Rose Gardening
Roses at Wikipedia

A rose is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species and comes in a variety of colours. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Natives, cultivars and hybrids are all widely g...
Planting Roses
Pests and diseases of roses

Roses (Rosa sp.) are susceptible to a number of pests, diseases and disorders. A large number of the problems affecting roses are seasonal and climatic.Ross, D.,Rose-growing for Pleasure, Lothian Publishing, Melbourne, 1985, ISBN 0 85091 181 8 pp. 27 Certain varieties of roses are naturally more resistant or immune than others to certain pests and diseases. Cultivation requirements of individual rose species and cultivars, when observed, often assist in the prevention of certain pests, diseases and disorders.Botanica's Organic Gardening, Random House Publishing, Sydney, 2002, ISBN 1 74051 426 2
Dealing with Rose Diseases
- Black Spots on Leaves
This disease is usually called black spot. Black spots come along as circular with fringed edges on leaves. They make the leaves to yellow. Take away the infected leafage and collect any fallen leaves close to the rose. Artificial sprays can be applied to prevent or treat this sort of rose disease. - Stunted or malformed young canes
Called powdery mildew, this is a fungus disease that covers leaves, stems and buds with wind spread white powder. It causes the leaves curl and become purple. Spray with Funginex or Benomyl to treat this fungal disease. - Blistered underside of leaves
Called rust, this disease is characterized by orange-red blisters that become black in fall. It can come through the winter and will then attack fresh sprouts in the spring. Collect and throw away leaves that are contaminated in autumn. A Benomyl or Funginex spray every 7-10 days may help. - Malformed or stunted leaves and flowers
This is made by spider mites. They are tiny yellow, red or green spiders found on the underside of leaves where they absorb juices. The application of Orthene or Isotox can help in addressing this plague. - Weak and mottled leaves with tiny white webs under them
This is caused by aphids. They are small soft-bodied insects that are usually brown, green or red. Oftentimes clumped under leaves and flower buds, they suck plant juices from tender buds. Malathion or diazinon spray can help roses to come through these bugs. - Flowers that don't open or are deformed when they open
Thrips could be the cause behind this problem. They are slight, brown-yellow bugs with fringed wings that also suck juices from flower buds. Cut back and throw away the plagued flowers. Orthene and malathion can also address this problem.
Remember that roses are hungry feeders that need much fertilizer to become healthy bushes.
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Hybrid Tea Roses
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Hybrid Tea Roses are undoubted the most popular rose in the world and perhaps the most popular flower at all. Hybrid tea roses have all the virtuousness's you are looking for in a flower: beauty, fragrance and easy care.
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Common Types of Roses
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Roses have all times been appreciated for their beauty and elegancy. Since ancient times the rose is the symbol of love and prettiness. They were even identified with various goddesses of love like the Greek goddess Aphrodite or her Roman equal Venus...
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- mommal mommal Apr 25, 2009 @ 11:46 am
- Hi You did good work here very informative. I have a simular one. Called roses are fun to grow. I wish you would look to see what I'm doing wrong. Thanks Mommal
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- WhitneySegura WhitneySegura Feb 21, 2009 @ 7:05 am
- Great lense, I have bookmarked it and will be back soon. If you get a second you should check out Mini Greenhouses they have all kinds of great gardening supplies
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- Tiddledeewinks Tiddledeewinks Jan 18, 2009 @ 11:07 am
- I love gardening. The problem I have with roses here in Maine is Japanese beetles!
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- windowbox windowbox Oct 14, 2008 @ 4:05 am
- Rose....and nothing can be beautiful than a rose . Rose is the symbol of love in the community i love red roses much and i grow to at my home too through Flower Boxes
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- marsha32 marsha32 Oct 12, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
- This is great and I love all the pictures. I hope to get roses planted around the house next spring.
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