Different Rose Types

All the different types of roses can cause confusion for many people and possibly deters many people from growing roses. The whole are of classification of roses is a touchy subject for some. The American Rose Society has introduced a classifiacation system that goes a long way towards clearing up the confusion. Here is their
classification of different types of roses

and how the All American Rose Society classifies new types of roses.

On this page I wil give my simplified version of the different rose types which I think works fine for the average gardener. At the bottom of this page you can find a links to a page with more information describing the different types of roses. However, I think that the following explanation covers the basics well enough for the ordinary gardener looking for information.

Hybrid Tea Rose Type

These types are often referred to as large flowered roses. They flower from early summer until the first frost. The blooms appear in flushes of full, double flowers borne in small clusters at the tip of each stem. For those whoare into growing roses for competition these are the types of roses that are grown. More information on
Hybrid Tea Roses


Floribunda Rose Type

As of late people are now referring to these types as cluster flowered. There blooms appear on many small branches at the end of the stem. generally the flowers are small. These are available in single or double, although the double flowered type will not produce the quality of bloom associated with the single. These will flower freely all summer long. More information on Floribunda Roses.


Standard Rose Type or Rose Trees

These are floribunda or hybrid tea roses grown on a tall single stem. Generally they are used for formal landscaping or to inject a little height. usually they are more expensive than the other types of roses. Here is another article on rose trees.

Climbing Roses

These are probably most peoples favorites as they can totally transform the appearance of a house, shed, a wall, in fact anywhere that could do with a makeover. There are a few diferent types of these roses with my favorite being the repeat flowering type that flowers through the entire summer. Ramblers will not do that and many other climbing roses will not repeat either. The stems are usually a lot stiffer than rambling roses so you would ned to train them in early. More information about Climbing Roses.


Rambling Roses

Like the rambler types these roses are excellent for pergolas and rambling through trees. it is not a good idea to grow these rosesagainst a wall as the lack of air circulation only encourages mildew. The blooms usually only appear in one dramatic flush in early summer. Their stems are softer and more supple than climbers and will need support. Additional article on Climbing Roses.


Shrub Rose Types

This grouping contains a whole range of different rose types. Growing roses like this involves very little pruning for they should be grown as their name suggests, as shrubs. The beauty of these rose types is the wide range of options they provide from delightful scents to double or single blooms and generally disease resistant. They can be once blooming in early summer or there are the repeat flowering types. They can be a little on the large side for smaller gardens but as with all roses there are a few exceptions. Here is another article on Shrub Roses.