What type of roses do you want to grow? Do you want the hardy ones that need little care or the delicate ones that have gorgeous flowers but need extra maintenance? The choice is yours.

There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you can grow in your garden. With such a wide selection it can be extremely difficult to choose the rose that’s right for you.

To make the right choice first learn about the different types of roses, about your soil and weather conditions, about the purpose of your rose garden and then decide on types of roses you would like to grow in your rose garden.

Here are some factors you might like to consider:

• Color: It is usually a factor to those that want to grow roses. Usually it is simply a matter of personal preference.
• Height: Some rose plants grow very tall, others stay short, and still others are bushy. The final growth height of a rose should be considered, as it would be unattractive to grow roses that are higher than the area of the garden that it grows in. Some roses can grow to be as high as 20 feet.
• Weather: If you live in an area that is prone to cold winters, you would certainly want a rose that could survive during the off-season.
• Fragrances and Allergies: If certain fragrances invoke an allergic reaction, you would want to plant roses that have a softer fragrance than the others.
• Suitability to your garden: You would certainly want to learn what the advantages and disadvantages would be if you were to choose certain roses over others.
• Size and exposure to sun/air: You will want to consider the size of your garden space, so that you can ensure proper exposure to the air and other elements as well.
• Floral Arrangements: If you are hoping to make your roses into bouquets, you will want to know if they can be cut. Hybrid teas can. Some roses will fall apart at the petals if they are cut.
• Other plants in the garden: You should also consider what other types of flowers or plants you intend on adding to the rose’s environment. You want to add plants and flowers that will not create a damaging environment to your rose’s ecosystem.

Here are some tips you can use before you buy your rose plants:

• Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to grow in your climate.
• If you are a novice, you should look for disease resistant types of roses because they require a lot less maintenance.
• When planting roses, you want to pick a spot that is well lit in the morning. Roses need a great deal of light if they are to grow properly.
• Pick an area that has plenty of well-drained soil.
• Organic matter like manure or lime helps to nourish the roots of your roses.