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Roses Added to Our Collection for 2026
Each year, we at High Country Roses enjoy adding new varieties to our collection. Often, these roses are new releases from hybridizers large and small, but many are older roses that we have been actively working to curate and bring into our collection. Roses are an incredibly versatile plant and we strive to develop a rose collection that has a little something for everyone, for just about any growing situation. Here is a list of our additions for 2026.
Our Best Selling Roses
Sometimes, popular is a good thing, here is a list of our best selling roses over the years. Some are all-time classics and others are new favorites. See if your favorite is on the list.
Fragrant Roses
Who doesn’t love to put their nose in a rose and breathe in the magnificent aroma? Fragrance can be light and fresh, deep and spicy, fruity, citrusy, or even reminiscent of tea or honey. It is the rose’s gift to our olfactory system.
If you’d like to learn more about roses and their scent, check out our blog post “Uncommon Fragrance“.
Shade Tolerant Roses
Roses prefer at least six hours of direct sun a day to reach their full potential of size, health and blooming. Here in the arid, high elevation west, some afternoon shade can be helpful, but in general, try to locate your roses where they can receive sun most of the day. These are a few varieties that are more tolerant of shade, but even these roses need at least four hours of sun daily.
Our Family Favorites
Our Family has been in the rose business for over 50 years, and along the way we’ve collected thousands of rose varieties. Not surprisingly, from the youngest to the oldest, everyone has an opinion on what makes a great rose. Here is a list of a few of our family favorites that have passed the test of time.
Great Cut Roses
Sometimes it’s impossible to resist the temptation to bring the beauty of the garden indoors. Here are some varieties that really put on a show in a vase. So cut away, you’ll be glad you did!
Fairmount Cemetery Roses
Denver’s historic Fairmount Cemetery was the largest developed landscape west of the Mississippi River at the time of its founding in 1890. Roses were integral to the original landscape design and have remained synonymous with Fairmount Cemetery throughout its history. The cemetery is home to hundreds of Old Garden Roses and though many of the original names are lost, the roses continue to thrive. This is a small sampling of some of those roses.
Learn More about Fairmount Cemetery rose in our blog post: “The Heritage Roses of Fairmount Cemetery”
Hip Producing Roses
Roses are part of the Rosaceae family of flowering plants and like their cousin plants (apples, strawberries, and peaches) many roses produce fruit called hips. Leave spent blooms on your roses and the rose will develop seeds, which are carried in the hips. Some varieties develop especially large and showy hips, brightly colored in orange and red. These hips add interest in the winter, attract wildlife and are prized in teas and jams due to their high vitamin C content.
Drought Tolerant Roses
Here in the West, water (or the lack there of) is at the front of every gardener’s mind. Environmental and soil conditions can vary greatly and effect the amount of water your roses need. Fortunately, there are a number of roses that not only survive, but thrive in low water growing conditions. Here are some varieties that are able to withstand a little less water.
Roses with Complimentary Fall Coloration
Naturally, most of us think of summer blooms as the major visual attraction of our rose gardens, but many roses have a little additional treat when the weather turns cooler in the fall. Complementary fall colors on roses run the gamut of the autumn palate, from red, yellow and orange all the way to deep purple. Roses can be an eye catcher for the entire growing season.
Ground Cover Roses
Are you looking for a low growing rose that spreads out to fill in a specific garden need? Ground Cover Roses are extremely versatile and can be used in borders, to fill in holes, or even to cover a hillside. They also work as a stand alone shrubs or even in pots.
Thornless Roses (Or Nearly So)
The old saying is not always true. Not every rose has its thorns. Although most roses protect themselves with an arsenal of thorns and prickles. Here are a few nearly thornless varieties that are more hospitable.
Roses Listed by Hybridizer
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Dr. Griffith Buck
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Ralph S Moore
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Rocky Mountain Rose Lab – Sue Longhini
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Dr. Suni Bolar
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Duane Scheidemantle
Award Winning Roses
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All-American Rose Selections – American Rose Society
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American Garden Rose Selections – American Rose Society
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Award of Excellence – American Rose Society
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Member’s Choice – American Rose Society
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Member’s Choice Fragrance – American Rose Society
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Award of Garden Merit – Royal Horticultural Society
Products Currently on Sale
Everyone loves a good deal and we typically have major sales in the late spring and early fall. Here’s a list of what we currently have on sale.
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Above All
Original price was: $27.95.$20.96Current price is: $20.96. -
Adelaide Hoodless
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Adobe Sunrise
Original price was: $27.95.$20.96Current price is: $20.96. -
Aimée Vibert
Original price was: $27.95.$20.96Current price is: $20.96.
