Rose & Flower Encyclopedia — Popular Varieties & Selection Guide

Roses and flowers beautifully color gardens and balconies. Here are the most popular varieties.

Pierre de Ronsard

• Type: Climbing rose
• Features: Soft pink classical flower form. Overwhelmingly popular among climbing roses
• Bloom season: Spring (once-blooming to repeat-blooming)
• Ease of care: High (disease-resistant)
• Fragrance: Light

Iceberg

• Type: Floribunda / Climbing rose
• Features: Pure white flowers in clusters. Hardy—the representative white rose ideal for beginners
• Bloom season: Spring to autumn (continuous blooming)
• Ease of care: Very high
• Fragrance: Light

Gabriel

• Type: Hybrid Tea
• Features: Pale purple to white gradient. A masterpiece by Japanese breeder Junko Kawamoto
• Bloom season: Spring to autumn (continuous blooming)
• Ease of care: Medium (somewhat weak vigor)
• Fragrance: Strong (sweet Damask scent)

Clematis

• Type: Climbing perennial (not actually Rosaceae, but popular paired with roses)
• Features: "Queen of Climbing Plants." Extensive varieties from large to small flowers
• Bloom season: Spring to autumn depending on variety
• Ease of care: Varies (Jackmanii types are beginner-friendly)
• Fragrance: Varies

Christmas Rose (Helleborus)

• Type: Perennial
• Features: A precious winter-to-early-spring bloomer. Elegant downward-facing flowers
• Bloom season: December to March
• Ease of care: High (prefers partial shade)
• Fragrance: Nearly scentless

Dahlia

• Type: Bulb plant
• Features: Large, luxurious flowers. Extremely rich color and form variations
• Bloom season: June to November
• Ease of care: Medium (frost-tender; bulbs need lifting)
• Fragrance: Nearly scentless

Hydrangea

• Type: Deciduous shrub
• Features: The iconic rainy-season flower. Flower color changes with soil pH
• Bloom season: June to July
• Ease of care: High (partial shade, water-loving)
• Fragrance: Nearly scentless

Lavender

• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Features: Purple flower spikes and refreshing fragrance. Perfect for dried flowers too
• Bloom season: May to July
• Ease of care: Medium (dislikes heat and humidity)
• Fragrance: Strong (relaxing aroma)

Benefits of Purchasing on Bri-Choku

On Bri-Choku, you can purchase directly from rose and flower growers.

• Healthy plants: Well-rooted specimens from expert growers
• Original varieties: Find individual hybridizer crosses
• Care support: Consult growers directly about management
• Fair pricing: Quality plants without middleman markup