This page contains pictures of roses that are ready to be colored. A rose is a perennial wood of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. Flowers are large and conspicuous, in colors ranging from white through yellow and red. Most species native to Asia, with smaller amounts of native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids of all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance. Plant roses range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach 7 meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of a variety of garden roses.