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Introduction:
These very brief definitions were first put in place privately, to help me become a better gardener and organize the deluge of terminology that I
would come across while shopping for rosesbut then I thought it might be nice to share this information so that others could get some use out of
it, as well. Please understand that while I am enthusiastic about roses, Im not an expert on the subject so if I make any mistakes here I
apologize. I also cant help but share my own opinions. I hope youll forgive me for that, too.
~Laurie
PS: Please bear with me while I update the photos this summer.
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3 Main Groups:
Roses are divided into 3 main groups: Species (wild) roses & their hybrids, Old Garden roses and Modern roses. Species roses are typically
large climbing or shrub-like roses with single, flat flowers blooming in late spring or early summer followed by hips (seeds) in autumn. They are
the parents of the modern roses we have today. Old Garden Roses include the following classes: Alba, Ayrshire, Bourbon, Boursault, Centifolia,
China, Damask, Gallica, Hybrid Perpetual, Moss, Noisette, Portland, Ramblers and Tea. Modern Roses are a broad mix which include the
following types: Climbing, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Hybrid Musk, Hybrid Rugosa, Hybrid Tea, Landscape (including Groundcover) or Shrub,
Miniature, Mini-flora and Polyantha. The American Rose Society currently recognizes 37 classes of roses.
ALBA: An Old Garden Rose. Perhaps this rose may even have been in existence as far back as the 1st century!! Albas are most likely a cross of
Rosa canina and Rosa damascena. Albas have light pink to white fragrant blossoms on an upright shrub with blue-grey-green foliage. Albas can
tolerate shadier conditions are cold-hardy. They are once-blooming late spring/early summer.
R. alba semi-plena an Alba rose
AUSTIN: David Austin, the English rose breeder, introduced his first creation, Constance Spry in 1960 and since then has developed an
enormous collection of modern roses with the look and scent of old European varieties and the added benefit of repeat bloom. David Austins
roses are often referred to as English Roses, however, I prefer to stick to calling them Austin Roses as there are many other hybridizers who
also hail from England. The collection is so large that it has been separated into subgroups: English Alba Hybrids, English Musk Hybrids,
Leander, and Old Rose Hybrids. Ive dabbled in growing many a David Austin rose, but, sadly, had to leave so many behind in former gardens. I
think his roses are some of the most rewarding (and sometimes challenging) to grow and I hope to add more as we cultivate our newest rose
garden.
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Strawberry Hill A David Austin English Rose
AYRSHIRE: An Old Garden Rose. Probably originated from the wild species rose, the white Rosa arvensis however there are some arguments
that the original Ayrshire was raised in Scotland from an unidentified seed. A cold-hardy, vigorous rose (no doubt due to its parentage), Ayrshires
can reach heights of 20-30 feet and covered with thousands of blossoms. Once blooming late spring/early summer.
BANKSIAE: Rosa banksiae, also referred to as Lady Banks a native of China, is a species rose noted for being practically thornless and
bearing clusters of small, violet-scented flowers on a massive, spreading shrub. There are four forms of Rosa banksiae, with two single-petaled
types and 2 double (pom-pom like) petaled types. The double flowered types are said to be sports of the single. All Banksian roses need A LOT
of room to grow and prefer warmer conditions (such as against a south-facing masonry wall.) I wish I had the room for this rose because I am
completely in love with Rosa banksia lutea, with its ferny foliage and butter-yellow blossoms. Banksian roses bloom once on previous years
growth.
BOURBON: An Old Garden Rose. Named for La Runion island (formerly known as le Bourbon) in the Indian ocean, these roses are probably
a cross from a China and Damask which were growing on the island. Bourbon roses are fragrant, full and cupped in shades of light pinks to deep
pinkish-reds. The canes are usually long and arching which was probably inherited from their Damask heritage (although some Bourbons are
shrubby) and make good candidates for pegging or training as a climber. From their China heritage, Bourbons will often exhibit repeat-bloom. In
my experience, Bourbon roses are susceptible to fungal disease such as blackspot and mildew.
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Reine Victoria A Bourbon Rose
BOURSAULT: An Old Garden rose. Climbing, with arching semi-smooth canes and flushes of bloom in early summer. Boursault roses are
probably descended from Rosa pendulina and Rosa chinensis and are characterized as having fragrant purplish-red blossoms.
BUCK: As in Dr. Griffith Buck, the hybridizer who made it his mission to create roses that could survive a harsh northern winter without any
fuss or muss. The modern shrub rose Carefree Beauty is by far his most successful rose to date. It is also an Earth Kind rose (see below.)
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Carefree Beauty a Buck and Earth Kind rose
CENTIFOLIA: An Old Garden Rose. Like the name describes, Centifolia roses are packed with petals, 100 or more, and are often known as the
cabbage rose because of its full, rounded, lush blossom shape. Centifolia roses were bred by Dutch hybridizers in the 17th-19th century and
were the subject of Dutch and Flemish flower painters of the 18
th
and 19
th
centuries including Redout. Centifolia blossoms are fragrant and
appear in shades of white to pink. Cold-hardy but disliking hot, humid growing conditions, this rose can get quite large and may need support.
(The blossoms are understandably heavy and may droop on the stems.) The Centifolia origin is fuzzy but probably derived from crosses
between Rosa gallica, Rosa moschata, Rosa canina and Rosa damascena, but no one is certain. Centifolia roses bloom once, in early summer,
and are used in the fragrance industry. In particular they are grown in the Grasse region of France, the perfume capital of the world.
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Fantin-Latour a Centifolia rose
CHINA: An Old Garden Rose. China roses caused quite a sensation to the rose world when introduced to the west in the late 18th century. Until
then, the autumn repeat-blooming Damasks were the only roses known to have a second flush of blooms. China roses offered many new exciting
variances to the rose gene-pool including: reliable repeat-bloom (In fact, China roses were sometimes referred to as Monthly Roses for this
trait), new scents and color changes (such as a deepening of color as the rose matures and shades of yellow and dark red which were not yet
present in European roses.) The blossoms, which are high/centered and unfurl when opening are the predecessors of todays modern roses. China
roses are a complex group of cultivated and natural crosses. They are smaller in stature, graceful and slender. Of all the China roses,
Mutabilis , an Earth Kind rose, is probably one of the most popular.
CLIMBING: Roses dont officially climb as they do not grasp or wind any tendrils or leaves. However, they may throw out very long canes
which can be trained along a support. Climbing roses can include: Modern Large-Flowered, Pillar, Ramblers, Noisettes, Old Garden Roses,
Ayrshires, Hybrid Moyesii, Hybrid Sempervirens and Hybrid Tea roses. Climbing roses are good candidates for pegging, that is anchoring part
of the long cane to the ground thereby increasing flowering along the length of the cane and possible rooting it to create an additional plant.
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Blaze A Modern Climbing Rose
DAMASK: An Old Garden Rose. The original Damask probably originated in Syria or thereabouts and was introduced to Europe in the 16th
century. Damasks have uncertain parentage but are like descendants of a Gallica rose and a species rose. Damask roses are white to shades of
deep pink and are typically once-blooming. Winter hardy, they can have tall, arching, thorny canes, with strongly scented blossoms. The oil
of Rosa damascena is utilized in the perfume industry.
Madame Hardy A Damask Rose
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DELBARD: A recent collection of highly perfumed shrubs and climbers from Delbard of France.
DRIFT: Landscape roses marketed through Conard Pyle (various hybridizers) and are a cross between groundcover and miniature roses. Touted
as being disease/pest resistant and winter hardy with consistent bloom.
EARTH KIND: Earth Kind is a registered trademark associated with rose cultivars that were field tested by the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service. To receive the status of being an Earth Kind rose, they must demonstrate superior performance without chemical or physical
interventions such as: drought and poor soil tolerance and pest and disease resistance.
Flower Carpet an Earth Kind rose
EGLANTERIA/EGLANTINE: Sweet Briar rose, a species, famed in the famous poem by Shakespeare in A Midsummers Night Dream.
The hybrids of Rosa eglanteria have mostly single-petaled blossoms with foliage scented strongly of fresh, green apples. This rose is
once-blooming producing bright red hips in autumn.
ENGLISH: See Austin
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Heritage A David Austin English Rose
ENGLISH LEGEND: See Harkness
EXPLORER: Roses bred by Canadas Agriculture-Agrafood Department for rugged durability in cold-winer climates. They mainly possess
the Rosa kordesii bloodlines. A good example of an Explorer rose is William Baffin.
William Baffin An Explorer Rose
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EURODESERT: Actually not a type of rose, but a company that has since closed its doors. Eurodeserts inventory consisted of roses, many of
them Hybrid Perpetuals, that were imported from Europe that could withstand the southern California high desert where the nursery was located,
hence the name. When Eurodesert Roses closed shop, hundreds of varieties were sent to Vintage Gardens. Ive included Eurodesert roses here in
this list simply because it can be confusing when you read a site saying they have Eurodesert roses for sale. Whats that?! you might ask.
Well, now ya know!
FLORIBUNDA: This is a modern rose, a cross between a hybrid tea and a polyantha, with each stem producing clusters of large blossoms. The
term Floribunda was coined by a hybridizer for Jackson & Perkins, Dr. J.N. Nicolas. Floribundas have the upright, loose habit and shape of a
hybrid tea, not the lax, dense, sprawling habit of a polyantha. They come in a wide range of colors. The first Floribunda was Grss an
Aachen which is still widely grown today.
Shazam! A Floribunda Rose
FLOWER CARPET: Sometimes referred to as groundcover roses Flower Carpets are incredibly robust: winter hardy, disease and pest
resistant as well as free flowering. Bred by Reinhard Noack of Germany, not all Flower Carpet roses share the same relations and therefore may
not look anything like the other. However, they all bear the same durable characteristics. The Next Generation series which includes: Scarlet,
Amber and Pink Supreme have improved heat/humidity and disease tolerance.
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Flower Carpet Amber Rose
FOETIDA: A species rose and the source of the yellow trait in todays modern roses. Incidentally, foetida roses also have a strong susceptibility
to blackspot which was passed to other roses carrying the yellow trait. The term foetida translates in Latin to meaning unpleasant smelling.
Foetida roses have a strong scent, perhaps not unpleasant but I suppose it depends on the one smelling itI cant say I ever have so dont have an
opinion either way. The first yellow hybrid tea, Soleil dOr was accidentally bred from a cross between Rosa foetida and a red hybrid
perpetual. Foetida roses are winter hardy, once-blooming and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.
FOUND: A rose that has been discovered and not yet identified. They will take a temporary name reflecting the location from where it was
discovered and sometimes that can be quite silly. Example: The Flores Street House Eater.
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Arcata Pink Globe A Found (also a Hybrid Setigera) Rose
GALLICA: An Old Garden rose. Sometimes referred to as French roses or Provins roses they are one of the oldest cultivated species of
roses with examples stretching back as early as the 12th century. Gallica roses are fragrant and although once-blooming but put on quite a show
when they do. They can form a dense, thick shrub (prone to suckering), and reach heights of about 4-5 feet. Gallica roses bloom in shades of light
pink to deep pink, to dark wine hues, and even striped colorations. Empress Josephine was quite taken with Gallica roses and her garden at
Malmaison was filled with them. They are tolerant of shade, poor soils and cold winters. Famous Gallicas include: Rosa gallica Officinalis
(Apothecarys Rose) and Rosa gallica Versicolor (or Rosa Mundi). Gallicas are one of my favorite class of roses!
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R. gallica Officinalis A Gallica Rose
GARDEN EASE: The information on these are a little sketchy but from what I can gather, they are a collection of roses introduced by Jackson
& Perkins. Supposedly rugged and maintenance free. An example is Caramel Kisses
GENEROSA: Modern roses introduced by french company, Roseraie Guillot. Just like David Austins English roses, Gnrosa roses exhibit old
garden rose sensibilities with modern, repeat bloom.
GRANDIFLORA: The term Grandiflora was coined with the introduction of Queen Elizabeth a modern floribunda rose introduced in 1954
which didnt quite fit the standard of hybrid teas and other floribundas so a new class was created. I think over time this distinction will fade
away?
HARKNESS: Marketed in France and Germany as English Legend these are a group of hardy shrub roses much in the vein of David Austin
and Romantica roses created by the English company, Harkness, which has been in business since 1879.
HYBRID PERPETUAL: Depending on year of introduction may be considered an Old Garden or Modern rose. Hybrid perpetuals are types of
roses that were very popular in the mid to late 1800s. They are highly scented, large-flowered, in shades of pink and red with scattered repeat
bloom and graceful form reminiscent of their Old Garden rose ancestors. They are the forerunners of our modern Hybrid Tea and English roses
with the originals as crosses between Hybrid Chinas with Portlands and Bourbons. Sadly they lost popularity when Hybrid Tea roses were
introduced and, oddly, became the standard of the perfect rose.
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Reine des Violettes A Hybrid Perpetual Rose
HYBRID TEA: Not to be confused with Tea roses, older Hybrid Teas are a cross between Hybrid Perpetual and Tea roses and more recent
Hybrid Teas (after the introduction of Peace in 1946) are generally crosses of HTs with other HTs. The first Hybrid Tea was La France
which was introduced in 1867 marking the distinction between Old Garden and Modern roses. Hybrid Teas come in an incredibly diverse range
of colors are are distinguished by their long, strong stems with large, high, pointed buds and repeat blooms. Ive dabbled in Hybrid Teas over the
years but admittedly, theyre not my favorite class. Im learning to appreciate them more, though!
Sedona A Hybrid Tea Rose
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KNOCK OUT: Introduced in 2000 by Bill Radler, Knock Out won the prestigious All American Rose Award the very first year of distribution,
and has since sold by the millions and continues to do so. They are incredibly reliable, hardy, disease resistant and a good gateway drug to
growing other roses.
RADcon A Pink Knock Out Rose
KORDES: A German company (over 120 years old) specializing in rose hybridization. Iceberg is a famous example of a Kordes rose. The New
Generation roses of Kordes offer low maintenance and disease resistance.
KORDESII: The original Kordesii (Kordes of Germany) rose was a cross between Rosa rugosa and a Rosa wichuraiana hybrid in 1940.
Kordesii roses are used in hybridization for their winter hardiness, such as in the Explorer series of roses. They are vigorous roses with shiny
foliage and typically bright red, pink and sometimes white or yellow flowers. The explorer rose, William Baffin has Kordesii bloodlines. We
grew William Baffin in a former garden and its definitely one of my favorites. It takes up a lot of room, but manalive this rose is rugged!
LANDSCAPE: A catch-all phrase to define shrub roses for landscape use. They must be hardy, repeat-flowering, pest and disease-resistant with
little to no care to qualify as a landscape rose.
MACRANTHA: The original Rosa macrantha is considered an Old Garden Rose, a hybrid heavily influenced by Rosa gallica with possibly
some Rosa alba in its gene pool. Macrantha roses flower once in late spring on an arching or mounding shrub and are typically light pink to
white. An example of a Macrantha hybrid is Raubritter.
MARCHEN ROSEN: From Kordes & Sons of Germany, Mrchen Rosen translates to Fairy Tale Roses and is their version of the English
roselush, full, scented blossoms with repeat bloom.
MEIDILAND: These roses come from the famous French breeder, Meilland, and are defined as low-maintenance, rugged, repeat-blooming, etc.
In short, a perfect landscape rose. Often Meidiland roses are ground-hugging and make for good erosion control.
MINIATURE: A miniature rose is just thata rose in perfect miniature. Usually miniature roses resemble diminutive Hybrid Tea or Floribundas
but there are also some that appear similar to Old Rose blossoms with single-petaled, double and semi-double blossoms. The first miniature rose
recorded is Peon (also known as Tom Thumb) which was introduced in 1936 and is a cross between Rouletti and Gloria Mundi.
MINI FLORA: A term copyrighted by rose breeder Benjamin Williams to describe slightly larger than normal miniature roses.
MODERN: Roses brought into existence following the introduction of the first Hybrid Tea, La France in 1867 are referred to as Modern
Roses.
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Piata A Modern Climbing Rose
MONTHLY: According to the Help Me Find Database, a Monthly rose may refer to the damask Quatre Saisons or the famously popular China,
Old Blush.
MOSS: An Old Garden rose. Moss roses are so named for the mossy-like growth on their penduncles and sepals which give off a pine-resin scent
when touched. Moss roses are a genetic mutation of a Centifolia (and possible Damask) and are available in a variety of colors. They are shrub
like, growing to heights of about 4 feet and usually once-blooming although some varieties, such as Salet repeat. Many are not particularly
robust and are primarily grown for their unusual beauty. Exceptions include Henri Martin which is highly rated.
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Henri Martin aka Red Moss a Moss rose
MOYESII: A species rose from China, this rose bears red flowers followed by large hips which are high in vitamin C. Vigorous winter hardy,
hybrids of Rosa moyesii will form a large, broad shrub in shades of red, pink or white.
MULTIFLORA: Rosa multiflora is a species rose native to Asia and listed as invasive in northeastern United States. Originally introduced to
help with soil erosion, hedging and food for wildlife, its vigor and hardiness has enabled it to spread quickly choking out native plants. Rosa
multiflora blooms once in late spring/early summer with trusses of white, honey-scented blossoms (distinguished from the Native American
species rose which does not produce so many flowers per branch) followed by a multitude of bright red hips in autumn. Rosa multiflora is often
used as a rootstock for grafted roses (primarily European.)
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Ghislaine de Fligonde a Hybrid Multiflora
rose
MUSK: Rosa moschata is a species of this rose which has been cultivated for centuries with origins most likely in the Middle East. Its habit can
be that of both a shrub and a climber with white, 5-petaled single flowers bearing a strong musk-like scent. Musk roses and their hybrids emit
their fragrance through their styles (not the petals as most roses) therefore they belong to the Synstylae group of roses as identified by Graham
Thomas. Thomas described the scent as that of the rare musk deer of Asia; a true musk scent which is light and sweet. The group of hybrid musk
roses is relatively young and many were developed (by way of the Noisettes) by Reverend Joseph Pemberton of England between 1912 and
1939 who appreciated fragrance in a rose. Hybrid musk roses do not create many basal breaks and its best to prune with a light hand if at all.
Colder winter regions may experience a lot of winter dieback with their Musk hybrids. Buff Beauty and Ballerina are two examples of
popular musk hybrids.
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Cornelia Hybrid Musk Rose
NEW GENERATION: See Kordes
NEXT GENERATION: See Flower Carpet
NOISETTE: An Old Garden rose. The first true American hybrid rose when in 1802, John Champney of South Carolina crossed Old Blush (a
gift from his french neighbor Philippe Noisette) with Rosa moschata resulting in Champneys Pink Cluster. Noisettes are typically smaller in
stature, shrubby, with scented blossoms in shades of pink.
OLD GARDEN: Technically, roses that appeared before 1867 (when the first Hybrid Tea, La France was introduced) are Old Garden Roses.
They include: Species (wild), Albas, Bourbons, Centifolias, Damasks, Chinas, Gallicas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Moss, Noisettes, Portlands and Teas
(not to be confused with Hybrid Teas.) There is discussion by some rosarians that new roses bred from old classes should be considered an OGR.
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Tuscany Superb a Gallica from the early 19th century and an Old Garden Rose
OSO EASY: The origins of Oso Easy roses are confusing as they are developed by different breeders, but they all share the distinction that
they are own-root, easy care landscape roses which are promoted (many through Proven Winners) as being tough as nails and free-blooming
hence the name, they are Oh, so easy!
Oso Easy Cherry Pie
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PATIO: A more recent (circa 1996) term to describe a rose that is small, compact, free-flowering and suitable for a container on a patio or
terrace, hence the name.
PAUL BARDEN: Paul Barden has been breeding a beautiful collection of roses from older classes (such as Gallica, Damask and Moss) Rogue
Valley Roses carries a nice selection.
PERNETIANA: A sub-class of Hybrid Teas, Pernetianas named for Joseph Pernet-Ducher who, in 1900, crossed Rosa Foetida and his own
Soleil dOr creating a rose type with a wide range of colors
PIMPINELLIFOLIA: See R. spinosissima
POLYANTHA These types of roses are characterized by prolific sprays of small blossoms held above the foliage like a cloud and in flower from
summer through fall. The first Polyantha, Pquerette was introduced in 1875. Earlier Polyanthas were developed by crossing a China rose with
a dwarf version of Rosa multiflora but later Polyanthas had an infusion of Tea roses in the parentage. Some classic examples of Polyanthas are
The Fairy and Ccile Brunner. While Polyanthas still have a place in a rose garden, Floribundas seem to have replaced them in popularity.
The Fairy A Polyantha Rose
PORTLAND: An Old Garden rose. The name derives from the rose that was first in its class, Duchess of Portland which has been around for
over 200 years (although the origin is unknown) and was a cross between a Damask, Quatre Saisons and Rosa gallica Officinalis. It was the
Duchess of Portland who, around 1800, sent her little Rosa paestana rose which she acquired from Italy to Malmaison and which it was
subsequently named for her. Portlands were then grown and bred extensively at Malmaison thanks to the influence of Empress Josphine and her
gardener Andr Dupont. Portland roses are smaller in stature and bear flowers that are heavily scented of Damask. The blossoms are on shorter
stems and therefore appear as though they sit in the foliage. Portlands may have a repeat bloom in the fall. They, along with Bourbons, Chinas
and Damasks, are the parents of the Hybrid Perpetuals.
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Comte de Chambord A Portland Rose
RENAISSANCE ROSES: Poulsen of Denmarks version of the English Rose. An Old Garden rose appearance with strongly scented
blossoms and repeat blooms.
RAMBLERS: In general, once-blooming hybrids of Rosa wichuraiana or R. multiflora which are characterized by long, sprawling, pliable canes
which can be trained as a climber or left to cover wide areas. Vigorous growers, ramblers bear clusters of smallish blossoms in a dramatic display
followed by orange-red hips. Their leaves can have a susceptibility to mildew. Ramblers can easily overtake a structure and even climb trees. A
fine example of a rambler is the hybrid Wichuraina, American Pillar.
American Pillar a Rambler rose
ROMANTICA: Frances answer to the English roses, Romanticas are characterized as having Old Garden rose charm with repeat bloom. The
term was coined by the french company which introduced them, Meilland.
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Pierre de Ronsard or Eden A Romantica Rose
RUBIGINOSA: See Eglantine.
RUGOSA: Rugosa roses are quite possibly the oldest roses in existence (according to fossil studies), are incredibly hardy and easy to naturalize.
They are characterized by their strongly scented blossoms and wrinkled, leather-like leaves. Rosa rugosa, the species, is native to Japan and
forms a dense thicket-like shrub with single-petaled blossoms followed by cherry tomato sized hips. Rosa rugosa has naturalized on the shores of
the easter US coast and helps with dune erosion as well as offering habitat and food for wildlife. Rugosa hybrids have retained the rugged traits of
the species but now include more colors and blossom forms (such as doubles). Rugosa roses are relied upon in breeding programs for roses that
are being developed to withstand less than ideal growing conditions and colder temperatures (such as the Kordesii roses). Rugosa roses dislike
being sprayed with any chemicals and may drop all of their leaves in protest. I remember planting a Rosa rugosa Hansa near our garage side
door and not expecting it to get so large that it almost completely engulfed the opening. I didnt mind, though. It was kind of magical to sneak
past the fragrant blossoms and overhanging canes to get inside.
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Rosa rugosa Alba a Rugosa rose
SEMPERVIRENS: Also known as the Evergreen Rose Rosa sempervirens is a species native to southern Europe and bears white, fragrant,
single-petaled flowers in summer followed by orange-red hips in autumn. Sempervirens hybrids were the work of the gardener to the Duc
dOrleans (later King Louis Philippe). A fine example of a Sempervirens hybrid (crossed with a Noisette) is the rambler, Flicit
Perptue sometimes referred to as Seven Sisters. My grandmother, Celeste, always talks about the Seven Sisters that grew at her home in
Cottonport, Louisiana and how much she misses that rose. Someday I would love the find that rose and grow it just for her, but it might be a
challenge as so many roses have been given that name its hard to know which one is really Seven Sisters.
SETIGERA: Rosa setigera, sometimes called the Prairie Rose is a Native American species bearing sweetly fragrant single-petaled roses in
white to pink in midsummer followed by rounded red-orange hips if there are both male and female plants present. From HMF: Rosa setigera is
the only rose that is cryptically dioecious - meaning there are male-only and female-only plants that generally look alike but whose sex is
determinable microscopically, by counting the number of flowers per inflorescence (male plants have more flowers) or by looking for hips
(hips are found only on female plants). SOURCE The rose breeder Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) developed many Setigera hybrids, such as
Himmelsauge which are hard to find but are supposedly great roses. A popular example of a hybrid Setigera rose is Baltimore Belle introduced
in 1843.
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Erinnerung an Brod a Hybrid Setigera Rose
SHRUB: Shrub roses is sort of another catch-all phrase that is supposed to define roses that are rugged and fuss-free such as the Knock Outs,
Flower Carpets, Meidiland, Oso Easy Care, Hybrid Rugosas, Simplicity, Gnrosa and so forth. However, shrub roses also comprise the David
Austin group of English roses which are certainly not all fuss-free.
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Golden Wings A Shrub Rose
SIMPLICITY: From the powerhouse that is Jackson & Perkins came Simplicity roses which are marketed as great plant-it-and-forget-it hedge
rose. Simplicity roses have been in cultivation for about 18 years but there are not many individual representatives in the group. In my
experience, Simplicity roses needed winter protection and were greatly susceptible to blackspot. For an easy hedge, a better choice might be one
of the Knockout roses. ?
SOULIEANA: R. soulieana, a species rose, discovered pre-1895 by Father Souli. It has thorny, arching canes and single yellow/white blossoms
with prominent stamens. An example of a rose bred from R. soulienana is Kew Rambler
SPECIES: Sometimes referred to as wild roses, species roses have existed without cultivation for hundreds of years and are the parents of the
Old Garden and Modern roses of today. Species roses have a simple, elegant beauty and in most cases have single-petaled flowers followed by
colorful hips. They can range in size from only a few feet to 30+ feet (example: a species rose found climbing a tree). Species roses, by their
very nature, are rugged and hardy. They are most often listed by their scientific name in rose catalogues but some do have common names for
example: R. roxburghii is more commonly referred to as Chestnut Rose.
Rosa glauca A Species Rose
SPINOSISSIMA: Rosa spinosissima also known as the Scotch Rose is a white, single-petaled species characterized by small, ferny foliage,
thorny canes and hips that are a dark maroon or black. Habit is short and shrub like and extremely rugged being tolerant of shade, poor soils and
winter hardy to zone 3. A popular hybrid Spinosissima is the Damask/Spinosissima cross Stanwell Perpetual.
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Stanwell Perpetual a Hybrid Spinosissima rose
SWAMP: Rosa palustris, also known as the Swamp Rose is a species native to the Eastern portion of the United States and bears single-
petaled pink flowers on arching, thorny canes. Swamp roses bear the unique characteristic in that they are found in marshlands, stream banks and
swamp thriving in dappled sunlight and moist, acidic soil. I think it would be interesting to see the results of this rose used in a breeding program.
TEA: An Old Garden rose. A cross between Rosa gigantea and the China Rose, Rosa chinensis. Tea roses are not at all cold-hardy but bring a
delicate beauty to their hybrids exemplified in high, urn shaped blossoms on graceful stems as well as adding soft yellows and apricot hues to the
gene pool. Crossed with Hybrid Perpetuals, Tea roses are one of the parents of our modern Hybrid Teas.
ULTIMATE ROSE: A registered trademark belonging to Jackson & Perkins.
WICHURAIANA/WICHURANA Rosa wichuraiana, sometimes referred to as the Memorial Rose is a white, single-petaled species
blooming once in late spring/early summer. The flowers are borne in clusters and have a strong, clover-like scent. Wichuraiana hybrids are
characterized are being vigorous and hardy, with glossy, dark green foliage and flowers ranging in the palest pinks to deepest pinks. Long, arching
canes enable these roses to be suitably trained as a climber. The great rose hybridizer, Dr. Walter Van Fleet is credited with creating 12
Wichuraiana hybrids, among them Dr. Van Fleet which gave sport to the hugely successful climber New Dawn. Rosa wichuraiana has been
used in the Explorer series rose breeding program.
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Dr Huey A Hybrid Wichurana Rose
WILD ROSES: See Species
WONDER ROSE: See Flower Carpet
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Chris November 24, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Great info for rose gardeners everywhere!
Hedgerow Rose November 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Thank you Chris!
Jeavonna December 26, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Needed a quick rose fix this morning. Thanks.
Hedgerow Rose December 26, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Thank YOU!
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John Lynch February 14, 2012 at 9:20 am
I was talking with a friend of mine the other evening and Im sure she said her most favourite of ROSES was BLOOD am I mistaken as
I couldnt see it listed
Many thanks if you answer this question
John Lynch
Hedgerow Rose February 14, 2012 at 10:17 am
Hi John. Ive never heard of blood as a class of rose. However, there is a rare Gallica rose by the name of Blood dAngleterre
which your friend may have been referring to. Hope this helps!
aaa February 27, 2012 at 1:41 am
NICE ROSES VERY HELPFUL
Hedgerow Rose February 27, 2012 at 7:25 am
Thanks! Glad it helps!
RB May 22, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Very nice overview!
Wonder if you could field a general question about roses. Would you consider them to be primarily a summer flower?
Hedgerow Rose May 22, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Thanks! For us, we have roses that bloom from spring to the last frost in fall, so basically blooms from May through October and
even sometimes into November. So definitely a 3-season flower, but I also like to select varieties that have hips which provide color
in winter, too.
K. Landon May 25, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Is their such a rose that its pedals are Crimson Red on the inside of pedal and White on the outside of pedal?? Also are thier roses that go
by the name of Rainbow roses & Alabama Crimson Rose?
Hedgerow Rose June 18, 2012 at 12:59 pm
One more rose you may be thinking of, the Hybrid Tea Osiria which is red on the inside with a silvery-white reverse. Hope this
helps!
K. Landon May 25, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Oh, 1 more!! Fire & Ice??? Is their such a rose by the name??
Hedgerow Rose May 26, 2012 at 8:38 am
I did a search for those three roses you named and as far as Rainbow Roses goes, I didnt find anything but I did find these. Maybe
one of them matches what youre thinking of? My grandmother grew a rose called Seven Sisters so named for the various shades of
pink the blossoms portrayed. Im not sure if thats ringing any bells, but Im feeling like at some point I heard that rose described as a
rainbow rose. Maybe Im going crazy. For Alabama Crimson I found 2 roses, one, a Hybrid Tea, that goes by the name of
Alabama and another a miniature. You can find descriptions for both here. Fire and Ice, a Grandiflora, does exist. You can find
its description here. Last, there are lots of red and white roses, the popular Double Delight comes to mind but thats probably not
the one youre looking for. F.L. Segers an old Tea rose has your descriptors (but no picture unfortunately). Anyone reading this
want to weigh in?
Di June 12, 2012 at 11:54 am
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I absolutely LOVE your site! Thanks so much for all the info about roses.
Hedgerow Rose June 13, 2012 at 7:56 am
Thank you Di! Its a pleasure having you here!
Jan Wilborn June 17, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Please let me know why I cant find the San Francisco rose? I have looked everywhere for them.
Thank you, Jan Wilborn
Hi Jan. Are you referring to San Francisco the red Hybrid Tea? I am currently unable to locate a vendor selling this rose, but before
I go further in helping you search I wanted to verify this is the one youre looking for.
Katrina McGregor June 26, 2012 at 4:17 am
I have a hedgerow rose in my garden that I have grown from a cutting taken years ago from one I came across whilst out walking in our
area.It is pink but turns white after a while its multi headed and has the most wonderful scent.It has taken over the fence Ive put it next
to.The flowers are on their own stem and have anywhere up to twenty flowers on them about the size of a fifty pence piece.Does anyone
have a clue what it could be cannot find it anywhere.
Hi Katrina. It sounds like you might have Rosa canina (Dog Rose) or a type of musk rose (because you also mentioned a strong
scent) on your hands but if you can provide a picture that would be an even greater help. You can use the contact form above to
send it to me.
Bryana Fox June 30, 2012 at 8:40 pm
I am looking for a rose we once had in our garden a few years ago. I believe the name was king aurthers coat, or something to that
regard. The flower itself consisted of yellow, pink, orange, and somewhat of a redish colors. Reminded me of sorbet. I would really like to
locate this rose so that we can add it as an edition to our current garden. Any help with the proper name and possibly a vendor would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help!
Hi Bryana. I found a few that go by the name of King Arthur. Perhaps one of these is what youre thinking of: Here, here, here and
here. Additionally, you may be thinking of Josephs Coat which has the coloring you described. You can find it here.
Rebecca July 26, 2012 at 6:41 pm
I am looking drastically for a rose called Bella Rose. I have heard it is a species, and would like to know for sure, do you know anything
about it, and if you do, where i may find it?If you know anything, please inform me. Thank you, and this is a very nice site, by the way!
Hedgerow Rose July 26, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Thanks Rebecca! I found one that may be what youre looking for. The pink species rose, Rosa bella (sometimes referred to as Rosa
bella pallens) HERE. There are some European companies that say they carry it. You can find the list HERE. Hope this helps!
David Ryan July 30, 2012 at 6:47 pm
we just had our first Granddaughter called Sienna Rose. is there a rose called Sienna
Hedgerow Rose July 30, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Congratulations on the new baby! I dont know of any rose called simply, Sienna, but I did find a floribunda that goes by the name
Siena Vigorosa (syn: Caribbean Dawn) which you can find a description of HERE.
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Shiri Richardson August 19, 2012 at 8:25 pm
I didnt know that all the names of every kind of rose is found in the bible.<3
rebecca young September 2, 2012 at 11:54 am
Hello what a fantastic website, i have a very good friend for whom i would like to buy a special rose, she and her partner have named their
cottage sweet as any ideas for any associated roses would be so much appreciated, please help!
Becky Young
Hedgerow Rose September 2, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Thank you for the kind words, Rebecca! My first thought is the Sweet Briar rose (for which this blog was named, actually!) which is
a very pretty species rose and super easy to grow. It can get quite large, though, something to keep in mind. The Antique Rose
Emporium carries this rose for which you can find HERE. Other roses with the name Sweet in the title can be found HERE.
Anyone else have some suggestions for Rebecca?
Gilly September 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Hi..Im new to gardening and found your website very interesting. \id like to plant some roses but not sure where to start. I have
prepared a raised border at the back of my cottage in the exposed hills west coast of scotland. The border is partially protected . Ive spent
a small fortune on plants and the only thing that seems to have survived is my honeysuckle and my lavender!
Can you advise on the best roses to buy for a beginner?
Thanks
Gilly
Hedgerow Rose September 11, 2012 at 11:51 am
Hi Gilly! Thanks so much for stopping. Im guessing that Scotland gets pretty cold in winter, yes? To that end, I recommend
buying roses that are grown on their own root (not grafted) and that are rated as being rugged and winter hardy. (Dr Griffith Buck
has bred a number of winter-hardy roses, a list can be found here and here, to get you started. Also, you cant go wrong with species
roses, such as the R. rugosa.) One of my favorite roses to recommend to the beginner is the climber, William Baffin found here. Its
very easy to grow, cold-hardy, and blooms beautifully. Remember to give your roses organic-rich, well-drained soil with plenty of
sunshine and ample watering (until they get established and eventually they will be drought-resistant). Best of luck to you!
Alice S. September 23, 2012 at 2:22 am
This is a really interesting website.
I was wondering, but is there a rose named Baby Romantica?
Alice S. September 23, 2012 at 2:30 am
If so, would it be a type of Romantica rose?
Hi Alice! There is are two roses called Baby Romantica from what I could find; both are from the French company, Meilland
(who puts out the Romantica series of roses). One is classified as a miniature which you can find HERE and the other is
classified as a large-flowered climber which you can find HERE Thank you for stopping by!
Nagalaxmi September 25, 2012 at 3:33 am
Hi Alice, I am mad of english roses. Please suggest me how can I grow english rose plants in India or atleast get one english rose flower
Hi Alice, Welcome!
Without knowing your specific climatic region of India, I would suggest you contact David Austin directly and speak to one of their
representatives. Click HERE to take you to their webpage. Theyre very helpfuland Im sure they can point you in the right
direction as to which of their roses would be best for your growing scenario.
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That being said, I have found that The Endeavour is a rose that prefers warmer, drier growing conditions if that happens to be the
kind of climate you are living in. Good luck!
Teri October 5, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Ive been dabbling in roses for 20 years and was never able to get a clear picture of the distinction between the types of roses. This was a
truly wonderful way to learn the differences between roses. Thank you so much for doing this for us.
Teri
Hedgerow Rose October 5, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Thank you Teri! I was feeling the same frustration, so I can completely relate. The sheer abundance of info is overwhelming! Im so
glad this helps.
Ken October 8, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Hi, I live in the Caribbean and I love to garden but it is difficult for me to grow roses from cuttings. why is that so? Also why is it hard to
grow hybrid roses over here?
Thank you
Hi Ken. When you say you are growing roses from cuttings, do you mean trying to propagate a rose yourself? If so, HERE is a link
for an article that may be of help to you. If youre asking about growing roses from bands (rooted cuttings) I wrote a post about that
HERE. As for growing hybrid roses, do you mean Hybrid Teas? In my limited experience, many HTs can be tricky to grow being
susceptible to fungal diseases and winter dieback (the winter dieback Im assuming isnt a problem where you live of course, but you
may have to watch for fungal diseases like blackspot if you are experiencing high humidity.) My suggestion to you would be to look
up/contact your local rose and or garden society and talk to their knowledgable members. Im sure they can point you in the right
direction since they would also be experiencing the same kinds of climate conditions as you are. Best of luck to you!
Hi folks, Im going to close comments on this now, but I just wanted to take a moment to say that I am truly grateful for all your visits, pins
(wow!) and notes. I really hope that you were able to find some use from this information, and do please check back as I will be updating
this page since I often stumble upon something I missed when I first sat down to type this outone wintry evening with several cups of tea
and dreams of spring.
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