Only 21 roses share the title of Earth-Kind roses, and this year two varieties were added to group. Earth-Kind roses must offer beauty, toughness and easy maintenance. Potential Earth-Kind roses are grown and evaluated more than eight years, and they’re not treated with pesticides, pruned or fertilized during trials. Test subjects are grown on their own roots.
Cecile Brunner, introduced in 1881, is light pink and grows up to 4 feet high by 3 feet wide. It’s a repeat bloomer and fragrant.
Reve d’Or is medium-yellow, nearly thornless and a repeat bloomer. It’s a vigorous climber that grows between 10 and 18 feet high and 8 feet wide. Reve d’Or was also named the 2010 Earth-Kind Rose of the Year.