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Roses (Rosa)
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
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Attributes of Roses
Planting Time
Spring, Early summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Flower Color
Red
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Roses
Distribution of Roses
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How to Grow and Care for Roses
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Roses encompasses a wide variety of flowering plants prized for their beauty and fragrance. Basic care needs include full to partial sun exposure, regular watering without over saturation, and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. The optimal temperature range for 'roses' is between 15℃ and 26℃. Common challenges for 'roses' plants include pests such as aphids, diseases like blackspot, and sensitivity to poor air circulation and extreme climates. Seasonal considerations involve increased watering and a watchful eye for diseases in the summer, while preparing and protecting 'roses' plants for winter dormancy is vital.
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8 most common species：
Dog rose
The dog rose is a pale pink type of rose. The plant is known for "climbing" as it grows and can even be found climbing up different trees. References to dog rose date back at least to ancient Rome, and it is featured in many European riddles and even Shakespearian quotes as well.
Multiflora rose
Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is an ornamental climbing shrub native to East Asia. The specific epithet 'multiflora' means 'many flowers' and refers to the great number of flowers the plant produces. The flowers are usually white, but some pink varieties can be found. Multiflora rose is considered a noxious weed in certain parts of the world.
Tea rose
The first tea rose was created in 1867 by Jean-Baptiste André Guillot, who operated his father's nursery in Lyon from the age of 14. The tea rose did not become popular until the Rosa hybrida was cultivated at the beginning of the 1900s in France.
Rugosa rose
This tall shrub is known for its hardiness, surviving in many climate zones and poor soil conditions. They produce large flowers from summer to winter and their hips attract birds (and are tasty to humans too!). With such beautiful flowers one might be surprised to hear that the rugosa rose is considered an invasive species in some regions.
Woods' rose
Woods' rose boasts prolific pink flowers all summer long. Also known as the Woods’ Rose and the Western Wild Rose, this shrubby wildflower is deer resistant, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow. Although it can grow up to 1.5 m tall, it responds well to pruning and can be kept to a compact size.
Field rose
Field rose (Rosa arvensis) is found throughout Europe. It tends to climb trees or fences and roots in well-drained but moist soil. Great Britain has an especially long history of including field rose in hedgerows. If grown for decoration, it will need protection against deer, rabbits, aphids, and caterpillars.
Austrian brier
Austrian brier (Rosa foetida) is a perennial shrub that will grow from 91 to 244 cm tall. It has gray stems with curved thorns. It blooms in spring with yellow, rose-like flowers. Blooms profusely with clusters of flowers covering the bush. Grows in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Needs regular fertilizing.
Burnet rose
Burnet rose (Rosa spinosissima) is one of the thorniest wild rose species. "Spinosissima," in fact, means "the most thorny" in Latin - this delicate white rose is great to look at, but not to pick! Burnet roses are native to Europe and northern Africa, though they have been introduced to New England and much of the Midwest in the U.S.
All Species of Roses
Dog rose
Dog rose
The dog rose is a pale pink type of rose. The plant is known for "climbing" as it grows and can even be found climbing up different trees. References to dog rose date back at least to ancient Rome, and it is featured in many European riddles and even Shakespearian quotes as well.
Multiflora rose
Multiflora rose
Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is an ornamental climbing shrub native to East Asia. The specific epithet 'multiflora' means 'many flowers' and refers to the great number of flowers the plant produces. The flowers are usually white, but some pink varieties can be found. Multiflora rose is considered a noxious weed in certain parts of the world.
Tea rose
Tea rose
The first tea rose was created in 1867 by Jean-Baptiste André Guillot, who operated his father's nursery in Lyon from the age of 14. The tea rose did not become popular until the Rosa hybrida was cultivated at the beginning of the 1900s in France.
Rugosa rose
Rugosa rose
This tall shrub is known for its hardiness, surviving in many climate zones and poor soil conditions. They produce large flowers from summer to winter and their hips attract birds (and are tasty to humans too!). With such beautiful flowers one might be surprised to hear that the rugosa rose is considered an invasive species in some regions.
Woods' rose
Woods' rose
Woods' rose boasts prolific pink flowers all summer long. Also known as the Woods’ Rose and the Western Wild Rose, this shrubby wildflower is deer resistant, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow. Although it can grow up to 1.5 m tall, it responds well to pruning and can be kept to a compact size.
Field rose
Field rose
Field rose (Rosa arvensis) is found throughout Europe. It tends to climb trees or fences and roots in well-drained but moist soil. Great Britain has an especially long history of including field rose in hedgerows. If grown for decoration, it will need protection against deer, rabbits, aphids, and caterpillars.
Austrian brier
Austrian brier
Austrian brier (Rosa foetida) is a perennial shrub that will grow from 91 to 244 cm tall. It has gray stems with curved thorns. It blooms in spring with yellow, rose-like flowers. Blooms profusely with clusters of flowers covering the bush. Grows in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Needs regular fertilizing.
Burnet rose
Burnet rose
Burnet rose (Rosa spinosissima) is one of the thorniest wild rose species. "Spinosissima," in fact, means "the most thorny" in Latin - this delicate white rose is great to look at, but not to pick! Burnet roses are native to Europe and northern Africa, though they have been introduced to New England and much of the Midwest in the U.S.
California wildrose
California wildrose
California wildrose (Rosa californica) is a fragrant flowering shrub native to the northwestern United States and California. California wildrose is popular for its ornamental blossoms, and it grows best in moist soils near to water. This plant can withstand drought conditions like heat and lack of water.
Glaucous dog rose
Glaucous dog rose
Glaucous dog rose (Rosa dumalis) is a member of the rose family that you can spot growing wild in woodlands and hedgerows, especially when its delicate pink flowers bloom in early summer. Despite its attractiveness, this isn't one of the most common ornamental rose species, although it offers plenty of appeal to woodland gardens, and its dense growth makes it suitable for hedging.
Nootka rose
Nootka rose
Nootka rose (Rosa nutkana) is a plant species with the Latin name “Nutkana” which refers to Nootka Sound, a west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. This waterway got its name from a tribe that once inhabited the area. This species is also called “Bristly Rose.”
Swamp Rose
Swamp Rose
Swamp Rose is a shrubby member of the rose family native to eastern North America. It can grow up to 2 m tall and just as wide. It works well as a flowering hedge for areas with rich, moist soils. Blooms in summer and prefers full sun. Attracts birds and butterflies.
Prickly rose
Prickly rose
This species of wild rose, prickly rose, is common in North America, Asia, and Europe. Prickly rose grows pretty pink flowers. It is drought-tolerant and will grow in part shade and various soil types.
Yellow rose
Yellow rose
The Rosa xanthina is a spreading, bushy shrub that's native to China, Korea, and Mongolia. In spring, semi-double yellow rose flowers appear for a few weeks, and they have a musky fragrance. The yellow rose doesn't see a repeat bloom, except for a smattering of flowers that appear in early autumn.
Father hugo's rose
Father hugo's rose
Father hugo's rose ( Rosa hugonis ) grows as an upright shrub that reaches stature heights of around 2 m . The overhanging, brown shoot axes are heavily covered with spines and bristles. The alternate leaves are pinnate and consist of up to 13 small, elliptical leaflets.
Apple rose
Apple rose
The apple rose is a densely branched, compact shrub that grows to heights of 1.5 to 2 m and often forms underground runners. The bark of the branches are dark brown and smooth. The bark of the younger branches is reddish, slightly frosted and mostly velvety soft hairy.
Smooth rose
Smooth rose
Smooth rose (Rosa blanda) is a flowering plant species native to North America. Smooth rose is also known as meadow rose, wild rose, and prairie rose. Out of all existing rose species, this species is considered the closest to a "thornless" rose.
Rosa chinensis var. spontanea
Rosa chinensis var. spontanea
Rosa chinensis grows as an independently upright shrub and reaches stature heights of 1 to 2 meters. The strong, stalk-round branches have an almost bare, purplish-brown bark and there may be many to no curved, stocky, flat spines. The alternately arranged leaves are divided into petiole and leaf blade and a total of 13 to 28 cm long.
Moyes rose
Moyes rose
Moyes rose (Rosa moyesii) has a large shrub-like growth form. It is grown ornamentally for its large and elegant red-pink flowers. Since this is one of the larger roses it makes a great specimen shrub but it has a smaller, award-winning cultivar. Bottle-shaped rosehips form in the fall, giving the plant autumn and winter interest. The flowers and berries attract birds and butterflies.
Amur rose
Amur rose
Amur rose (Rosa davurica) hails from northeastern Asia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and is appreciated for its decorative qualities. Amur rose prefers well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soils. Though occasionally eaten, care must be taken because hairs near the fruit can cause digestive irritation.
Harsh downy rose
Harsh downy rose
Harsh downy rose is a shrub recognized for its soft, velvet-like stems and lush pink blossoms. Its leaves are typically bright green with a bushy, toothed appearance. Specifically adapted for temperate habitats, harsh downy rose's extensive root system allows it to thrive even in nutrient-poor soils, illustrating its resilience in various growing conditions. Its flowers, with their unmistakable fragrance, often attract pollinators, playing a key role in the local ecosystem.
Roses 'Blessings'
Roses 'Blessings'
The hybrid tea rose cultivar known as roses 'Blessings' has neat, short stems which each support a single large pink rose blossom. Vigorous and very cold-hardy, this cultivar provides dense foliage and flower coverage in a bed. It is also ideal for cut flowers, an arrangement that makes full use of the big, showy flowers.
Roses 'Felicia'
Roses 'Felicia'
With clusters of silvery pink flowers, the roses 'Felicia' emits a strong fragrance that makes it a particularly good cultivar for producing cut flowers. Compared to other cultivars, roses 'Felicia' is celebrating for being especially disease-resistant with a long blooming period. The roses 'Felicia' derives from the 'Trier' and 'Ophelia' varieties, although the meaning of its name is not known. Gardeners love this cultivar for its versatility.
Roses 'Muscosa'
Roses 'Muscosa'
Roses 'Muscosa' is a variety of the hybrid Rosa × centifolia whose parentage includes Rosa × damascena. This variety is distinguished for the thick covering of resinous hairs on its blooms that make them look mossy. It is named for this characteristic as 'muscosa' comes from the Latin word for 'moss' ('muscus'). This variety is the parent of most Moss Roses.
Roses 'Stacey Sue'
Roses 'Stacey Sue'
The roses 'Stacey Sue' is a miniature rose variant that remains compact with a neat spread. This cultivar produces small, perfectly-shaped double rosette blooms in a feminine pink. It has a good fragrance and the foliage is also desirable outside of the blooming season for its color and fine texture. Gardeners should maintain good cultivation practices to avoid diseases.
Roses 'Complicata'
Roses 'Complicata'
Roses 'Complicata' produces prolific numbers of single, pink-and-white flowers with golden stamens. Cultivated as a hybrid of other gallicas, this cultivar was ironically named "complicated" despite its simple yet colorful blooms. Roses 'Complicata' continues to delight gardeners with its masses of flowers, light fragrance, and bright colors.
Roses 'Madame Knorr'
Roses 'Madame Knorr'
Roses 'Madame Knorr' has dual pink colors which make it unique from other damask roses. As a perpetual hybrid cultivar, it has a distinctive fragrance and was bred in France during the 1800’s; this cultivar is also known as Mme Boll. Horticulturalists like that it is deer tolerant, scented, and hardy.
Roses 'Peace'
Roses 'Peace'
Roses 'Peace' is an award-winning cultivar that produces stunning pale yellow and white flowers throughout the summer. The double flowers have ruffled edges tinged in pink and produce a mild floral scent. The cultivar is used to create flowering hedges, as cut flowers, and planted in perennial gardens. The peaceful blooms earned this cultivar a spot in the Rose Hall of Fame. It was also named the Rose of the 20th Century.
Roses 'Hardwell'
Roses 'Hardwell'
The roses 'Hardwell' is a flowering perennial notable for its velvety, vibrant blooms. Each blossom possesses a classic, cupped shape, with deep hues ranging from crimson to cherry red. Roses 'Hardwell' is characterized by its lush, green foliage and sturdy stems, typical of its cultivated rose lineage. This hardy variety thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, elevating gardens with its rich, enduring color and enticing fragrance that intensifies in warm, sunny conditions.
Roses 'Just Joey'
Roses 'Just Joey'
The roses 'Just Joey' is particularly special and celebrated for its stunning blooms and fragrant scent. Roger Pawsey bred the roses 'Just Joey' for his wife, Joey, by crossing the 'Fragrant Cloud' rose variety with 'Dr. A.J. Verhage'. The roses 'Just Joey' was awarded the All-America Rose Selection and the Award of Golden Merit, and gardeners like it for its diverse growing locations and beauty as cut flowers.
Rosa sertata
Rosa sertata
Rosa sertata is a species of flowering shrub known for its delicately serrated leaf edges which give a fringed appearance. This plant typically produces attractive blossoms that range from deep to soft pink hues. The environment can impact rosa sertata's bloom, with ample sunlight encouraging abundant flowering, while its root system prefers well-drained soils. Its hardiness allows for resilience in varied climates.
Rose
Rose
Rose typically grows in shrubs, woodland edges, grasslands, and riverbanks, preferring ample sunlight and moist soil. Its flowers are usually pink or white and bloom in the spring through summer. The fruit of rose is red and has a strong, sweet and sour scent when ripe. It has pinnate leaves and the branches are usually armed with thorns. Rose has played a role in modern rose breeding, contributing to the development of many varieties with its genetic heritage. These varieties are widely used in gardening and floral design.
Miniature rose
Miniature rose
Miniature rose presents as a charming, diminutive variant within the Rose family, boasting petite but profusely blooming flowers. Often cultivated in containers, these tiny-flowered roses exhibit vibrant colors and form compact, dense shrubs with glossy, dark green leaves. Miniature rose's manageable size suits urban gardens, where its continuous blooming nature offers a small-scale ornamental spectacle.
Rosa nipponensis
Rosa nipponensis
Known as rosa nipponensis, this elegant rose species adds a touch of sophistication to any garden. Originating in Japan, it has economic value in the production of rose oil. Its yellow stamens attract a variety of pollinators.
Climbing rose
Climbing rose
Also known as the climbing rose, this fragrant plant is native to the midwestern United States. Its pink flowers bloom in early summer and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its astringent properties.
Rosa multiflora var. cathayensis
Rosa multiflora var. cathayensis
Rosa multiflora var. cathayensis is a robust, sprawling shrub characterized by its abundant clusters of small, fragrant flowers that bloom in a variety of hues. Its arching stems are adorned with sharp thorns and compound leaves, which signal its hardiness and ability to thrive in various conditions. This variant's vigorous growth habit makes it both a resilient wild specimen and a potential invader in garden settings.
Desert rose
Desert rose
Desert rose is a stunning rose species with star-shaped petals that shine brilliantly in the sunlight. This rose is a wildflower native to North America and can be found in fields and meadows. Its fruit is edible and was once used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes. Desert rose is also a popular choice for attracting pollinators to gardens.
Roses 'White Pet'
Roses 'White Pet'
Unlike its parent plant, 'Félicité-Perpétue,' roses 'White Pet' blossoms in waves throughout the summer and fall. It produces small white double pompom-style blooms with a light, sweet fragrance. Winner of the Golden Merit Award, it’s a versatile cultivar used in containers and flower borders.
Roses 'Semiplena'
Roses 'Semiplena'
Roses 'Semiplena' is a spectacular rose with grey-green foliage and fragrant white semi-double flowers. It is a sport of the 'Alba Maxima' rose and was thought to be the White Rose of York in the War of the Roses. The name comes from the Latin word for 'half full.'
Rosa macrophylla 'Master Hugh'
Rosa macrophylla 'Master Hugh'
The rosa macrophylla 'Master Hugh' is a hybrid macrophylla rose introduced in 1966. It is a fairly vigorous cultivar with pink flowers. One interesting trait of this cultivar is the large size of the fruits it produces. This is a climbing variant, and so can be trained to grow vertically up trellises or walls.
Roses 'Golden Wings'
Roses 'Golden Wings'
For gardeners seeking cultivars of vibrant golden yellow and orange, the roses 'Golden Wings' features pure yellow flowers. The roses 'Golden Wings' is a hybrid of the Rosa 'Soeur Thérèse', Rosa 'Ormiston Roy' and Rosa pimpinelifolia. Its name stems from its five golden petals that radiate an almost golden color with an orange core.
Roses 'Chewramb'
Roses 'Chewramb'
Roses 'Chewramb' is a captivating shrub with plush, double flowers in a striking shade of coral-orange. Each bloom boasts a delicate fragrance and clusters regally against glossy, green foliage. This hearty variety is known to thrive in well-drained soil, benefiting from full sun to bring out the vibrancy of its petals. Roses 'Chewramb' stands out in gardens for its resistance to common diseases and its continuous blooming from late spring to fall, attracting pollinators and admirers alike.
Roses 'Super Excelsa'
Roses 'Super Excelsa'
Roses 'Super Excelsa' is a vibrant climbing rose that boasts clusters of small, raspberry-pink blossoms. The flowers come to life in fragrant cascades through spring into fall, thriving in ample sunlight. Its vigorous growth habit allows it to scale trellises, creating a captivating vertical display. The plant is hardy, requiring well-drained soil and moderate watering, reflecting resilience and adaptability in various garden settings.
Rugosa rose 'Rubra'
Rugosa rose 'Rubra'
Rugosa rose 'Rubra' is a medium-sized cultivar of the rugosa rose that offers fragrant, single deep pink-magenta flowers in summer (thus its "Rubra" name). It has prickly stems and glossy, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Flowers are followed by large scarlet hips. Gardeners favor it for its tolerance to poor soil and shady spots.
Roses 'A Shropshire Lad'
Roses 'A Shropshire Lad'
Winner of the Award of Garden Merit, roses 'A Shropshire Lad' can produce up to 100 pink petals per flower, each giving off a fruity-sweet fragrance. A David Austin variety of rose, this cultivar was named after where it was cultivated. Roses 'A Shropshire Lad' won its fame for its massive and full blooms, sweet perfume, and prolific growth.
Roses 'Arthur Bell'
Roses 'Arthur Bell'
Highly fragrant, the roses 'Arthur Bell' is a repeat bloomer that produces spectacular yellow flowers. Samuel Darragh McGredy IV bred the roses 'Arthur Bell' by crossing 'Cläre Grammerstorf' with the 'Piccadilly' rose variety. Its name derives from Arthur Bell, the creator of Scotch whiskey.
Roses 'Blanc Double de Coubert'
Roses 'Blanc Double de Coubert'
Roses 'Blanc Double de Coubert' offers stunning large, fragrant, semi-double pure white blooms with a delicate, tissue-paper texture. It blooms early and reblooms through the summer. This is a cultivar cross between Rosa "Rugosa" and Rosa "Sombreuil". It is often used by gardeners as a showy ornamental.
French rose 'Charles de Mills'
French rose 'Charles de Mills'
Rosa gallica 'Charles de Mills' is a French rose with characteristic dense-petalled flowers in a deep magenta color. The density of the petals is greater than those of the parent rose, which is a paler pink color. This plant is a garden favorite which is often grown in herbaceous borders or as a flowering hedge.
Roses 'Fragrant Delight'
Roses 'Fragrant Delight'
Roses 'Fragrant Delight' is a floribunda rose cultivar which gardeners will find hardier than many other similar roses. The flowers grow in clusters on foliage that is rather loose and free-formed. Its name references its lovely fragrance. Its beauty and reliability have earned roses 'Fragrant Delight' the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Roses 'Zigeunerknabe'
Roses 'Zigeunerknabe'
Roses 'Zigeunerknabe' or ‘Gypsy Boy’ is a bourbon rose cultivar known for its hardiness and vigorous growth pattern. It is a very shrubby rose and produces clusters of dark red, flat-cupped double flowers in early summer. This cultivar has excellent cold hardiness and is described as an unusually strong cultivar.
Roses 'Chinatown'
Roses 'Chinatown'
Roses 'Chinatown' is a lovely breed with delicate, bright pink petals and a light fragrance. The roses are great for cutting and look wonderful in arrangements.
Roses 'Blairii Number Two'
Roses 'Blairii Number Two'
Roses 'Blairii Number Two' is a beautiful pink rose. Its workmanlike name and number came about because it was bred in the UK in 1830 by a Mr. Blair as one of a series of rose cultivars. This plant is grown for its showy flowers which are so impressive that it was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Roses 'Gruss an Aachen'
Roses 'Gruss an Aachen'
The roses 'Gruss an Aachen' is a floribunda rose known for its lush, pale pink to apricot-hued flowers with a subtle fragrance. Full and well-formed, the blooms graciously cluster above dark green, glossy leaves. Thriving in temperate climates, this hardy cultivar showcases its floriferous nature throughout the growing season, drawing gardeners with its repeat blooming and disease-resistant properties.
Roses 'Lady of Megginch'
Roses 'Lady of Megginch'
Roses 'Lady of Megginch' features abundant, ruffled blooms in a rich raspberry hue, emitting a deep Old Rose fragrance. Flourishing in full sun, this sturdy shrub reaches approximately 1.2 meters in height, showcasing striking large flowers that can be a focal point in any garden. Its romantic appeal is enhanced by its resilience to common rose ailments, making it a hardy choice for both novice and seasoned gardeners.
Roses 'Constance Spry'
Roses 'Constance Spry'
Roses 'Constance Spry' is the first official English Rose. It produces sprays of pink double flowers continuously for about four weeks during the late spring or early summer. The rose-pink flowers are cupped-shaped, similar to some other cultivars in the genus but its myrrh-like fragrance sets it apart.
Roses 'Electron'
Roses 'Electron'
Roses 'Electron' stands out for its striking cherry pink color and strong spicy fragrance. It is a clean, hardy, and disease-resistant pink rose, making it popular in bouquets and gardens alike. This stunning rose has won numerous awards and was the All American Rose Selection of 1973.
Roses 'Madame A. Meilland'
Roses 'Madame A. Meilland'
Roses 'Madame A. Meilland' is one the best known of all roses, with a unique flower color of creamy-yellow petals that shade to a delicate pinkish-red at the edges. This cultivar is particularly popular among gardeners. By 1992, over 100 million of these roses had been grown and sold! This rose was bred and named in the 1930s by Francis Meilland.
Roses 'Handel'
Roses 'Handel'
Roses 'Handel' is a fast-growing climber used to cover fences and trellises in gardens. The cultivar produces double white flowers edged in bright pink. The flowers have a slight clove scent and bloom continuously from late spring to early fall. Roses 'Handel' is notable for its bronze-tinted foliage and resistance to rain.
Roses 'Wickwar'
Roses 'Wickwar'
A white rose, the roses 'Wickwar' variety is a hybrid of Rosa soulierana. The plant can grow up to 3.5 m tall and has a tendency to sprawl, making it a good option for large spaces that need an attractive plant. From the white blooms to the orange hips, the roses 'Wickwar' — named after Wickwar, England, where the rose was developed — is a decorative flower for the yard or garden.
Roses 'Poumidor'
Roses 'Poumidor'
Roses 'Poumidor' boasts a flamboyant display of full, cup-shaped blooms with a warm, vibrant orange hue. These robust flowers exude a rich fragrance and sit atop sturdy, thorn-lined stems, a testament to their hardy nature. Flourishing best in generous sunlight, roses 'Poumidor''s glossy, verdant leaves accentuate the fiery blossoms, creating a captivating spectacle in any garden.
Roses 'Paul's Scarlet Climber'
Roses 'Paul's Scarlet Climber'
Roses 'Paul's Scarlet Climber' is a climbing rose cultivar that produces large, scarlet red flowers and forms a dark green bush with almost no thorns. The name of the cultivar refers to its color and growth habit, and it honors William Paul, the famous horticulturist and the breeder of this cultivar.
Roses 'Grace'
Roses 'Grace'
Roses 'Grace' is a shrub rose cultivar, selected for its thornless stems and gorgeous, fully double apricot flowers. These flowers are distinguished by their darker centers and paler outer petals, as well as by their strong, tea-like fragrance. As the flowers mature, the petals become slightly reflexed.
Roses 'Felicite Parmentier'
Roses 'Felicite Parmentier'
A cultivar of shrub rose, roses 'Felicite Parmentier' produces luscious, full pink blossoms that fade to cream at the edges. At six weeks, it has one of the longest blooming periods for a rose. An established species, roses 'Felicite Parmentier' was introduced in 1834.
Roses 'Roseraie de l'Haÿ'
Roses 'Roseraie de l'Haÿ'
A breed of the rugosa variety, the roses 'Roseraie de l'Haÿ' is a repeat bloomer with a strong fragrance. The Roses 'Roseraie de l'Haÿ' was bred and named after the famous rose garden Roseraie de L'Haÿ in France and can be planted as a hedge or mixed border cultivar, attracting winged pollinators.
Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss'
Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss'
Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss' is a fragrant and charmingly beautiful rose with a rich legacy. Its mossy, delicate buds open to reveal a white, green-centered double bloom. This rose was named after the Shailer family, who first cultivated it, and it is beloved for its romantic and vintage appeal.
Roses 'Iceberg'
Roses 'Iceberg'
Roses 'Iceberg' is a cultivar bred from several floribunda roses and distinguishable by its clusters of medium-sized, double creamy white flowers. Compared to most rose cultivars, the white blooms give roses 'Iceberg' an icy appearance. The abundant blooms last from spring all the way to winter. This cultivar's versatile growing habit makes the cultivar popular as a shrub or a climber across fences and trellises.
Roses 'Crown Princess Margareta'
Roses 'Crown Princess Margareta'
Roses 'Crown Princess Margareta' unfurls lush apricot-orange blooms, with petals arranged in a classic rosette. Its voluptuous flowers exude a strong, fruity fragrance, enhancing garden air. Thriving in sunny spots, roses 'Crown Princess Margareta' exhibits vigorous growth, forming a robust shrub with a rounded habit. It's highly prized for both its beauty and resilience, enduring across seasons.
Roses 'Cinco de Mayo'
Roses 'Cinco de Mayo'
Roses 'Cinco de Mayo' has a blend of reddish-orange and dusty lavender flowers that sets it apart from other cultivars in the genus. This rose is also notable for the mild apple fragrance emitted from the blossoms. Its continual summer blooming period makes it a popular plant in perennial gardens.
Roses 'Royal Jubilee'
Roses 'Royal Jubilee'
The roses 'Royal Jubilee' is celebrated for its large, cup-shaped flowers, exuding a strong, fruity fragrance. Featuring petals in rich pink hues, this garden cultivar thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, reaching up to 1.2 meters in height. Resilient to common diseases, roses 'Royal Jubilee' flourishes in temperate climates, its blooms offering a decadent display from late spring to frost.
Roses 'Louise Odier'
Roses 'Louise Odier'
A rose cultivar and a seedling of Rosa 'Emile Courtier', roses 'Louise Odier' shows off an intricate petal structure in each bloom, with layers upon layers of pleasing pink petals. If that weren't enough for gardeners to go wild, the flowers also release a strong old rose aroma that is difficult to miss.
Roses 'Anna's Promise'
Roses 'Anna's Promise'
Roses 'Anna's Promise' is a Grandiflora rose with large flowers, golden tan, pink blush and copper reverses. The fragrance is fruity. It was bred Tom Carruth in the United States in 2013 by crossing 'Voodoo' and 'About Face' and was introduced by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. in 2015. Roses 'Anna's Promise' was named after Anna Bates from the UK television show Downton Abbey.
Roses 'Flower Carpet Coral'
Roses 'Flower Carpet Coral'
The roses 'Flower Carpet Coral' is a self-cleaning rose that can bloom up to ten months out of the year in warm climates. A cross between the 'Repandia' and the 'Red Summer', its name references its warm coral blossoms. A rose that is particularly easy to grow, the roses 'Flower Carpet Coral' is beloved for its blooming ability.
Rugosa rose 'Alba'
Rugosa rose 'Alba'
Rugosa rose 'Alba' is a fragrant rose offering single, pure white flowers with yellow centers that bloom through the summer. The glossy, dark green foliage turns to attractive shades of orange, yellow, and red in fall. This is a cultivar of the Rugosa rose named from the Latin "alba", meaning white. It is favored by gardeners for its excellent resistance to disease.
Roses 'Gold Medal'
Roses 'Gold Medal'
Roses 'Gold Medal' is an elegant shrub rose, bred from several floribunda rose hybrids. This cultivar is noted and named for its attractive golden-yellow flowers with slightly outward-facing petals. As they mature, the flowers gain attractive pinkish edges. Besides its showy blossoms, it is also prized for its almost thornless stems.
Roses 'Albertine'
Roses 'Albertine'
Roses 'Albertine' is a rambling rose cultivar with a hundred-year history! Developed in France in 1921, this cultivar is much admired for its vigor, its strong fragrance, and its free-blooming pink flowers. These flowers are fully double and cup-shaped, and make a stunning addition to a wall, trellis, or other structure.
Roses 'Cherry Parfait'
Roses 'Cherry Parfait'
Roses 'Cherry Parfait' is a continuously blooming cultivar used for cut flowers and planted in perennial gardens or containers. It produces clusters of large cupped or flat white flowers with brilliant vermillion edges from late spring to mid-fall. The coloration truly gives this flower the look of a cherry parfait. The flowers also have a slightly sweet fragrance that entices butterflies and gardeners alike.
Roses 'Fragrant Cloud'
Roses 'Fragrant Cloud'
This hybrid tea rose boasts striking coral-orange blooms that emit a sweet and spicy fragrance. Roses 'Fragrant Cloud' is a repeat bloomer, producing blooms throughout the season. Its compact size makes it well-suited for container gardening, and it attracts beneficial pollinators to the garden.
Roses 'New Dawn'
Roses 'New Dawn'
A cultivar of climbing rose, roses 'New Dawn' is renowned for its clusters of fragrant, soft, pink-petaled blossoms. It is well suited to sprouting along walls or fences, making it a popular choice for wedding trellises and other ornamental structures. It was first introduced in 1930 and is the forerunner to all other variants of climbing rose.
Roses 'Ballerina'
Roses 'Ballerina'
Roses 'Ballerina' is a particularly versatile rose that likes to climb up walls and borders. Due to its compact size, this cultivar is a suitable choice for smaller gardens or containers. The breeder, Reverend Joseph Pemberton, named the flower after his great-niece who once danced alone in his garden. It is favored among gardeners and it even won the Award of Garden Merit for its versatility and disease resistance.
Roses 'Claire Austin'
Roses 'Claire Austin'
Roses 'Claire Austin' is a particularly versatile rose cultivar with peachy-white blooms. Although its plant parentage is undisclosed, David Austin named the cultivar after his daughter, Claire Austin. Gardeners love this cultivar for its rich myrrh and vanilla scent, healthy foliage and strong growth.
Roses 'Double Delight'
Roses 'Double Delight'
Roses 'Double Delight' is a cultivar from 'Granada' and 'Garden Party.' This old-fashioned rose is distinguished by its strong fragrance and creamy-white double flowers with dark pink edges. The coloration is different with each flower, so no two flowers will look exactly the same. Keep in mind that the pink-tipped edges are caused by exposure to sunlight, so any roses 'Double Delight' grown indoors or shady areas will produce nearly white flowers.
Roses 'Baronne Prevost'
Roses 'Baronne Prevost'
Blooming in repeated flushes throughout its season, the roses 'Baronne Prevost' has over forty petals and a strong damask scent. Its parentage is unknown. A very old cultivar, its hybridizer Desprez named the Roses 'Baronne Prevost' after a friend. Gardeners may find this cultivar, a hybrid perpetual, unique as many in its class have died out, and they may feature it as a showy cut flower.
Rosa moyesii 'Highdownensis'
Rosa moyesii 'Highdownensis'
Introduced in 1928, rosa moyesii 'Highdownensis' is a shrub variety of rose with single crimson flowers. It produces more hips than other Rosa moyesii varieties. The name derives from Highdown, the garden of Sir Frederick Stern who hybridized the variety.
Roses 'The Fairy'
Roses 'The Fairy'
Roses 'The Fairy' is a hardy dwarf shrub rose that is also disease-resistant, making it a favorite with gardeners. It derives from 'Paul Crampel' and the 'Lady Gay' varieties and won the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for its continual blossoms and versatility as a groundcover or potted plant.
French rose 'Versicolor'
French rose 'Versicolor'
French rose 'Versicolor' is a vigorous climbing French rose, which produces pale pink, sweetly-scented flowers in summer followed by little orange fruits in autumn. The versatile color combination gives rise to this cultivar's name. It is particularly enjoyed for its larger-than-usual flowers. Gardeners should note that it is susceptible to many pests and diseases, however.
Rugosa rose 'Hansa'
Rugosa rose 'Hansa'
Rugosa rose 'Hansa' is a vigorous, upright cultivar of the rugosa rose offering fragrant, deep crimson-purple, double blooms in late spring and through the summer. The foliage is medium-green and the flowers give rise to orange-red hips. It is favored by gardeners for its excellent repeat blooms.
Roses 'Marchesa Boccella'
Roses 'Marchesa Boccella'
Roses 'Marchesa Boccella' is an ostentatious rose bred for its outstanding double rose-pink flowers. Named after a member of the Italian aristocracy, this distinguished rose has also been developed for its exceptionally long flowering, blooming from late spring until frost. Prized for their flowers, these fragrant roses attract butterflies.
Roses 'Strike It Rich'
Roses 'Strike It Rich'
Roses 'Strike It Rich' is a floribunda rose cultivar, noted for its large, double, cup-shaped flowers in a beautiful apricot shade with pink flushes. The cultivar is also distinguished by its unusual red stems, and it's prized as a disease-resistant rose that grows vigorously.
Roses 'Apricot Candy'
Roses 'Apricot Candy'
The roses 'Apricot Candy' has a modest spicy scent in addition to heat resistance. It was developed by crossing the 'Just Joey' and 'Midas Touch' roses. Its name reflects its delicate apricot color. In 2008, the roses 'Apricot Candy' won the Rose Hills International Rose Trials due to its many favorable traits.
Roses 'Jude the Obscure'
Roses 'Jude the Obscure'
Roses 'Jude the Obscure' gets all of the best bits, combining the intricate flower shape and sweet aroma of the Old Roses and the incessant flowering of the more modern types. The exact species from which this plant originated are unknown. The name "Jude the Obscure" was believed to have been given in honor of the novel of the same title by Thomas Hardy.
Roses 'Boscobel'
Roses 'Boscobel'
Roses 'Boscobel' is an ornamental shrub rose known for its charming, richly fragrant blooms that showcase a beautiful blend of salmon-pink and coral hues. The lush, double flowers emerge repeatedly from spring to fall, prominently set against a backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage. This hardy variety thrives in temperate conditions, with a compact and bushy habit that renders it well-suited for both garden borders and containers. Its romantic aesthetics and resilience make roses 'Boscobel' a beloved addition to any landscape.
Roses 'Buff Beauty'
Roses 'Buff Beauty'
Setting it apart from other roses, roses 'Buff Beauty' has a prominent tea fragrance, a full head of petals and an eager spreading behavior. Ann Bentall crossed the 'William Allen Richardson' and an unnamed seedling to develop the roses 'Buff Beauty'. In contrast to other roses, gardeners enjoy the roses 'Buff Beauty' as a versatile cultivar that can be grown as a shrub or climber and for its repeat blooming habits.
Roses 'Crimson Glory'
Roses 'Crimson Glory'
Roses 'Crimson Glory' is a hybrid tea rose cultivar named for its bright red flowers. This cultivar also has a rich and pronounced damask scent. It will climb for short distances and does well against a wall or trellis. Blooming throughout the summer, it flowers in flushes. It is often used as a cut flower, and will also attract bees.
Roses 'William Lobb'
Roses 'William Lobb'
Roses 'William Lobb' produces mossy buds that open up to dusty-purple blooms. A cultivated hybrid of other rose varieties, this cultivar was named after the famous British plant collector. Roses 'William Lobb' is delighted in gardens for its tall growth, unique color, and lovely foliage.
Roses 'Mermaid'
Roses 'Mermaid'
Roses 'Mermaid' offers gardeners a delicate scented perpetual bloomer. Roses 'Mermaid' originates from the Macartney Rose crossed with a double yellow Tea Rose. Its name denotes the flowy appearance of its petals. The roses 'Mermaid' is a hardy choice for gardeners that want to attract pollinators for pollinating continuously.
Roses 'Eden'
Roses 'Eden'
Roses 'Eden' is a particularly hardy and prolific climber, growing brilliantly on walls, fences or even as a freestanding repeat-blooming shrub. It derives from the 'Danse des Sylphes' x 'Handel' and the 'Pink Wonder' varieties. This cultivar was initially named after the French poet, Pierre de Ronsard, however, it has since been named 'Eden' to reflect beauty and paradise. The cultivar has been celebrated among gardeners and prize-givers for its large blossoms, packing over 70 petals per head.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Rosa
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
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Attributes of Roses
Planting Time
Spring, Early summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Flower Color
Red
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 38 ℃
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Roses encompasses a wide variety of flowering plants prized for their beauty and fragrance. Basic care needs include full to partial sun exposure, regular watering without over saturation, and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. The optimal temperature range for 'roses' is between 15℃ and 26℃. Common challenges for 'roses' plants include pests such as aphids, diseases like blackspot, and sensitivity to poor air circulation and extreme climates. Seasonal considerations involve increased watering and a watchful eye for diseases in the summer, while preparing and protecting 'roses' plants for winter dormancy is vital.
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Dog rose
The dog rose is a pale pink type of rose. The plant is known for "climbing" as it grows and can even be found climbing up different trees. References to dog rose date back at least to ancient Rome, and it is featured in many European riddles and even Shakespearian quotes as well.
Multiflora rose
Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is an ornamental climbing shrub native to East Asia. The specific epithet 'multiflora' means 'many flowers' and refers to the great number of flowers the plant produces. The flowers are usually white, but some pink varieties can be found. Multiflora rose is considered a noxious weed in certain parts of the world.
Tea rose
The first tea rose was created in 1867 by Jean-Baptiste André Guillot, who operated his father's nursery in Lyon from the age of 14. The tea rose did not become popular until the Rosa hybrida was cultivated at the beginning of the 1900s in France.
Rugosa rose
This tall shrub is known for its hardiness, surviving in many climate zones and poor soil conditions. They produce large flowers from summer to winter and their hips attract birds (and are tasty to humans too!). With such beautiful flowers one might be surprised to hear that the rugosa rose is considered an invasive species in some regions.
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Dog rose
Multiflora rose
Tea rose
Rugosa rose
Woods' rose
Field rose
Austrian brier
Burnet rose
California wildrose
Glaucous dog rose
Nootka rose
Swamp Rose
Prickly rose
Yellow rose
Father hugo's rose
Apple rose
Smooth rose
Rosa chinensis var. spontanea
Moyes rose
Amur rose
Harsh downy rose
Roses 'Blessings'
Roses 'Felicia'
Roses 'Muscosa'
Roses 'Stacey Sue'
Roses 'Complicata'
Roses 'Madame Knorr'
Roses 'Peace'
Roses 'Hardwell'
Roses 'Just Joey'
Rosa sertata
Rose
Miniature rose
Rosa nipponensis
Climbing rose
Rosa multiflora var. cathayensis
Desert rose
Roses 'White Pet'
Roses 'Semiplena'
Rosa macrophylla 'Master Hugh'
Roses 'Golden Wings'
Roses 'Chewramb'
Roses 'Super Excelsa'
Rugosa rose 'Rubra'
Roses 'A Shropshire Lad'
Roses 'Arthur Bell'
Roses 'Blanc Double de Coubert'
French rose 'Charles de Mills'
Roses 'Fragrant Delight'
Roses 'Zigeunerknabe'
Roses 'Chinatown'
Roses 'Blairii Number Two'
Roses 'Gruss an Aachen'
Roses 'Lady of Megginch'
Roses 'Constance Spry'
Roses 'Electron'
Roses 'Madame A. Meilland'
Roses 'Handel'
Roses 'Wickwar'
Roses 'Poumidor'
Roses 'Paul's Scarlet Climber'
Roses 'Grace'
Roses 'Felicite Parmentier'
Roses 'Roseraie de l'Haÿ'
Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss'
Roses 'Iceberg'
Roses 'Crown Princess Margareta'
Roses 'Cinco de Mayo'
Roses 'Royal Jubilee'
Roses 'Louise Odier'
Roses 'Anna's Promise'
Roses 'Flower Carpet Coral'
Rugosa rose 'Alba'
Roses 'Gold Medal'
Roses 'Albertine'
Roses 'Cherry Parfait'
Roses 'Fragrant Cloud'
Roses 'New Dawn'
Roses 'Ballerina'
Roses 'Claire Austin'
Roses 'Double Delight'
Roses 'Baronne Prevost'
Rosa moyesii 'Highdownensis'
Roses 'The Fairy'
French rose 'Versicolor'
Rugosa rose 'Hansa'
Roses 'Marchesa Boccella'
Roses 'Strike It Rich'
Roses 'Apricot Candy'
Roses 'Jude the Obscure'
Roses 'Boscobel'
Roses 'Buff Beauty'
Roses 'Crimson Glory'
Roses 'William Lobb'
Roses 'Mermaid'
Roses 'Eden'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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