Roses are the most popular flowers in the world and have probably always been the most popular flowers. Roses have been symbols of love, beauty, war and politics from the beginning of time.

Rose, besides being the popular gifts around the world, are also a great addition for the homes and offices as decorations. A rose flower in a drinking glass arranged on a table to a floral arrangement of a bunch of roses add that extra touch to the decor. Besides fresh cut roses, artificial flowers like silk roses in different colors are also widely used. Order your silk rose now and add grace to your decoration.

Broadly, Roses are divided into three classes

Species Roses

Species Roses are often called Wild Species Roses. Species Roses often have relatively simple, 5-petaled flowers followed by very colorful hips that last well into the winter, providing food for birds and winter color.

The most popular Rose species for sale today is Rosa rugosa owing to its superior hardiness, disease resistance, and extremely easy maintenance. Species roses are widely hybridized. Wild Species Roses include many different varieties. Wild Species Roses usually bloom once in the summer.

Old Garden Roses

Old Garden Roses have a delicate beauty and wonderful perfume, not often found in modern hybrid tea roses. Old Garden Roses are a diverse group from the those with a wonderful fragrance and great winter hardiness to the tender and lovely tea roses, which are best suited for warm climates.

Old Garden Roses comprise a multifaceted group that in general are easy to grow, disease-resistant and winter-hardy. Old Garden Roses grow in several shrub and vine sizes. Although colors do vary, this class of Roses are usually white or pastel in color. These "antique Roses" are generally preferred for lawns and home gardens. Several groupings of Roses classified as Old Garden Roses are China Roses, Tea Roses, Moss Roses, Damask Roses, Bourbon Roses, etc.

Modern Roses

Old Garden Roses are the predecessors of Modern Roses. Any Rose identified after 1867, is considered a Modern Rose. This group of Roses are very popular. The Modern Rose is the result of crossbreeding the hybrid tea with the polyanthus (a variety of primrose).

The colors of Modern Roses are varied, rich and vibrant. The most popular roses found in the class of Modern Roses are the Hybrid Tea Roses, Floribunda Roses, and Grandiflora Roses. Although Modern Roses are adored by florists and gardeners, they do require proper care, and do not adapt well to colder environments.

Red
No color can say " I love you " better than this Valentine favorite. It not only speaks of passion but also stands for noble values such as respect and courage.

White
Has several special meanings - " you're heavenly, " reverence and humility, innocence and purity, " I'm worthy of you," and secrecy and silence. In rose history, white roses are just as colorful as red ones.

Yellow
Expresses joy and gladness - the best gift for new mothers, newlyweds and graduates. Yellow roses are also a " not-too-obvious " reminder for the busy husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend.

Orange
Denotes enthusiasm and desire. Perfect for letting people know that you want to get to know them better.

As roses in different colors and varieties carry different meanings, so also, the number of roses being gifted carry some special meaning. Find out the message they convey when they are gifted in singular, double or multiple flowers-

• Single Rose in Full Bloom - " I still love you "
• 2 Roses together - A commitment or forthcoming marriage, engagement
• 12 Roses - The ultimate declaration of love
• 25 roses - Congratulations!!!
• 50 roses - Unconditional love.
• Crown of Roses - Reward of virtue
• Bouquet of full bloom Roses - Gratitude

• Red and Yellow Roses - Jovial and Happy Feelings
• White And Red Roses - Unity, Flower Emblem of England
• White and Dried Roses - Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
• Garland or crown of Roses - Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Symbol of Superior Merit
• Cluster of Musk Roses - Charming
• Yellow Roses with Red Tip - Friendship, Falling in Love
• Yellow and orange roses together imply passionate thoughts

Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses by Field Roebuck is a comprehensive book on growing roses ideal for would-be growers who were always afraid of roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these beautiful flowers and want to learn more.

• Roses may be grown in any well-drained soil with optimum sunlight.
* Most Rose varieties are grown by budding on an understock (lower portion of a plant) propagated from seeds or cuttings. Order rose seeds online and let your garden be filled with the marvellous color and fragrance of roses.
• Clay soils, warm temperatures are always preferred, and the rose plants grow best when not set among other plants.
• Cow manure is the preferred fertilizer for Rose cultivation, but other organic fertilizers, especially composts, are also used.
• Rose plants usually require severe pruning, which must be adapted to the intended use of the flowers.
• Trim off all broken and bruised roots on the Rose plant, cut top growth back to 6 to 8 inches.
• Dig planting holes at least 6 inches deeper to accommodate the roots of the Rose plant without crowding or bending.
• Mix 1 tablespoonful of fertilizer with the soil placed over the drainage material.
• Cover this mixture with plain soil, bringing the level to desired planting depth.
• Make a mound in the center to receive the Rose plant.
• Set Rose plant roots over this mound, spread the roots, and fill in with soil.
• Firm the soil tightly 2 or 3 times while filling the hole.

• When watering Roses, soak the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, do not merely sprinkle.
• When it comes to fertilizing your roses, Provide a balanced diet to your roses. See what your plant is deficient in and try to include them in the fertilizer. Timing is also an important part to maximize the benefit of your fertilizer so that the nutrients are available to the plant when it needs it most – during the active growing and blooming stage.Order your rose fertilizer now to enhance the vigor of blooming in your roses.
• Mulching during the summer will eliminate weeds amonf Rose plants. Mulches should be applied 2 or 3 weeks before the Roses come into bloom.
• Winter mulching with straw, peat moss, or other material is advisable. This mulch regulates the soil temperature and tempers the effects of freezing and thawing on thr Roses.
• Pull soil up around each Rose plant to a height of about 6 inches after the first frost.