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The Irresistible English Roses

By Kathleen Gresham

Roses of every name and type are favorites of almost everyone. But one type of rose that seems especially charming and sophisticated, beginning with its name, is the English rose.  

Many songs, stories and books have carried that romantic name. But English roses are especially deserving of a name that traditional beauty [...]

Want to Grow Hybrid Tea Roses?

By Kathleen Gresham

The hybrid tea rose might also be called “the flower of lovers.”  It makes the perfect long-stemmed rose.  

Hybrid teas are the result of combining the tea rose with the hybrid perpetual. Hybrid teas flower repeatedly and can be strong with the proper care.  

Choosing a Hybrid Tea Variety

A hybrid tea is an [...]

The Mystique of the Red Rose

By Kathleen Gresham

William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” From the days of Romeo and Juliet to modern times, the red rose has been synonymous with love.

There are many famous red rose varieties, from the red rose of Lancaster, which is [...]

The Meaning of Roses

By Melanie Tommasello

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There are few flowers that hold the allure and enchantment of a rose. They grow wild in almost all parts of the world and have been hybridized and cultivated to an overwhelming 7,500 varieties.

They grow in short or tall bushes, climb walls, fences, and terraces, and appear in long-stemmed bouquets. Old World [...]