Please define the different types of roses?
1. Hybrid Teas – the epitome of roses, the “hobby rose”, the long stem cutting rose typically seen at the florists with many petals, colors and perfumes. 2. Antique/Old Garden – generally those developed prior to 1867, many of which were brought to US by early settlers. Have been rediscovered in old homesteads and graveyards, growing and blooming for decades with no care. The easiest to grow! 3. Floribundas – cross between Polyanthas and Hybrid Teas, clusters of smaller multi-petaled traditionally shaped flowers on smaller bushes. Hardier and more resistant to disease than Hybrid Teas. Great for pots. They bloom for an extended period. 4. Grandifloras – a cross between Hybrid Teas and Floribundas with characteristics of both. Usually a small cluster of larger sized, fully formed flowers. 5. Polyanthas – original roses, with many flowered clusters on low plants that are long blooming and hardy. The small flowers tend to be ball shaped. 6. Climbers – long arching canes which must be atta
