The 3 types of roses

The 3 types of roses

There are several rose classification schemes that are used around the world.. While the other systems are still in use, most internationally established societies have adopted this one . According to the American Rose Society, there are 3 main groups of roses: the species, ancient garden roses, and modern roses.

Pink species

Pink species roses

        This is the ancestor of all roses and is commonly known as "wild roses". They are easy to identify. They typically have 5 petals, bloom once a season, and are often thorny or climbing shrubs.

Several popular rose species are: Cherokee roses, dog roses, Gallic roses, French roses, and red leaf roses.

Old garden roses

Old garden roses

        Unlike Species Roses, which existed millions of years before humans walked the earth, Old Garden Roses is a class identified from 1867.

Most old garden roses bloom once a season, usually in early summer. They grow in various sizes of shrubs and vines. Although colors may vary, this class is usually white or pastel. These "old roses" are generally preferred for lawns and home gardening, as they are easy to grow.

Some old garden roses are: China, Tea, Moss, Damask, Bourbon, Perpetual Hybrids, and Noisette roses. Many old roses have a strong, sweet scent, which makes them very popular.

Modern Roses

Modern Roses

        Very famous Roses, this group is the result of crossing hybrid tea with polyanthus .Modern pink colors are varied, rich and vibrant.. Most roses in this class will bloom repeatedly with proper care. Perhaps that is why gardeners find this class so attractive.

The most popular roses found in the modern rose class are: hybrid tea, floribunda, and grandiflora. Although modern roses are adored by florists and gardeners, they require a bit of extra care and do not adapt well to colder environments.

Additional classification

After a rose has been classified into 1 of the 3 main groups, it can be further classified by color, aroma, ancestry, date of introduction, growth habit, flowering characteristics, and size. It is not always possible for gardeners to classify all roses, especially hybrid roses which may appear to be a grouping of their own.

But after a moment, it's time to stop sorting and start growing. I think we've reached that point.