It is hard to deny the beauty of a timeless rose. Add the odor of old English roses and you have a mix that virtually no one can refuse is alluring. The problem? Roses can be tough to grow. Some are susceptible to many diseases and pests, while others need exact procedures of pruning to produce plenty of blossoms.

The fantastic news: All roses aren’t created alike. Should you will need a low-hassle improved, try rugosas. Do you need a rose that grows on long, straight stalks? Try a hybrid. Want fragrance? Try a David Austin rose climbing overhead in your outdoor area.

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My perfect rose is a brand new English rose called Evelyn. It has a sweet, citrusy odor, soft-as-air petals along with a color to die for. This rose grows on a sturdy bush that does not succumb to many insects and diseases.

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Here is a rose emerging out of its dormant period in spring. The growth is lush, green and low to the floor — this plant is off to a fantastic start. April is the time of year to look closely at the leaves for black place. Remove the leaves quickly and you’ll be able to keep the disease from spreading.

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There are various theories of how to grow roses. Some are grown in beds like this, spaced equally and heavily mulched and fed. This way is good for fussy roses like hybrid teas.

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This setup works well in a formal rose garden, the structure of these beds echoed in the hardscaping surrounding the garden.

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A variety of surrounding plants lighten up the look of a formal rose plot. The roses are still different and easy to feed, prune and spray, but the look is far from dull.

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For a cottage garden, closely spaced shrub roses may be the answer. A hedge full of luscious blossoms is a sight to behold in summertime!

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Smaller bush roses are another option for the gardener who doesn’t need to put up with the hassle of spraying, pruning and feeding. Hardy roses like rugosas can stand up to neglect and even saltwater without even throwing a fit. Old-time rosebushes also create large edible rose hips, which are great for tea.

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Climbing roses are a beautiful addition to any garden. Educate them on a trellis, around a fence post or up cable guides. Climbing roses should be pruned to make plants covered in blossoms.

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Here is a closer look at the cable guides used to train up these roses and above the rock wall.

In case you have an architectural attribute to show off, a climbing rose can be your best buddy. Fertilize roses grown in pots or small plots of soil, as they will not bloom without additional feeding.

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Whether you choose easy-to-care for shrubs or fussy long-stemmed reds, a rose is a rewarding plant to grow. The colors range from saturated to translucent, the aromas range from peach to musk and the petals are as good as a baby’s guards. Give in today and try growing one of these classic beauties.

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