There are few flowers that stir emotions like the rose. And there are few blooms that thrill our senses like it as well. Here in Colorado, my favorite season is spring – and that’s largely due to my rose garden. Of all the flowers in our garden, the blooms that always catch my eye and tug at my heart are those on my beautiful rosebushes.
Some of my favorites are what I call my garden “eye-catchers.” Their rich colors set against their beautiful, shiny, green foliage are truly a sight to behold. Now, as a rose lover for more than 40 years, I have to admit that my list of favorites is long and varying (after all, each variety is unique in its own way). But here’s a list of my top five eye-catchers, as well as a few extra-special delights. While I treasure each of these beauties in my own garden in the Rockies, many will do well in other parts of the country, too. So be sure to check with your local garden center or Extension office to see if these gorgeous bloomers are candidates for a special spot in your garden as well. The Eye-CatchersTuscan Sun (floribunda). Featuring orange- to peach-toned blooms, this very hardy rose grabs your attention with her bright rich flower color and form set against rich, medium-green foliage. And you’ll find she’s got a very light citrus fragrance. In my Colorado climate, I allow about a 2-foot-square space for this beauty.
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