Patented vs. Non-patented Roses
I live in FL & am new to roses. I've seen patented roses selling for 15$ and other roses selling for $6.oo - $8.00. What's the difference? Are the more expensive varieties better? Smell sweeter? Last longer? Easier?
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Some of those older roses whose patents have lapsed are great roses. Some of the new patented types are still not tested enough to be sure things. So those patents are not really an true indicator of how good a rose is...
That said, most of the newer roses coming out on the markets are products of long breeding programs and represent increases in bloom time, disease resistance, fragrance, etc. , and virtually ALL of these are patented. Many of them ARE better roses than those old hybrid teas you are seeing in the lower price ranges. But that doesn't change the fact that 'Queen Elizabeth' is a great rose, as is 'Peace', 'John F. Kennedy' and a host of others. DO your homework BEFORE you go to the garden center and find the right rose for your budget, garden and amount of time and effort you want to spend on it. You'll be happier in the long run...
Scott
That said, most of the newer roses coming out on the markets are products of long breeding programs and represent increases in bloom time, disease resistance, fragrance, etc. , and virtually ALL of these are patented. Many of them ARE better roses than those old hybrid teas you are seeing in the lower price ranges. But that doesn't change the fact that 'Queen Elizabeth' is a great rose, as is 'Peace', 'John F. Kennedy' and a host of others. DO your homework BEFORE you go to the garden center and find the right rose for your budget, garden and amount of time and effort you want to spend on it. You'll be happier in the long run...
Scott
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