Since roses adapt to planting in-ground, in containers, or even in hanging baskets, they serve many purposes in the home landscape. When you go shopping at the garden center, nursery or catalog, you're going to want one of each. So before you bring them all home:
- Know your planting Zone when making any plant selection.
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Fragrance is a trait we all associate with flowers. Roses can have some of the most delicious fragrances of all. Remember that one's sense of smell is a subjective thing. What's heavenly to some may be sickening to others, so keep an open mind. Some roses have little scent at all, others are known for their fragrance. Humidity and warmth bring out fragrance.
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Bloom times and frequency vary. Hybrid teas and floribundas should bloom within eight weeks of planting. Others may not bloom until the second season. Roses with a single bloom cycle have one showy mass of flowers each season. Repeat bloomers let the show go on.
- Thorns are common and usually considered a necessary evil by rose aficionados, but there are some thornless varieties available.
- Look at the color of flowers and foliage when selecting roses. Find the type that would look best in your landscape.
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The mature size of the rose is a key consideration when planting. Most will arrive at maturity in two to three years. When planning a rose bed or adding to the garden, you want to be able to see the blooms. Place taller plants in the rear of the bed. But keep one thing in mind - you don't want to miss the fragrance if a tall variety has a particularly nice one
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