Roses are easy: Don't make it hard on yourself

Roses come in a plethora of shapes and sizes: Arching, rambling, dense, open, upright, climbing, suckering, groundcover, spreading, and in every bloom style imaginable. Pick the right style for your space, and choose roses hardy in Zones 3-4-5 with 4 probably the safest choice. This means (generally) no Teas or English- or French-style roses but leaves a wide selection of Grandifloras (large flowering), Floribundas (lots of blooms), Shrub (can include many types), Polyantha (many-flowered – the “bouquet” roses), Climbers and Minis.