How do roses and tulips differ?

Roses versus tulips: Roses are woody perennial plants that need to be pruned and sometimes protected over the winter. They produce blooms usually from late spring until the fall and I've seen some survive a brief snowfall, but not a frost. read more

For one, roses are dicots and woody, while tulips are herbaceous monocots. Tulips are native to Central Asia, while roses are found across Eurasia. Roses are not known to cause commodity trading bubbles, unlike tulips. read more

Daisies and tulips also differ in the care they need. Both plants grow best in full sun, in well-drained soil. Daisies are usually planted in the spring. Daisies don't need annual fertilizer applications unless growth lags, but they do need regular watering during hot, dry weather. read more

Immediately, I was struck by his suggestion because I couldnt compare a tulip to a rose. They are two completely different flowers and when he asked me to tell him which flower was the prettier, more beautiful flower I could not. read more