HOW TO CARE FOR HYBRID TEA ROSES

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Ken Austin Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 79 Articles Joined: January 31, 2005 Barbados How to Care for Long Stem Roses By Ken Austin | Submitted On February 28, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Widely considered to be the most popular roses for all occasions, what many people think of as classic long stem roses are in fact Hybrid Teas. A mixture between the Hybrid Perpetual and Tea Rose from China, these long stem beauties have long pointy buds with up to 30-50 petals per bloom. Since the first discovered Hybrid Tea in 1867, there has been an explosion leading to thousands of long stem varieties coming in virtually every color except for blue or black. These long stem roses tend to flower continuously and can grow 2-6 feet tall. High susceptibility to disease and less fragrant smell, when compared to other types of roses, is often attributed to the great deal of inbreeding that has taken place to achieve the attractiveness of long stem roses. Keep your long stem roses growing tall When planting your long stem roses, be sure to select an area where they will get 6 hours of sunlight and good air circulation. Do hard pruning in the late winter or early spring just as new growth begins. Remove old damaged canes from the center to let in fresh air and sunlight, leaving the thick healthy ones forming a circle on the outside. Cut the remaining stems to 12-24 inches and fertilize in a few weeks time. To protect during harsh winters, tie the canes together and mound with soil. Surround the mound with insulating materials such as leaves or straw and shelter with a cylinder, perforated with breathing holes. Adopt a regular spray program to protect the roses and their leaves from disease. And, don't forget to give your long stem roses lots of water! Ken Austin is the webmaster at two sites related to Roses and Rose Gardening [http://www.1stinroses.com] and Gardening Tips and Tools [http://www.kgcgardening.com]. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Ken_Austin/19157 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 3,577 times Word count: 276 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Ken Austin Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles How to Choose the Right Long-Stemmed Rose Bouquet Long Stemmed Roses On A Short Stemmed Budget Alternatives to Long Stemmed Roses For Valentines Long Stemmed Roses In Short Supply? Does the Gift of a Dozen Long-Stemmed Roses Compare to the Gift of a Pink Flamingo Flocking? Growing Roses - Types of Roses For Your Rose Garden Growing Roses From Stem Cuttings To Grow the Roses For Your Rose Gardening Long Stem Red Roses "Own Root" Roses Or "Grafted" Roses - Which One is Right For You? Recent Articles Grow Apple Trees From Seed Top Monsoon Plants for Your Garden How to Buy a Folding Wagon for Home and Garden Purposes Enjoy Mild June Days While Planting & Pruning in the Garden How To Make Oyster Mushroom Spawn At Home 4 Benefits of Growing Your Own Vegetables Understanding How Common Types of Weeds Grow How to Grow Strawberries in a Pot Utricularia Plants: Learn About Managing And Growing Bladderworts Top 10 Water Primrose Facts You Need to Know EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide