Climbing roses, shrub roses, standard roses, hybrid tea roses, bed roses – there really is no shortage of rose shapes and types of roses. It is often difficult to keep track of things. Luckily, all roses fall into specific groups or classes. The most important criterion for this is their respective growth form. And if you can recognize or determine them, you will find your way around the often thorny rose forest much better.
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Beetrosen
- Growth height: 50 to 80 cm
- Growth body: very bushy and upright
- Flowers: in umbels, moderately to very double
Roses of this class are perfect for cultivation in beds. They are ideally planted in groups. The combination with other flowering plants or grasses is also useful. Different flower colors can also be used to achieve very attractive effects.
Hybrid Tea Roses
- Growth height: 70 to 120 cm
- Growth body: very slender, upright, almost bolt upright
- Flowers: mostly double, in umbels or also individually, strongly scented
Roses in this group are considered the epitome of majestic ornamental roses. They are typically planted in beds and in groups. However, the site conditions must be optimal.
standard roses
- Growth height: about 90 to 120 cm
- Growth body: bushy, crown-shaped on a 90 cm long stem
- flowers: often very double, solitary or in umbels
The roses in this category are classic ornamental roses that add a touch of splendor to any garden. In addition to the typical standard roses, there are also half-stems and cascade standard roses. The care required for these roses is extremely high.
climbing roses
- Growth height: 200 to 300 cm
- Growth body: upright with very strong shoots
- Flowers: Slightly to very double, flowering in umbels, many flowers
As the name suggests, this category of roses is ideal for climbing up walls or a pergola. Trellises, arbors or carports can also be equipped with them without any problems. The Climber variant is the most common. There is also the Rambler version, which can grow up to 600 cm tall.
shrub roses
- Growth height: 120 to 200 cm
- Growth body: extremely bushy, upright and overhanging in arches
- Flowers: Slightly to very double, forming umbels
Shrub roses are extremely robust and can be cultivated individually or in groups. In addition, entire rose hedges can be created with them.
Conclusion
Based on the growth habit, it is relatively easy to assess which class or group of roses the plant in question belongs to. This classification, in turn, provides important clues as to how it can be used. A simple visual inspection is usually sufficient.
