Some Interesting Facts About Roses

[Ina]

HFL, Thanks for the info and web site. I'll see how many I can afford, and try them first. I've got a gardenia, (spelling), bush growing in the shade/partial sun area. Young Michael fenced in a 40' X 25' area just last December for my birthday. He wanted me to be able to get outside with my little yorkie, and still keep the three big dogs out. A good memory I'll always cherish.:rockon:

 

[SeaBreeze]

The rose hips are large, and one of the best for vitamin C content, so if you let them go to seed, you can use those for tea or rose hip jam in the fall.

Here's some tips for harvesting and preparation of rose hips, if anyone's interested...

A 'how to' article on the harvesting and preparation of rose hips for maximum health benefits.
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Rose hips are the small, colorful bulbs that stay behind when a rose dies. They are roughly the same size as berries and vary in color from orange to red. Oftentimes overlooked because gardeners trim the dead flowers before the rose hips can form, rose hips are a great source of Vitamin C and can be harvested and prepared as a natural way to boost intake of this important vitamin. With a sweet tartness, rose hips are part of the apple and crabapple families. Almost all roses create rose hips, as they are the natural product of a dead flower, but the ones that are said by many to be the best tasting are rugosa roses. In addition to tasting the best, these roses also produce the largest and most numerous hips. Harvesting rose hips is very straightforward. They should always be removed from the stem of the rose plant after the first frost, when they are the sweetest. At the time of harvest, hips should be firm with a little give in texture and bright red or orange in color. If any of the hips on the plant are shriveled or are not the right color, do not collect them; they will not go to waste, as they will provide a great treat for the birds, rabbits, squirrels, and deer in the area. Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033673_ro...#ixzz1YzyO5okg​

 

[That Guy]

"Knock Out Roses" are pretty hard and easy.