You have decided you want to grow roses. You've read my previous article and you have a plan. You know:
1. Your level of gardening skills - this will help you determine what type of roses you want to grow.
2. How much space you can provide for growing roses.
4. That there is adequate ventilation in your rose growing area.
5. There is adequate drainage so they do not become saturated with water give the equivalent of about one centimeter inches of rain per week.
Now we get to the really fun part - choosing what type of roses to grow!
Some roses are easier to grow than others, and each type will grow to a different size and even different types and numbers of flowers. I want to have early success when I have a project like this, so I'll almost always choose the type of roses that my rose growing confidence will build. You want more of a challenge, so take a look at these different types of roses and see what you like.
Old Garden Roses. These are my favorite because they contain some of the oldest classes of roses and come in all sizes. They have a strong fragrance of flowers that bloom in almost any color you want. Many of these roses are repeat bloomers - you get to smell the flowers and several times during the growing season of roses to enjoy! They are also among the strongest of roses - they can have a wide range of weather and climate change file. Sounds like a great kind of pink to begin with.
Hybrid Tea - These are the kind that usually comes to mind when talking about "roses." They have a large flower (or standard), at the end of a long stem and the flowers in a variety of colors.
Climbing Roses - These are the roses you see growing on trellises. They are strong growers and can grow to very high altitudes. They make an excellent backdrop for a yard or garden, but they must be trained to grow on a fence or buildings. Climbing roses are available in a wide variety of colors, can repeat bloomers and the flowers can be single or multiple large flowers smaller flowers.
Floribundas - The flowers of these roses are generally smaller and in the woods rather than get some flowers. Due to their smaller size makes them easy to grow in containers, a real plus when space for growing roses is limited or you simply want to improve your landscaping instead of a full-blown rose garden. These roses were known as hybrid polyanthas for the years 1940 (some trivia to your local breeder impressed!).
Miniature Roses - this is for you if you do not have a garden! Yes - you can grow roses without a lot outside. This rose species is grown in our own rootstock which makes it very hardy. The plants are small, with flowers ranging from a half inch to two inches in size and bloom continuously.
Now you have some knowledge about the rose types and you have a plan for growing roses from the head to your local nursery to different types of roses available to see. That will help you decide what type, size and color of roses you want to grow!
You have decided you want to grow roses. You've read my previous article and you have a plan. You know:
1. Your level of gardening skills - this will help you determine what type of roses you want to grow.
2. How much space you can provide for growing roses.
3. That the area you have chosen for growing roses get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
4. That there is adequate ventilation in your rose growing area.
5. There is adequate drainage so they do not become saturated with water give the equivalent of about one centimeter inches of rain per week.
Now we get to the really fun part - choosing what type of roses to grow!
Some roses are easier to grow than others, and each type will grow to a different size and even different types and numbers of flowers. I want to have early success when I have a project like this, so I'll almost always choose the type of roses that my rose growing confidence will build. You want more of a challenge, so take a look at these different types of roses and see what you like.
Old Garden Roses. These are my favorite because they contain some of the oldest classes of roses and come in all sizes. They have a strong fragrance of flowers that bloom in almost any color you want. Many of these roses are repeat bloomers - you get to smell the flowers and several times during the growing season of roses to enjoy! They are also among the strongest of roses - they can have a wide range of weather and climate change file. Sounds like a great kind of pink to begin with.
Hybrid Tea - These are the kind that usually comes to mind when talking about "roses." They have a large flower (or standard), at the end of a long stem and the flowers in a variety of colors.
Climbing Roses - These are the roses you see growing on trellises. They are strong growers and can grow to very high altitudes. They make an excellent backdrop for a yard or garden, but they must be trained to grow on a fence or buildings. Climbing roses are available in a wide variety of colors, can repeat bloomers and the flowers can be single or multiple large flowers smaller flowers.
Floribundas - The flowers of these roses are generally smaller and in the woods rather than get some flowers. Due to their smaller size makes them easy to grow in containers, a real plus when space for growing roses is limited or you simply want to improve your landscaping instead of a full-blown rose garden. These roses were known as hybrid polyanthas for the years 1940 (some trivia to your local breeder impressed!).
Miniature Roses - this is for you if you do not have a garden! Yes - you can grow roses without a lot outside. This rose species is grown in our own rootstock which makes it very hardy. The plants are small, with flowers ranging from a half inch to two inches in size and bloom continuously.
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