At Cider Hill, we grow only hardy roses—varieties that are bred to bloom in zones 4, 3 or 2. We carry species of Old Garden roses, (existed before 1867), Modern Roses (classes of roses after 1867), and are always searching for hardy David Austin roses, classified as an English Modern Shrub. To date, we have two that have done well over the last five years; the Alexandra Rose and Golden Celebration.

Because the weather is always unpredictable, growing roses in northern New England never carries a guarantee. We invite you to see the roses at Cider Hill, and select plants for your own garden. We are always available to give out cultural information to help you succeed in growing hardy rose varieties.

Hardy roses bloom in the summer and prefer full sun. Below is a the partial list of plants you will find at Cider Hill, divided by type, to help you determine the best rose for your garden.

Please note: We have more plants than we can list and not all plants are available at all times.
 

Ballerina Rose in Herb Garden

Sea Foam Rose

Alba: Old Garden Rose: A graceful group with grey/green foliage. Mostly pastel colors, that bloom once.
Konigin von Danemark, medium pink

Climbers & Ramblers: Many recurrent blooms, producing clusters of flowers. The canes vary from 10 to 20 feet.
Henry Kelsey, medium red
Madam Alfred Carriere, white
New Dawn, white with pale blush of pink
Quadra, velvety dark red
William Baffin, deep pink

Damask: Old garden roses of hardiness and fragrance. Roses for potpourri.
Celsiana, soft pink
Mme Hardy, white

English Shrub, David Austin: Modern roses bred by David Austin
The Alexandra Rose, translucent copper pink
Golden Celebration, deep peachy yellow

Floribunda: Roses that look good in mass plantings or in a mixed border. Short with continuous blooms.
Gruss an Aachen, creamy pink and shade tolerant

Gallicas: Very wonderful, old historical roses, winter hardy, bloom once.
Apothecary Rose, deep pink
Rosa Mundi, red & white

Hardy Modern Shrub: A very diverse group of roses bred for beauty, disease resistance and easy care.
Adelaide Hoodless
Carefree Sunshine, yellow
Morden Blush, pale pink
Morden Sunrise yellow, blushed orange
Prarie Sunrise, deep apricot
Royal Bonica, deep pink

Rose, Carefree Beauty Print by Gary Milek available in our art gallery

Hybrid Musk: Fairly modern roses, all cluster flowered and rapid repeat bloomers, with fragrance.
Ballerina, pale pink with deeper pink edge

Polyanthas: Sprays of small double flowers all season long. Winter hardy.
The Fairy, pink

Rugosa and hybrids: Known for ruggedness, winter hardiness, and disease resistance. Most make large orange to red hips in the fall.
Agnes, soft yellow
F. J. Grootendorst, medium red
Hansa, violet red
Magnifica, mauve blend
Therese Bugnet, medium pink

Species: These are the original botanical roses, bearing non-recurrent blossoms of single petals.
R. rubrifolia

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