By Kathleen Gresham
When you think of antiques, a rose might not immediately come to mind. But antique roses have been around for centuries. All rose varieties developed before 1867 are considered to be antiques.
Shakespeare used the word eglantine when speaking of the rose in his sonnets and plays. Eglantine is described in the dictionary as a European rose with sweet-scented leaves and pink flowers.
Just as an emporium is a large store with a wide variety of things for sale, there are antique rose emporiums to delight rose growers. You can buy an antique rose already rooted from a rose emporium.
How do you prepare to grow an antique rose? First, choose a planting location that allows for several hours of morning sunlight. It is best to give the plant room for healthy air movement as the bush will grow and develop.
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