Rosa Rugosa 'Ramanus Rose'

Hello everyone!

I've been looking at various websites for "bare root" possiblities for my front garden. I have a south-facing small front garden that is surrounded by a very low (approx 60cm tall) brick wall. I'm looking for something that will grow taller than the wall to help create more of a barrier between the pavement and the front garden but that also looks attractive. Don't want anything too overbearing though, as the front garden is quite small.
I found a great offer on bare root Rosa Rugosa 'Ramanus Rose' plants.
Do you think this is a good choice?

 

problem with roses is that for several months of the year, you are left with a bunch of dry twigs

I'd look at something evergreen that looks good throughout the year, as it's in your front garden and will be a focal point from the road, and from your lounge

if you do opt for roses, look at David Austin's website for more ideas

David Austin Roses - Bare root roses, Container roses, English Roses, Climbers, Ramblers - Buy online

 

I'll take a look - doesn't have to be roses, but something thorny and also pretty would be good! I was also looking at: Prunus Cerasifera 'Cherry Plum' . But this may also look like dry twigs part of the year too. Hmmm.

Would love to take advantage of the low prices this time of year by buying bare root plants. I'm open to any suggestions for a bare root - evergreen - hedging plant to grow over my brick wall that isn't too huge or overbearing.

 

post a picture of the area, and I am sure several of us will give you some ideas ....

I recently sorted a front garden on the pavement side ... planted 4 palm trees (chusan palms), and inbetween the palms are 2 different species of huechera (a bright red and a bright lime green/yellow) .... looks good every day of the month and customer is well happy

he too wanted roses or a low hedge and it took a bit of convincing at first

 

Thanks I'll take a photo tomorrow.
When I say small front garden, I do mean small! One of the reasons I am thinking of a thorny hedge is because the wall is so low and the garden so small, I'd like to prevent people from being tempted from stepping over it and nicking my potted plants that I plan to place on the front window sills.

But I'll get a pic tomorrow to see what you think :o

 

Obvious starting points, Berberis, and Pyracantha as they'll do the job easily and will require little maintenance and as so are very easy to keep to the size and shape you like. Search online and you'll see a lot of varieties on offer that will fit the bill.

Hundreds of other options though if you decide to go the non prickly route.

 

Dim, I think you'll find Rosa Rugosa is evergreen.

 

good choice then .... I never googled

:o

 

Rosa Rugosa is deciduous.

 

I stand corrected Axl I was trying to think back to my garden at a previous house, some years ago. I had them there but was sure they were evergreen.

 

I posted a couple pics of my front garden but I started a new thread under Beginners Gardening. Thanks for all the advice so far - it really does help!