How to choose and grow roses The rose is the queen of flowers,
the most loved and widely planted shrub in all temperate parts
of the world. More than 14,000 varieties are grown. Although
mostly deciduous, roses can be evergreen in mild climates. Their
stems, sometimes quite prickly, may be erect, arching, trailing,
or scrambling. Leaves are divided into three, five, or seven
leaflets, usually with toothed margins. For an overview about
roses and their care, click here.How to choose and grow roses
Roses are prized for their lovely, often scented flowers. Many
types carry their blossoms in clusters, but some (notably hybrid
teas) tend to bear their flowers singly, one bud per stem. Some
blooms are flattish rosettes; others are cupped; hybrid tea
roses have a conical shape, with high, pointed centers. The
blossoms range from single (4–8 petals) to semidouble (9–16
petals), double (17–25 petals), full (26–40 petals), and very
full (to 150 petals or more). Thanks to the hybridizing efforts
of breeders and enthusia