Whether your ultimate goal is for the grand prize at the next rose show or simply enjoy a few roses in your garden, it is important to get a feel for the many varieties of roses on the market. Roses are among the most varied flowers on the market, they come in almost all colors of the rainbow and in bloom, ranging in size from a fraction of an inch to nearly a foot in width. This article focuses on some of the most common types of roses.
Pimpinellifolia Roses
Pimpinellifolia roses are known for their hardness and their attractive foliage and beautiful flowers make them a good choice for the beginning rose enthusiast or the experienced gardener. These roses come in pink, red, yellow and white blossoms, and they grow on attractive and very compact bushes.
Boursault Roses
Boursault roses are of the climbing variety, and they are said to be the result of a cross between an early variety of China rose and the R. Pendulina-eye. This cross is believed to have occurred during the reign of Napoleon, a known rose enthusiast. The flowers of this rose slightly large and grow in small or large clusters depending on the variety. The flowers come in different shades of pink and red. Many species can reblossom later in the season.
Sempervirens Roses
The Sempevirens is similar to the Boursault, because it is also a climbing rose. The Sempervirens originated in the Mediterranean region of the world, and it has large leaves accented by small white flowers that grow in large clusters. This variety of rose was studied extensively by rose enthusiasts as far back as 1820, and it remains one of the most popular varieties of climbing rose on the market today. This variety of rose is seen in various shades of pink and white.
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