Hybrid Tea RosesWritten by Ken Austin
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‘La France’ was first hybrid tea rose grown in 1867 by a French nurseryman, Jean-Baptiste Guillot. He cross-bred two old garden roses and developed an entirely new kind of rose.
Hybrid tea roses should be planted 18 to 36 inches apart or they can be planted with other flowers in large pots.
There are hundreds of choices when looking for hybrid tea roses. Choices can be made by color, names or fragrance. There are hybrid tea roses named after famous people including presidents and their wives.
The very first tea rose was a cross between a China rose and Rosa gigantea. These plants are more bushy than hybrid tea rose but well-shaped flower buds remind us of today’s modern hybrid tea roses. Tea roses come in shades of white, pink and yellow. Start thinking about adding a tea rose or hybrid tea rose to your garden this year.
Ken Austin http://www.1stinroses.com http://www.1stdiscountshopping.com
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Mulching keeps water in and weeds away. Mulching is a very good idea when growing roses. Mulch in early spring when you remove protective coverings from winter. If you live in a warmer climate spread mulch just before roses start to leaf out.
Learn kinds of nutrients your roses need and follow a specific fertilizing program. When growing roses it is important to test pH of your soil. If pH is right roots can interact with enzymes and bacteria in soil and do well with natural nutrients and ones you add. The pH can be between 5.6 and 7.2 however 6 to 6.5 is best. By testing soil you will know which nutrients to add.
Learn how to prune your roses. Pruning keeps roses healthy and looking good.
Prevent pest and disease problems before they happen. Learn how to control pests and choose safe pest control products. Growing roses is a delightful hobby and not nearly as complicated as you might have heard.
Ken Austin http://www.1stinroses.com http://www.1stdiscountshopping.com
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