- Authors: Interplant
- Name synonyms: Brown Sugar
- Group: spray
- The main color of the flower: red, brown
- Flower size: small
- Diameter, cm: up to 4-5
- Flower type by number of petals: terry
- Description of the bush: upright, compact
- Bush height, cm: 60-70
- Flowering period: long lasting, June-September
The spectacular variety of spray roses Brown Sugar belongs to the group of border roses. Spray roses have become popular relatively recently, but the demand for them is constantly growing. And this is not surprising, because they have absorbed all the best qualities of rose crops - this is abundant, long flowering, and unpretentiousness, and endurance. They fell in love with domestic gardeners, as they grow well in central Russia due to their resistance to frost. And the variety also has quite a few thorns, sometimes they are absent altogether.
Breeding history of the variety
The spray rose of such an unusual red-brown hue was brought out by Dutch specialists from Interplant. Interplant Roses is an international breeding company with more than half a century of experience in both garden and cut rose varieties. It is a family business founded in 1962 and today the third generation of rose growers is at the helm of the company.
While the head office is located in the central part of the Netherlands, the various test centers are located in Kenya, and many agents form an extensive network around the world.
As a result of its activities, the company creates modern varieties that are distinguished by continuous flowering, excellent disease resistance. The spray rose Brown Sugar has the same qualities. The synonym and commercial name of the variety is Brown Sugar.
Description of the variety
Rose bush Brown Sugar is upright, compact. Matte green leaves have a reddish tint and a pronounced crenate edge. The height of the bushes reaches about 70 centimeters with a width of 50 centimeters. Flowers of the variety have a beautiful shape. The flowers are medium-sized, only 4-5 cm in diameter, they are terry, while they bloom either singly, or form inflorescences of 3-5 pieces.
Almost every shoot of the bush is crowned with a lush bouquet of these amazing and original colors of flowers. It seems that the bushes are just strewn with red flowers with a brown tint and cream spots. Moreover, the brown undertone predominates in the upper third of the petals. Towards the end of flowering, the shade of roses goes a little purple. The spray rose petals are quite dense. Flowers have a light pleasant aroma.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, the advantage and advantage of the Brown Sugar rose is its abundant flowering and an interesting shade of flowers. In addition, she is completely indifferent to rain. The variety is quite resistant to ailments that are often plagued by other varieties. Spray roses have good winter hardiness. Some of the disadvantages include the fact that the beautiful color of roses can fade in the bright sun.
Flowering features
The culture is referred to as re-flowering. Brown Sugar always blooms very abundantly, flowering occurs in waves throughout the season, almost continuously. Flowers on the bush keep for a very long time. Flowering dates are from June to September.
Use in landscape design
Brown Sugar will always attract increased attention due to its amazing color and abundant flowering. Flowers are great for cutting. And also bushes are actively used in landscape design - both for single plantings and for group plantings in flower beds, in mixborders.Spray rose is often planted along paths, and also grown in containers on balconies and terraces.
Landing
Spray rose seedlings will thrive in partial shade areas. The soil for the variety is moderately moist and nutritious.
Growing and caring
When growing bushes, proper nutrition is vital. The main rule when growing spray roses Brown Sugar is a responsible attitude to feeding and watering. This is especially true for nitrogen fertilizers. You can not overfeed the culture with this element, and also overfill.
Roses can be fed with both organic and mineral fertilizers. Just do it not simultaneously, but in turn, the interval should be 10-15 days.
Pruning is also an important element of maintenance, which includes spring, summer and pre-winter pruning.
Despite the good winter hardiness, there is still a need for shelter for the winter - the spray rose requires light shelter.