Bush Roses Varieties

Beautiful, Fragrant and Timeless

Roses allow you to express yourself in the garden in so many ways. While roses have a traditional feel, they are actually very versatile and can add the perfect touch to whatever feeling you are hoping to evoke in your garden. Roses are the key element to mediterranean gardens, cottage gardens, container gardens and the list goes on. Roses are no longer a plant to fuss over - they are disease resistant and have moved to the "Easy To Care For" catagory. The color, the beauty and fragrance of a rose is simply a must for California landscapes.

These classic beauties, strong and intense with sweet fragrance, come in an array of colors. Choose from hybrid teas, floribundas and grandifloras. Please Note: selection may vary by location

Weeks Roses

• Hybrid Teas
• Floribundas
• Grandifloras
• Rose Gardening Essentials
• Planting and Care
• 5 Things To Consider When Selecting A Rose
• Grandiflora vs. Floribunda vs. Hybrid Tea

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Hybrid Tea Roses

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Grandiflora Roses

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Floribunda Roses

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5 Things To Consider -
When Selecting A Rose For Your California Landscape

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• 1. Location and Space – The size of the rose you can grow depends on the amount of space you can devote to it. If the space you have is large or would benefit by a rose as a focal point, Grandiflora varieties would be a great choice for you. Smaller areas or areas that are limited by space, Floribunda or Hybrid Teas would be a good fit. Perhaps you have an area that could use a little extra height – 36” Tree Roses are always stunning. Smaller spaces, such as a patio, balcony, container garden, a 24” Patio Tree Rose will make a statement. And finally, if you are looking for a rose that is low growing, consider carpet roses for ground cover, borders, mass plantings, or in containers.
• 2. Climate – While we only carry plants that will do well in the Bay Area, we do experience micro-climates so a rose that might do well in one area, may not be the best choice for all areas of the South Bay. Talk with our trusted garden advisors to find the rose that will thrive in your garden.
• 3. Color – While this is more of a personal preference and for aesthetic purposes, selecting a rose based on color is important. We have an incredible selection of roses so finding the rose to match you, should be a breeze.
• 4. Scent – This may a pleasant perk to narrowing down your rose choice. Some roses have a strong fragrance, while others have little or no scent at all.
• 5. Care and Maintenance – Roses these days are not like your Grandma’s roses of yester-year, they are disease resistant and with a little fertilizer and pruning, they are easy to care for. However, there are some varieties that are simply carefree and colorful. If this is a quality you prefer, Knock Out® Roses and Carpet Rose Varieties are the selection for you.

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Rose Gardening Essentials

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SummerWinds Potting Soil

Our SummerWinds Potting Soil has received the CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) seal of approval. Formulated for the Bay Area and comprised of the very best Natural and Organic ingredients to give your trees, shrubs, perennials, edibles, and more an incredible start in your garden landscape and containers - indoor and out.

• 1.5 cuft. Bag

Rose & Flower Food

E.B. Stone Organics Rose & Flower Food 5-6-3 is suggested for roses, perennials, and other flowering plants. Long lasting, slow-release nitrogen. Registered cdfa. Use with E.B. Stone Organics Rose Grow Planting Mix and E.B. Stone Naturals Soil Sulfur.

• E.B. Stone Organics
• 4 lb. Package

Rose & Flower Potting or Planting Soil

This is a versatile mix that can be used as both a soil amendment or as a ready-to-use potting soil. It is a 100% natural organic soil mix that was blended for growing flowers and roses. This soil is slightly acidic and contains just the right ingredients to get your lovely flowers off to a good start. Ingredients: Aged Fir Bark, Aged Redwood, Composted Chicken Manure, Pumice, Earthworm Castings, Peat Moss, Alfalfa Meal, Dolomite Lime (pH Adjuster) Oyster Shell Lime (pH Adjuster), Bat Guano, and Kelp Meal.

• E.B. Stone Organics
• 1.5 cuft. Bag

For More  Rose Care Solutions

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Grandiflora vs. Floribunda vs. Hybrid Tea Roses

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Grandiflora

The Grandiflora comes as a result of crossing a Floribunda with a hybrid tea rose. They are on the large side, growing to heights of 4 to 5 feet tall. Grandifloras are often thought of as the most popular variety of rose. The grandiflora rose bush likes to grow tall and will usually exceed all other roses in height other than the climbers, of course.

Floribunda

Just as the name suggests, they produce an "abundant" of blooms. They may have single or semi-double flowers that can be either cup shaped or flat. Plant it in a slightly acidic soil and give it plenty of love and you will enjoy beautiful blooms for years to come. Most Floribundas are smaller than Hybrid Teas

Hybrid Teas

The hybrid tea rose’s blooms are usually what come to mind when most anyone thinks of roses. These beautiful high centered classic beautiful blooms. Hybrid tea roses grow from 3 to 7 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, depending on the cultivar.

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Planting and Care:

• Plant in full sun (an area that receives a minimum of 6 hours)
• Don’t crowd your roses when you plant - they prefer some airflow which will help to prevent diseases
• Much mulch appreciated. A couple of inches of mulch over the soil and the roots of your soil will help to deter weeds, keep diseases from splashing up on the leaves of your roses and holds moisture.
• Compost - A healthy layer of organic material such as compost will encourage beneficial microbes and improve and maintain the health of your roses
• Check out our How-To-Videos for additional information on How To Plant your roses