[JulieP]

Hi All

Can you help.

 I have a friend who lives in Norway, up near the Arctic Circle, she would love to grow Roses but doesn't know which type.

Can anyone suggest something she could try.

Many thanks

[Trillium]

Are there any native roses she can get? Those would be the best adapted to her severe winters. I would say an absolute no to any hybrids, teas, miniatures and other fancy ones as most are hardy to only -20C max and they'd suffer bad winterkill even if they pulled through. The native types are shrubby ones with lots of prickles, and not tall.

Just remembered that there's a gardening tv gal from Iceland, I believe. Does your Norwegian friend get this telly show? There would be great recommendations for sub-arctic plants.