A Beginners Guide to Growing Roses

Ahh. Beautiful roses. I am such a sucker for them, aren't you? Most people think that growing roses is beyond their reach. Not so! True, some roses are quite finicky and will need special care, but did you know that you can grow beautiful hybrid tea roses?

Hybrid Tea Roses

Hybrid Tea Roses are what most people think of when they think of a rose. They grow on long stems or canes, usually with one multi-petaled bloom at the end. Hybrid Tea roses come in almost any color or fragrance you can think of. You will also find them in double colors.

Hybrid roses may be amongst the most beautiful of roses, but they are probably the most finicky too. If you are looking for a rose you can grow with little fuss, however, don't give up on the hybrid tea rose. There are many hybrids which are insect and disease resistant as well as beautiful.

If you are shopping online or at a garden center, take some time to get educated. Read the labels and ask the employees which hybrid tea roses would work well for beginners. You will probably be able to find several which are well worth the effort.

Hybrid tea roses need lots of sun. Some varieties may need a haven from the late afternoon sun, but for the most part, plant them in the sunniest spot possible. When you are purchasing your roses, bring home some rose food too. Fertilize according to the manufacturer's instructions. Some rose food may also have fungicide or insecticide mixed in. If you are a beginner, you might want to try this all-in-one approach.

Hybrid tea roses are generally susceptible to insect and fungal damage. If you see spots on the leaves, or holes chewed in them, you know you have a problem. There are different approaches to battling these nasties. If you just want to zap them, a commercially bought product should help. Don't wait, though. Insects and fungus can make quick work of hybrid tea roses.

If you want to try a more organic approach, you can try beetle traps and other less harsh approaches. Your garden center should have less toxic choices for battling fungus and insects on your hybrid tea roses.

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