Rose Whiskey

Rose Whiskey
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Tantau
  • Name synonyms: Whiskey, TANky, Whiskey Mac
  • Breeding year: 1967
  • Group: tea-hybrid
  • The main color of the flower: orange
  • Flower shape: cupped
  • Flower size: large
  • Diameter, cm: 10-12
  • Flower type by number of petals: medium terry
  • Scent: sweet fruity
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The beautiful Whiskey hybrid tea rose has never won international awards, but it has elegant large flowers and the most delicate wonderful aroma. By the way, some refer it to floribunda. It is also one of the most popular roses in England.

Breeding history of the variety

The whiskey rose was received by the breeders of the Tantau nursery for a very long time, back in 1967. The variety has several name synonyms - Whiskey, TANky, Whiskey Mac.

Description of the variety

Rose Whiskey is a vigorous rather thorny bush, it is spreading, but at the same time compact. The plant grows from 60 to 90 centimeters in height and up to 60 centimeters in width. The foliage is dark green in color, the leaf blades are large, glossy, dense. The plant can be used as a standard crop.

This exquisite rose blooms with vibrant apricot yellow flowers. They can appear one at a time or in small brushes. The bud has a dark orange color, the shape is goblet. From such elegant buds, very beautiful cupped flowers with wavy petals bloom further. The flowers are large, golden-amber, with a bronze tint, densely double, each flower has 30-40 petals. The diameter of each is 10-12 centimeters. Roses have a sweet fruity rich aroma.

Interestingly, when grown in hot climates, the color of the flowers becomes paler, pale yellow. Whiskey rose tends to do much better in cooler conditions, and the color of the buds shows a richer and brighter tone.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pink Whiskey, like other varieties, has both positive and negative sides. In addition to being a beautiful rose, it is also frost-resistant. Moreover, its frost resistance is quite high. According to the USDA classification, the whiskey variety belongs to 6-9 groups. Temperature indicators, respectively:

  • 6 - from -23 to -18 ° C;
  • 7 - from -18 to -12 ° C;
  • 8 - from -12 to -7 ° C;
  • 9 - from -7 to -1 ° C.

Disease resistance:

  • to powdery mildew - weak, the rose may be susceptible to this infection;
  • to black spot - medium.

Drought resistance is moderate. May fade in the sun. In severe winters, the variety freezes heavily; shelter is needed during the colder months. However, the best and most spectacular rose flowers form precisely in cold weather. They are also rain-resistant and also do well in the cut.

Flowering features

Whiskey rose continuously flowering. Flowering at the bushes is abundant, almost continuous, until autumn, right up to frost. The period of active flowering is from June to October. Flowers bloom from the buds gradually, and then stay on the branch for a long time.

Use in landscape design

The rose is indispensable for decorating the landscape of a garden plot in any style. So, Whiskey roses are able to add charm to any corner of the site or garden.

If you use this rose as a standard form, it is suitable for single plantings. As a hybrid tea, it is good for group plantings in small groups. It can be used as a hedge. It is also suitable for cutting, as it can stand in water for a long time.

Landing

It is better to plant a whiskey rose in the sun, but so that it can be shaded, as the flowers fade and their decorative effect decreases. As for the soil, for the good development of the plant, it must be sufficiently fertile, loose, drained, and also rich in organic matter.

Growing and care

Agrotechnics for caring for a whiskey rose is quite simple.It includes traditional events familiar to every gardener, especially a rose grower. The only thing that this particular variety requires is strong pruning for winter. And also the need for shelter before the cold months so that the bush cannot freeze and winters well for further development.

Main characteristics
Authors
Tantau
Breeding year
1967
Name synonyms
Whiskey, TANky, Whiskey Mac
Group
tea-hybrid
Appointment
for cutting, as a standard form, for single plantings, for group plantings, for planting in small groups
Flower
Bud color
dark orange
Flower color
bronze yellow with amber shine
The main color of the flower
orange
Color saturation
bright
Variegated
No
Bud shape
goblet, elegant
Flower shape
cupped
Flower size
large
Diameter, cm
10-12
Flower type by number of petals
medium double
Number of petals
30-40
Arrangement of flowers
solitary and in inflorescences
Scent
sweet fruity
Aroma intensity
strong
Bush
Description of the bush
compact
Bush height, cm
60-90
Bush width, cm
60
Leaf color
dark green
Leaf size
large
The presence of thorns
Yes
Growing
Location
Sun
The need for shelter
requires shelter
Drought tolerance
moderate
Rain resistant
average
Burns out in the sun
Yes
Frost resistance
high
Hardiness Zone (USDA)
6 (-23 ° to -18 °), 7 (-18 ° to -12 °), 8 (-12 ° to -7 °), 9 (-7 ° to -1 °)
Disease and pest resistance
average
Powdery mildew resistant
weak
Resistant to black spot
average
Bloom
Flowering period
June-October
Flowering intensity
abundant
Bloom
continuous flowering
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