Once-bloomers flower only once per year in late spring or early summer, followed by rose hips. Some are rebloomers, repeating their blooms throughout summer. It helps to know which type to plan ...

All types of roses are edible as long as they have not been sprayed with harmful chemicals. You can use rose petals, rose buds, and rose hips in teas, syrups, and jams, and enjoy rose leaves as a tea.