by Steve Boulden
Roses work great for a lot of different landscaping applications. In mass groups, single displays, climbers, and in many other ways, they can add a touch of class to the garden that only roses can. If you plan on planting some, it's important to keep in mind that they do need a little care and a periodic pruning.
The proper care, form, and abundance of continuous Rose blooms requires pruning. And generally, most folks do the cutting once a year in late winter or early spring which is the best time. However, most people, and even some advanced gardeners don't realize that a second season pruning in late summer is possible and can give roses new life and an abundance of blooms through the fall.
Cutting the flowers for display and cutting off spent blooms all season will encourage more blooms throughout the season. This is true for many different flowers you grow in your garden. However, for Roses, it doesn't generally re-create the mass flowering you get in spring after the initial pruning. A good second season cutting most times will. It can also help keep some spreading diseases in check.
While dead heading (cutting off spent blooms) all season will help keep more blooms forming, the best time for a second pruning is at the end of summer when the hottest days have gone. Depending on where you are and your climate, this would generally be in August or early September.
While some Roses will produce flowers all season, not all roses will produce a mass of second bloom. Most hybrid teas, Floribundas, and Grandifloras will generally give you great results from a second season cutting. However, don't prune climbers and Roses that bloom once in the spring. By this time of the year, they're already developing next years flowers.
Second season pruning isn't as drastic as winter pruning. Don't cut back major canes the same as you would in the spring. Leave them alone until spring. Instead, concentrate on bloom bearing branches. Cut these bearing branches back to about half their existing length to a point just above an outward facing bud.
After pruning, fertilize lightly and water well. A second light fertilizing two weeks after that and your roses are ready. In six to eight weeks you'll be well rewarded for your efforts. You'll have masses of blooms that will last well into the fall and depending on where you're at, even through the winter.
About the Author
Article from The Landscape Design Site which offers free home landscaping ideas, garden plans, pictures, and professional advice. For more landscaping and garden ideas visit his site at www.the-landscape-design-site.com.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Care Of Fresh Cut Roses
by Sherry Russell - Powers
The care of fresh cut roses is best done if you cut your roses when partly opened, preferably on a sunny afternoon day. Don't cut more stem than you need (unless the plant has grown too tall), and make the cut one - quarter inch above a five -part leaf.
Immediately after cutting you should condition them for an hour or two before using them in an arrangement, bouquet, or corsage. This is how you do this:
1 - First wash off any soil or spray residue with warmer, not cold, water that is on the leaves and remove any lower leaves that will be below your water line in the vase.
2 - Scrap off the thorns below the leaves with a sharp knife.
3 - Make a new, sharply slanting cut at the end of the stem and scrape a little bark off the lower inch or so. This helps the roses to absorb water.
4 - Place the roses in room-temperature water. The water should be deep enough to reach up to the lower leaves.
5 - Stand container in a cool place, out of drafts, and in an hour or two the roses will be ready for use.
Roses that have wilted-either because they are not placed in water soon enough or from drafts- can usually be revived by this procedure:
Cut off the lower inch or so of the stem at a slant. Make two scrapes one to two inches long at the base. Place the scraped part in hot water- not boiling, but a little too hot to hold your hand in - and leave them in the water until the water cools. Then place them in cold water up to the base of the flowers. In about an hour they should be totally revived and strong enough for arranging.
Keep your bouquet or arrangement away from direct heat and drafts. Add water and rose food as necessary to keep the stems well immersed.
Some of the best roses for cutting are:
Dark Red Roses such as Carrousel, Chrysler Imperial, Crimson Glory, Nocturne and Miranda
Medium Red Roses such as Starfire, New Yorker and El Capitan
Light Red or Dark Pink such as Charlotte Armstrong, Montezuma, Tallyho and Red Radiance
Medium Pink such as Queen Elizabeth, Duet, Pink Favorite, Pink Peace and Show Girl
Light Pink such as First Love, Pink Princess, Picture and Radiance
Deep Yellow such as Lowell Thomas and Gold Glow
Medium Yellow such as Eclipse, Burnaby, Buccaneer and King's Ransom
Light Yellow like McGredy's Yellow
White such as White Knight, June Bride, White Queen and Pedralbes
Orange and Orange Blend such as McGredy's Sunset, Mrs. Sam McGredy, Mojave, Aztec and Hawaii
Apricot Blend like Paramount
Pink Blend such as Tiffany, President Herbert Hoover, Mission Bells, Confidence and Good News
There are several others. You should check at your local gardening center to find which grow best in your climate.
The care of fresh cut roses is not hard to do and very rewarding.
About the Author
For more information about roses including color meaning of roses,growing roses for beginners and rose symbolic meaning visit http://www.rosetypesonline.com/
For more information about roses including color meaning of roses,growing roses for beginners and rose symbolic meaning visit http://www.rosetypesonline.com/
Source: www.goarticles.com
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/.
Source: http://www.goarticles.com/
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/.
Source: http://www.goarticles.com/
Friday, June 20, 2008
Finding the Best Location for Your Rose Garden
By K. Finch
While surveying your property for choosing the best location for your rose garden, be sure the area has full sunlight. Remember, roses love sunshine. Roses need at least 6 hours of sunlight to grow and blossom. When you are taking up rose gardening for the first time, you should consider getting advice from your local gardening center associates, as they would be happy to provide you with free gardening tips.
Rose gardening is not so hard, although it does take some time for planning and preparing your soil beds. Basic gardening tips apply. Be sure to plant your roses in such a way as they have enough room to grow as well as the room you need to care for the plants. Keep in mind that roses do not do well in poor draining soil. Make sure your gardens are free of debris, while only using the best quality fertilizer when preparing your rose beds before planting.
Roses prefer fertile soil, high in organic materials, although they will grow in almost any type of soil. Roses also prefer chemical fertilizers over organic, therefore you should add to the soil a quantity of superphosphate before planting. Do not be shy about asking your local experts for gardening advice, many are more than happy to share their love of roses and remember to choose the fertilizer you use wisely.
As soon as all signs of frost are gone, you may begin preparing your garden for planting. Remember to:
- Clean the area- Clear the area- Prepare the soil- Fertilize the soil
When the weather begins to warm, you can plant your rose gardens and wait for the miracle of nature to occur.
As far as watering your roses, you can do so once weekly, if there is no rain. You will need to water them more frequently as the weather begins to grow hotter, however do so in the mornings. Inspect your rose bushes for disease and insects all during the summer, while keeping the soil in the area clean. Remove any debris from around them as well.
During the fall roses continue to bloom on into September and October, this means you can still enjoy them during this time. During this time, they need very little maintenance care or pruning of dead canes. Between, Thanksgiving and Christmas roses begin to go dormant, take this opportunity to prepare them for the winter.
Hardy rose bushes need little winter protection, while it is not recommendable to prune them until the first new moon of springtime. Layer a good covering of mulch at the base or the plant, to protect them from damage by frost or you can use cones to cover some of your smaller plants.
However, remember to cut the tops out of the cone, to encourage good winter air circulation.
Winter is the well deserved resting period for you and your roses, until the arrival of spring.
Then it is back to your regimen of basic gardening, preparing the soil and maintaining your roses for the wonderful enjoyment of another beautiful rose gardening season.
Check out The Joy of Rose Gardening now at http://www.roseflowergarden.com, to find great articles, advice, tips and much more on rose gardening topics.
While surveying your property for choosing the best location for your rose garden, be sure the area has full sunlight. Remember, roses love sunshine. Roses need at least 6 hours of sunlight to grow and blossom. When you are taking up rose gardening for the first time, you should consider getting advice from your local gardening center associates, as they would be happy to provide you with free gardening tips.
Rose gardening is not so hard, although it does take some time for planning and preparing your soil beds. Basic gardening tips apply. Be sure to plant your roses in such a way as they have enough room to grow as well as the room you need to care for the plants. Keep in mind that roses do not do well in poor draining soil. Make sure your gardens are free of debris, while only using the best quality fertilizer when preparing your rose beds before planting.
Roses prefer fertile soil, high in organic materials, although they will grow in almost any type of soil. Roses also prefer chemical fertilizers over organic, therefore you should add to the soil a quantity of superphosphate before planting. Do not be shy about asking your local experts for gardening advice, many are more than happy to share their love of roses and remember to choose the fertilizer you use wisely.
As soon as all signs of frost are gone, you may begin preparing your garden for planting. Remember to:
- Clean the area- Clear the area- Prepare the soil- Fertilize the soil
When the weather begins to warm, you can plant your rose gardens and wait for the miracle of nature to occur.
As far as watering your roses, you can do so once weekly, if there is no rain. You will need to water them more frequently as the weather begins to grow hotter, however do so in the mornings. Inspect your rose bushes for disease and insects all during the summer, while keeping the soil in the area clean. Remove any debris from around them as well.
During the fall roses continue to bloom on into September and October, this means you can still enjoy them during this time. During this time, they need very little maintenance care or pruning of dead canes. Between, Thanksgiving and Christmas roses begin to go dormant, take this opportunity to prepare them for the winter.
Hardy rose bushes need little winter protection, while it is not recommendable to prune them until the first new moon of springtime. Layer a good covering of mulch at the base or the plant, to protect them from damage by frost or you can use cones to cover some of your smaller plants.
However, remember to cut the tops out of the cone, to encourage good winter air circulation.
Winter is the well deserved resting period for you and your roses, until the arrival of spring.
Then it is back to your regimen of basic gardening, preparing the soil and maintaining your roses for the wonderful enjoyment of another beautiful rose gardening season.
Check out The Joy of Rose Gardening now at http://www.roseflowergarden.com, to find great articles, advice, tips and much more on rose gardening topics.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Growing Roses - Planning Your Rose Garden
By Haynes Miller
Springtime and everyone's thoughts tend toward planting a garden. One of the most rewarding ways to garden is growing roses. Their beauty and fragrance will enhance your yard and your reputation as a gardener. There are many ways to grow roses. You can grow climbing roses, rose bushes, miniature roses and you can even start growing roses in containers. If you choose the correct varieties, you will also be able to cut them and enjoy their beauty inside your home as well.
When I think of successful rose growing, Bree Hodge (played by Marcia Cross) from Desperate Housewives comes to mind. You know who I'm talking about! That woman is a domestic goddess, her home is always sparkling clean, she is a great cook and an award winning gardener (I think she could use some parenting tips, though!). She's fictional Fairview's Martha Stewart!
Bree would never consider growing roses without having a plan! Here are some tips to help you plan growing roses in your garden for years of beauty and enjoyment.
1. Assess your level of gardening skill. A less experienced gardener may want to choose one of the older rose breeds as they are easier to care for and hardier than the newer hybrids. Many older rose breeds were known simply as rose bushes.
2. Determine how much space you can devote to growing roses. Growing miniature roses may be ideal for gardens with limited space, but if you have a large area available, you might consider growing climbing roses which can cover an entire wall. For really limited space, try growing roses in containers.
3. Be sure the area you have chosen gets enough sunlight. Growing roses requires at least six (6) hours of direct sunlight each day. If you plant them under trees or other vegetation, they won't be exposed to enough sun and may not get enough nutrients from the soil.
4. Be sure there is adequate ventilation. Without adequate ventilation, your roses may be exposed to excessive heat, which will stress the plants. For growing roses, find a spot which is not wind-sheltered, but still gets the required daily sunlight.
5. Don't forget about water and drainage. While growing roses, you want to be sure that they receive the equivalent of about one inch of rain per week, and remember that they require adequate drainage as they don't do well in water-logged soil.
6. Consider the colors of your rose blooms and the symmetry of your garden space. Stick to symmetrical bands of color and don't mix rose colors haphazardly.
Now that you have some guidelines for planning your rose garden get out there and grow roses!
For lots more tips, articles and resources for growing roses go to http://www.rose-growing-tips.com
Or visit my Squidoo lens at http://www.squidoo.com/rose-growing
Haynes Miller is an avid gardener whose love of rose growing began in her grandmother's garden. She shares her love of growing roses with her daughter, who picks out the colors of the plants (keeping tip 6 in mind!).
Springtime and everyone's thoughts tend toward planting a garden. One of the most rewarding ways to garden is growing roses. Their beauty and fragrance will enhance your yard and your reputation as a gardener. There are many ways to grow roses. You can grow climbing roses, rose bushes, miniature roses and you can even start growing roses in containers. If you choose the correct varieties, you will also be able to cut them and enjoy their beauty inside your home as well.
When I think of successful rose growing, Bree Hodge (played by Marcia Cross) from Desperate Housewives comes to mind. You know who I'm talking about! That woman is a domestic goddess, her home is always sparkling clean, she is a great cook and an award winning gardener (I think she could use some parenting tips, though!). She's fictional Fairview's Martha Stewart!
Bree would never consider growing roses without having a plan! Here are some tips to help you plan growing roses in your garden for years of beauty and enjoyment.
1. Assess your level of gardening skill. A less experienced gardener may want to choose one of the older rose breeds as they are easier to care for and hardier than the newer hybrids. Many older rose breeds were known simply as rose bushes.
2. Determine how much space you can devote to growing roses. Growing miniature roses may be ideal for gardens with limited space, but if you have a large area available, you might consider growing climbing roses which can cover an entire wall. For really limited space, try growing roses in containers.
3. Be sure the area you have chosen gets enough sunlight. Growing roses requires at least six (6) hours of direct sunlight each day. If you plant them under trees or other vegetation, they won't be exposed to enough sun and may not get enough nutrients from the soil.
4. Be sure there is adequate ventilation. Without adequate ventilation, your roses may be exposed to excessive heat, which will stress the plants. For growing roses, find a spot which is not wind-sheltered, but still gets the required daily sunlight.
5. Don't forget about water and drainage. While growing roses, you want to be sure that they receive the equivalent of about one inch of rain per week, and remember that they require adequate drainage as they don't do well in water-logged soil.
6. Consider the colors of your rose blooms and the symmetry of your garden space. Stick to symmetrical bands of color and don't mix rose colors haphazardly.
Now that you have some guidelines for planning your rose garden get out there and grow roses!
For lots more tips, articles and resources for growing roses go to http://www.rose-growing-tips.com
Or visit my Squidoo lens at http://www.squidoo.com/rose-growing
Haynes Miller is an avid gardener whose love of rose growing began in her grandmother's garden. She shares her love of growing roses with her daughter, who picks out the colors of the plants (keeping tip 6 in mind!).
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Why Grow Hybrid Tea Roses?
by Steve Knapp
The hybrid tea rose could be called the flower of lovers, as it makes the perfect long-stemmed rose. It blooms repeatedly and, with proper care, can be fairly hardy. It is a cross between the tea rose and the hybrid perpetual. A hybrid tea is the perfect choice to present to the love of your life, as a special gift for a mother, or just to display on your tabletop. It will add a touch of elegance to any room whether displayed in a bouquet or as a lone flower in a vase. There are more than 235 varieties of hybrid tea roses. If you're worried about thorns, you can choose from a number of thorn-less varieties. In my humble opinion, the thorns add to the artistic charm of the flower. It demands respect and adds character.
Be sure to take proper care of your hybrid teas. To produce abundant, healthy blooms and overall health you'll need to establish a plan for feeding. Most established gardeners have determined what works best in their gardens through trial and error. One word of caution: be careful not to over-fertilizeyour roses. It's possible to chemically burn the leaves or stems if you don't follow the directions on the package. Remeber, the food is often concentrated and requires diluting. Watering heavily also helps dilute the food for the hybrid teas to process more easily and acceptably. You really only have to feed once in the spring and again in the fall. However, some gardeners may choose to feed more often.
Pruning, feeding, proper watering, insect and disease control all sound a bit overwhelming at first. But it's actually an easy process to learn. Like any living thing, there is a necessity for proper growth and development. Try keeping notes you feel are important about your hybrid and its care. These may even come in handy should you choose to try your luck with other flowering plants. Once you become more comfortable with the care of your plant, you'll be better able to appreciate it. For more information on caring for rose visit www.PruneMyRoses.com.
Some hybrid teas have romantic names, such as Bride's Dream, Bronze Star, Change of Heart, or Classic Beauty. If you like card games, perhaps your landscape would be more complete with the Ace of Hearts. Like many other things, there are hybrid teas named after famous people such as Barbara Streisand, Barbara Bush, Bing Crosby, and Bob Hope. Whatever your choice, you won't be disappointed in one of the most popular and beloved of roses.
It would be next to impossible to count all the things ever written about the rose. Often when one pictures a love scene, if a rose is involved, it would be a long-stemmed hybrid with or without thorns. Although they are not known for their strong scent, a hybrid tea boasts it's appeal in its appearance alone. Commercially, it is a welcomed rose. Shown in many pictures and used in many images, the hybrid is greatly admired. It's image is used on gift wrap, tattoos, dinnerware, in wedding decorations, and especially on assorted items for Valentine's Day, to name a few.
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 www.PruneMyRoses.com.
The hybrid tea rose could be called the flower of lovers, as it makes the perfect long-stemmed rose. It blooms repeatedly and, with proper care, can be fairly hardy. It is a cross between the tea rose and the hybrid perpetual. A hybrid tea is the perfect choice to present to the love of your life, as a special gift for a mother, or just to display on your tabletop. It will add a touch of elegance to any room whether displayed in a bouquet or as a lone flower in a vase. There are more than 235 varieties of hybrid tea roses. If you're worried about thorns, you can choose from a number of thorn-less varieties. In my humble opinion, the thorns add to the artistic charm of the flower. It demands respect and adds character.
Be sure to take proper care of your hybrid teas. To produce abundant, healthy blooms and overall health you'll need to establish a plan for feeding. Most established gardeners have determined what works best in their gardens through trial and error. One word of caution: be careful not to over-fertilizeyour roses. It's possible to chemically burn the leaves or stems if you don't follow the directions on the package. Remeber, the food is often concentrated and requires diluting. Watering heavily also helps dilute the food for the hybrid teas to process more easily and acceptably. You really only have to feed once in the spring and again in the fall. However, some gardeners may choose to feed more often.
Pruning, feeding, proper watering, insect and disease control all sound a bit overwhelming at first. But it's actually an easy process to learn. Like any living thing, there is a necessity for proper growth and development. Try keeping notes you feel are important about your hybrid and its care. These may even come in handy should you choose to try your luck with other flowering plants. Once you become more comfortable with the care of your plant, you'll be better able to appreciate it. For more information on caring for rose visit www.PruneMyRoses.com.
Some hybrid teas have romantic names, such as Bride's Dream, Bronze Star, Change of Heart, or Classic Beauty. If you like card games, perhaps your landscape would be more complete with the Ace of Hearts. Like many other things, there are hybrid teas named after famous people such as Barbara Streisand, Barbara Bush, Bing Crosby, and Bob Hope. Whatever your choice, you won't be disappointed in one of the most popular and beloved of roses.
It would be next to impossible to count all the things ever written about the rose. Often when one pictures a love scene, if a rose is involved, it would be a long-stemmed hybrid with or without thorns. Although they are not known for their strong scent, a hybrid tea boasts it's appeal in its appearance alone. Commercially, it is a welcomed rose. Shown in many pictures and used in many images, the hybrid is greatly admired. It's image is used on gift wrap, tattoos, dinnerware, in wedding decorations, and especially on assorted items for Valentine's Day, to name a few.
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 www.PruneMyRoses.com.
Monday, June 02, 2008
The Five Best Hybrid Roses
by K. Finch
Do you enjoy roses and their pure elegance? Do you like getting roses for a special occasion? Do you wish you could have a garden full of roses each year? Many people enjoy all of these things; however, some of us are not born with green thumbs, and some of us never seem to obtain that green thumb. If you are completely new with gardening or you seem to kill even the easiest to take care of indoor plants, don't fret. With the vast variety of roses, there are many hearty roses that do not require a lot of work. Whether you're a new gardener, you don't have time to take care of a rose garden, or you don't have a green thumb, a hybrid rose bush might be your best option.
1. One of the best roses around is the Betty Prior Rose. This bush blooms during growing season, and the blooms never seem to end! The roses that this plant produces are breathtaking. The buds start off pink and blossom into a beautiful white rose. These roses are perfect for a gift or to keep around the house! The bush is very compact and it usually never grows over 3 ft. The Betty Prior Rose is very hardy and it is a great choice for anyone who loves roses but does not always have the time or experience to take care of them.
2. Another great rose bush that does not require a lot of attention is the Knockout Rose. This bush produces lovely roses that come in all different shades of pink, from magenta to a light pastel pink. This hybrid rose bush is one of the most enjoyable. It is very disease resistant, so you never have to worry about purchasing fungicides or spending time checking the leaves of the bush every week. It is also known to minimally attract insects. The Knockout Rose bush is very hardy and can even last in cold weather. The bush needs only a few hours of sun to live, so you can plant it anywhere!
3. The Nearly Wild rose bush is the perfect bush that is tough yet beautiful. The bush is known for its wildness because it grows and grows. When it grows, the Nearly Wild produces a thick bushy shrub. It does not grow very tall, ranging from 2ft. to 3ft. and it spreads and spreads. The flowers also add to this bush's greatness. The blooms are a beautiful pink that no one would want to pass up.
4. The Rugosa Magnifica hybrid rose bush is also one that requires minimal work. This rose has been around since 1905. The bush is able to live in all sorts of weather conditions, whether it is warm, cold, or a drought; the Rugosa Magnifica bush will still produce blossoms of color! This bush can be planted anywhere in the world, no matter where you live. From beachside to countryside, this hybrid rose bush is sure to provide you with the flowers you want. The roses are usually a crimson red, perfect to give to your significant other or an important friend. This bush can grow to be slightly taller than others, usually ranging from 5 ft. to 6 ft. The Rugosa Magnifica is a preferred bush because it is insect resistant and flowers more than once. The flowers keep on coming!
5. The Belle Poitevine Rugosa, which is related to the Rugosa Magnifica, is another hardy bush for any rose lover. This bush is so hardy that it can tolerate poor soil. If you have soil that is rocky or mixed with clay, this bush is perfect for you. The Belle Poitevine Rugosa can also live in the shade. The flowers are a lovely magenta color that is accented by dark green leaves. The blossoms are large and usually come more than once in the blooming season. The best part of this rose bush is that it provides a very strong scent. If you enjoy smelling the roses, this is the bush for you.
About the Author
Check out The Joy of Rose Gardening now at http://www.roseflowergarden.com, to find great articles, advice, tips and much more on rose gardening topics.
Do you enjoy roses and their pure elegance? Do you like getting roses for a special occasion? Do you wish you could have a garden full of roses each year? Many people enjoy all of these things; however, some of us are not born with green thumbs, and some of us never seem to obtain that green thumb. If you are completely new with gardening or you seem to kill even the easiest to take care of indoor plants, don't fret. With the vast variety of roses, there are many hearty roses that do not require a lot of work. Whether you're a new gardener, you don't have time to take care of a rose garden, or you don't have a green thumb, a hybrid rose bush might be your best option.
1. One of the best roses around is the Betty Prior Rose. This bush blooms during growing season, and the blooms never seem to end! The roses that this plant produces are breathtaking. The buds start off pink and blossom into a beautiful white rose. These roses are perfect for a gift or to keep around the house! The bush is very compact and it usually never grows over 3 ft. The Betty Prior Rose is very hardy and it is a great choice for anyone who loves roses but does not always have the time or experience to take care of them.
2. Another great rose bush that does not require a lot of attention is the Knockout Rose. This bush produces lovely roses that come in all different shades of pink, from magenta to a light pastel pink. This hybrid rose bush is one of the most enjoyable. It is very disease resistant, so you never have to worry about purchasing fungicides or spending time checking the leaves of the bush every week. It is also known to minimally attract insects. The Knockout Rose bush is very hardy and can even last in cold weather. The bush needs only a few hours of sun to live, so you can plant it anywhere!
3. The Nearly Wild rose bush is the perfect bush that is tough yet beautiful. The bush is known for its wildness because it grows and grows. When it grows, the Nearly Wild produces a thick bushy shrub. It does not grow very tall, ranging from 2ft. to 3ft. and it spreads and spreads. The flowers also add to this bush's greatness. The blooms are a beautiful pink that no one would want to pass up.
4. The Rugosa Magnifica hybrid rose bush is also one that requires minimal work. This rose has been around since 1905. The bush is able to live in all sorts of weather conditions, whether it is warm, cold, or a drought; the Rugosa Magnifica bush will still produce blossoms of color! This bush can be planted anywhere in the world, no matter where you live. From beachside to countryside, this hybrid rose bush is sure to provide you with the flowers you want. The roses are usually a crimson red, perfect to give to your significant other or an important friend. This bush can grow to be slightly taller than others, usually ranging from 5 ft. to 6 ft. The Rugosa Magnifica is a preferred bush because it is insect resistant and flowers more than once. The flowers keep on coming!
5. The Belle Poitevine Rugosa, which is related to the Rugosa Magnifica, is another hardy bush for any rose lover. This bush is so hardy that it can tolerate poor soil. If you have soil that is rocky or mixed with clay, this bush is perfect for you. The Belle Poitevine Rugosa can also live in the shade. The flowers are a lovely magenta color that is accented by dark green leaves. The blossoms are large and usually come more than once in the blooming season. The best part of this rose bush is that it provides a very strong scent. If you enjoy smelling the roses, this is the bush for you.
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