Centuries ago, William Shakespeare’s Juliet said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” Perhaps the saying is not as true as we would think. As modern rose gardening developed, so did the hybridizing of rose varieties. Encouraged to produce hardier specimens with [...]
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Roses are not only gorgeous looking but also give a marvelous fragrance. This stunning beauty has been widely used in the making of fragrances, food and in remedial pills. The rose’s history goes as far back as the 1500s when the first rose was grown in China. Down the years, a multiplicity of [...] When is the best time for transplanting roses? Many gardeners will disagree on this point due to personal experience and of course the climate zones in which they reside. However, many experts will agree that there is no specific time which is best for transplanting roses. In caring for roses or any experience rose [...] Preparing Hybrid Roses for WinterHardier varieties of roses withstand harsh temperatures by becoming dormant during winter months, emerging unscathed when the warm weather returns, but many varieties of hybrid roses, such as tea roses, are particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures. They can suffer severe damage and possibly even die if they are left unprotected. This is because most hybrid roses lack the mechanism that causes hardier varieties to become dormant; instead, many of them continue trying to grow even though colder temperatures make normal growth impossible. By taking a few preventative measures you can ensure that your hybrid roses will survive the winter undamaged and flourish year after year. Continue reading Preparing Roses for the Rough Winter Season |
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