Roses are a great flower to grow yourself not only because of their bright
colors but also because of their longevity and their many different uses.
If you're intending to add some roses to your own garden, keep in mind
that there are over 360 different species under the genus Rosa. Many
debates have been had to determine what species fall under the category
of pure rose, and over the past few centuries, numerous hybrid roses have
been bred that are ideal for every garden. These beautiful different types
of garden roses will have your backyard bursting with vibrant colors.
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The Rosa La France, "The Rose Of France" is widely accepted as one of the first hybrid tea roses
which is why it is considered as the original contributor to the birth of
the modern rose. These plants grow vigorously, up to 4 feet on average and
are best kept in warm and dry climates or in glasshouses as their foliage
is extremely susceptible to fungi.
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The Rosa Moschata, "Musk rose" grows on large shrubs in bundles and is
known for its musky scent. Though this rose can be found in gardens, it
has been hypothesized that there are no or very few wild musk roses
still left, as this rose has been used for the cultivation of other
hybrid and garden roses. It has an unusually long blooming season.
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The Rosa banksiae, "Lady Banks Rose" is a flowering plant native to China.
This shrubby vine can grow up to lengths of 20 feet. The flowers that
bloom are usually small and essentially thornless, which is a rare quality
in roses. It has a fragrant reminiscent of violets and flowers better in
warmer climates.
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The Rosa pimpinellifolua, "Scots Rose: or "Burnet rose" has been found
spread across Europe and Northwest Africa. They grow best on limestone
pavements and in sand dunes, or in coastal areas. The plants of this
species grow up to 6 feet, with prickly stems and bristles, and scarlet
leaves which turn to maroon as the plant reaches maturity.
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Rosa Rubiginosa, "Sweetbriar" or "Eglantine" is a deciduous shrub that
grows between 6 and 9 feet and was originally found in Western Asia and
Europe. The stem of the flowers have numerous hooded thorns, and the
leaflets tend to have glandular hairs. Blooming season is typically from
late spring to mid-summer and the plant and flower both tend to give off
an apple-like fragrance.
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Rosa Foetida, "Austrian Copper rose" or "Persian Yellow rose" is from the
foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, found in the Republic of Georgia.
Yellow roses were not previously native to Europe and this particular
species was introduced from Persia to contribute to the cultivation of
roses. This bushy flower gives off a smell similar to that of flaxseed oil,
though the pungency is believed to have reduced drastically over years of
cultivation.
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Rosa Harison's Yellow (R. harisonii), "Oregon Trail Rose" or "Yellow Rose of Texas"
is a lovely yellow rose hybrid, believed to be bred from Rosa foetida and Rosa
pimpinellifolia (No's 6 and 4 respectively on this list). Growing on bushy shrubs
between 3 and 6 feet in length, the stems and leaves of this flower have numerous
prickles. This cultivar is especially popular as suckers formed on the roots
allow this plant to survive poor soil, droughts, and cold winters.
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Rosa Alba, "White Rose of York" is a hybrid rose of unknown lineage, it
has been cultivated across the European continent since ancient times.
These sweet-scented flowers typically bloom mid-summer and are especially
popular for gardens as they are highly disease-resistant and cold hardy.
These tall shrubs can also withstand heavy shade, and some new variants
can even survive in sub-arctic climates.
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Rosa Great Maiden's Blush, "Cuisse de Nymphe" or "Incarnata" is another winter
hardy and beautifully fragrant hybrid of Rosa Alba, cultivated since the 13th
century. It grows on tall shrubs with over-arching bushes and blooms solely in
spring. It is strong enough to act as a climbing plant and is highly tolerant
of shade, making it ideal to grow beside walls. The leaves and stem of the
flowers have a relatively low number of thorns and prickles.
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Gallica Rose, "Charles de Mills" rose can be traced back to the start of the
19th century. It is an ideal garden plant, with gorgeous full plants with
overlapping petals and a sturdy plant that is highly disease resistant and
can withstand both cold and shade. The flowers bloom in late spring.
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Rosa Gallica Officinalis, "Red Rose of Lancaster" is the official flower of
the ceremonial county Lancashire. Known for its sweet fragrance as well as
health benefits, it has historically been used to make perfumes and medical
remedies. This hybrid rose can survive both extreme hot and cold weather
with well-drained soil and is easily maintained.
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Rosa Damascena, "Damask rose" are fragrant flowers that are a hybrid of
Rosa moschata and Rosa gallica (No. 2 and 11 respectively on this list).
This 13th-century garden flower has short curved thorns on the stems and
leaves. The petals are edible and can be used for flavoring food and
preserving sugar. It is also used to make rose oil for perfumes, rose water,
and even rose concrete.
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Rosa Centifolia, "Provence Rose" or "Cabbage Rose", between the 17th and
19th centuries, by using a complex formula of Rosa damascena (No. 12 on this
list) and many others, Dutch rose breeders created this hybrid rose. This
flower grows on shrubs that can extend up to 6 feet in length. It has a
sweet honey-like scent and is popular in the creation of rose oils for
perfumes. Naturally, it is most commonly grown in Grasse, a French town
known for its perfumeries.
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Rosa 'Souvenir de la Malmaison', "Bourbon Rose" a cultivar that was created by
a rose breeder from Lyon, France. It is a shrub that grows between 3 and 6
feet, low on thorns, and with bright green large leaves. It gives off a tea-rose
fragrance and adds color and beauty to any setting. However, it does not adapt
well to cold climates and tends to develop mildew during rainy seasons.
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Rosa Madame A. Meilland, "Peace Rose" is one of the most famous and successful hybrid tea roses, with
over 100 million plants sold by the start of the 21st century. Its leaves have
a leathery texture and grow up to 6 feet and 4 feet in length and width
respectively. They are an excellent garden rose as they are disease resistant,
cold resistant and semi-shade tolerant.
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The Rosa Blush Noisette is among the first Noisette roses, cultivar plants
introduced by Phillip Noisette to America in the early 19th century. It is
one of the first climbing plants that also maintains cold-hardy qualities,
as well as heat, disease, and semi-shade resistance. In warmer regions, the
flowers bloom throughout the year.
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Rosa General Jacqueminot, "General Jack" or "Jack Rose" was among the earliest
classic garden rose hybrids to be introduced. It was developed in the mid 18th
century by a French amateur gardener. The plant has an even distribution of
large double flowers with broad petals. It is a cold-hardy plant, with curved
thorns, but is susceptible to mildew and rust toward the end of summer.
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The Mr. Lincoln rose is a crimson hybrid tea rose introduced to the US in
the 1960s that held the title of best-selling red rose in the country for
many years. It was first grown in California and is a relatively drought-
friendly plant. It can also handle certain cold climates and is a strong
plant. However, it can be susceptible to blackspot.
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