Modern roses are almost always repeat bloomers and are available in every color except blue. They are known for their large, beautiful flowers, though some varieties may lack the strong fragrance of Old Garden roses. In recent years, breeders have been crossing Modern roses with Old Garden varieties to reintroduce fragrance and disease resistance.
The main types of Modern roses include:
Large-Flowered Climbers – Vigorous, vining roses that grow 8-15 feet tall, ideal for trellises and arbors.
Climbing Sports – Taller variations of shrub roses that naturally develop climbing tendencies.
Hybrid Teas – Classic, elegant roses with single blooms per stem, growing 3-6 feet tall, perfect for cutting.
Floribundas – Compact, bushy plants that produce large clusters of blooms, making them excellent for gardens and containers.
Grandifloras – A cross between Hybrid Teas and Floribundas, these roses grow up to 7 feet tall and feature both single and clustered blooms on long stems.
Shrub Roses – Hardy, low-maintenance roses that don’t fit into other categories; they are disease-resistant and easy to grow.
Miniatures – Small-scale roses that range from 3 inches to 2 feet tall, with petite flowers, stems, and leaves.