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.

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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.