One of the characteristics of a Modern Rose is its shape, in how the pistil is high with multi-layered petals all around. Generally, people may imagine this shape when thinking of roses. It may be because of its pompous stance, roses are known as the queen of flowers. However, another charm of roses is that Old Roses or English Roses have different shapes, and every flower has their own distinct shape.
Classification of roses depending on its shape is very subjective, so there are no clear standards on classifying roses, but it is another way to enjoy them.
- Petals with long pointed buds
- Petals are leaned outwards, with the buds of the petals pointy
Ex: Lady Hillingdon - Petals with half-pointed buds
- The petal buds are in between the long pointed buds and the rounded buds
Ex: Butterscotch - Petals with rounded buds
- The petal buds do not lean outwards, leaving a more cup like stance.
Ex: Queen Elizabeth - Petals with waving buds
- The petal buds with waving shape.
Ex: Manyo
- Pointed Roses
- The pistil blooms high, making it look thin and pointy
Ex: Aphrodite - Rosette Roses
- The petals are all gathered closely. Old Roses are known for blooming like this.
Ex: Abraham Darby - Quartered Roses
- Have four sections of petals rotating around the four different centers
Ex: Tradiscent - Round Roses
- All the rose petals bloom inwards, and the center of the flower blooms open
Ex: St. Cecilia - Sake Cup Roses
- Similar to round roses, except that the petals are leaned a little more outwards, with the center not as high.
Ex: Charlston - Flat Roses
- When the flower blooms, it blooms flat and outwards
Ex: Strawberry Ice - Pompom Roses
- Have multiple small petals and blooms in clusters
Ex: Snowgoose
- Single Blossom
- Single blossoms are with 5 petals
Ex: Dainty Base - Semi-double Blossom
- Semi-double blossoms are with 6~19 petals, with the pistil showing
Ex: Rhapsody in Blue - Double Blossom
- Double blossoms are those with over 20 petals
Ex: R.Mikai
