ROSE PLANT

DESCRIPTION: The Rose is the most popular garden flower. Highly valued for its form, fragrance and endless variety of color. Tremendous progress has been made in raising new varieties by crossbreeding and selection. New types have arisen; the season of blooming has been prolonged to such an extent that many modern varieties (including climbers) bloom intermittently or in some instances continuously throughout the summer and autumn months. Only a severe frost puts an end to their blooming season. The species of wild Roses are classed under Rosa and a few hybrids that resemble wild kinds, but for garden purposes, the remaining types are grouped in various ways: according to their habits of growth (ie., Shrub Roses, Trailers, Climbers); according to their ancestry (ie., Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Sweetbriers); according to the manner in which they are grafted, budded or trained (ie., Bushes, Standards or Trees); and in a number of other ways. These groups are not always clear. They often overlap, but are generally convenient and practicable. It's important that the person interested in Roses be familiar with the different types of Roses even though he may not be able, at sight, to place any given Rose in a specific category.
Roses are woody shrubs or vines that are prized for their stunning flowers.

ROSE FLOWER The most popular garden roses are hybrid teas and similar types of roses that are grafted onto vigorous, disease-resistant rootstock. The flowers are usually double or semi-double, sometimes fragrant, and come in just about every imaginable color except blue. The most popular garden roses are hybrid teas and similar types of roses that are grafted onto vigorous, disease-resistant rootstock. The flowers are usually double or semi-double, sometimes fragrant, and come in just about every imaginable color except blue.

ROSE-SHURB Shrub-type roses are regaining popularity due to their relatively care-free growth habit.