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Rose Varieties
Kinds Of RosesWhere do rose varieties belong? Whithin each class of roses (species roses, old garden roses, modern roses) there are varieties. Each rose variety is a distinct induvidual (like you and me) and every rose plant with a certain name is identical. For example the variety white 'Iceberg' rose is a different variety than red 'Mister Lincoln' rose. With thousands of kinds of roses, to choose from, how on earth do decide which ones to grow in your garden? It's easy to get excited when looking at different varieties of rose pictures in magazines, or when visiting garden centers full of blooming roses of all colors growing in containers.
But if you want the best results it's best to do some research first to find and select the roses that best suit
you and your garden.
* Where are you planning to plant the rose and what do you want it for? In a bed or a border, a container, an arbor, a climbing rose for above the door or the porch? Do you plant to cut the flowers for arrangements? * How much space do you have? If your garden is small, look for smaller, compact rose bushes or miniature roses. * What rose color varieties do you like the best? What color scheme are you planning for your garden? * Do you like fragrant roses? Unless you are allergic to rose perfume, you might want fragrant roses. * How much time are you willing to spend every week on your roses. Hybrid tea roses are more time comsuming than shrub roses such as the 'Knockout' roses, that only require minimal care. * What climate zone and growing conditions do you have? Is your planting spot windy? Keep in mind the
hardiness zone where you live.
Once you have established the above objectives and you have your wish list, it's time to do the research to find the right rose for your garden. Maybe you like pink or orange roses? How about climbing white ones? Take your time and be sure to pick the
best rose, the rose you absolutely love and that will fit the spot you have chosen for it.
Red Rose Varieties
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