Standard Roses

. Used to create height and a formal look to gardens standard roses have been popular for many years and are readily available for sale by post from online rose nurseries. Standard 'Iceberg Roses' are one of the most popular of all standard roses however literally hundreds of varieties are available. A guide to Standard rose supports, care planting along with links to rose suppliers in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, and Canberra.
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Standard roses are actually roses that are grafted onto long stems grown on a hardy rootstock. They are used to create a formal look along a path, fence line or driveway or to add height to the garden bed. Standard roses usually come in one of three heights, 70cm, 85cm and 105cm. So lots of roses are available as standards, they tend to be a little more expensive than bush roses because of the time put into growing the 'standard' and grafting the rose to the top.

What to look for in a standard rose.


A strong graft is essential in a standard rose to prevent the top from breaking.
Correct height for planting position. Remember that standard roses come in different heights, choose the right height for the position.
Strong upright, the upright that the rose is grafted onto needs to be strong and healthy, this part can't be pruned.
No suckers from the rootstock, these will be briars and are of no use for flowering.

Standard rose supports.


Standard roses will need a support stake, metal is long lasting, timber is OK but will need replacing. Standard rose supports that are ornamental as well as strong are available from some suppliers.

Standard rose care


Standard roses need to be pruned every year to prevent the head form getting to big and heavy for the stem as well as increasing flowering. Most standard roses can be easily pruned with secatures and the 'vase shape' style of pruning is most popular.

Any suckers that appear from the the rootstock need to be removed with clean sharp secatures.

Standard roses benefit from fertilizer applied during spring as do all roses.

Standard roses are more suited to growing in the ground where they can develop a strong root system, however they can be grown in pots or containers provided they are given proper support.

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Standard Roses - Standard Rose Care and Supports

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