The glowing descriptions of rose virtues, however, fail to point out some of the weaknesses of the rose as a part of the overall landscape. Roses are deciduous and offer nothing but naked silhouettes during winter months.
Pest control is a major problem for most rose owners.
Frequent applications of fungicide, insecticide, and miticide are required to keep most modern rose plants healthy. These thoughts are not presented to discourage purchasing and planting roses. They are merely pointed out to advise against hasty or careless selection of plants or planting sites. Some roses may not enhance your garden, and others may utilize an excessive amount of time that could be spent more enjoyably elsewhere. Before purchasing rose plants, analyze your garden or yard to determine what size, type, and color would be most pleasing.