ENGLISH ROSE
Scientific Name: Rosa
Common Names: Old Fashioned Roses
Description:
- English Roses tend to be bushy and upright shrubs, reaching heights of 3-6 feet (1-1.8 meters) tall.
- They produce a wide variety of flower shapes, including:
- Rounded blooms with many petals
- Cupped-shaped flowers
- Flat, open blooms
The flowers come in a wide range of colors including:
- Pink (in many shades)
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Uses: English Roses are popular in gardens due to their:
- Beauty and fragrance of their flowers.
- Variety of colors and flower shapes.
- Relatively easy care requirements (prefer full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering).
- Disease resistance (generally more resistant to diseases than modern roses).
- Hedging: Some English Rose varieties can be used to create informal hedges.
- Cut Flowers: While not typically bred specifically for cut flowers, some English Rose varieties can be used in arrangements.
