Quietness Pale Pink Shrub Rose for Texas

A good Texas rose!

This hearty rose is great individually or as a hedge. It is disease and mildew resistant. Like all shrub roses remove old canes by about a third in late January or early February and remove dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. Good disease resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew; tolerant of partial shade.

Frequently included in Earth-Kind® Rose trials and lists for superior disease resistance and low-maintenance performance.

‘Quietness’ Shrub Rose, bred by Dr. Griffith Buck, is a pale pink rose that performs reliably across Texas, especially in East and Central regions. It grows upright to about 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, with a full, rounded shape and slightly arching canes. It tolerates Texas heat well with consistent watering and benefits from afternoon shade in extreme heat zones like San Antonio.

In East Texas, where humidity challenges many roses, ‘Quietness’ stands out for its excellent disease resistance, needing little to no spraying. It blooms repeatedly from spring through fall, producing medium to large, fragrant, old-fashioned pink flowers. ‘Quietness’ is an outstanding option for Texas gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, fragrant shrub that can serve as a focal point, mass planting, or informal hedge.

• No formal AARS award, but highly recognized as one of Dr. Griffith Buck’s most reliable roses.

• Dr. Griffith Buck (1915–1991) was an American horticulturist and professor at Iowa State University, renowned for developing over 85 rose cultivars known for their exceptional disease resistance, cold hardiness, and low maintenance requirements. His breeding program aimed to combine the hardiness of wild roses with the aesthetic qualities of hybrid teas, resulting in roses that could thrive without chemical treatments and withstand harsh climates.
• Notable Griffith Buck cultivars include ‘Carefree Beauty’, ‘Distant Drums’, and ‘Applejack’. Buck’s contributions have had a lasting impact on rose cultivation, particularly in regions with challenging growing conditions .

Q1: How does ‘Quietness’ handle Texas heat and drought?
A1: It handles heat well with consistent watering but benefits from afternoon shade during extreme Central Texas summers.

Q2: Does ‘Quietness’ resist common rose diseases like blackspot?
A2: Yes, it shows outstanding resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew, making it ideal for humid Texas climates.

Q3: How large does ‘Quietness’ grow, and what is its shape?
A3: It matures at about 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, forming a rounded, slightly arching shrub.

Q4: What kind of fragrance does ‘Quietness’ have?
A4: It has a strong, classic old-rose fragrance, especially noticeable in spring and fall blooms.

Q5: Is ‘Quietness’ a good choice for low-maintenance landscaping?
A5: Yes, it’s one of the best low-maintenance shrub roses available, requiring minimal spraying and thriving with basic care.