Roses bushes without thorns?

(Zone 4a)

Just wondering if there are any small compact type rose bushes maybe 2x2 feet or so that have no thorns?? If so could you give me the names so I can do some research on them. TIA.

Lower Hudson Valley, NY(Zone 6b)

Dawn - half the fun of growing roses is bleeding profusely after Spring pruning. Gardening is not for wimps!

This message was edited Mar 31, 2007 7:07 PM

Providence, RI(Zone 6a)

Dawn, check out http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/roses.php?&tab=5

You can do an advanced search using a variety of search criteria.

I searched under "habit" using "medium" AND "thornless" and found the following that fit within your criteria:
MORfree http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=14632
MORstar http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=41809
Softee http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=14631
Stardust http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=41808

Based upon my findings at this web site, most of the thornless or near-thornless roses are taller than 2'.

Good luck with your search!

(Zone 4a)

Thanks for the links :)

I love rose bushes but my problem is that I don't have room for anything big.....just small ones. I already have 3 miniature rose bushes in pink which I love. I love the fact that they bloom all summer too. I just thought I would look into something a bit different and just a tad bit bigger. I don't really like thorns so I was hoping I could find some beauty without the thorns. I did do some research and I came up with a few names like Pink Gnome and Little Mischief. I guess now I will need to see if I can find those in my area.

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