What is the difference between Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, and Floribunda roses?
” Hybrid Tea roses are the most popular classification of roses. They are loved for their generally strong fragrances and their beautifully proportioned flowers which are available in a variety of colors. Hybrid Teas usually produce one spectacular flower per stem, from a long, pointed bud on plants from 3-5′ tall. Generally the best roses for fresh cutting. Grandiflora roses were originally introduced long after Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. In 1955 the rose ‘Queen Elizabeth’ was introduced that changed the classification system completely. They were bigger and hardier than the original Hybrid Teas, sometimes 8-10′ tall, and bared flowers, usually double, on long stems, singly or in clusters. Floribundas are known for their production of quantities of flowers in cluster of several to many flowers. They average only 2-3′ tall and are relatively compact. Floribundas are especially valuable for their ability to adapt to a wide range of temperatures and soil conditions. Top “I have had thi
