Roses are one of the most loved flowers in the world.
These stunning and fragrant symbols of love have been in cultivation for thousands of years.
They come in all sorts of fantastical forms and exquisite colours that are enjoyed in ornamental displays throughout the world.
There are hundreds of species and thousands of cultivated varieties (cultivars) of rose. They come in a variety of forms, from the more traditional shrubs and climbers, to miniature pot plants. Their stems are usually prickly and their glossy, green leaves have toothed edges. Rose flowers vary in size and shape. They burst with colours ranging from pastel pink, peach, and cream, to vibrant yellow, orange, and red. Many roses are fragrant, and some produce berry-like fruits called hips.
