- Authors: W. Kordes' Sohne
- Name synonyms: Bentheimer Gold
- Breeding year: 2015
- Group: floribunda
- The main color of the flower: orange
- Flower shape: cupped
- Flower size: medium
- Diameter, cm: 8
- Flower type by number of petals: medium terry
- Description of the bush: thick
Rose Bentheimer Gold is a profusely flowering floribunda with double flowers of an interesting warm apricot orange hue. Given that the bush is low, some refer to it as a ground cover. But in any case, this beautiful, relatively new rose crop is surprisingly easy to grow, as, indeed, most varieties of the selection of Cordes.
Breeding history of the variety
Germany and the famous nursery W. Kordes' Sohne became the country of selection of the Bentheimer Gold variety. The culture was released in 2015. There are many synonyms for the name - Bentheimer Gold, KO 01 / 1638-03, KORbentgol.
The roses obtained by the breeders of the Kordes nursery are considered by all gardeners to be among the best. They are distinguished not only by exquisite beauty, but also by a rather lush, long flowering, high immunity, and resistance to cold. Kordes roses often receive international awards at rose exhibitions. Bentheimer Gold is no exception. The variety became the owner of the ADR certificate (Germany), obtained immediately after its creation in 2015.
ADR - Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung is a German certifier for emerging rosé varieties. Similar testing was organized by Wilhelm Kordes 45 years ago. ADR is today a working group that includes companies involved in the selection and production of roses. A joint session is held annually, based on the results of the ADR examination, a certificate is awarded, confirming the high quality of the culture.
Description of the variety
Bentheimer Gold bush is dense, wide, its height is 70, and its width is 60 centimeters. The foliage of the plant is glossy and looks healthy. The flowers are terry, they are 8 centimeters in diameter, one flower contains 25-40 petals of a beautiful apricot-orange color. The shape of the roses is cupped.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like all other varieties, the Bentheimer Gold rose has positive and negative sides. Among the advantages can be distinguished, in addition to the beauty of the flower, high resistance to black spot, powdery mildew. The flower practically does not get sick.
As for frost resistance, it is quite high, the variety belongs to zone 6 according to the USDA classification, withstanding temperatures down to -23 ° C.
The variety's resistance to rain is average; some flowers may be damaged.
Flowering features
Bentheimer Gold is a re-flowering floribunda. At the same time, it demonstrates abundant and almost continuous lush flowering, up to frost. Thus, a beautiful rose blooms all summer long.
Use in landscape design
In landscape design, the Bentheimer Gold floribunda rose bushes are usually assigned the central part on the site. These orange roses are eye-catching, in any composition they will focus on themselves. To decorate a summer cottage, it is not enough just to plant rose bushes around the perimeter or in the center of the flower garden - it is very important to choose good neighbors for the plants so that the floristic composition looks harmonious.
Landing
The place for planting rose bushes Bentheimer Gold should be chosen sunny, given that roses can grow in partial shade. When planting seedlings, you must adhere to a density of 4-5 plants per square meter of land.
Growing and care
Rose of the Bentheimer Gold variety is quite resistant to both adverse weather conditions and various diseases and pest attacks. The culture has excellent health, therefore it does not require daily constant care.She will be satisfied with the usual care, including watering, feeding, pruning and prevention. The only thing that is required is to cover the roses in anticipation of winter.