
	Intro: Before you begin Step 1: Choose the right rose Step 2: Prepare the ground Step 3: Plant the rose bush Step 4: Prune Step 5: Keep your roses happy








	The Queen Elizabeth grandiflora rose is considered an excellent beginner's rose because it's hardy and easy to grow, while producing lots of silvery-pink blooms. Miniature roses will grow indoors as long as they're placed near a sunny window that doesn't amplify the sun's heat too much. Indoor roses require humidity, which you can provide by placing them in a saucer filled with rocks and water. The rocks help keep the pot's soil well drained, while the water evaporates up around the plant.

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Learn2 Grow Beautiful Roses (continued)

Choose the right rose

You can buy roses from a local plant nursery, from a catalog, or online by typing "buy rose plant" into a search engine. The advantage of the local nursery is that they'll have experience with the types of roses that do well in your climate--and they're right there whenever you have questions. Because roses are bred for hardiness and size as well as color and scent, some will suit your garden better than others. Keep these considerations in mind:

Your climate. In the United States, there are 11 different planting zones based on climate, which are determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Horticulturalists in other countries have outlined specific climatic zones as well. Use these zones to help determine what kind of weather is typical for your area and to choose a rose that deals well with your climate's features, whether it's heavy winters, hot summers, or humidity.

Rose varieties. In addition to your climate, consider what kind of bloom you want. There are different types for different gardening needs and designs. The basic varieties include the following:

Hybrid tea roses are the most popular and feature a single, elegantly formed rose bloom at the end of a long stem (also called a "cane"). Plants are upright and bushy, usually about 3 feet (1 meter) tall.
Floribunda roses offer smaller flowers in clusters on shorter stems. When grouped in low hedges, ornamental beds, or containers, they provide a mass of color.
Grandiflora roses feature classically formed blossoms (like hybrid tea roses) appearing in floribunda-like clusters on long stems. The bushes grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) tall.
Shrub roses include bush-like plants that don't fit into other categories. They're usually very hardy and require relatively low maintenance.
Climbing roses have long, spindly canes that need support. You can weave or tie them onto a fence or trellis, giving the impression that the rose "climbs."
Miniature roses grow from 6 to 18 inches (15 to 46 centimeters) tall. They're good for garden borders, window boxes, and indoor pots.

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