Growing Roses in Tropical Panama: Florida Nursery Solutions

Coronado, Panama Gardener: Swiss Rose Experience Meets Tropics

Ex-Swiss rose grower in Panama (100km west of Panama City) sees no roses locally. Climate appropriate? Local sources? No imports allowed.

Florida solves nematode/sandy soil with Rosa fortuneana and Dr. Huey rootstocks. Grafted roses thrive.

BUY ROSES GROWN FOR YOUR CLIMATE. Field-grown from different zones on wrong rootstock = short life.

12-month growing season = evergreen shrub, 5-20 year lifespan with care.

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