Roses

What are Roses?

A Great British favourite. Roses are flowering plants that belong to the family Rosaceae. They are known for their beautiful, fragrant flowers that come in a wide range of colours, including red, pink, yellow, white, and even black.

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Key Information:

• Soil
  Plant in rich well drained soil
• When To Plant
  Plant in Autumn for good flowering in the next year
• Plant Type
  Hardy perennial deciduous
• Feeding
  Rose or Multi-Purpose. Mulch with rotted manure in early Spring
• Compost
  Rose & Shrub
• Watering
  Water in hot weather, but always water well in containers
• Pruning
  Prune off dead heads in flowering season. Cut back to 6" in Autumn
• Light
  Semi shade to full sun
• Did You Know?
  Roses come in a range of varieties including climbing, bush, shrubs, patio and more

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Types of Roses:

1. Hybrid Tea Roses: These are the most popular type of rose and are known for their large, single blooms on long stems.
2. Floribunda Roses: These roses produce clusters of smaller blooms on shorter stems.
3. Grandiflora Roses: These are a cross between hybrid tea and floribunda roses and produce large blooms in clusters.
4. Climbing Roses: These roses are known for their long, flexible stems that can be trained to climb up walls, trellises, and other structures.
5. Shrub Roses: These are hardy, low-maintenance roses that produce clusters of blooms on compact bushes.
6. Miniature Roses: These are small, compact roses that produce tiny blooms on small bushes.
7. Old Garden Roses: These are roses that were developed before the 20th century and are known for their fragrant, antique-looking blooms.

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