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Old Garden Roses Provide a look that is both Antique and Aristocratic
A rose is considered to be an Old Garden Rose if it was recognized prior to 1867, the year in which the first modern flower was introduced. Major classes of Old Garden Roses include: bourbons, noisettes, portlands, species, centifolias, albas, chinas, damasks, hybrid perpetuals, moss roses, gallicas, and teas. The majority of which are native to Europe and Asia. Roses that are considered “Old Fashioned,” or “Antique Roses,” are the predecessors of
some of the most extraordinary modern hybrids.
While Modern Roses are celebrated for their vibrant colors, compact buds, and recurrent blooming, “Old Fashioned” Roses are generally pastel in color and single blooming. Their annual blooms symbolize the arrival of the summer season.
Old Garden Roses are considered survivors because they are able to survive some of the coldest and poorest weather conditions. It is as if they could withstand anything mother nature throws at them. They are quite versatile which is rare among other classes of roses. Like many other roses, however they thrive when planted in favorable conditions. They must have at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. They need to be in an open area away
from any shade producing plants or objects. The soil surrounding this plant should be well drained and fertilized before planting.
Soil preparation is key in survival of roses. A large quantity of organic material such as manure should be added to the bed before planting. This material will enrich the soil and help the soil to remain well drained. The garden should be prepared several months before planting to allow adequate time for the nutrients to settle. Old Garden Roses will flourish in this environment.
Once the bed is prepared you can begin planting your flowers by digging a hole approximately 8 inches in depth. Remove the plant from its packaging and carefully untangle the roots. Next place the plant into the hole and fill the remaining space with loose soil. Finish by saturating the ground with water. The plant should be watered daily for three weeks; subsequent watering should come if the ground surrounding the plant becomes very dry water as
needed.
Mulch is also a key ingredient in gardening. It helps to repel weeds, and maintain moisture levels, which will allow the plant to produce radiant blooms. It is unnecessary to worry about disease unless spots are noted on the foliage. Old Garden roses are known to be disease resilient but they will occasionally become diseased if not maintained. They are quite resilient and self maintaining.
This variety is a great choice if you are searching for something new to add to your garden. They produce beautiful blooms with a nice fragrance. These are the reasons this variety is still popular even today.
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