Growing Roses

The roses are always a pleasant sight and provide an upscale look to any yard. Rose trees are popular and the weeping rose tree is a species that looks like a tree with the rose stems overflowing...

Clay soils present problems for rose gardeners. Heavy clay doesn't drain well and compacts easily, which can both starve the root system of oxygen. However, amending the soil with organic...

The Abelia rose bush is a lush shrub. The bush has a long bloom life--from May all the way to the first frost, as well as striving in partial or full sunlight. This beautiful rose bush blooms...

Roses are tall, elegant flowers, beloved by many gardeners around the world. People grow rose bushes in rows along their driveways, or in designated rose gardens, and they are unendingly popular...

Re-landscaping or moving may necessitate re-locating a rose bush. Established rose bushes are a prized possession of many homeowners. In general, older rose bushes produce larger roses. A healthy...

Roses are some of the most elegant and sophisticated flowers around, and are popular in both gardens and floral arrangements. Climbing roses like the moss rose are beautiful additions to any yard,...

The elusive black rose has been one of the most sought after cultivars of rose enthusiasts all over the globe. Cross breeding strategies are constantly underway trying to obtain a truly jet-black...

Few sights are more beautiful than a rose garden in full bloom. Whether you prefer classic rose bushes, old-fashioned climbers, shrub roses or a combination of them all, the most important step in...

Hybrid tea roses, also called Mr. Lincoln roses, were first cultivated in 1867. They were bred to have double-flowering blooms with twice as many petals as the standard variety. They are very...

Rose Abelia are beautiful little bush flowers. Most flowers are primarily white with little patches of pink. The low mounding shrubs thrive in mostly sunny/partially sunny areas. One of the best...

Rose hips are the red fleshy fruit of the Rosa species. Ornamental garden roses produce rose hips, but the largest most useful rose hips grow on rambling, wild-type roses like Rosa rugosa. Their...

Roses are vigorous, sturdy plants. Unless they are killed by freezing weather, fungal disease, insects or humans, they can live for a hundred years or more.

Bred in Canada and introduced in 1973, Adelaide Hoodless Rose was created to withstand harsh winters. These roses are compact, disease resistant, hardy to Zone 3 and require minimal spring...

Confederate roses grow on bush-like trees that are quite unlike most standard rose bushes. These plants grow best in the southern states of the U.S., which is where they got their name. The blooms...

Henry Homeyer, writing for the Nashua Telegraph, points out that bare root roses are nearly always dormant because they are kept refrigerated to inhibit growth before shipping. It is better for...

Roses are some of the most classic, elegant flowers around. They are favorites in the garden and in floral arrangements, and can grow on bushes or climbing vines. Bleu magenta roses grow on...

Rose oil is an extract from the rose petals and rose hips of a rose bush. While the pure form of rose oil is very concentrated, it is often diluted with a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond or...

Rose hips are the swollen ovaries of the rose, which contain rose seeds. Rose hips are sold in health food stores, usually in capsule form, as they are very high in vitamin C. When collecting rose...

Roses are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. With over 100 species and just as many colors, roses add a timeless beauty aesthetic to any garden, regardless of how many bushes...

Confederate roses grow on bush-like trees that are quite unlike most standard rose bushes. These plants grow best in the southern states of the United States, which is where they got their name....

Roses are beautiful, elegant flowers, and hybrid tea roses are the stereotypical model of the breed. These classic, long-stemmed roses are treasured in gardens and floral arrangements alike. They...

Roses are considered the queen of all flowers and a rose garden can be a lovely and fragrant setting. Unfortunately, once a rose bush becomes infected with a disease it can easily infect other...

Roses are not often grown from seed. However, there are times when collecting a rose bush's seed may be the only way to preserve a plant or to take part of a plant with you to a new location. Just...

Pure rose oil is one of the most ethereal, exotic, and expensive substances in the world. Most rose oil marketed for beauty purposes is extracted from rose petals by soaking them in a light oil...

Roses are often thought of as the difficult "divas" of the garden, but in fact, with a little basic care they can thrive for many decades even if they must be transplanted after they've become...

Growing healthy rose bushes is a rewarding enterprise for any homeowner with a green thumb. The beauty and fragrance of the large blooms can provide color to any setting. As the bush matures,...

Rosa rugosa is a type of rose that grows in sprawling shrub form, making it perfect for a hedge or living fence. The deep pink or red flowers will grace the plant all summer, as it attracts...

Climbing roses are lovely, versatile plants, favored for their enchanting green leaves and the breathtaking beauty of their brilliant flowers. They require very little root space and are ideally...

Front porches seem made for climbing roses, and it's hard to imagine a more beautiful or welcoming pairing than extravagantly blooming rose canes winding around a porch pillar or post. The key to...

Shrubs are a favored addition to the home landscape, providing flowers and foliage for foundation plantings and edges. Many shrubs are winter hardy, but some need protection from winter's ravages...

The words "English rose garden" bring to mind lush spaces filled with fragrance and color. Roses are one of the most versatile of garden plants, offering an economical way to provide years of...

Roses come in a tremendous number of varieties, unusual and ordinary, a wide variety of colors and in many different shapes. Roses grow as ground cover, climbing vines, shrubs and trees. Ground...

The Knock Out® rose is a popular flowering shrub prized for its ease of culture and abundance of flowers. In Oklahoma, roses raised in containers can be planted any time of year if the soil...

Floribunda roses present clusters of two to three blooms on each cane, growing from 2 to 4 feet tall. These lovely specimens are a hybrid created by crossing hybrid tea roses with polyanthas. ...

Of the many varieties of rambling and climbing roses, the banksiae purezza is one of the newest, arriving on the rose scene in 1950. Known for its incredible hardiness and two blooming periods,...

Rose standards add a depth and height to your garden. They are typically called tree roses and are formed when rose bushes are grafted onto a small, upright trunk. Rose standards are particularly...

Rosa rugosa is a shrub rose that blooms in hues of white, pink and red in the spring and summer. Native to China and Japan, it is also commonly known as the Japanese rose. It produces bright red...

There are two types of purchased rose bushes: bare root and container. Container roses can be transplanted in the fall, as they establish themselves quickly. These bushes will fare well over...

Rose bushes benefit from regular pruning. Trimming the plants protects them from disease and insects, and encourages them to produce more flowers. The stalks or branches of rose bushes are called...

Gathering rose hips for seed and rose plant propagation is typically performed in the fall of the year. Choose those hips that are fully ripe and plump. Ripe rose hips will generally be a deep red...

If your yard has hard-packed soil with poor drainage, a raised bed could be your best option for growing roses. With a good soil preparation and steady care, the plants will thrive. Choose...

Climbing roses can be trained to climb up anything that will give them a foothold. Many homeowners and gardeners use this variety to decorate walls, trellises, archways and trees with beautiful...

Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden or as a cut flower. It's easy to propagate rose bushes from one plant to create a full rose garden, or to plant in other areas of your landscape.

Bare-root rose bushes are dormant, which is why they can remain alive either bagged or boxes. Many are sold either online or through catalogs, and are shipped to your home. Bare-root rose bushes...

Storms cause extensive damage to rose bushes. Wind can break branches, rain can promote fungi growth and flooding can wash away nutrients from the soil. Pruning away dead growth is one of the ways...

Black-spot disease on rose leaves is caused by a fungus. Once the leaves contract the disease, they turn yellow, then brown and eventually fall off the rose bush. The rainy season is the most...

A hybrid created by crossing polyanthas with hybrid tea roses, Floribunda roses present clusters of two to three blooms on relatively short canes. These compact bushes range from two to four feet...

Torrential rains can have a devastating effect on a rose bush that is in full bloom. The delicate rose buds will be beaten apart and strewn all over the rain-soaked ground. The good news is that...

The English rose is a large, cupped rose with many petals. It is a hybrid of old roses, which were cultivated before 1867, and modern roses, such as floribunda and hybrid tea roses. These roses...

Rose hips are one of the most nutritious fruits in the world; they contain up to 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. In fact, many vitamin C pills are made from rose hips. Consequently, rose...