Rose Types and Rose Varieties

Rose Types and Rose Varieties

Do you know the different rose types, and rose varieties available? There are many different types of roses that you can plant in your garden. If you take the time to learn about the many rose types available, you can make a better decision on which ones to plant in your rose garden, or yard. Different roses are better for certain situations.
You'll find low-growing types, climbing types, shrubby bushy types, Hybrid Tea types suitable for a cutting garden, and even miniature roses suitable for growing in pots or hanging baskets.
Take the time to learn about the different types, so that you can accurately choose the best type for your specific need. Roses have been classified by the American Rose society into two broad classes of different types of roses:

Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses

Old Garden RosesThese are the group of roses that were established prior to the first large flowered bush roses (called Hybrid Teas) in the 1870's.
These Old Garden roses,were almost forgotten, being replaced with the more modern roses, but just like collectible antiques, their sheer beauty has kept them still fashionable today. The flowers have a distinct beauty of their own, with quartered petals, and fragrance that is hard to come by today.  They are also called  Heirloom roses



~Categories of Old Garden Roses~

Albas Morning Blush

 

 

 

 

Alba Type Roses These rose types are extremely hardy and disease resistant. They will thrive as far north as zone 4 without winter protection.
The bushes are very dense, reaching 5-8 ft. tall. Flowers are medium shades of pink or white, and range from single to double depending on the variety. Clusters of flowers are born on thorny canes with gray-green foliage.
They bloom once from late spring through early summer.
They produce large red hips.

 

Bourbon Type of Roses

Zephirine Drouhin

 

These Rose Varieties are shrubby,vigorous, fragrant plants. Most grow to about 6 ft. Some climbers can reach 12 ft. Clusters of small to medium semi-double or double flowers in white, pink, red or purple. (No yellow ones)They have glossy bright green leaves. Some types of these roses can be tender (Zephirine Drouhin, a lovely climber) More tender but well worth the trouble!!.

Centiflora

These are called cabbage roses because of the hundreds or more petals, closely overlapped like the leaves of a cabbage.
These rose types have small to medium size flowers, ranging from white to deep rose.
Clusters of flowers appear on arching branches with crinkled leaves. They are quite hardy, and suitable for smaller gardens.
They bloom only once a year!

Cabbage Roses

 

Green Cabbage Rose

China Roses

Semi double or double, small delicate flowers with glossy foliage. Sizes range from low growing 3-ft. rose varieties to 6-foot tall hybrids.
The bushes are dainty, and slim-wooded. The canes have scattered hooked prickles (thorns), with finely pointed leaves.
The flowers can be pink, red or crimson.
These types are Extremely frost Tender!

CHINA ROSE Rosa chinensis. Roses are native to central and southern Europe ...

Damask

Medium to large, very fragrant flowers of semi double - double blooms in large clusters of pink or white.
They have drooping or arching branches.
They are grown in Europe and the Near East for the production of a fragrant rose oil "atter of roses".
These rose types are VERY hardy! They bloom only once a year, with the exception of "Autumn Damask" which will bloom twice.

 

Scented Damask Rose

 Sources from : Allaboutrosegardening.com
by Carol Fielding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hybrid Tea Rose

Hybrid Tea rose-

 

 The  Hybrid Tea Rose is the favored rose of those who like to cut long stemmed roses, with large flowers. They are usually tall, upright plants. Most have a wonderful fragrance. They are the most popular rose in the world, planted and enjoyed by gardeners everywhere. The Hybrid Tea rose is equally at home in formal gardens, or informal plantings, as long as they are hardy to your planting zone.
Tea roses are repeat bloomers that have long lasting, high centered blooms. They typically produce one flower per long stem, deadheading the blooms as they fade, encourages the next cycle of blooms.
Hybrid tea roses are the most popular of the modern roses, for not only gardens, but exhibition, as well as bouquets.

Some of the most beautiful dark red roses (especially the ones you get in a bouquet) are Hybrid Tea Roses.

Ultimate Pink

 

Large, light hybrid tea pink flowers are classic tea form, and are produced throughout the season, on long cutting stems.
This is an upright vigorous 4-6 ft. plant
This rose has a slight, sweet fragrance.
Disease resistant bush
One of the best in Pink Hybrid Teas


Aromatherapy

This tea rose, is a very vigorous bush that produces lovely pink blooms.

It is a prolific bloomer for the duration of the season.  The blooms are very long lasting blooms.  The bush grows 5-6feet It has a very Intense, fruit

fragrance Hardy zones 6-10 Great for cutting!
photo courtesy Rick Leche

Hacienda

photo courtsey:  Antonio Motta View more rose images from his lovely garden at www.ameroses.com

This classically formed Hybrid Tea  has various shades of gold and apricot. They have an unusual, bright yellow " peacock" fan pattern on the backs of each petal.

This rose is exhibition quality. They do fade in the heat. They are typically called a "bouquet machine", because of the abundance of flowers the bush produces.

Large flowers can get as large as 6 inches across. Plant can grow 5-6 ft. They have only a slight fragrance.

A lovely addition to the garden.

Large flowered, with very dark red, with a lighter reverse coloring.
Strong- fruity, musk, old rose fragrance.
This tall upright bush grows 5-6 ft.
Very disease resistant Named for the firefighters who lost their lives on Sept.11 2001. "Remember me" rose gardens will be building 3 rose gardens near where the planes crashed that awful day. Each garden will have a rose bush for each victim that day. Nearly 3,000 rose bushes in each garden...
Moon Shadow

This purple beauty has very unique coloring. Bush grows to five feet and has lovely dark green foliage. Long pointed buds open into beautiful double blooms.
This is a great long stemmed cutting rose. It has a wonderful strong antique rose fragrance.
Hardy Zones 6-10
Available from: Heirloom Roses photo courtesy of Drew Avery

Fragrant Cloud

Coral-orange blooms
Not only are the blooms on this Tea Rose lovely, but it has a
captivating heady, expensive perfume fragrance. Just one bloom will perfume an entire garden!
If you live in the right zone to grow these, and you want fragrance...
This unique colored upright growing bush grows 3-4 feet

 

Most Hybrid Tea Roses are hardy in zones 6-10. Some are hardy as far as zone 5, but I caution you if you live in that zone, to protect them as much as you can!

 

Sunstruck

 

This classically formed Hybrid Tea  has various shades of gold and apricot. They have an unusual, bright yellow " peacock" fan pattern on the backs of each petal.

This rose is exhibition quality. They do fade in the heat. They are typically called a "bouquet machine", because of the abundance of flowers the bush produces.

Large flowers can get as large as 6 inches across. Plant can grow 5-6 ft. They have only a slight fragrance.

A lovely addition to the garden.

''Every sweet-scented rose tells from its heart the secrets of heaven and earth.'' ~ Rumi ~

Tuscan Sun Rose  ~ Apricot Blend Floribunda

Tuscan Sun Rose

The Tuscan Sun rose is a Floribunda type rose that produces very beautiful flowers in an interesting apricot blend color.
Sometimes considered orange roses, the tones on this rose are much warmer and softer.
As with most Floribunda roses, this one also produces it's beautiful flowers in clusters.
It produces large clusters of blooms all season long on a bush with healthy, glossy green foliage.
It makes a nice rose to use as a hedge or in a border.

Type   Floribunda
Hybridizer  Dr. Kieth W. Zary (United States) 2001
Blooms   Apricot blend bloom size of 4" Flowers have 26-40 petals
Growth Habits  Medium size bush is well branched, grows upright 4-5'
Foliage Medium size foliage is dark green and semi-glossy
Fragrance Mild Fragrance (spice)
Hardy Zones  Zones 6-10

This rose was introduced in the U.S. in 2004 by Jackson & Perkins as "Tuscan Sun"

It is a well-branched, upright growing bush that becomes a beautiful rose bush for the garden. (Especially if you plant a group of 2 or 3 together, or plant them in a row for a magnificent hedge or border.
You can even plant them in a large container.
This rose loves to bloom! It shows off continually all through the growing season.

The pointed, ovoid, bronze colored buds open to high centered, hybrid tea form blooms in a most interesting coppery, apricot/pink blend color. The color has hues of apricot, orange, burnt umber and rose. (Very warm and soft)

This is a great rose for cutting, the beautiful color of the flowers along with the sweet spice scent, (allspice and cloves) make for a beautiful bouquet.

It is resistant to rust and powdery mildew, but susceptible to black spot!
This is a rose for warmer climates. It can take the heat and/or humidity well.
Often used as a landscape rose, Tuscan Sun rose makes a nice hedge, or foundation planting.
Be sure to cut those blooms to enjoy them not only outside, but in the house as well!


 

The 10 Most Beautiful Cacti From Around The World

The cactus is a rare and stunning creation of nature. Originally grown to be eaten by royalty.

1. Cereus Repandus (Dragon Fruit Cactus)
Found in South America as well as the nearby ABC Islands of the Dutch Caribbean.

2. Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ears Cactus, Bunny Cactus or Polka-dot Cactus)
Native to central and northern Mexico.

3. Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars (Chin Cactus) ~ Native to South America

 

4. Echinopsis (Hedgehog Cacti, Sea-Urchin Cactus or Easter Lily Cactus) ~ Native to South America

 

 

5. Argentine Giant Cactus ~ Native to Argentina

 

 

6. Opuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus) ~ Native to Mexico 

 

 

7. Saguaro Cactus ~ Native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.

 

 

 

8. Giant Starfish Cactus ~ Native to small parts of Texas and Mexico.

 

 

9. Mammilaria Grahamii (Fishhook Pincushion Cactus)

 

 

 

10. Barrel Cactus ~ Found in the Southwest Desert of North America.

 

 

Amaranthus caudatus ( Love-lies-bleeding )

Amaranthus caudatus is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, love-lies- a 'bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, foxtail amaranth, and quilete.
Many parts of the plants, including the leaves and seeds, are edible, and are frequently used as a source of food in India and South America — where it is the most important Andean species of Amaranthus, known as kiwicha. (see also Andean ancient plants) This species, as with many other of the amaranths, are originally from the American tropics. The exact origin is unknown, as A. caudatus is believed to be a wild Amaranthus hybridus aggregate.
The red color of the inflorescences is due to a high content of betacyanins, as in the related species known as "Hopi red dye" amaranth. Ornamental garden varieties sold under the latter name are either Amaranthus cruentus or a hybrid between A. cruentus and A. powelli. In indigenous agriculture, A. cruentus is the Central American counterpart to South American A. caudatus.

 

Klaus Enrique Gerdes a NYC based photographer ...

Klaus Enrique Gerdes is a NYC based photographer who created a series of portraits made of fruits, flowers and vegetables. They might looks familiar to you if you have ever seen Giuseppe Arcimboldo‘s (1527 – July 11, 1593) work before, who was an Italian painter best known for creating imaginative portrait heads made entirely of such objects as fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and books. Unlike Giuseppe who created portraits with his painting brush, Klaus seemed to make portraits with food and flowers first then shot them.

 

 

Gypsophila paniculata ( Baby's Breath,Gyp )

Gypsophilas are often grown as ornamental plants in gardens; they are grown both as garden plants and also valuable as a cut flower in floristry to add as a filler to flower bouquets. The most commonly encountered in gardens are
G. paniculata (a perennial species), G. elegans, and G. muralis (both annual species). They are easily propagated from seed, by cuttings, or by root division before growth... starts in the spring. Starting as a tiny seed, the annuals and perennials germinate in ten to fifteen days, and can grow rapidly up to 50 cm in height. While they prefer full sun, along with rich, light soil, deficiencies in poor soil constitution can be overcome by adding a general purpose fertilizer, as long as it is well drained.
The name Gypsophila means ‘lover of chalk’, describing the type of soil the flowering plant likes to grow in. The plant is native to Eastern Europe, and is now grown everywhere in the world – in fields and glasshouses.
Meaning:
 The flower symbolism associated with baby's breath is purity of heart, innocence, and the breath of the Holy Spirit. Baby's breath is white with dense, delicate clusters of flowers. They are native to Europe, but have been naturalized throughout the eastern United States. Baby's breath is often used as ornamental garden plants and as filler in bouquets. 

Origins:
A member of the Caryophyllaceae family, gypsophila--commonly known as baby's breath--has European and Northern Asian origins and is a relative of chickweed, carnations and sweet William. A floral-industry mainstay, gypsophila is used primarily as a filler flower, and is available in both white and pink varieties.
A neat rosette forms at the base of the plant, and the flowers grow in light, airy, almost leafless sprays, the wiry stems winding in between neighboring flowers. The flowers appear in early midsummer and, unless cut, remain on the plants throughout summer and dry out naturally to make just as much impact as when they first open. Plants are tap-rooted and do not move once established - however, clumps are not invasive, so there is no need to try and divide them. Plants can be short lived, especially if drainage is not extremely sharp. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM). .

Care and Handling:
Handle gently to avoid breaking stems. Avoid misting as browning and rot may occur. To open tight buds, put in a warm solution of flower food, cover with plastic, and store in a warm place for 24 hours. Remove the plastic periodically for air circulation. The flowers have no scent, and wither quickly when allowed to dry out. However, if cared for correctly and kept in fresh water, cut Gypsophila should last a long time.

They are herbaceous annual and perennial plants growing to 5–120 cm tall. The leaves are opposite, linear to narrow triangular, often falcate (sickle-shaped), 1–7 cm long and 2–8 mm broad. The flowers are produced in large inflorescences, which may be either dense or open and lax; each flower is small, 3–10 mm diameter, with five white or pink petals.
 

 Gypsophila has been a popular traditional filler flower for many years, although some now see it as old fashioned. Many florists still use Gypsophila in sweet arrangements for new babies, or in romantic bouquets of roses.
 Gypsophila produces a misty appearance wherever it is planted. These flowers can be used to good effect planted at frequent intervals in front of and among other annuals, such as Larkspur, Poppies, and Lupines. They also make a good carpet for Gladiolus and other Summer-blooming bulbs. As cut flowers, they combine handsomely with Sweet Peas and such flowers as need a little foliage to set them off. In arranging flowers with Babysbreath, do not use too much or the result will have a "fussy" too-dressed-up appearance. The name refers to the fact that the plants prefer limestone soils. The flowers bloom in six weeks from seed sowing, and have but a short blossoming season, for after three weeks they produce their seed and stop flowering. It is well to cut the plants to the soil when the flowers are gathered. Seed should therefore be sown every two or three weeks for a succession of bloom. Some of the seed dropped by the first crop of blossoms will often flower during the season. Thin the plants to stand 8 to 12 inches apart.