Garden roses are predominantly hybrid roses that are
grown as ornamental plants in private or public gardens. They are one of
the most popular and widely cultivated groups of flowering plants,
especially in temperate climates. An enormous number of garden cultivars
have been produced, especially over the last two centuries, though roses
have been known in the garden for millennia beforehand. While most garden
roses are grown for their flowers, often in dedicated rose gardens, some
are also valued for other reasons, such as having ornamental fruit,
providing ground cover, or for hedging.