Considered to be most popular rose bush, Hybrid Tea is known for its long stems and roses which have a distinctive cone center. This classic looking rose is ideal for making bouquets.

Miniatures These scaled-down versions of larger flowers, such as Floribundas or Hybrid Teas, generally average 1-2 feet in height. They can be grown in rock gardens and even indoors. Often they are planted as edgings for rose beds or as borders.

When gardening with rose bushes, clear away all dead and weak branches at beginning of spring. Continue to prune regularly to stimulate new flower growth and prevent bush from tangling. In colder climates, bush should be protected from winter by mounding base with soil, tying canes together to prevent wind-damage and covering with a perforated protective cylinder.

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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 late winter or early spring just as new growth begins. Remove old damaged canes from center to let in fresh air and sunlight, leaving thick healthy ones forming a circle on outside. Cut remaining stems to 12-24 inches and fertilize in a few weeks time.

To protect during harsh winters, tie canes together and mound with soil. Surround 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 roses and their leaves from disease.

And, don't forget to give your long stem roses lots of water!

Ken Austin
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