Growing roses is a lovely and often challenging hobby. One of the most rewarding facets of gardening with roses is that you can enjoy your rose bushes outside, and the cut flowers inside. You can give cut blooms to friends and neighbors, or dry them and use them in wreaths. Even if your creativity doesn't extend that far, hanging dried bouquets can accent your decor in any room. When you get starting growing roses, you can increase your odds of success by choosing a relatively easy-to-grow variety, such as Belinda's Dream or Caldwell Pink. What makes a rose easy to grow? You'll have an easier time if a rose is resistant to disease and fungus. Roses that are not unduly bothered by insects are also easy to grow. The problem with easy-to-grow roses is that most of them are of the shrub or landscape variety, and while these look gorgeous outside, they do not produce flowers suitable for cutting. Once you get your feet wet with some of these varieties, you may wish to move on to a more ornamental species. When you are ready to move on to more complicated roses, consider tea roses. Tea roses produce the traditional large single blooms we're all familiar with. Before growing tea rose bushes, you will need to understand more about proper pruning, as the pruning method used has a direct impact on the shape of the plant and its ability to flower. You will also want to spend some time researching insect and disease management. Because they are so sensitive to ailments, it is easy to go a little crazy with the pesticides and anti-fungal sprays. This, however, is no good for the plant, you and your family, or the environment at large. Proper use of all chemicals is the best method to treat any illness your rose develops. |
