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Roses Have History As Well As Beauty... This article was provided by Jennifer Moore Gallica Roses-is the oldest identified type of rose. The leaves are dark green and rough on compact plants, yet the plants spread rapidly with underground runners. Species Roses-are the wild, original roses. Most have single flowers, on large plants requiring little care. Many are hardy in our area, the most commonly used is Rosa rugosa, with it's dark green, crinkled leaves and fragrant pink blossoms, turning to bright orange rose hips in the fall. Tea Roses-brought from China in the 19th century, provided the long, pointed bud that has been passed on to modern roses. It is a graceful yet tender plant with large, double flowers that appear all season. Modern Roses include the Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Miniature and Climbers. Hybrid Tea Roses-many are fragrant and produce one blossom to a stem. They produce flowers all summer long and are usually semi-double or double. Floribunda Roses-as the name suggests, has many flowers. Plants tend to be hardy, are low-growing and produce single or semi-double flowers in clusters or sprays. These are the most versatile of roses, as they can be used as an edge, specimen, hedge or mass planted. The above article and any related images are the works of the author and may not be reproduced in part or whole without prior written consent. |
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