How Many Types Roses Are There ?
There are around 35 different kinds of roses categorized into 3 main groups, and this is the categorization system that is followed by the American Rose Society along with the World Federation of Roses. However, there are many other systems used to categorize the various kinds of roses, but most accepted one is that of the American Rose Society. |
As per the American Rose Society, the 3 main categories of roses are the Species, Old Garden and Modern roses. The Species roses are the originators of all the other types of roses, and they are also known as wild roses. These roses have 5 petals, they bloom just once and the shrubs are either thorny or they are climbers. Some of the Species roses are Cherokee roses, Dog roses, Gallic roses, French roses and Redleaf roses. The Species roses are prevalent all over the Northern hemisphere as they grow extremely well in temperate climates. (See Reference 2)
The Old Garden roses were officially recognized as a category of roses just before 1867. The roses in this category tend to bloom just once in the season, and the blooming season is when summer arrives. There are many kinds of shrub and vine roses that are categorized as Old Garden roses. Generally, the roses in this group are white or have pastel colors, but they can also be of other colors. They are easy to maintain and that is why you will find them growing in gardens. Some of the examples of Old Garden roses include China, Tea, Damask, Moss, Hybrid Perpetual, Bourbon and Noisette. Many of these roses have a strong fragrance and that is why people like to grow them in their gardens. (See Reference 2)
All roses identified after 1867 are categorized as Modern roses. The Modern rose has been developed by breeding the hybrid tea rose with polyanthus. The roses in this category are known for vibrant and rich colors, and they tend to bloom repeatedly if they are well looked after. Some of the Modern roses are hybrid tea, floribunda and grandiflora. While gardeners love to grow modern roses, they do not grow well in colder locales. (See Reference 2)
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There are over hundred species of roses and that is why knowing how to identify roses is very important. Many of the species have been developed from hybridization, and a person who is not trained to identify the different species of roses, will find the identification next to impossible. 
