Cold-Hardy Roses for Northern Climates: Wisconsin and Beyond

Cold-Hardy Roses for Northern Climates: Wisconsin and Beyond

Gardening in Northern Wisconsin (Zone 3-4) requires roses proven hardy without winter protection. Choose varieties that survive naturally so you can enjoy them rather than worry.

Recommended Climbing Roses

• William Baffin – largest hardy climber.
• John Davis – pretty pink climber.

Where to Buy

Pickering Nurseries (Canada) ships to the US and carries these varieties. The Canadian Rose Society also provides a hardy rose list: crs_hardy.html.

Key Principle

Select roses rated for your zone that don't need cages or special winter protection. Enjoy roses, don't coddle them.