ROSES
I am going to talk about Roses today. I never knew there were so many different ones. The different ones are each put in a certain class. This is very exciting to me. These flowers came from China 5,000 years ago. I will tell you the pros and cons of each one, if you would like to add a rose to your garden 🙂
I will start off with the Rambler, one of my favorites. (In the picture above)
Rambler- These are romantic covering small structures and they love to climb. Pros:They are romantic. Great for a sitting area and will cover imperfections with thousands of beautiful blossoms. Cons:Very little scent. Only can place where they can climb and they are rare to come back the following year.
Miniature- A lot of you have heard of this one. But what you didn’t know is they are a hybrid. They are less than a foot tall, can take full sun and have no native range. Pros:They are very pretty. They do well in containers and gardens. Do come back yearly. Cons:Need lots of attention if growing in pots.
Bourbon-this is called the old rose, found in Africa. Pros:They bloom in Autumn and can be used for hedging. Cons:Do not handle the cold very well and can mildew in a wet climate.
Moss- You would not think of this being a rose. But it has a full blossom, are sticky and have green hairs that grow on the buds. Pros:Smells really good. Cons:These are rare so they are hard to find.
Scots Rose Hybrid-These are wild roots, that have a single petal blossom and only bloom once a year. Pros:They are carefree and look awesome in the wild. Cons:Can spread under ground and do not put next to pathways because of the thorns.
Rugosa-This species came from Asia, having wrinkled leaves and reminds us of wild beach roses. Pros:They are scented and can with stand harsh weather. Cons:Be careful in small areas, they spread fast.
Hybrid Musk-One of the most beloved roses today. It has a honey-musk scent with lots of medium roses. Pros:They re-bloom and have soft pastel colors. Cons:Watch where you put them because in warm areas they can climb.
English Rose-In 1950 David Austin mixed old roses with hybrid roses, for repeat blooms and disease resistance. Pros:Romantic and good in small places. Cons:Need to check with a Nursery to see if they will be good in your area.
Tea-Everytime I see this I think of a nice glass of tea! But they are called this because they were shipped across the ocean with the tea trade with Asia. Pros:They smell lightly of tea leaves. Cons:Keep out of the wind because they are weak.
Hybrid Perpetual-These were in style in the 19th century. Ladies wore these large full flowers on their hats. Pros:Big scenty flowers, that re-bloom. Cons:Does not 2nd bloom for very long.
Floribunda-These are often planted in public because they easily bloom. Pros:Blooms all year long, bright colors and disease resistant. Cons:Not much of a scent.
Shrub Rose-These don’t fit in any of the major classes and have a mixed heritage. They grow over 4 feet tall!!! Pros:They are big and can be a focal point of a flower bed. Cons:They take up a lot of room and are high maintenance.
Species Hybrid-They are five petaled flowers, that cross pollinated on their own. Pros:Bloom early in the year and are easy to grow. Cons:Bushes can be large.
Hybrid Tea-Being the most grown rose, they have an attractive long stem. They were found by accident in 1867. Pros:They are good for attaching to arbors and the flowers are loose. Cons:Bushes need to be pruned and they are prone to fungi.
These are 14 different types of roses. Hope this helps and if you have anything to add, please comment below.
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Written By: Melissa Gilbert A.K.A. Honeymg P.S. A lot of the rose information came from Martha Stewart Magazine.
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