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Gardening InformationThe 3 Types Of Roses
by:
Ron King
There are some rose classification schemes used throughout the world. But the most popular system is that projected by The American Rose Society (in cooperation with the Earth Federation of Roses). Spell the else systems are still in use, the majority of internationally established societies have adopted this one.
According to the American Rose Society, there are 3 main groupings of roses: the Species, Old Garden Roses, and Modern Roses.
Species Roses
This is the relation of every rose and are unremarkably referred to as "wild roses." They are easy to identify. Ordinarily they have 5 petals, bloom once a season, and are often thorny shrubs or climbers.
Several popular Species Roses are: Cherokee Roses, Dog Roses, Gallic Roses, French Roses, and Redleaf Roses.
Species Roses flourish in temperate climates, and can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
Old Garden Roses
Unlike Species Roses, which existed millions of years before humans walked the earth, Old Garden Roses are a class known
as of 1867.
Most Old Garden Roses bloom once a season, ordinarily at the start of summer. They grow in some woody plant
and vascular plant sizes. Though colors can vary, this class are ordinarily white or pastel in color. These "antique roses" are generally preferred for lawns and house farming because they are easy to grow.
Some Old Garden Roses are: China, Tea, Moss, Damask, Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual and Noisette roses. Many an antique roses have a strong, sweet scent, which does them really popular.
Modern Roses
Old Garden Roses are the predecessors of Modern Roses. Any rose known
after 1867, is considered a Modern Rose. Really popular, This group is the result of crossbreeding the hybrid tea with the primula
(a variety of primrose).
The colors of Modern Roses are varied, rich and vibrant. Most roses in this class wish flower repeatedly with the proper care. Mayhap that is why horticulturists find this class so attractive.
The most popular roses found in the class of Modern Roses are: the hybrid tea, floribunda, and grandiflora. Though Modern Roses are loved by florists and gardeners, they do require a little extra care, and do not adapt well to colder environments.
Further Classification
After a rose has been classified into 1 of the 3 main groupings, it can be further classified by color, scent, ancestry, date of introduction, growth habit, blooming characteristics and size. It is not always possible for horticulturists to classify every rose, especially the hybrid roses which can seem to be a grouping all their own.
But after a point, it is time to quit classifying and start growing. I think we have reached that point.
Just just about the author:
Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer. Visit http://www.grow-roses-now.comto discover much just about this fascinating hobby.
Copyright 2005 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the resource box is left intact.
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