"Improve Your Rose I.Q."
Tall and stately. Low-growing and shrub-like. Climbing or flowing. Choose the
class of rose that best fits the look you want for your garden or landscape.
Hybrid Tea roses are the most widely grown roses in the world
today. Generally tall and stately, the hybrid tea has large, well-formed blooms
on long
stems. (They’re sometimes called “florist” roses.) Modern hybrid teas are hardy
and exhibit vigorous growth, blooming from spring or early summer until the first
frost.
Grandiflora roses are as tall as hybrid teas and have the same
form, but they usually bloom in clusters on shorter stems. Grandiflora roses
are usually
planted as a backdrop for other flowers, since they can grow to six feet or taller
in warmer climates.
Floribunda roses are now the second most popular class of roses.
They are lower-growing than hybrid teas and bloom heavily, often producing large
clusters
of flowers. Floribundas are well suited to a massed bed of color and in border
plantings, or as companion plants. The plentiful blooms make great bouquets.
Shrub Roses are among the most popular for a modern compact
landscape. Easy to grow, disease resistant and hardy by nature, they are available
in single,
semi-double and double blooms in all colors. These roses are considered to be
the most versatile.
Groundcovers are hardy, spreading roses that quickly cover large
areas, creating a carpet of low-maintenance color. Ideal for slopes and rocky
areas – anywhere
low-growing color is desired. Plant in baskets for
trailing color on porch or deck.
Climbing Roses are vigorous and usually easy to grow. They’ll
bloom heavily for years, climbing a trellis, trailing along a fence, or accenting
a
wall with a splash of color. Climbing roses are divided into two groups: large-flowered
climbers, with rigid, thick canes; and ramblers, with thinner, more flexible
canes. Give both types plenty of room and fertilizer!
Miniature Roses grow to only two to three feet tall and are
literally covered with miniature blooms. They are ideal for containers or rock
gardens,
edgings, at the base of larger plants for mixed perennial beds or for narrow
borders and other limited spaces. Minis require more moisture than other roses
and should never be allowed to dry out entirely.
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Hybrid Tea Rose |
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Floribunda Rose |
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