15 Most Popular Types of Roses to Amp Up Your Home Garden

Roses whisper tales of history and romance. Various types of roses have adorned gardens since ancient times, symbolising love, passion, and even resilience. Their diverse colours, shapes, and sizes provide year-round visual interest, transforming a garden into a living artwork.

Roses are an explosion of colours, from fiery crimson to sunshine yellow, softest blush to deepest purple. They bloom in waves, cascading over trellises, draping fences, and popping like confetti against emerald green leaves.

But the question arises, 'Which categories of roses reign supreme?' Choosing the perfect breeds of roses from an array of different kinds of rose plants is a daunting quest.

To solve this problem, we have compiled a list of different types of roses with names and pictures, so that you will choose the right type of roses to amp up your home garden.

Continue reading this blog post as we explore the beauty and diversity of the most popular varieties of roses to help you choose the perfect blooms for your garden.

About Face

About Face' Rose is a stunning member of the grandiflora class, which stands out for its vibrant bicolour petals and remarkable attributes. This grandiflora variety boasts magnificent orange blooms with bicolour petals, flaunting a radiant contrast between a deep golden-yellow inner hue and a bronzy orange-red exterior. It blooms up to 5 inches across.

The flowers are carried on long, sturdy stems and are complemented by lush, rich green foliage, adding to the overall visual appeal of the plant. This rose is the perfect combination of striking appearance, disease resistance, and captivating fragrance.

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, enriched

Bonica

The ‘Bonica’ is a shrub rose and stands as a testament to both grace and reliability in the world of rose varieties. This shrub rose variety showcases an abundance of delicate, light-pink flowers, adorning a bushy and compact plant with its charmingly elegant blooms. Blooming tirelessly from spring to fall, these fragrant flowers span a modest 2 to 3 inches across.

Bonica creates a beautiful, strong bush that grows neatly, spreads well and is full of leaves. This rose is a delightful addition to garden beds, borders, or even pots, effortlessly enhancing the visual appearance of the space.

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, rich

Cherry Parfait

The ‘Cherry Parfait’ is a captivating floribunda that graces gardens with its unique two-tone petals'a delicate white kiss with vibrant red edges, revealing a mesmerising interplay of colours. Its dark green leaves provide a rich backdrop to the striking blooms.

Cherry Parfait will be great for beds, borders, and the cut garden. With a relatively bushy habit, this rose maintains an elegant compactness while presenting blooms of modest size, measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter.

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile

Teasing Georgia

The ‘Teasing Georgia’ belongs to the esteemed David Austin family and boasts an advertised yellow hue that often transforms into an apricot shade. This recurrent bloomer graces gardens with clusters of grandly cupped, expansive flowers stretching an impressive 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

What distinguishes the ‘Teasing Georgia’ rose is its commendable resilience against diseases, a highly sought-after trait among various types of roses. Adding to its appeal is the robust fragrance, lending an aromatic richness that envelops garden spaces.

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-draining, rich

Easy Does It

This medium-size floribunda rose captures attention with its striking 4- to 5-inch blooms that seamlessly merge shades of orange, pink, and apricot. Its layered, ruffled petals form a mesmerising floral mosaic, accompanied by a gentle fruity fragrance that delicately perfumes the air.

One of the notable features of this rose is its captivating colour palette and its commendable resistance to common diseases. You should deck up your garden with these similar types of rose flowers, which perform well in a wide variety of climates and conditions.

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, humus, rich

Falstaff

'Falstaff' is a dramatic and bold rose variety that commands attention in any garden with its intense, crimson presence. The ‘Falstaff’ rose is a distinguished member of the David Austin English shrub collection, showcasing magnificent 4- to 5-inch blooms in a rich, continuous dark crimson-red hue. Revered as one of David Austin’s finest rose varieties, it charms with its consistently blooming flowers.

Embracing the typical strong fragrance characteristic of English shrub roses, it delights the senses while maintaining a commendable reblooming cycle.

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-draining, rich

Tahitian Sunset

Tahitian Sunset is an exotic and captivating rose variety that brings the warmth and vibrancy of a tropical paradise to your garden. The ‘Tahitian Sunset’ rose is a splendid hybrid tea variety that showcases resplendent apricot-pink bi-colour blooms stretching up to 6 inches across. Its faint hint of anise fragrance adds an intriguing olfactory dimension to its glamour.

It has not just magnificent bi-colour flowers but also its commendable disease resistance, coupled with semi-glossy, dark-green foliage.

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, enriched

Rainbow Knockout

The ‘Rainbow Knockout’ is a shrub rose which is adorned with clusters of coral blooms featuring striking yellow centres. This resilient shrub boasts semi-glossy, dark green foliage and showcases the classic single flowers commonly found in species of shrub roses. This variety stands out among shrub roses, boasting a prolific flowering habit.

What distinguishes the ‘Rainbow Knock Out’ is its robust resilience, exhibiting complete resistance to prevalent rose afflictions like black spots, powdery mildew, and rust.

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile

Julia Child

The ‘Julia Child’ rose, a chef’s pick, boasts radiant “butter gold” shades famous for their captivating hue. Adorned with shiny leaves, this rose reveals full, 3 1/2-inch flowers exuding a delightful sweet liquorice scent.

Julia Child is a resilient and easy-to-care-for rose, thriving in various conditions and offering a continuous display of sunny blooms throughout the season. ‘Julia Child' thrives in a full, bushy growth pattern, gracing gardens with charming small clusters of blooms.

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Wide range, well-drained

Mardi Gras

The ‘Mardi Gras’ floribunda rose exudes a festive vibe with its vibrant blend of orange, pink, and yellow hues. Starting as an apricot-orange bud, it unfurls into a captivating 2- to 3-inch bloom, showcasing a striking mix of bright pink, orange, and a yellow base.

This disease-resistant rose, with its dark green leaves, adds a peppery fragrance to its visual splendour. Its bushy growth makes it an ideal rose among various types of roses for creating ornate hedges while celebrating the garden with its lively, multicoloured blooms.

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, loamy

Morden Fireglow

The ‘Morden Fireglow’ floribunda rose boasts captivating blooms that cascade between tones of fiery orange and rich red hues. Its double, cupped flowers complement matte (non-glossy) leaves, adding a distinctive texture to its overall allure.

Despite its fiery nature, this rose is a resilient and robust performer, offering a profusion of blooms that captivate throughout the season. It is known for its robust, cold hardiness and gentle fragrance. This rose variety not only adds a vibrant touch to the garden but also serves as an excellent choice for cut flowers, lending its fiery beauty to indoor floral arrangements.

Hardiness Zones: 2 to 9
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile

Pat Austin

The ‘Pat Austin’ rose is a member of the David Austin rose collection and boasts a stunning coppery hue that evolves from deep orange to a rich apricot colour as the blooms mature. It is named after David Austin’s late wife, Pat Austin.

Characterised by double, cupped blooms that stretch 4 to 5 inches in diameter, the ‘Pat Austin’ rose exudes a delightful fragrance reminiscent of a sweet and fruity tea.

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Wide range, enriched

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Wild Blue Yonder

Among different styles of roses, this rose is known for its evolving tones. The ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ Grandiflora rose is often mistaken for a true blue and initiates its bloom as a mauve or reddish-purple hue, gradually deepening in colour over time.

This repeat-blooming beauty graces gardens with clusters of medium-sized flowers, each spanning 2 to 3 inches across. Accompanying its stunning appearance is a robust citrus fragrance, resonating with a strong citrus hint.

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, loamy

Elle

The ‘Elle’ hybrid tea rose strikes a perfect balance between vibrant shocking pink and delicate washed-out tones, appealing to enthusiasts seeking a harmonious pink hue.

A highlight of the ‘Elle’ rose is its perpetual blooming nature, adorned with exceptionally large 4- to 5-inch flowers that never fail to impress. The blooms blend delightful hints of citrus and spice when in full bloom, adding a captivating olfactory layer to its allure.

Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained, enriched, sandy

Frankly Scarlet

'Frankly Scarlet' is a distinguished member of the JP Ultimate Collection. It also emerges as a delightful repeat-blooming rose plant variety. This striking floribunda rose commands attention with its intense scarlet petals. It showcases a modest stature adorned with dark green foliage that serves as an elegant backdrop to its vibrant blooms.

The bush is relatively compact and boasts charming 2- to 3-inch flowers that capture attention with their vivid hues. The blooms exude a pleasant, spicy fragrance, adding an aromatic allure to its visual charm.

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Light: Full sun
Soil Needs: Well-drained

In a Nutshell

Your garden is not just a space but a canvas ready to be adorned with these floral masterpieces. Either fill your garden with the glow of ‘Julia Child’ sunshine or imagine ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ filling the air with sweet citrus whispers. Maybe ‘Teasing Georgia’s’ playful spirit tickles your fancy, or perhaps ‘Pat Austin’s’ lavender hues add a touch of serenity.

Each rose from this blog has a special role to play. So go forth, choose your favourites from these 15 stunning types of roses, and paint your garden with a breathtaking rose symphony!

Want to adorn your garden with these roses in the most beautiful way? Contact our experts today at Interior Company to make your garden a breathtaking oasis of natural beauty.

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