Growing Roses in Australia: Climate-Appropriate Varieties and Care

Choosing for Australian ConditionsMost of the world's rose breeding happened in cool, humid European conditions. Many of those varieties struggle in our hot, dry summers or humid subtropical conditions. Selecting varieties bred or proven for Australian conditions — then managing the few issues that arise — is the foundation of success.Best Roses for Hot and Dry ClimatesFor inland Australia and hot temperate zones: David Austin heat-tolerant varieties The Generous Gardener, Jude the Obscure, …