Burgundy roses: features, varieties and use in landscape design

It is no exaggeration to say that the rose is one of the most popular flowers. Its beauty and aroma are hard to argue with. And the variety of varieties and shades simply knows no boundaries. Many gardeners grow these gorgeous flowers on their plots by choosing their favorite varieties. Each shade is beautiful in its own way. Some choose rose bushes for their site, others - white. And still others prefer burgundy roses, study their features, varieties and use in landscape design.

There are a lot of shades of roses, and new varieties are constantly appearing in which several shades are combined. Thanks to this variety, gardeners who are fond of roses can arrange the site to their liking. Many shades go very well with each other. A rose will never be superfluous in the garden. Those who prefer burgundy roses note that it is they who look the most advantageous in landscape design. They look bright and elegant, solemn and festive. And this is no coincidence, because it is these flowers that are presented as a gift at a variety of events.

It is noteworthy that burgundy flowers are found in almost every variety and variety. The bush, park, climbing rosette is widely known; subspecies with large and small flowers, high and low, are widespread. There is a burgundy hue and in varieties called spray rose. These are low-growing bushes with small flowers, up to fifteen buds can be located on one branch. So one bush looks like a beautiful bouquet. It doesn't matter what you prefer - velvet or peony roses, tea or hybrid ones - there is also a burgundy color among them.

There are a huge number of varieties of burgundy roses. When choosing, a gardener is guided by the conditions in which he will grow roses. If he lives in the south, you can practically not limit yourself in anything. If frosts are over thirty, you need to think carefully and choose those varieties that are able to withstand such frosts, even on the condition that they will be carefully covered. You should also take into account the features of your site - where there is the sun, and where there is more shade.

• Forever young - a variety bred by US breeders. Bright burgundy flowers with a diameter of about 12 cm have a delicate aroma. The bush reaches a meter in height, blooms several times over the summer. On rainy days, roses look bright, but in dry weather, without watering, their petals can fade and become more faded. Landing sites need to be chosen so that there is moderate sun and air. The rose does not like boggy soils, various diseases begin to appear, for example, black spot, aphids. Therefore, prevention will not be superfluous. Winter is tolerated well, but during frosty periods, the rose must be well spud, covered with leaves, coniferous branches, sawdust.

• On the creation of a tea rose Freedom worked by German breeders, the color can vary from dark red to maroon. The bud is elongated, distinguished by an abundance of petals. Long, even shoots allow you to cut roses that do not crumble for a long time and retain their original appearance.The bush pleases all summer with its beauty and wonderful aroma. The undoubted advantage of this flower is that there are no thorns on it.

• Red naomi Is a Dutch variety with dark shades. It blooms again, in a blossoming bud there are up to 80 petals. They look very good when cut, stand for a long time. Even one beautiful large rose on a leg in a narrow vase looks impressive. On dry days, the flowers do not grow smaller, but they need abundant watering. The variety is quite capricious, therefore it needs preventive treatment against pests and diseases. And besides, it does not tolerate frost well. You can consider growing this variety in greenhouses.

• "Ecstasy" - this is already the merit of Russian breeders. The stems are long - up to 80 cm, the rose has a crimson hue, the flower itself is in the shape of a cylinder, the aroma is exquisite, few will leave indifferent. The variety is good because it is resistant to various diseases. But he loves the sun and timely watering in dry weather.
• "The Grand Prix" belongs to the Dutch varieties. In summer, the one and a half meter shrub is covered with small double flowers. In winter it can withstand temperatures up to -15 degrees. It is susceptible to such a disease as powdery mildew, therefore, it is impossible to do without frequent treatments with preparations containing fungicides. The shrub should not be allowed to grow densely; such roses need to be pruned regularly.

• "Black Prince" got its name for a dark saturated color, close to black. The bush is undersized. It is resistant to frost, but caring gardeners still prefer to cover roses for the winter. Care is simple: loosening the soil, timely watering and obligatory pruning three times a year.

• Astrid grafin it has a persistent and pronounced aroma that can be heard from every corner of the garden. It is not for nothing that this variety was awarded a special award for its aroma. The flowers have a burgundy-purple hue, the bush reaches one and a half meters. The hybrid tolerates both heat and frost well. But for planting, you need to choose sunny, well-ventilated places.

• Black baccara like darker areas. In the sun, their dark color fades, and they lose their special charm. Their pointed petals have the ability to curl slightly, which gives the buds an interesting look.

The presence of roses on the site makes it luxurious and picturesque, and which type of decoration to choose depends on the roses. The variety of types and shades allows you not to limit your imagination. Burgundy roses are favorably combined with other shades. A white or yellow rose always looks a win-win; you can also use several burgundy shades that differ in intensity. A multi-storey flowerbed looks good, designed in such a way when tall varieties are placed in the center, followed by a tier, along the edges - border roses. Shades are chosen according to the tier. A flower bed of indescribable beauty will delight all summer, if you do not forget to take care of the roses.

Weaving varieties are also great for creating a hedge that will be the perfect frame for a garden or divide the area into zones. You can plant such roses near the gazebo for tea drinking and create a wonderful corner for relaxation, in which everyone will be pleased to be.

Separately located small flower beds also look great on the site, bringing bright and fragrant notes. They can be placed at the entrance, near the recreation area. Roses also look great in compositions where stones, conifers and other decorative elements are used.The queen of flowers can be planted along the garden paths, in separate flower pots, which are recommended to be installed on terraces, verandas, moved to any place, depending on the mood.

Consider some interesting examples of how to beautifully place roses on your site.

You can surround yourself with roses in the following way: create an arch of burgundy climbing varieties and plant next to varieties of other shades. An elegant table and chairs will complete the composition. In such a corner it is pleasant to spend both morning and evening hours with a cup of coffee or tea. Everything is filled with harmony and tranquility. The best relaxation you can imagine.

Burgundy bushes look very organic along well-groomed paths. They emphasize the severity and beauty of the surrounding area. Other green spaces are a good addition to roses. The main thing is that in the immediate vicinity there are no trees that are too tall, which will block the access of light to the roses, which they need for good flowering.

A wonderful decoration of the garden will be a corner where roses, conifers, various types of herbs, stones are combined. It always looks stylish and interesting. An artificial reservoir or a small fountain will be a good addition to such a corner.

See the video below for the characteristics of the Red Naomi variety.