Garden Guide · Roses
Climbing Roses for Zone 5 (Capital Region)
Short answer: most of the Capital Region is USDA zone 5a–6a (2023 map), so pick climbers rated to zone 5 or colder — like New Dawn, which grows 8–12 feet — give them a sturdy trellis in full sun, and tie the canes sideways for more flowers.
What zone am I in?
Every town delivery page on our site lists its USDA zone by ZIP code (2023 map). Around Troy’s it runs from zone 5a in the hills to 6a in the river valley.
Climbing roses at Troy’s
We carry several climbers each spring, including New Dawn (zone 5, 8–12′ tall), Above All, All Ablaze and America. Check each plant’s tag for its zone, or ask us which are hardiest for your yard — selection changes through the season.
Growing tips for cold winters
- Full sun — 6+ hours a day.
- Train sideways — canes tied closer to horizontal flower along their length.
- Water deeply through the first summer, and again in late fall before the ground freezes.
- Mulch the base 2–3 inches in late fall.
Shopping for shrub roses instead? See all roses in our catalog. Roses sell fastest in May and June.