A rose is a perennial flowering shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp thorns. Natives, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

About Roses


by Steve Knapp

Who doesn't love the most popular flowering plant on the planet, the rose? The beautiful rose can easily spark a conversation even among the quietest of people. Nearly everyone can tell stories of someone who has grown a gorgeous rose garden - or perhaps of someone who couldn't. Even small children know how beautiful and special roses are.

Visit your local florist and you're likely to find dozens of colors, types, and sizes of roses available. Roses would seem to be the most popular flower of all time. You can now buy various types of roses almost anywhere, from your local discount store, the supermarket, or even your neighborhood convenience store.

For me, the colors are the most appealing trait of the rose. Roses exist in a vast and varied array of rich and vibrant colors. However, I think I'm in the minority. Most people will tell you that the fragrance is what draws them to roses. The rose has a most distinctive aroma that is welcomed by nearly everyone. The scent is like no other on earth, which has led manufacturers worldwide to reproduce it in perfumes air fresheners for years. Not to mention the infinite assortment rose-scented potpourri, lotions, oils, and other bath products.

Growing your own rose bushes can be very rewarding. You can choose from a wide variety of colors, sizes, and types. Prices will vary depending on where you buy and what type and size you select. When deciding what type of rose you'd like to plant, don't forget to consider its placement. When planting roses you'll want to keep in mind that most of them do have thorns. Therefore, you might want to plant them away from areas where your small child or grandchild or other tiny visitor might happen upon something so pretty that they can't resist grabbing and end up with handful of thorns.

When planting climbing rose plants be sure you won't have vines trailing across the ground to be stomped by animals or other foot traffic. If your rose plant is the type that grows into a bush, you would want to place it in a spot that will allow for it to spread without being crowded. Always pay close attention to the sunlight requirements of the roses you choose. While most love loads of direct sunlight, some roses are delicate and unfiltered light would cook their leaves to an unwelcome brown.

Once you have chosen your rose bush, plant it with care and spend just a few minutes a week tending to its needs and you will be rewarded with a bounty of beautiful, fragrant blooms for seasons to come! Visit http://www.prunemyroses.com/ for all of the information you need to keep your rose garden healthy and beautiful.

About the Author
I'm a garden hobbyist, just like you... but I'm really good at finding answers on the internet. My friends & family have convinced me to begin sharing the information I've found that helps me keep my yard looking great all year-long. Check out my condensed eBook The Planting & Caring for Your Rose Garden now at http://www.prunemyroses.com/.

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