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The Curious Bag
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Picture a rose, a typical rose. If you're imagining a large, showy, fragrant flower on a long, thorn-studded stem, then you're looking at a hybrid tea rose, the most popular and iconic of flowers.
A New Breed
As its name implies, the hybrid tea rose is a crossbreed of two different roses: a "tea rose," chosen for its characteristic spiral of unfurling petals, and a "hybrid perpetual," with its hardy, upright foliage and larger blooms.
La France
The first hybrid tea rose is believed to be the La France, bred in 1867 by Jean-Baptiste Guillot, a French gardener.
New Colors
Hybrid tea roses grew in popularity through the 20th century, as additional crossbreeding brought about hybrid tea roses in every shade of copper, orange, yellow, lavender, and even brown.
Cutting Hybrid Tea Roses
The long stem and sparse foliage of the hybrid tea rose makes it ideal for cutting. Choose large buds that have only begun to open, and cut the stems with sharp shears at a 45-degree angle.
What's in a Name?
Many hybrid tea roses are named after world leaders or famous figures, such as the "Barbra Streisand" and the "Dolly Parton," known for their fragrance; the "Reba McEntire," an orange-red multicolored rose; and the "Diana, Princess of Wales," a blend of pink and cream.
Source:
Classic Roses: Peter Beales; 2002
RoseGathering.com: La France: Hybrid Tea Rose
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