Roses come in many varieties including hybrid teas, floribundas, and climbers. Hybrid teas produce beautiful long-stemmed flowers in a wide range of colors. Floribundas bloom in large clusters and are used for bedding. Climbers have soft branches that spread and produce small flower clusters. Roses require well-drained soil, pruning, fertilization, and protection from pests like aphids and diseases like black spot. Flowers are harvested as buds to extend vase life or when partially open for loose flowers. With proper care, roses provide economic yields for several years.