Gardening Ideas 11 Dazzling Types of Roses By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 24, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Wei Gao Yóu Jia/Getty Images Roses, the reigning monarchs of Southern gardens, come in all colors, sizes, and shapes. From classic heirloom roses to new hybrids, small shrubs to climbing vines, there's no shortage of beautiful roses to choose from, plant in your garden, and enjoy. When selecting the right roses to plant in your garden, it's important to take stock of light, water, and climate requirements. Make a good match, and your roses will thrive. When the plants are well suited to your garden, and vice versa, it's a match made in floral heaven. They'll bloom in their time and are sure to bring you joy all season long. Read on and learn about a few of our favorite types of roses for Southern gardens. 01 of 11 Climbing Roses Urška Batistič/Getty Images These roses have woody stems that can be trained to climb up trellises, walls, and fences. Pictured: Rosa 'Lady Banks' 02 of 11 English Roses JudiParkinson/Getty Images Also known as David Austin roses, these flowers combine the best of old and modern roses and have strong fragrances. Pictured: Rosa 'Molineux' 03 of 11 Floribunda Roses akimari/Getty Images Originally created by crossing hybrid tea roses with polyantha roses, floribundas produce big clusters of blooms. Pictured: Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth' 04 of 11 Grandiflora Roses Linda Shaw/Getty Images These roses were produced by crossing floribunda roses with hybrid tea roses. They have tall stems and large flowers. Pictured: Rosa 'Cherry Parfait' 05 of 11 Hybrid Tea Roses JHVEPhoto/Getty Images These very popular types of roses have the classic bud flower shape. They include selections like 'Double Delight' and 'Mr. Lincoln.' Pictured: Rosa 'Neptune' 06 of 11 Miniature Roses okimo/Getty Images Also known as a ground cover rose, these flowers are produced in mounds and grow low to the ground. Learn more about ground cover roses here. Pictured: Rosa 'Pink Drift' 07 of 11 Centifolia Roses TYNZA/Getty Images Also known as cabbage roses, these flowers have dense clusters of petals and are very fragrant. Pictured: Rosa 'Rose des Peintres' 08 of 11 Damask Roses Andrea_Mangoni/Getty Images These very old roses are also known by the scientific name Rosa × damascena and are sometimes called the roses of Castile. Pictured: Rosa 'La Ville de Bruxelles' 09 of 11 Noisette Roses akimari/Getty Images These popular climbing roses were cultivated in South Carolina. They can stand up to winter temperatures, and they can clamber up supports like trellises and walls. Pictured: Rosa 'Blush Noisette' 10 of 11 Polyantha Roses HedgerowRose/Getty Images These roses are compact and produce an abundance of blooms, making them great for containers. They're also known as multiflora roses. Pictured: Rosa 'Mignonette' 11 of 11 Bourbon Roses Paul Starosta/Getty Images These roses flower repeatedly during the year, and they have classic, broad blooming shapes and strong floral fragrances. Pictured: Rosa x borboniana 'Variegata di Bologna' Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit