Selecting Roses
Roses are often referred to as the queen of the garden. Roses are a symbol of love, grace, affluence and so much more. Throughout history people have grown and cultivated roses, but most are still surprised to learn that there are actually thousands of subspecies in the rose family.

Posted Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Roses are a showy type of flower with a bud that is small, but will produce a rather large headed bloom. The colors of roses will vary from specie to specie, but the most widely recognized colors include white, red, pink, orange, yellow, and lavender.

The flowers of the rose are very different from plant to plant. Many have single flower heads, but there are also double headed roses and even cluster flowers that make the flower heads seem so much larger. When purchasing a new rose plant for your garden, your choices are limitless. You will be faced with trying to find roses that are just right for your soil, for your type of garden, and for your climate.

What you need to look at is how much sun your garden is going to receive, then you can start with a type of rose that will survive and thrive in this type of enviorment. Some roses will do well in moist soil while others will do well in soil that is a bit more dry. Determine what type of soil you have and you can match this with a species of rose that best fits your garden.

Roses can make any garden complete as most varieties bloom every year. Roses can fill in the spaces in your garden where you want beautiful flowers without too much work. Roses will need a good trim in the fall months, but otherwise, the most you need to do for these types of plants is fertilize.

If you have an herb garden that is looking a little barren, roses are a great companion for this type of plant. Roses and herbs compliment each other, giving each other a balance in the soil and thriving together well. To find the types of roses that grow best in your climate and in your environment, check with your local nursery. It is difficult to purchase roses from a book or online as many of the options offered may be better for a different grow zone than your own.