Rose Varieties
The world of roses boasts hundred of varieties. There is literally a rose
(or two, or three, or..) variety to suit everyone's taste. Rose growers and
horticulturalists are constantly striving to breed a new variety of rose.
There are a number of different types of roses and within each type, the
varieties abound.
First, let's explore the types:
Hybrid Tea Rose- These are the type of rose that the average person
is most familiar with. They are characterized by bushy plants that produce
rather large roses on long, straight stems. The plants typically are four
to six feet tall. But, an untended bush can grow much taller. Each stem will
typically produce from one to three rose buds and sometimes several. Gardeners
will often clip off buds leaving a single bud to grow big and full. The buds
are normally full, with numerous layers of petals.
Hybrid teas are the roses that you see most often in gardens, and are perfect
for flower vases, decorations corsages and bouquets, and for "giving". But
be careful in the giving department. Make sure you know the
Meaning of each color before you give them out.
Floribunda Rose or Climbing Rose- This family of roses are characterized
by their vining and climbing nature. Climbing roses will grow up and around
trellises, fencing ,and just about any upright support they find. Climbing
roses must be provided a means of climbing in order to fulfill their potential.
Left unsupported, they will climb up a few feet only to fall over, often
resulting in broken stems. Climbing roses can easily grow over ten feet high
in a single season.
Floribundas are characterized by a profusion of blooms in groups. The flowers
are a single circle of petals, and lack the full look of Hybrid teas.
Miniatures- These are the smallest plants of the rose world. While
they do not get anywhere near as much attention as their cousins, they are
not to be overlooked. There are many ideal places for miniature roses. Miniature
roses are great in small places or rock gardens where space and height are
constrained. Miniature roses grow one to three feet in height and take up
about a foot in diameter. Several can be grown close together. A flower bed
filled with miniature rose bushes is an eye appealing treat.
The flowers of miniature roses are not as full as Hybrid teas. But, they
make great decorations, especially in small vases and containers.
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