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.