Grow roses for their timeless beauty, exquisite fragrance, and wide range of colors and forms. They bring elegance to any garden, attract pollinators, and offer the joy of cutting fresh blooms.
Rosa, commonly known as roses, are beautiful and versatile flowering plants that come in a wide variety of colors and forms, adding elegance and fragrance to gardens and landscapes.
Rosa is a large genus encompassing hundreds of species of deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and climbers.
Native: Roses are native to a wide geographic range, including Asia, North America, Europe, and northwest Africa. They’ve been cultivated for thousands of years worldwide.
Description: Roses are renowned for their beauty and fragrance. They can range in size from tiny miniatures to large climbers that can reach several meters in height. Their flowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are usually large and showy, in colors ranging from white through yellows, pinks and reds.
Growth Habit and Size: The growth habit varies considerably, depending on the variety. Some are bushy, some trail along the ground, some climb, and others form a shrub-like shape. The size also depends on the species and can range from less than 1 foot (30 cm) for miniature roses to over 20 feet (6 meters) for climbers.
Flowers: Rose flowers are renowned for their exquisite beauty, featuring layers of soft, velvety petals in a wide range of colors, including shades of red, pink, yellow, white, and more. Their intoxicating fragrance adds an alluring charm, making them a beloved choice for bouquets, gardens, and special occasions.
Foliage: Rose foliage is typically dark green and glossy, with serrated edges. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems and consist of multiple leaflets. Some rose varieties have more delicate and fern-like leaves, while others have thicker and more leathery leaves. The foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the stunning rose flowers.
Blooming Season: Most roses bloom in late spring to early fall, with peak blooms in early summer. Some varieties bloom only once a year, while others have recurrent blooming.
Hardiness: Roses can be hardy from USDA zones 4 through 10, depending on the variety.
Uses: Roses have a wide range of uses. They are often grown for their ornamental value in gardens and landscaping. They also have uses in perfumery, for their edible and medicinal values, and as a source of rose oil.
Pollinators: Bees are the main pollinators of roses.
Toxicity: Roses are non-toxic to humans and pets. However, care should be taken due to their thorns.
Deer and Rabbit: Deer and rabbits can cause damage to roses. They may eat the buds, leaves, and stems.
Drought: While some roses are quite drought-tolerant once established, most prefer regular watering for optimal growth.
Invasiveness: While most cultivated rose varieties are not considered invasive, some wild species can become invasive in certain regions. Examples include Rosa multiflora (Multiflora Rose) and Rosa rugosa (Rugosa Rose), which can spread rapidly and outcompete native plants. It’s important to check with local authorities before planting potentially invasive rose species.
Key Facts: Roses have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and politics. They have been used in various products like rose water, jam, jelly, rose hip syrup, etc., due to their rich vitamin C content.
Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
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Plant Type | Climbers, Roses, Shrubs |
Genus | Rosa, Rosa - Rambling Rose, Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa - English Rose, Rosa - Hybrid Tea Rose, Rosa - Grandiflora Rose, Rosa - Groundcover Rose, Rosa - Climbing Rose, Rosa - Floribunda Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 20' (30cm - 6.1m) |
Spread | 1' - 20' (30cm - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Cut Flowers, Fragrant |
Attracts | Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Edging, Ground Covers, Beds And Borders, Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Climbers, Roses, Shrubs |
Genus | Rosa, Rosa - Rambling Rose, Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa - English Rose, Rosa - Hybrid Tea Rose, Rosa - Grandiflora Rose, Rosa - Groundcover Rose, Rosa - Climbing Rose, Rosa - Floribunda Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 20' (30cm - 6.1m) |
Spread | 1' - 20' (30cm - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Cut Flowers, Fragrant |
Attracts | Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Edging, Ground Covers, Beds And Borders, Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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