<\/span><\/h2>\nHistorical or Old Roses are the longest cultivated garden roses. These include those roses that were already in cultivation before the first tea hybrids were introduced in 1867, even if some varieties were only created later (for example, by crossing two varieties of Old Roses).<\/p>\n
Depending on their origin, a distinction can be made within the Historical Roses between, for example, Gallica Roses, Alba Roses, Damascene Roses, and Centifolia.<\/p>\n
Among these main groups are mainly single flowering varieties, because more often flowering varieties were only developed in the course of the 19th century. Characteristic for Old Roses are also the densely double, fragrant flowers, the stately growth, and the pastel coloring of the petals.<\/p>\n
Among the historical roses are the following varieties<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Charles de Mills<\/strong>
\nGallica rose from 1746; double, purple-violet flowers; single flowering; strong fragrance; broad bushy growth; rain and heat resistant; hardy.<\/li>\n- Gallica Officinalis<\/strong>
\nProbably the oldest European variety (since 1310); semi-double, pinkish-red flowers with a strong fragrance; single flowering; tolerates shade; very good leaf health.<\/li>\n- Mrs. Hardy<\/strong>
\nFrench cultivar from 1832; densely double, pure white flowers with a green eye; single flowering; exudes a strong lemon scent; very healthy; hardy.<\/li>\n- Mme Isaac Pereire<\/strong>
\nFrench cultivar from 1881; dense, carmine-pink flowers; frequent flowering; strong fragrance; strong growth; medium leaf health; hardy.<\/li>\n- Louise Odier<\/strong>
\nCultivation dating back to 1851; densely double, pure pink flowers; intense fragrance; flowers more often; shrubby growth with overhanging shoots; winter protection recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"rose-Louise-Odier\"](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rose-Louise-Odier.jpg\")
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<\/span>Ground Cover Roses<\/span><\/h2>\nGround cover roses are nothing more than low-growing bedding or shrub roses, which is why they are often referred to as small shrub roses in the trade. The undemanding continuous flowering plants reach growth heights of about 20 to 100 centimeters and usually inspire with their splendid flowers until autumn.<\/p>\n
As a rule, ground cover roses are very robust, blooming, and long-lasting. They are best shown to advantage when they are planted in groups of three to five plants per square meter, depending on the vigor of the variety. In combination with stem roses or perennials and grasses in matching colors, you can also create wonderful beds.<\/p>\n
The following varieties of ground cover roses are particularly popular<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Apple Blossom<\/strong>
\nSimple, white flowers in umbels; delicate fragrance; soft, flexible shoots; reaches heights of up to 80 cm; high leaf health.<\/li>\n- Gardener’s delight<\/strong>
\nAlso known as ‘Toscana’; small, double flowers in raspberry red; flat growth; grows to heights between 40 and 50 cm; very easy to care for; good leaf health; hardy.<\/li>\n- Heath Dream<\/strong>
\nNumerous, carmine-pink flowers; slightly fragrant; bushy growth (up to 80 cm high); hardly any care necessary; flowers are rainproof and heat tolerant; good leaf health.<\/li>\n- Mainaueuer<\/strong>
\nBlood red, loosely double flowers; broad, upright growth; reaches heights of up to 60 cm; robust variety with good long-distance effect; hardy<\/li>\n- The Fairy<\/strong>
\nSmall, highly double flowers in salmon pink; broad bushy growth (up to 80 cm high); heat tolerant; good leaf health; suitable for slopes and slopes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"rose-Heath-dream\"](\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rose-Heath-dream.jpg\")
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