A guide to growing Central Texas roses

By Amanda Moon

Roses can be a beautiful, easily-grown addition to any yard that has lots of sun and room for them to grow. (To thrive they need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunshine.) 

But within the rose family there are different groups and classes, and if you understand these, you’ll have a better understanding of which roses will work best in your yard, and which ones will give you the shape, color or fragrance that you’re looking for.