rose bed and I would like to get him 2-3 new ones of his own so he has a bit more ownership. I'm of course looking for easy-care, issue-free roses that will do well in the PNW. I initially posted over on the rose forum, but they have suggested I get ideas from this forum to find out what specific cultivars have done well in my particular climate. Here's what I currently have: Pink Fairy, Iceberg, Spanish Rose, Chicago Peace. I also had two NOIDs that have reverted to the root stock and will need to be yarded out. Here's a photo of the current bed - the fence runs N-S and has full sun with good air circulation. Even with disease-resistant shrubs, I still battle black spot, mildew, and aphids. I prefer to buy from local nurseries rather than mail order. Any rose cultivars you have had good luck with? I rather like floribundas but am not wed to them. Oh, I also have a Cecille Brunner (sp?) climber in a different location. Thanks as usual.
