Rose, thou art so sweet! And not too hard to grow, if you know what you're doing. Here are some healthy tips for growing the most popular and romantic flower of the bunch:

· Roses flourish in full sun, but not excessive heat. Five hours of direct sun each day is ideal.
· Roses do best in fertile soil that retains some moisture. Overly wet soil will see them quickly rot.
· Kill aphids with garlic-based spray or the predatory gall midge.

Pruning can be the hardest skill to master. Try this advice:

· Use sharp pruners.
· Cut back branches at a 45° angle.
· Prune spring only bloomers after flowering.
· Cut back into the live wood (white on the inside, not brown).

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A rose is a rose …
Roses have inspired the great lovers and romantics of our time. Perhaps it's the sweet exotic fragrance, the supple petals in shades too unique to define, or maybe even the dangerously beautiful thorns that have recalled them into our hearts as a symbol of love.

Botanically speaking, the rose is a perennial shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, boasting more than 100 species. The majority of the thorny beauties are native to Asia, with the most popular being the Hybrid Tea Rose, grown commercially for its large blossoms.

For serious growers who know what they want, start shopping below by clicking on the text link. For those new to the rose-growing passion, explore the options as we break down the world's most prized flower into a bouquet of categories.

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