Question
I live in Southeastern Oklahoma, I have 4 bush type roses and one climber. None of them has ever really flourished.  Two of the bush type came from Jackson-Perkins, the others are from a local garden center.  I have watered, fertilized, etc. but they put out nice foilage in the spring, then lose it, they bloom some but not profusely.  They are in a bed on the west-south.  I am almost ready to give up on roses!


Answer
Roses are like people, some roses prefer a warm climate like California, while others like a cool one such as the Oregon. When gardeners are really into roses, they usually get them from a mail order nursery that only grows roses. Then you can pick only the roses that will do well for you. Here is a list of roses that prefer to grow in Oklahoma.
Hope this helps. Lynnette

HYBRID TEAS
Chrysler Imperial
Dublin
Elegant Beauty
Elina
Gold Medal
Mister Lincoln
Peace
Queen Elizabeth
Rina Hugo
St. Patrick
Sunset Celebration
Touch of Class
Tournament of Roses
Valencia
FLORIBUNDAS
Apricot Nectar
Gene Boerner
Iceberg
Little Darling
Livin Easy
Nicole
Playboy
Sun Flare
The Fairy
MODERN SHRUBS
Bonica
Felicia
Buff Beauty
Carefree Wonder
Prosperity
The Romantica Series
The Renaissance