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Grandiflora Roses-The rose "Queen Elizabeth" was the reason for creating this class. It is a hardy cross between a Floribunda and Hybrid Tea, has a long stem for cutting and produces clusters blooms throughout the summer. They are best placed at the back of the border because they are the tallest of the modern roses.

Miniature Roses-These are roses that have miniature flowers, stems and leaves, yet resemble the larger varieties. They have gained popularity over the years because they can be grown either in the garden or as an indoor plant.

Climbing Roses-These are not vines that attach themselves with tendrils, they require tying for support. They instead produce long, pliable canes that can be tied vertically or horizontally, and when tied horizontally they produce many more flowers. Most climbing roses produce large flowers in clusters, either blooming just in the spring or on and off all summer long. Many are sports or mutations of bush roses, therefore you will see the original species mentioned, such as; Climbing Floribunda, Climbing Grandiflora and so on.

The American Rose Society created another classification, simply called "Shrub Roses". These roses can't fit into the above two classifications, are modern roses with large growth habit and include Hybrid Moyesii and Hybrid Rugosa, as well as others.

Roses have been used for centuries; in art, literature, religion, medicine, food/scents, music, festivals, legend and among leaders. Is it any wonder why roses are seen all over the world, gracing many gardens.

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