There's been a revolution in the world of roses, and it's good news for gardeners. There is a renewed interest in roses of all kinds, and a more liberal sense of their landscape possibilities. No longer confined to the rose garden, these roses are freely integrated into the landscape, according to their size and shape. Please keep in mind that all roses are, technically, shrubs. Those I focus on here all grow into healthy, well-shaped shrubs without much attention to pruning or training required.
Many nurseries sell blooming shrub roses in containers, just like any other landscape plant.
These are ideal for slopes and large vistas. In smaller gardens, try them as specimens in containers and hanging baskets. There are also new shrub roses that are reliably hardy in cold climates. At the other end of the spectrum are David Austin's English roses. Although lacking the ironclad constitution of the sturdiest shrubs, these new roses combine the fragrance and shape of old-fashioned roses that bloom once per season with a modern reblooming habit.