Most popular types of roses are tea roses, hybrid perpetuals, hybrid tea roses, floribundas, polyanthas, miniature roses, and climber roses.

Tea Roses: Tea roses are considered as one of the oldest varieties of roses. The name is given because of its tea-scented flowers.

Hybrid Perpetuals: Hybrid perpetuals are one of the hardy varieties of roses with large blooms.

Hybrid Tea Roses: Hybrid tea roses are developed by crossing between Hybrid Perpetuals and Tea Roses; hence it possesses characteristics of both of its parents viz. large blooms and hardy plants as Hybrid Perpetuals and tea-scented as Tea Roses. The plant grows as a hardy bush with erect stems and the height of the plant reaches up to 2 meters under good cultural management conditions. The flowers are slow-opening and have good keeping quality (vase life). Hybrid tea varieties can be divided into different subgroups on the basis of purposes for which they are cultivated.

Polyanthas: Polyantha roses are low-growing short shrubs with a spreading growth habit. Flowers are often produced in bunches making each cluster of flowers quite spectacular like a flower bouquet.

Floribundas: Floribunda roses are developed by crossing between Hybrid Tea Roses and Polyantha Roses; hence it possesses characteristics of both of its parents, viz. profuse growth like Polyanthas and magnificent flowers as that of Hybrid Teas. Some of the important varieties of floribunda roses are Independence, Gabriella, Elizabeth, Lavendar Princess, Anabell, Simplicity, Bridal White, European, Red Gold, Iceberg, Bicentennial and Charisma. Among these, Red Gold is a bicolor variety whereas Bicentennial and Charisma are Multi Color varieties. Rest all are single colored.

Grandifloras: Grandiflora roses are developed by crossing between Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. Plants are normally larger than either of the parent and the flowers are borne in small clusters like Floribundas. Some of the important varieties of grandiflora roses are Queen Elizabeth, Gold Medal, Pink Parfait, and Little Darling.

Miniature Roses: Miniature roses are one of the most hardy, shortest and oldest varieties of the roses. Miniatures are believed to be originated in a temperate climate and therefore these plants are winter-hardy. Miniature roses are ever blooming rose varieties and therefore quite popular among home gardeners as ornamental houseplants. Since miniature roses are dwarf, they are used as edge plants, pot plants, and table gardens and window gardens in residential houses. Among miniature rose major varieties include Desert Charm, Beauty Secret, Gourmet Popcorn, Cinderella, Summer Butter, Sun Maid, Jewel, Orange Cascade, Pink Cascade, and Snow Carpet.

Climbers: Climber roses are tall, perennial rose varieties with flexible, climbing stems. They normally grow around a support by using their prickles to twine around the support structure. Climbing roses grow up to a height of 3 to 6 meters.

Ramblers: Ramblers are trailing roses that are suitable for growing around garden walls, trellises, pergolas, arches and fences.

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