Rose varieties: description and tips for choosing
Rose is a beautiful and delicate flower that many women like. Very often she is also called the queen of all colors. Many people plant roses in their backyards or summer cottages. In order to get the most out of such an ornamental plant, you need to choose the right variety of roses and learn how to care for it.
Peculiarities
The first who appreciated the beauty of this plant and made a description of it was the Greek philosopher and botanist Theophastus. He also analyzed the features of all varieties of roses: both wild and garden roses. He also described the basic techniques that are used to propagate and care for these plants. Thanks to this, as well as the subsequent work of many breeders, a large number of rose varieties have been bred. They all have their own characteristics.
Some bushes may have bare stems, while others are covered with small or large thorns. In addition, roses can be divided according to the shape of the bush. They are drooping, creeping or spreading.
Leaves also come in different shapes: elongated or with slightly pointed ends. The rose flower itself can be 2 to 17 centimeters in diameter. The number of petals in these flowers also varies. So, for example, simple roses can have up to 8 petals, double roses - up to 21 petals, but dense double roses can have more than 75 of them.
The shape of the rose also varies. There are buds in the form of a bowl, a ball, a water lily, and so on. The colors of roses are also very different. The most popular shades range from delicate pink to bright yellow. You can also find roses with very rare shades, such as purple or black. These flowers are especially valuable.
Varieties and their characteristics
All rose bushes can be divided into several groups, and those into several varieties. It will be useful for both novice gardeners and those who simply admire this plant to get acquainted with all their characteristics.
Climbing
This group includes plants that have rather long and flexible stems. These roses must be supported with supports so that they can grow normally. Such plants can be planted in a variety of places: in gardens, parks, near houses, make arches out of them. For the first time such varieties were bred in Japan.
If you describe the flowers themselves, then they are small, while they can be both simple and double. All of them are collected in inflorescences of various shades - from delicate cream to bright pink. Roses of these varieties are practically odorless. They bloom only once a season. However, the flowering itself lasts more than one month. And the flower looks really amazing during this period. Very rare subspecies of such roses bloom again.
The most recognizable and common flowers in this group.
- Super Dorothy. Thanks to the work of breeders, this rose is not afraid of frost and is resistant to many diseases. The bush is large and complemented by many stems. The flowers are small, but they gather in huge inflorescences, which consist of 35-45 pink flowers.
- Eden. This rose blooms twice a season. For the first time, the flowers cover almost the entire bush so that the leaves are not visible at all. The flowers are very lush and consist of 45 petals. The bush remains very neat even when it grows up to three meters in height. This variety has many benefits. This is a good immunity to fungal diseases, and resistance to cold, and the fact that the stem does not have thorns.
- Pierre de Ronsard. This variety was bred in France and fell in love with all gardeners primarily due to its visual appeal. The bush can grow up to 2-3 meters in height. Flowers on it are large, up to 10 centimeters in diameter. Moreover, these delicate cream or pink flowers consist of 75 petals. Such a plant is also distinguished by its resistance to frost.
In fact, almost all popular varieties of climbing roses are not afraid of frost and can overwinter even under a small shelter. To do this, it is necessary to remove the stems from the supports and insulate them along with the roots.
Park
This name was assigned to roses, which, in fact, are cultivated rose hips. This group includes not only common rose hips, but also garden roses and hybrid plants. Almost all plants from this group bloom very luxuriantly and for a long time. Flowering begins in late May and lasts until early July. Their colors are very diverse: yellow, white, blue, pale purple and others.
This category includes such varieties of roses as "Gloria Day", "Bear". Among them it is worth noting the Grutendorst variety. It is quite unpretentious, so there is practically no need for care for it. In addition, such roses are not at all afraid of frost, respectively, and you will not need to cover them. It will be enough to cover them with a small layer of humus or ordinary leaves.
Shrubs
Moving on to this group of roses, it is worth noting their incredible aroma, as well as long and continuous flowering. Rose bushes are very neat, grow straight. Flowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can be up to 13 centimeters in diameter. The petals are also varied: from the simplest to terry.
A separate species of roses was bred back in 1954. Because they have strong roots, they grow even where other flowers do not survive. The plus is that it is very easy to form a bush. The only thing that is needed is to trim the excess stems and leaves on time.
Such bushes can be given any shape. It can be a square or a ball. Some owners of summer cottages make hedges from rose scrubs. In addition, they can also be grown in flower beds along with other flowers. Among them, it is worth highlighting three subspecies.
- Semi-plaited. Those that can grow up to 3 meters in height.
- Climbing. They grow up to 6 meters.
- Curly. Their shoots can grow up to 15 meters in length. In addition, it is worth noting their resistance to frost.
Some of them can withstand the most extreme cold weather. Exquisite shrub roses bloom from the beginning of summer to the very frost, delighting their owners with beauty. The best and most popular representatives of this variety.
- "Gazebo". These roses perfectly tolerate the winter cold, and are also immune to fungal diseases.
- Parkland. They have a beautiful shape, large inflorescences, a variety of colors, frost resistance, as well as resistance to temperature extremes.
- "Fireworks". The bushes of these roses can grow up to 2.5 meters in height and up to 80 centimeters in width. They reach 7 centimeters in diameter. They tolerate the winter period perfectly.
- "Chippendale". This rose has a fairly long flowering. Flowers are most often orange or pink in color, with a wonderful aroma. Shoots grow no higher than a meter. This variety is quite resistant to frost and fungal diseases.
Multiflora
Roses of this variety are not tall. The largest of them grow up to 50 centimeters. However, they bloom very beautifully and for a long time. These roses are also known as "Patio" roses. With their help, you can decorate not only your garden plots, but also lawns in the city. They will delight the townspeople with their various colors. There are even quite exotic colors - blue, purple, orange.
Among them it is worth noting such a rose as "Heidi Klum". Such a flower has large dense buds with bright double petals. This picture looks really impressive.
Another variety that belongs to the multiflora group is Sukhumka. The bushes of such a plant can grow up to 1.9 meters in height. The shoots of this rose are completely covered with small leaves, as well as double flowers that make up the inflorescences. When the time comes for the first flowering, the leaves on the roses are practically invisible - everything is covered with flowers. Such beauty persists for a whole month. The second flowering period begins in August and lasts until the first frost.
Grandiflora
This is a completely new variety of roses, which were bred to decorate courtyards and parks. They are a small tree, the height of which can reach up to two meters. This variety is a combination of two species that were known to people before: hybrid tea and floribunda. The result is very beautiful flowers with a heady aroma. In addition, they are resistant to frost and fungal diseases.
Among them it is worth noting the best in the opinion of many - these are "Montezumma", "Gold Kouts".
Hybrid tea
This group of roses was bred by crossing tea varieties with remontant ones. This happened back in 1867. It was then that the French breeder Guillot introduced the rose "La France" to the world.
All varieties of this subgroup have been popular for many years. They are grown not only for planting in flower beds, but also for delivery to many flower shops. These bushes are not too tall. The length of the stems reaches one meter in height. They bloom almost all summer and autumn, before the onset of the first frost with short interruptions. In addition, these varieties perfectly tolerate any frost. And even if they freeze a little, with good care in the spring, the flowers can "move away".
Among them, the most popular are worth noting.
- Augusta Louise. These roses have been bred in Germany. Today they are one of the most popular. They are used to decorate not only flower beds, but also various holidays. The flowers are double and very lush, with a pale pink or peach tint. In addition, they have an incredible aroma.
- Kerio. These roses are most commonly grown for cut. They look very beautiful in bouquets. Kerio buds have the shape of a glass with a diameter of up to 13 centimeters. Their petals are double with a yellow or bright yellow tint. Flowers grow singly.
- "Explorer". These roses have many positive aspects. First of all, they begin to bloom very early. It is also important that they are resistant to frost. These roses are most often red or pink in color.
- Osiria. Are intended for growing on flower beds. The bush grows up to 75 centimeters high. The flowers are glass-shaped and have a delicate aroma. This variety requires special care, as it is afraid of rain and frost. Therefore, the bushes must be carefully covered. In addition, these roses are often grown in greenhouses.
- "Aqua". These roses were bred in Holland and are distinguished by a huge range of colors. They grow most often in bushes, on which fairly large double flowers bloom. Blooming lasts the whole summer and autumn. Very often, these varieties are grown in greenhouses, so they can be found in the winter. Those roses that are grown on flower beds must be insulated for the winter.
- "Pink Floyd". This variety was bred in 2004 and began to be grown for industrial purposes. However, some gardeners are trying to plant such beautiful flowers at home. They are in the shape of a glass, quite dense. The buds consist of 35 petals. The color is bright pink. In addition, they have a very delicate aroma.
However, for the winter period they require good shelter, as they are afraid of severe frosts.
Floribunda
This group of flowers appeared in 1924. At first, it was called hybrid-polyanthus and was numbered among tea roses. However, over time, it was transferred to a separate group, which was named Floribunda. This type combines the features of both tea roses and climbing roses.They are very diverse, especially their color.
If we talk about their general characteristics, then the height of the bush can be from 50 centimeters to 1.5 meters. In this case, one stem can accommodate up to 40 inflorescences consisting of double flowers. They are all very beautiful. The flower consists of 25 petals, its shape is more like a glass. However, you can find flowers with a cupped shape.
Such roses bloom all summer and autumn. They are also resistant to frost and various fungal diseases. With their help, you can perfectly decorate any site, while hiding ugly buildings under it.
Among them, it is worth noting the brightest and most beautiful varieties.
- El Toro. This rose was bred in the Netherlands. The upright bush is adorned with a large number of flowers with a bright red tint. The shoots themselves do not have thorns, which is very convenient. For the winter period, the bush must be covered, as these roses are afraid of severe frosts.
- "Purple Tiger". The name of this variety speaks for itself. The flower is considered to be truly royal. Terry flowers are decorated with stripes and bloom almost all summer with short interruptions. The bush itself remains low, while its stems are always smooth. However, these roses are very afraid of rains. This is the main disadvantage of such a flower.
Climbers
This group of roses has won the attention of many gardeners because it tolerates frost well and can also bloom again. Some varieties are immune to viral diseases. This group was created by crossing tea roses with curly ones. The result is unusual: a powerful bush with flexible shoots that grow up to 5 meters. The flowers themselves are not very large, up to four centimeters in diameter. However, they make up large inflorescences. Among them, the following varieties are considered the most popular.
- Golden Clayber. The bushes of this rose are very powerful, with stems up to 2.5 meters high. Flowers on it are double with slightly wavy petals, the diameter of which is up to 12 centimeters. They make up small inflorescences of 4 flowers. In addition, they have a bright yellow tint.
- "Preti Flamingo". This variety was bred quite recently. But he has already managed to win the attention of gardeners and connoisseurs of natural beauty. The bush of such a rose is always large with four-meter stems. Flowers are also not small. The shade of the petals is usually pale pink. In addition, the buds have a strong heady aroma. Flowering begins in early June and continues until the very first frosts.
- Alibaba. This variety has also appeared relatively recently. It was bred in England. The bush is powerful, with high stems, up to two meters in height. The flowers are large double, they reach 8 centimeters in diameter. Their shade is usually pale pink. Flowering begins in late May - early June and lasts all summer and autumn with short breaks. At the same time, the gardens have an incredible aroma with fruity notes.
Groundcover
One name already speaks about the features of this variety of roses. These flowers are shrubs that actually creep along the ground. By themselves, they are low, but the length of the shoots can reach 3-3.5 meters. These rose varieties cover a large area, creating a carpet of natural flowers. Among them there are those that, in addition to shoots on the ground, can also throw out straight shoots. Such bushes look especially beautiful on flower beds. Some varieties bloom only once a season, while others bloom all summer. Of course, the latter are more popular.
Flowers are distinguished by a huge color palette, as well as an unusual flower shape. A feature of this variety is considered resistance to severe frosts. However, despite this, it is still better to cover the roots. Among all the colors, the most popular are worth noting.
- "Akhtiar". Differs in height up to 65 centimeters. On such a large bush are flowers of a pale white color. They are not very big, but they still attract attention.The bush blooms for a long time and beautifully.
- Fee Play. This is another tall bush. However, his flowers are small. They are usually pink, up to 5 centimeters in diameter. They gather in large inflorescences of 40-45 flowers. In addition, it is worth noting their aroma, which fills everything around. Such a rose blooms throughout the summer and autumn.
Miniature
The name itself contains a description of this variety. These are small-flowered roses that are planted either on those flower beds where there is little space, or used to create slides or artificial flower beds on balconies or verandas.
These are small bushes up to 25 centimeters high, with dark green leaves. In this case, the stems can be both covered with thorns and smooth. The flower itself is very small, up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter. Such roses bloom throughout the summer and autumn. If after they are transplanted into pots, then they will be able to delight their owners with beauty in the winter. The most popular among them are the following.
- "Amulet". These red-pink large double flowers are placed on a small bush, which reaches a height of 45 centimeters. They are often used to create beautiful small flower beds.
- Baby Baccarat. Flowers are distinguished by almost perfect shape and red-black color. The bush grows up to 25 centimeters in height. Most often they are used to decorate balconies.
Bicolor
These roses are very interesting. They always catch the eye. The most popular varieties are worth considering.
- Chicago Peace. Large and double flowers are now popular with many gardeners. They can bloom both alone and in whole groups. Their color, first of all, depends on the landing site, and therefore it is almost impossible to predict it. It can be either pink, with a delicate shade, or coral-apricot.
- "Monica Bellucci". This rose has won prizes in various competitions for its flowering more than once. The flower has a cup-shaped shape. The medium double bud has a crimson-red flower that shimmers with a silvery sheen. The aroma of these flowers is very persistent.
The most fragrant
Many are attracted not only by the beauty, but also by the scent of flowers. Among the most fragrant roses are these.
- Abraham Derby. This plant has a very lush bush that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The diameter of double flowers can be up to 13 centimeters. The bud is a classic shape and has a pink color, which eventually becomes peachy with a slight yellowness. Such a rose blooms throughout the season, while it has a very rich fruity aroma.
- Rose de Resht. A heady and very persistent aroma is considered a characteristic feature of this variety of roses. It is for this reason that a large number of gardeners buy it. Besides the scent, the rose also has an unusual shape. In addition, it blooms without interruption from the beginning of June until the very frost. In place of the cut flowers, a new bud immediately appears, which replaces the previous one.
Rare
Thanks to breeders, a large number of unusual flowers have appeared in the world. It is worth taking a closer look at the most exotic specimens.
- "Black Rose"... Such roses grow in Turkey. However, in order to achieve this color at home, you can simply add a little dye to the plant itself. Typically, sellers do this. French breeders have bred the rose, which naturally has a dark and rich color. This flower is terry, up to 8 centimeters in diameter, and consists of 35 petals. Such a rose has almost no scent.
- "Rainbow". To get such a flower, you need to make a lot of effort. In addition, it should consist of several shades. When growing, different colored dyes are used. These roses are very expensive.
- Viridiflora. This Chinese rose is more like a lily.However, her green color and unsurpassed aroma still distinguish the queen of roses from her neighbors in the flower bed.
- "Grace". Rose lovers often experiment with seedlings. And this rose is no exception. It is practically no different from real dahlias. Its flowers are delicate apricot color and are distinguished by a light sweet aroma. Flowers can be up to 8 centimeters in diameter. Throughout the season, they can bloom up to three times.
- "Tiger"... Increasingly, such roses can be seen not only in special nurseries, but also in home flower beds. They amaze the imagination with their beauty. You can find petals both speckled and striped. The flowers of such a rose are double, with 45 petals. They have a delicate aroma with hints of black currant. Bloom throughout the season at short intervals.
- Bleu Magenta. These are quite rare, but at the same time very beautiful roses. Their color is very intense, with a purple-violet tint. The plant belongs to a miniature subgroup and grows no more than 45 centimeters. The flowers themselves are small, but they make up huge inflorescences of 25-35 flowers. Such roses bloom for only one month, but all this time they delight the owners with their beauty. In addition, they require special attention to themselves, they are afraid of frost, as well as heavy rains. Therefore, for the winter time, they must be covered with at least a thin layer of humus.
How to choose?
Also, the choice depends on the preferences of the buyer. After all, there are several groups of roses and they can be high, and low-growing, and climbing, and park. The choice of such plants primarily depends on the climatic conditions of the region where the person lives. After all, those roses that are suitable for central Russia are not at all suitable for Siberia. This is quite logical, because those varieties that are afraid of frost may not survive at all in cold conditions.
Today, the choice of colors is quite varied. So, in specialized nurseries you can find new species or popular exotic plants.
The most important thing is that the choice was made correctly and the rose bushes could easily "fit" into the landscape of the garden plot.
When choosing a flower, first of all, it is necessary to determine what area of the site can be decorated with roses. If there are a lot of empty places on it or you need to hide ugly buildings under them, then it is better to purchase shrabs or climbing roses. These plants will effortlessly "cope" with this task. They can also be used to create hedges.
In cases where the site is very small, and there is practically no place for planting, you need to take a closer look at such types as patios, floribunda or miniature roses. They can be planted at the very paths or in the most ordinary pots. In these cases, hybrid tea varieties of roses are also suitable. They can be planted in any place where they will look great, even "in splendid isolation."
In addition, it is necessary that the flowers are combined with each other in shape. If the choice is made in favor of a goblet rose, then its neighbors should be similar to it. But openwork can be combined with both thick double and simple roses.
Be sure to remember about the choice of shade. If the gardener likes purple or orange flowers, it is best to plant them in places where there will be at least a little shade during even the largest solstice. After all, such shades very quickly become lighter and actually fade in the sun.
Do not be afraid to buy roses when there are already other flowers on the site. After all, they will be able to coexist with any plants. You also need to remember that not every rose loves excessive moisture. Therefore, for those places where it is increased, it is better to purchase varieties that are not afraid of viral diseases such as powdery mildew.
This also applies to those regions where heavy rains are constantly falling. Some roses lose their former attractiveness after rain. Therefore, it is worth choosing flowers that are resistant to such conditions.
For those places where there is a drought, roses from the "Guillot" nursery will do. Even under the scorching sun, they remain the same. In addition, special attention should be paid to their frost resistance. For those regions where winters are too cold, roses bred by Canadian breeders are perfect. They can withstand even very severe frosts down to -42 degrees. Varieties from German breeders are considered less resistant.
Also, when buying, you should pay attention to those varieties of roses that bloom throughout the season. However, this will not be enough, they will also require some fertilization. They can be both organic and mineral.
It is necessary to ensure regular watering, as well as regularly loosen the ground under the bushes. Well, you should not allow weeds to appear next to your favorite bushes.
Separately, it should be noted that some roses do not have thorns. They are worth buying if children live in the house so that they do not get hurt. However, if you still come across seedlings with thorns, it is better to plant them away from the paths. To care for such roses, you need to take thick and high-quality mittens so as not to injure your hands during garden work.
For those public places where a lot of people walk, and roses are planted right next to the sidewalk or in places where children run, it is better to buy varieties of ground cover roses from German breeders. Only in this case the site will always look neat and well-groomed. Roses from German nurseries are the least exposed to trampling, as well as those flowers that have the distinctive mark "ADR".
When choosing seedlings, special attention should be paid to the root system. It must be well developed and not damaged. The time of adaptation of the flower will depend on this.
Whichever variety of roses is chosen for planting on your site, plants will definitely delight their owners with a look and aroma. Among other things, with the help of roses, you can hide the most ugly places on the site, and in the summertime please your loved ones with a freshly cut flower.
It is only important to approach with all responsibility the choice of a suitable variety and take into account the peculiarities of the climate and the properties of the soil on the site.
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