Which groups of roses are differentiated?
Different groups of roses can be distinguished, which not only differ in terms of growth form, flower and Flower colors, but also more or less different in their demands and properties differentiate. But whether wild or cultivated roses, they all belong to the large rose family (Rosaceae).
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Old garden roses
This group mainly includes those who are also old or Historic roses, which are known as cultivated roses, were counted that verifiably existed before 1867 - this year, 'La France', the first modern hybrid tea rose, was presented. Incidentally, this classification does not apply to the individual breed, but to the group to which it belongs. The so-called old roses include a. the French rose (Gallica), the Damascus rose, the Portland rose, the Bourbon rose, the Alba rose as well as the moss rose and the Noisette rose.
Modern garden roses
This group includes the large-flowering shrub roses, which are also known as hybrid tea or hybrid tea roses and are mainly bred for cutting. They produce only a few, but very large individual flowers. The bush roses blooming in clusters or floribunda roses tirelessly develop significantly smaller, but very many flowers. So-called patio roses denote cluster-blooming dwarf shrub roses, they are ideal for a tub culture. Furthermore, dwarf roses and ground cover roses are offered.
Proven rose varieties
At this point we would like to introduce you to some of the most beautiful rose varieties from each group, whereby we have primarily opted for healthy and robust ones.
Shrub roses
| variety | Flower color | blossom | Growth habit | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow white | White | half-filled | broadly bushy | 100 to 130 cm |
| Queen of light Lucia | yellow | half-filled | upright bushy | 120 to 150 cm |
| Golden Wings | yellow | simple | bushy | 130 to 170 cm |
| Elmshorn | pink | tightly filled | upright bushy | 150 to 200 cm |
| Westerland | orange | half-filled | upright bushy | 100 to 180 cm |
| conductor | Red | half-filled | upright bushy | 120 to 180 cm |
Nostalgic roses
Typical of the old or historical roses are the often balloon-shaped or rosette-like flowers and the enchanting scent of many varieties.
| variety | Flower color | blossom | growth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose de Resht | purple | heavily filled | strong growing | 60 to 100 cm |
| Eden rose 85 | soft pink | tightly filled | upright | 150 to 200 cm |
| Graham Thomas | yellow | filled | upright bushy | 150 to 200 cm |
| Alba Suaveolens | White | half-filled | overhanging | 250 to 300 cm |
| variety | Flower color | blossom | growth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame dance | blood red | half-filled | climbing, very wide | up to 450 cm |
| New Dawn | soft pink | filled | vigorous | up to 350 cm |
| Robber barons | purple pink | half-filled | upright | up to 350 cm |
Hybrid tea
| variety | Flower color | blossom | growth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scented intoxication | violet | filled | bushy | up to 120 cm |
| Erotica | dark red | filled | upright | up to 120 cm |
| Christopher Columbus | salmon red | filled | bushy | up to 80 cm |
| Banzai | yellow Red | filled | powerful | up to 150 cm |
| Gloria Dei | light yellow | filled | upright bushy | up to 80 cm |
| Pole Star | White | filled | upright | up to 100 cm |
Tips
Do not be misled by the sometimes strange-looking terms: Shrub, climbing and hybrid tea roses are differentiated from one another, but basically all roses are Bushes.
