When many people think of rose beauty, they think of tea roses. They usually come with fragrant large blooms that are simply elegant, vibrant in color, and with velvet petals. If you want to add tea roses to your rose garden, you’ll probably be overwhelmed with all the different varieties to choose from. [...]
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Why antiques? Antique roses are those breed by species, sports, varieties, or cultivars prior to the first hybrid tea, (LaFrance) in 1867. Some people are not as strict in their interpretation of antique roses as the American Rose Society, and claim any rose 75 years or older as being old. Why antiques? They [...]  Image by Marlis1 via Flickr Roses have long been a favorite among all types of gardeners, and roses continue to enjoy great popularity today. In addition to their beauty as cut flowers and in bouquets, roses are among the most useful and attractive flowers to grace the landscape of any home. As a matter of fact, the exterior of any home can be made more graceful and more inviting through the use of wonderful landscape roses. Choosing the right ones, and ensuring that they compliment the overall style of the home, is very important to the overall success of the landscape. There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you can grow in your garden. With such a selection to choose from, it can be extremely difficult to choose the rose that’s right for you. To make this task a bit easier, We’ve outlined a few important factors you should consider. ClimateChoosing the right roses for your particular climate zone is essential. In order for roses to grow healthy and bloom generously, they must be able to adjust to your climate.If you live in an area that is prone to cold winters, you would certainly want a rose that could survive during the off season. If your climate is mild you have many more choses to consider. Choosing the best rose varieties for your specific climate should mean fewer pesticides, fewer disease issues and an overall healthier garden. Continue reading Pick the Best Roses for Your Garden 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 VarietyA hybrid tea is an ideal choice to present to the love of your life, a special gift for a mother, or just to display on your tabletop. It will add a touch of elegance to any room even as a lone flower in a vase. There are at least 237 varieties of hybrid teas. If you worry about thorns, you can choose a thornless variety of hybrid tea. However, some people feel that the thorns add to the artistic charm of the flower. Thorns demand respect and add character the rose plant and flowers. Caring for New Hybrid Tea PlantsWhen planting hybrid teas, be sure to take care of your newly acquired plants. You will need to decide what to feed the new plants for endurance and strength and overall health. Continue reading Want to Grow Hybrid Tea Roses? |
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