Roses
What Defines a Rose
Roses are any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.
Why Choose a Rose
Roses are a classic. Buying a bouquet for a loved one can be expensive, but grow your own and that's a problem you'll never face. They come in a multitude of colors, all of them stunning.Furthermore, if you want to send a message, different colors of rose have different meanings in the language of flowers. They can be used to express everything from passionate desire, to death of a friendship.
Types of Roses
Roses are composed of four sub-genes': Hulthemia, hesperrhodos, platyrhodon, and rosa. Rosa contains 11 further sections of rose:
- Banksianae
- Bracteatae
- Caninae
- Carolinae
- Chinensis
- Gallicanae
- Gymnocarpae
- Laevigatae
- Pimpinellifoliae
- Cinnamomeae
- Synstylae
Tips on Growing Roses
- Give your roses at least 6 hours of sunlight a day
- Roses require regular pruning.
- Frequently inspect roses for disease or insects
