subject: Types Of Roses [print this page] Basically there are 3 types of rosesBasically there are 3 types of roses. Surprised? Basically roses are divided into 3 main groups. The species roses, the old garden roses and the modern roses. The species roses are often called the wild roses and are thorny bushes or shrubs. The species roses are easily identifiable because they have only 5 petals. Dog roses, red leaf roses and Gallic roses are the species roses that existed from millions of years. They flourish in the temperate climate of the northern hemisphere. Old garden roses were identified in late 1800's and are the most common roses for gardening and lawns. The most popular old garden roses are the china roses, tea roses, moss roses, damask roses, bourbon roses and perpetual roses. These roses are very popular because they have a strong sweet smell.
All roses after 1867 are identified as modern roses! This is the result of various cross breeding and hybrid variety of roses. The most popular being the hybrid tea rose, the grandi flora rose and the floribunda rose. They are the most popular with florists and professional gardeners too. The main reason being that modern roses flower repeatedly and not just once a year likes the species and the old garden roses.
Within these 3 main groups there are 35 different popular types of roses or categories of roses! But does it really matter unless youre a hobbyist rose grower. Even then just starting to plant your own roses, any type or category is a real thrill. This is because the rose is the single most popular flower worldwide. It has the most colors and hues and has the widest range of shape, size and bloom form amongst all flowers.
If you just buy cut roses at a florist then the most popular are the hybrid tea and the grandiflorarose types. Again the type hardly matters when youre buying a bouquet of roses. What matters is the occasion and the person to whom youre gifting the roses bouquet. The deep red roses bouquet is obviously romantic and signifies passion. The light pastels color of roses can be used for any occasion and to enhance the decor of a room. The white rose can signify sympathy and peace.
The fresh pink or yellow roses always lighten the look of any room when used in a flower arrangement. A bouquet of pink or yellow roses will bring much cheer to the recipient.
