Types of Roses

Queen Elizebeth Grandiflora

There are several different types of roses. Each type of rose has it's on qualities to use for different landscape purposes. Some roses are more like shrubs, some are like trees and some are climbers.
Every rose grower has their own preference on growing roses. Some gardeners prefer a low-maintenance rose bush while others may prefer a more profound, elegant look that will require more work. Knowing about the different types of roses will help you to determine the right rose bushes for you and your rose garden.



Types of Roses:

• Floribunda - Bushy, easy to maintain, clusters of 3-15 roses on a stem.
• Hybrid Tea - Used for floral arrangements, single rose per stem, requires more maintenance.
• Grandiflora - A mix between Hybrid Tea and Floribunda, longer stems but more roses per cluster. Easier to maintain then Hybrid Tea and has more blooms. (Queen Elizabeth pictured with this post is a Grandiflora)
• Shrub - Very easy to grow, requires little maintenance. several blooms all over, very bushy.
• Climber - Great for using on trellis, fences, arbors and as ground covers. Easy to maintain and grows quickly.
• Tree Roses - Roses bushes shaped into trees. Does require more maintenance to keeps its shape. Usually has several blooms depending on the type of rose bush used to create the tree. Not as hardy as most roses.
• Miniature - Small, compact bush usually no more then 2 feet high. Does well in planters, pots, and small beds. Easy to maintain but does not cover large areas.

How to Treat Blackspot on Roses

The #1 complaint of most rose gardeners is dealing with Blackspot. Especially in hot, humid climates. Blackspot is an unsightly disease that can cause black spots, yellowing of the leaves, leaf drop and other complications. How to Treat Blackspot on Roses has several useful methods for treating Blackspot. It contains several solutions, including organic solutions that can be made at home with ingredients found in nearly every kitchen.

Fertilizing Roses

Roses need consistent fertilizer to keep them healthy, bushy and full of blooms. Using a common fertilizer such as Miracle Grow Rose Fertilizer will keep them looking great. Fertilize according to the recommended instructions.

Avoid fertilizing in the winter. Fertilizer can cause the roses to 'wake-up' and promote new growth while they should be dormant. Tender new growth can be injured by hard freezes and cause damage to the entire bush.

Epsom Salt is another option for fertilizing roses. The magnesium sulphate works wonders on the roses. Scratch in 2 tablespoons of Epsom Salt near the base of the plant. Do not touch the base of the plant with the Epsom Salt to prevent burning. You can also mix with 1 gallon of water to make a liquid feed.

Gold Glow - Hybrid Tea Rose

Gold Glow is a beautiful golden-yellow colored Hybrid Tea rose. Aside from its bold color, Gold Glow is well known for its very fragrant, double blooms. It is a repeat bloomer that produces abundantly from Spring to Summer. Gold Glow is a bush style rose that grows 3-6 foot high and has a width of 3-4 feet. Currently, there is no patent.

Stephanie's Rose Garden

I created this blog in hopes that it will help others learn more about growing roses. Roses are one of the most understood plants. Most people believe they are much harder to grow then they are. With just a little TLC you, too, can have the perfect rose garden.

I plan on adding many new links, articles, tips, ideas and other resources for growing roses. Feel free to contact me with any questions about growing roses, information you would like to be added to this site or any concerns or ideas.