Roses in Extreme Heat: Which Varieties Handle 42°C Best?

This summer has been extremely hot, with high temperatures lasting for months and repeated heatwaves bringing temperatures up to 42°C (107°F). I filmed this garden tour during one of those particularly intense periods, when many of my roses were in their second flush. In this video, I’m showing you how different rose varieties cope with prolonged heat. Some lose their color, scorch or produce smaller blooms, while others continue flowering beautifully and seem almost unaffected. I’ll show you Golden Celebration, Lady of Shalott, Pierre de Ronsard, Paul Bocuse, Blue for You (Pacific Dreams), Jean Cocteau, Monica Bellucci, Fragonard and many more, as well as my hydrangeas and other plants. Which roses handle extreme heat best in your garden?