Roses in the garden look delightful and in order for their aroma to remain subtle and delicate, and the petals to be elastic, the gardener must properly prepare the place and soil for planting, distribute the plants according to the pattern, determine the time and method of planting the seedling, and for some varieties - study special recommendations.
Roses are among the most demanding garden flowers to care for. To get truly lush, beautiful buds, you need to put in a lot of effort. Moreover, attention should be paid to plants at all stages of their cultivation, starting with planting in the ground. If you make a mistake at this stage, then timely feeding, proper pruning, disease prevention and covering the bushes for the winter will no longer matter.
How to choose a rose variety?
The first step in planting flowers in the garden is the selection and purchase of seedlings. Today there are many available in nurseries different varieties, but not everyone is immediately suitable for landing in a particular area. You can ask the nursery workers directly about which roses are best to plant in the garden, or first consult with specialists before going to pick up seedlings. In any case, the right variety of flowers is already half the success in the survival of plants in your summer cottage.
The correct choice of variety should be based on taking into account the following factors:
- Landing area. If you want to create rose bushes hedge, cover up an ugly wall or fence, pay attention to park bush varieties that are capable of forming lush bushes up to 160 cm high. If you just need to make a small flowerbed in a clean decorative purposes, you can get by low varieties with lush buds.
- Color spectrum. Although the choice of bud shade is a matter of taste, it should be borne in mind that roses with orange and violet-lilac petals do not tolerate direct sunlight. If the flowerbed is exposed to the sun during the hottest part of the day, it is better to choose pink, yellow, or white varieties, which are less likely to fade in the sun.
- Soil moisture. When figuring out how to plant roses in the garden in spring, do not forget to find out the characteristics of the soil itself. In waterlogged soil, flowers often suffer from spotting and powdery mildew. If your garden is located in an area where the groundwater level is high, you should pay attention to varieties that have the “ADR” mark. They are more adapted to such conditions.
- Weather. Depending on what weather conditions prevail in your region in the summer - rain or heat - you can choose varieties that are resistant to certain conditions. If in winter you often have very coldy, look for frost-resistant hybrids.
- Spikes. The rose in our perception by default is a plant in which the unearthly beauty of the flowers is combined with sharp, massive thorns on the stems. However, there are varieties without thorns. If the flower bed is located next to a garden path or children's playground, it is better to opt for those varieties that do not have thorns.
Place for a rose garden
Since planting a rose in the garden is a whole science, if possible it is recommended to first consult with experienced florist. Keep in mind that roses are heat-loving plants, but high humidity It is detrimental for them due to the high risk of fungal diseases. In this regard, the flower garden should be located in an area that is well lit by the sun in the first half of the day. This way, the morning dew will quickly evaporate, reducing the risk of “flour” appearing on the leaves. Also, the flowerbed should, if possible, be protected from the north wind with the help of other bushes or a low hedge. At the same time, rose bushes should not be allowed to be in the shade of walls or trees most of the day.
An area that has a slight slope to the south is exactly the place where it is better to plant a rose in the garden. In this case, it is recommended to raise the flowerbed above the general ground level by 30-50 cm in order to provide the flowers with better access to the sun's rays and prevent melt water from stagnating in the spring.
As for the type of soil, roses are relatively not picky in this matter and can thrive in almost any soil. However, light loams with sufficient quantity humus. In this case, it is important that the groundwater level approaches the surface no closer than 75-100 cm. As already mentioned, roses do not tolerate excess moisture well, and the root system of some hybrids can reach a depth of 1 meter. In addition, wet soil does not warm up well, which slows down the development of plants.
Disembarkation scheme
Regardless of the purpose for which a rose garden is created - as a decorative flower bed, or as a nursery - seedlings must be planted in such a way that they are easy to care for. You should not arrange a flower garden in the middle artificial pond or on a steep slope where it will be difficult to get close to the flowers. And in the flowerbed itself, plants should be planted in no more than 2-3 rows. Otherwise, caring for flowers will be difficult. These are the most basic rules on how to properly plant a rose in the garden in the spring.
The density and location of planting are largely determined by the variety, or rather the shape of adult bushes. The main thing is that in the end their crowns create a continuous wall of flowers and leaves. For example, floribundas should be planted in groups of 3-5 bushes, and hybrid tea roses should be planted at a distance of 40-50 cm from each other. Climbing roses will look great near arches, trellises and other structures along which plants can climb. This, by the way, great way decorate your porch or gazebo.
When to plant roses?
It is impossible to name the optimal calendar period when roses should be planted. A lot here depends not only on the region, but also on the plant variety. In principle, how to plant roses in a garden from seedlings in containers or pots with soil is clear. They should simply be carefully removed from the pot and, together with a lump of soil around the roots, transplanted into the ground at any time of the year except winter, of course. But it is recommended to plant seedlings with an exposed root system (including if there is soil around the roots, but there is very little of it) in spring or autumn.
For the southern regions, where the autumn is warm and long, and the winter is mild, both autumn and spring are equally suitable, since in the fall the plants have time to take root and adapt before the onset of frost. But in the northern regions and middle lane, where the first frosts can strike as early as September, autumn planting too risky. If the cold leaves the plants unrooted, the roses may not survive until spring.
For central Russia, the period from April 20 to May 20 can be considered a conditionally safe period for planting roses. The optimal planting time can be determined by the soil temperature: it should warm up to 8-10°C.
Methods of planting seedlings
Roses are planted in a special planting hole, also called a hole. It is recommended to prepare it 10-15 days before the actual planting, so that the soil has time to settle and the seedling does not “sink” underground. The depth of the hole should be about 60-70 cm so that the root system is not crowded in it.
There are two main methods on how to properly plant a rose in the garden:
- Dry. The seedlings are simply lowered into the hole and covered with earth. After this, the plant is watered abundantly so that the soil is compacted and the roots receive close contact with the soil. This method is usually used in regions with high or normal level soil moisture.
- Wet. Filling the soil into the hole with the seedling occurs in parallel with watering. This method is recommended for arid regions because it better ensures that the roots are covered with soil.
When placing the seedling in the hole, make sure that the roots are not crushed, twisted or pointing up. If a grafted seedling is planted, make sure that the grafting site is underground (optimally 2-3 cm below the surface). This is necessary to protect the rose from frost and direct sunlight.
If after planting the soil around the seedling settles, the subsidence should be filled with soil mixture to prevent the formation of a hole in which rainwater will accumulate. In this case, it is possible and even necessary to hill up the seedling. A mound of compost or fertile soil. If the seedling is very small, it can even be completely covered with soil for 10-15 days. After two weeks, the hill should be removed to prevent additional roots from appearing.
Over the next few weeks, as the plants take root, be careful not to let the soil around them dry out. It is recommended to periodically water and loosen it (but only without fanaticism). This must be done until leaf growth becomes noticeable.
Specifics of planting some varieties
Roses of climbing varieties are planted at a slightly greater depth to form a more powerful root system. Before planting, the stems are shortened by 30-35 cm and, if necessary, the roots are also shortened slightly to obtain approximately equal above-ground and underground parts. When planting climbing roses, you should provide space not only for the plants to “climb” in the summer, but also for their placement and shelter in the winter.
Roses purchased in a pot are best planted directly with a ball of earth, without exposing the roots. It is better to plant them at the end of April, when the likelihood of frost is already minimal. For several days before boarding open ground It is recommended to place roses outside (but not in the sun) to allow them to adapt a little. When planting roses on permanent place they are placed 2-5 cm deeper than they were in the pot. The same rules will also help those who do not know how to plant a stone rose in the garden.
Standard roses should be planted in such a way that the upper roots are 10-15 cm below ground level. As in the case of climbing varieties, it is important to provide a place for laying and covering them on winter period. When planting, it is recommended to drive a strong peg near the trunk, to which the trunk of the plant should be tied for stability.
Rose is a beautiful flower with a delicate aroma and spectacular appearance, capable of reviving even the most dull flower garden. The variety of shapes and palette of this plant allows you to advantageously design a different landscape of a site, carry out vertical gardening, grow a hedge or reproduce a royal greenhouse at home. Winter-hardy roses can decorate the rose garden or front garden of property owners in cold areas.
Rosa is the Latin collective name in botany for representatives of the genus Rosehip, family Rosaceae, or Rosaceae. It is impossible to call this flower unpretentious. For a seedling, it is necessary to carefully select the location, lighting, and soil. They require constant care throughout the season. Mandatory procedures for such a pet to be healthy, actively develop and bloom regularly are constant treatment against various microbes, balanced and timely feeding, and pruning.
Most wild varieties exist quietly in the middle zone climate and tolerate frosty winters with almost no damage. Cultivated species are not so immune to cold, so flower growers often suffer losses. To solve this problem, scientists and botanists resort to selection. The result of their labors was winter-hardy varieties roses
After carrying out the necessary preparatory work at the site the question arises about what winter-hardy roses worth purchasing. The wide range in garden centers and specialized stores will not disappoint the consumer. Next, the most unpretentious and winter-hardy representatives of the family will be considered.
Video “How to plant a rosary correctly
Climbing roses
Frost-hardy climbing roses come in small-flowered examples similar to wild roses and new large-flowered varieties that bloom several times a season and have striking colors.
Climbing rose variety "Rosarium Jutersen"
Rosarium Uetersen- a large-flowered representative, obtained by flower growers in 1977. But it began to gain popularity in the 2000s. The buds reach 15 centimeters. The palette is limited to shades Pink colour. The lush and bushy crown bears fleshy foliage. Planted on the south side, spaced half a meter away from neighboring plants and supports (building, fence).
Large flowering "Santana" forms single buds with a diameter of up to 12 centimeters, or brushes of several flowers. The three-meter bush is completely covered with blood-red flowers and pleases the eye for a long time. The landing site should occupy an area of 50 by 50 centimeters in the southern part of the territory. Planted in spring or autumn.
The rose blooms big buds "Polka" with a diameter of 15 centimeters. Delicate peach or cream color. Wave-like abundant flowering several times a season. The bush is low - no more than 2 meters.
Winter-hardy climbing rose variety “Super Excelsa”
Small-flowered “Super Excelsa” (“Super Excelsa”) produces buds no more than four centimeters in color, lilac, almost purple. Double flowers. It is advisable to place the seedling in the shade, since the petals are very delicate and will quickly lose their appearance in the sun.
"Snow Goose" has miniature flowers that cover the bush continuously. Brushes can form up to 20 buds. There are practically no thorns. The variety is used in vertical gardening and as an independent plant.
"Super Dorothy"- small-flowered with abundant flowering until the first frost, but the first flowers appear only at the beginning of summer. Reaches three meters in height. The palette has many shades, but the most popular color is raspberry.
Austin Roses
Austin roses are often called “Austin roses” or “Austin roses”. The first samples were bred by the famous breeder David Austin at the end of the 20th century, who destroyed the stereotype of the usual goblet rose and began to breed buds various forms, inspired by the flowers of antique roses.
Austin roses variety "The Mayflower"
"The Mayflower"- the first disease- and frost-resistant representative of this variety to receive a royal award. The flowers are dim and small, pale pink in color, with a strong pink scent. Flowering begins in spring and continues until the first frost.
"Susan William-Ellis"Blooms already at the end of May. flowers last until frost. They have a bright smell. The bushes are suitable for border plantings and hedges.
"Hyde Hall" - large pink bush. Blooms for a long time. Issues a large number of buds. Due to its size, it can stand out in the background or be grown as a hedge. Very hardy, therefore capable of abundant re-blooming.
"Wild Edric" often mistaken for rugosa. The racemes are oblong and densely packed with semi-double flowers of rich pink color with hints of purple. By the end of flowering, the rosettes fade to pale lilac. It has a light, unobtrusive aroma with a hint of cucumber.
Austin roses variety “Lady of Shalott”
"Lady of Shalott" has flowers of unusual colors. The petals are a heterogeneous orange-pink-coral-apricot color with a soft yellow underside and a rich salmon-orange center. Despite such a delicate appearance, it is a very disease-resistant and frost-resistant specimen. Under favorable conditions, it grows quickly and forms large branches. The smell matches the color - warm, apple, tea and clove.
"Graham Thomas"- This is a variety that has become the most popular among many brothers. Few varieties, even among hybrid teas, have such a pure yellow color without shades. Cup-shaped terry buds with a diameter of 7-10 centimeters exude a tea aroma. Forms a large bush crown. Abundant flowering pleases the eye for a long time.
Austin roses variety “The Alexander Rose”
"The Alexandra Rose"- an uncharacteristic representative of Austin roses. The ancestor of this variety is the Alba rose. The flowers are similar to wild rose hips. In the center there are pronounced stamens. The color changes with age from salmon pink to almost white. The brush can be strewn with buds, up to 20 units. The thornless crown has spreading shoots.
"Benjamin Britten" is a very spectacular rose bush with a color atypical for an English rose. The petals are bright red with orange notes and form into a cup around a deep-set center. Contrastes well against the background of its more delicate counterparts. The bush crown is formed by branched shoots intertwined with each other. It has a bright aroma reminiscent of pear wine and fruit.
Video “Austin Roses - a story about the history of their appearance”
Ground cover roses
Ground cover roses include many representatives of the genus in their group. They got their disease resistance and excellent frost resistance from wild rose hips. Does not require regular pruning. Easy to care for. Distinctive feature This category of plants is characterized by the presence of long and twisting shoots, flowing and spreading like a carpet - hence the name.
Winter-hardy ground cover roses variety “Amber Sun”
"Amber Sun" has a wide spreading bush with shiny and fleshy greenery up to half a meter high. The brushes are formed by buds, up to 8 in number. The shoots densely cover the area around the bush. The petals have a warm honey-yellow color.
"Eskimo"- small. The bush is erect, reaching a height of 80 centimeters, which allows the variety to be used as a hedge. Brushes are formed by small rosettes white up to 8 units. Very unpretentious. Does not require pruning.
"Stadt Rom" amazes with its splendor. The buds are fuchsia-colored, not double, similar to rose hips. They say about this one: “It blooms like crazy!” The crown is dense and compact with well-branched shoots.
Canadian roses
Canadian roses are sectioned by crossing rugosa roses with species representatives and Cordes roses. From the name of the group it is clear that they were first bred in Canada for the appropriate climate. They are distinguished by high endurance of low temperatures (down to -40 °C).
Floribunda rose variety 'Queen Elizabet'
"Queen Elizabeth" has soft pink petals, tightly gathered into a semi-double flower. They fade in the sun, losing color saturation. The buds form a large cluster of up to 15 flowers. Every six years it is necessary to carry out anti-aging pruning of the bush, which means removing shoots almost to the root in early spring. It is the first representative of the “grandiflora” category, although this group not recognized in all countries.
"Arthur Bell"- floribunda rose. Starts to bloom early. Remontant. The yellow petals fade under the rays, so it’s worth shading, but not too much. Smells like sweet fruits. Accustomed to the weather of Northern Europe.
“J.P. Connell"— yellow rose from the Explorer collection. Petals are pastel lemon yellow. Does not form large brushes. Red stamens “sit” in the center of the cup-shaped double flowers. Without pruning, the crown becomes vigorous. Produces wavy blooms.
Winter-hardy roses variety “Leonardo da Vinci”
Shrub roses "Leonardo da Vinci" floribunda type. A profusely flowering bush with very large flowers of juicy pink color. The inflorescences are numerous with densely double flat flowers. They emit a delicate pink scent. Despite their rich and aristocratic appearance, they act as very resistant specimens to diseases " powdery mildew" and "rust".
It happens like this: roses are blooming in your garden that were once planted by someone, and you don’t really know what kind of varieties they are or what kind of care they need. Is it necessary, for example, to cover them for the winter? And it happens that a bush or climbing rose on a neighboring plot will capture your imagination and you will want the same one. Let's learn to understand the types of roses: which ones we have and which ones we want.
Due to their external advantages, roses are used in garden design especially widely: they are applicable in all garden styles, combined with almost any landscape objects - both natural and architectural - and are accent plants. Even the entire garden as a whole can be dedicated to roses - and it will be a beautiful, interesting, memorable garden without any signs of monotony.
Roses are chosen depending on their use. There are several types of roses.
Hybrid tea roses
Classic roses are the most beautiful. They have very large flowers (10-13 cm in size), very remarkable, regular in shape, with a cone-shaped core, and are solitary in arrangement. The height of the bush is about 90 cm.
Hybrid tea roses have a strong aroma. The colors are varied, there are even shades close to blue. The color and shine of the leaves also varies. Hybrid tea roses can be grown either as a bush or as standard tree. These roses are the most demanding. To get such beauty, you need to try.
At the same time, tea roses have their own characteristics: they do not bloom again, the flowers are located quite rarely on the bush. Therefore, it is better to admire such roses up close and complement them with others. flowering plants who will take over main role during the period when roses do not bloom.
Floribunda roses
Also very beautiful roses, although appearance They are, of course, inferior to hybrid tea flowers. Their flowers are smaller in size, 5-9 cm, more “loose” in shape, and are not arranged separately, but in clusters. They are less fragrant. Bush height - 60-70 cm; but there are low varieties, no higher than 45 cm. Such roses are suitable for growing in containers.
Floribunda roses have obvious advantages: they bloom all season, look very bright (brighter than hybrid teas), can be containerized, and most importantly, they are very unpretentious, are not afraid of dampness, are rarely affected by pests and diseases, and are quite frost-resistant.
Mini roses
They are like smaller copies of ordinary roses. But this smallness is where their beauty lies. The height of the bush is 20-40 cm, the flowers are small, arranged in a cluster, often double. Small sizes allow these roses to be used to implement interesting landscape ideas, for example, arranging rockeries with roses.
Typically, these roses are grafted, which allows them to maintain their small size. They bloom from mid-summer to autumn, for quite a long time. The colors are varied: from delicate to very bright shades.
These roses, like hybrid tea roses, are quite demanding to care for: they require regular abundant watering and fertilizing, they do not tolerate dry air, are often affected by pests and do not like their roots being disturbed. They prefer open air, therefore they are completely unsuitable for home breeding.
Ground cover roses
Perhaps they are the most unpretentious - and at the same time very beautiful. The bushes of these roses seem to creep along the ground, releasing many shoots covered with hundreds of small double flowers. different colors. As a result, the bush becomes like a flowering “mound”.
The height of the “mound” is from 20 cm to 1.8 m, and the width is from 1.5 to 2 m. Sometimes the flowering is so abundant that the leaves are not visible. Blooms all season, from June until frost. These roses do not need special care, watering or fertilizing, like any other perennials. They tolerate dry air normally and, like all roses, need shelter; At the same time, they are frost-resistant: under cover they can withstand down to -35 ° C.
climbing roses
These are incredibly beautiful roses. They look so luxurious not only because of their beautiful flowers and abundant blooms, but also because they are vertical. By itself, such a rose will not curl; it needs to be helped by periodically tying the shoots to a support.
There are roses that bloom very profusely once a season. They are usually small-flowered with a racemose arrangement of flowers. Such roses produce a large number of thin shoots and are more difficult to prune. And there are varieties that bloom not so luxuriantly, but for a longer period of time, constantly forming new and new buds. These roses are large-flowered, and they are spectacular due to the size of the flowers. They have thicker shoots, they are not so “tangled”.
Contrary to popular belief, the climbing rose is not very demanding; the main thing is to insulate it well for the winter. To do this, it must be removed from the support and placed in a shelter. This, in fact, is the whole difficulty: it is difficult to remove the rose from the support.
Shrub roses
This is the least common type, although it deserves to be used more widely. Although these roses are less decorative than all of the above, they require virtually no care, and for many corners of the garden, especially inconvenient ones, they are irreplaceable.
In appearance, these roses resemble tall rose hips, but they have more beautiful flowers, as a rule, terry. The bush is very tall, at least 1 m tall. Flowering is mostly once, the flowers are lush and fragrant.
Overall this rose has a country or eco feel to it, it's such a natural look. It can also be used for landscaping the external area outside the perimeter of the site, as well as for hedges.
Best neighbors for roses
Not all plants go well with roses, since roses are very elegant and have a special texture. Flowers planted next to roses should highlight their beauty, serve as a background that suits the style, and in no case argue with the queen of the garden.
Here are some plants that can be a worthy addition to roses in compositions, flower beds, mixborders: delphinium, foxglove, bluebell, mallow (rose rose), Italian aster, purple sedum, rudbeckia, paniculata phlox, giant onion, daylily, Turkish carnation, cosmos, cuff, woolly chick; At some distance you can plant gypsophila.
Preparing roses for winter
Roses must be covered for the winter. There are many different ways do this, but not all of them are equally good, since the rose is also very afraid of getting warm.
Rose needs a warm “house” for the winter, but with good air exchange. In principle, the type of house is the same for climbing roses and for all others. Most the best option— a wooden box plus two layers of dense spunbond on top. Such a shelter is both warm and breathable.
Instead of wooden box you can use a criss-cross pattern garden designer, stretch two layers of dense spunbond over it, and on top - plastic film.
They don’t do anything with ordinary, bush roses, but climbing rose first you need to remove it from the support (this is the most difficult thing - it is noticeably prickly). Therefore, it is better to purchase a flexible special support for it, which can be removed from the main support (arches, arbors) and placed together with the rose. Then cut the shoots by 1/3, roll them into a ring and place them in a “house” on a layer of sawdust or a sheet of foam underneath.
Climbing roses - the most unpretentious type of roses. Perhaps the size of the flowers is inferior to the luxurious ones bush varieties, but thanks to the abundant flowering and large mass of greenery, climbing roses look incredibly beautiful.
Arches and arbors become incredibly beautiful thanks to weaving roses.
Shrub roses look traditional, but are not at all boring, especially if you use your imagination. For example, if you arrange a front garden of roses in your garden different varieties, alternating them with other colors. Strict round or rectangular flower beds will emphasize the elegance of the garden, and vague forms will visually expand it and add a touch of creativity.
The most striking advantage of bush roses is their large flowers. That is why they are often combined with weaving ones, planted along garden paths, which would later turn into arcades.
Standard roses - the process of growing them is a little more complicated than that of bush or climbing roses, but the result looks incredibly impressive.
In a regular French garden, standard roses emphasize aristocracy; they are planted in the center of boxwood compositions. In gardens of more free styles - they are placed along garden paths (in the ground) or right in front of the entrance to the house (in pots), on the terrace or steps.
It is important to remember that standard roses look best next to low plants - such a sophisticated form suggests noticeable leadership and the absence of distracting elements.
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It is not for nothing that the rose is called the queen of flowers; without her, a garden is not a garden. The choice is now huge, there are more than 30 thousand varieties in the world, and about 100 new ones appear every year. These beauties are sold in all nurseries and garden centers, but not every garden can find them. Although many people tried to grow them, some gave up: they were too whimsical.
In fact, roses are not that difficult to care for. We just need to choose varieties suitable for our harsh conditions.
The famous rose collector, Muscovite Alexey Stepanov, tested many different roses on his site and compiled a list of the most reliable. It included 30 varieties. And they all meet 5 main criteria: 1. Excellent health.
This is one of the main qualities, since a sick rose not only spoils the appearance of the flower garden, it also overwinters poorly. Or even die altogether. After all, the affected leaves fall off ahead of time, and the plant simply does not have time to ripen. 2. Stable wintering. In different areas, in different conditions
and with different shelters they are still able to survive our severe frosts. 3. Abundant and long flowering.
There are no such roses in nature that bloom without interruption all summer, but these varieties will swell for the longest possible time. 4. Resistance of flowers to bad weather.
They are not afraid of rain, moisture and heat - in any case they remain decorative. 5. Good shoot regrowth. This is important when it dies after an unsuccessful wintering. aboveground part
plants. After all, the more new stems grow, the more flowers there will be.
So, roses that won't let you down.
Hybrid tea
Meilland, 1945
This unsurpassed masterpiece is called the No. 1 rose in the world. She is truly magnificent: her flowers are large, yellow with iridescence and pink edging of the petals.
The only drawback is that each flower lasts only 3 days.
Olesen, 1984
Magnificent, dark red, with almost black buds - this is, without exaggeration, the best red variety for the middle zone. Perfect and inimitable. The bush grows quickly, the flowers last up to 2 weeks and are not at all afraid of rain.
Tantau, 2006
It’s not for nothing that this rose was named after the goddess of love and beauty - she is the embodiment of beauty! Its flowers are 10–12 cm in diameter and porcelain pink. They tolerate rain well. The bush is low, up to 80 cm.
Delbard, 1997 Perhaps, best rose
Floribunda
There are 7 varieties in this group. They are delightful. They are resilient. They will decorate any garden!
Kordes, 2003
Its delicate, large (up to 9 cm in diameter) flowers in apricot-pink tones look very impressive against the background of dark green foliage. Branched bush. Not afraid of disease, heat, or rain. It blooms all summer and very profusely.
Mielland, 1993
As is known. Leonardo da Vinci was the greatest artist and brilliant inventor. And the rose, named after him, seems to strive to justify the high honor bestowed upon it. Her bush is straight and compact. During the first flowering, it is literally strewn with bright pink pom-pom flowers, very close in shape to the ancient varieties.
The only drawback of this beauty is that it has almost no smell. But it never fails.
Kordes, 2002
She is always included in the top ten charts compiled according to a survey of rose lovers - she has no equal in reliability! The white and cream flowers bloom slowly on large clusters and change shape daily.
The disadvantage of the rose is that in the middle zone it wakes up much later than other roses, develops slowly and blooms only at the end of July. Therefore, it does not have time to flourish a second time. But in our harsh conditions, this disadvantage turns into a huge advantage, since, having failed to set buds again, the rose has time to prepare for the cold and always winters well.
Tantau, 2004
The bush of this wonderful variety is very beautiful, with bright dark green foliage. The flowers are 7–8 cm in diameter, of an unusual creamy-white color with pinkish and green hues. They are collected in multi-membered brushes that bloom profusely and for a long time. The rose has excellent health and winters well.
Mielland, 2000
The main advantage of this rose is its “long-lasting” flowers, each of which lasts up to 2 weeks and constantly changes color: at the moment of blooming they are white with a red edge, then they turn red, and as they fade they become white-green.
The rose has two disadvantages - it does not smell and in unfavorable years it is affected by black spot. But it feels great in gray latitudes.
Kordes, 2007
This rose has been awarded the ADR quality mark, which is given to the most decorative and resistant varieties. Its flowers are a unique yellow-orange-red color. Small, 6–7 cm in diameter, but always collected in large clusters. It always creates a bright accent in the garden, so it is better to plant it separately from other roses, for example against the background of conifers. Otherwise, it will attract all the attention and other varieties next to it will be lost.
Kordes, 2005
It is not tall, but blooms very profusely. Its flowers are small, pompom-shaped, intense pink, collected in large brushes of 15–30 pieces!
Shrubs
This group also has a fairly extensive selection of resistant and unpretentious roses - 7 varieties that will not let you down and will delight you with health and abundant flowering.
Kordes, 1969
A very spectacular and unusual rose - its bush grows quickly and blooms in two distinct waves. The flowers are semi-double, copper-orange. And although each of them lasts only 3 days, they take in quantity - there are a lot of buds in the clusters and new ones constantly replace the fallen ones. Very harsh winters It may freeze slightly, but recovers quickly. Possesses the ADR quality mark - for high decorativeness and stability.
Kordes, 1984
The flowers of this wonderful rose are small, up to 4 cm in diameter, but an incredible number of them are produced. They are bright pink in color, collected in numerous brushes, which are covered with leaves. In catalog photographs, it usually does not look very presentable, and flower growers often ignore it. But those who planted were not disappointed - this is a real queen! She is not sick with anything and is all in bloom. No wonder it was awarded the ADR quality mark.
Mielland, 1985
The perfect rose for beginners! It easily forgives mistakes in pruning and covering for the winter, and every summer it pleases with abundant flowering. Its flowers are light pink, slightly fading. They are small, 5–6 cm in diameter, but they open constantly, in any weather, right up to the snow!
The only drawback is that it doesn't smell at all.
Frank R. Cowlishaw, 1999
This is the only “blue” rose in the thirty. And this is the bluest of all existing roses! More precisely, it is blue-violet. The flowers are small, but collected in large clusters. Rain resistant. The bush grows up to 1.5 m and looks very impressive surrounded by dense yellow roses.
Margottin, 1851
Pay attention to the year she was bred - she is more than half a century old! This is an old Bourbon variety that will give a head start to many modern ones. Very hardy and winter-hardy. It can even be left in the winter without shelter. The bush, of course, will freeze above the snow level, but will quickly recover. With good shelter, the plants turn out tall and very dense. The flowers of this rose are of an antique cup shape, 5–7 cm in diameter, dark pink in the center and lighter at the edges. And what a smell! Rich, strong. By the way, it is from this variety that rose oil is most often made and jam is made.
Kordes, 2008
It appeared on the market relatively recently, but has already managed to conquer gardeners with its excellent health and abundant flowering. Its flowers are small, 5–6 cm in diameter, pale pink, densely double, ancient in shape, collected in large clusters. This variety will perfectly complement English roses with large flowers.
Delbard, 2001
The only rose with striped petals included in the list of reliable varieties. It is so powerful that in France they recommend making hedges from it. In our conditions, it is, of course, a little more modest, but, nevertheless, it grows up to 1.5 m, forming very tough shoots. It is impossible to bend them down for the winter, so the bush has to be cut to the height of the shelter. The flowers of this rose are slightly double, but large, of a rare garnet color with white streaks. Each brush contains 9–20 buds.
English
This group included 5 varieties that showed their best in the harsh conditions of Russian reality.
Austin, 1983
This is one of the best varieties of David Austin's selection. Several years ago, he was the last, 14th, to take a place in the World Rose Hall of Fame. It blooms very profusely. Its flowers are bright yellow, do not fade and are considered the standard of yellow for roses. In our climate it will grow very quickly, reaching a height of 2 m.
Austin, 1999
An incredible variety - during the flowering season, its shoots are covered with caps of densely double light orange flowers of an ancient shape with a strong aroma. It can be grown as a climbing rose, with minimal pruning, preserving last year's shoots. In this case, it will bloom almost along their entire length.
Austin, 1985
In warm countries, this variety forms a powerful bush 2 m high and the same size in circumference. However, in Russia it does not work out this way - the shoots are very rigid and it is impossible to bend them to the ground, so you have to cut them to the height of the shelter. The flowers of this rose are cool pink, very fragrant, collected in clusters.
Austin, 1985
This is one of the first varieties that brought David Austin world fame. The qualities of the variety are outstanding. Tall and strong arched shoots create beautiful shape bush. They are easy to winterize. The flowers are cool pink with a lilac tint and fully convey the charm of real antique roses. They are one of the first to bloom in the garden, and one of the last to finish flowering.
Austin, 2000
The most popular profusely flowering rose in our country. A powerful spreading bush grows quickly - this variety has never had problems with replacing shoots. Her flowers are white, with an orange center - they look simply amazing!
Ground cover
There is only one variety here - only it has fully proven itself to be reliable and very decorative.
Kordes, 2001
This variety fully lives up to its name (“sunny” translated from English as “sunny”) - if you want to have a yellow carpet in your garden, then it was created especially for you! Pleases abundantly, almost continuous flowering. The racemes contain up to 12 large, rich yellow flowers that fade to cream. An adult bush occupies an area of about 1 square. m. Has the ADR quality mark.
Climbing
There are quite a lot of reliable roses in this group - 6 varieties at once showed themselves to be excellent in our difficult climatic conditions.
Kordes, 1955
Very spectacular rose with red petals. It blooms once, but so profusely that it literally outshines other roses! Its flowers are resistant to rain, open in any weather and stay on the bush for a long time. It grows well on its own roots and takes excellent cuttings, so it wanders from garden to garden.
Kordes, 1977
It is growing rapidly. Blooms profusely all season with bright crimson flowers. It is considered petty, but in our climate it does not grow to the stated size and is usually grown as a scrub. Looks great and blooms on a trunk. Over time, its shoots become thick and difficult to lay, so for wintering the bush has to be cut to the level of the shelter.
Mielland, 1987
In our conditions, its lashes reach 1.5–2 m. It looks beautiful on a lattice support if the shoots are distributed on it in the form of a fan. But you can grow it in the form of a bush, tying it to vertical supports for protection from the wind. By the way, it is often called “paradise rose”. And in fact, when you stand next to an adult flowering bush, which is decorated with an abundance of creamy white flowers with a bright pink edge, it seems that such beauty could only be found in heaven.
But this rose has 3 drawbacks: a weak aroma, the flowers are unstable to rain, and thick shoots that have to be bent down for the winter in 2-3 steps.
Kordes, 2005
This rose amazes with its excellent health and abundant flowering - new shoots have caps of up to 50 buds! The flowers are small, cup-shaped, with the most delicate pink-lilac tint and an amazing aroma! And what’s also nice is that the shoots fit well in winter.
Jacksaon & Perkins USA, 1901
It is not for nothing that this climbing rambler rose has been so popular in the world for more than 100 years - its powerful bushes, 3 m high and more than 2 m wide, are strewn from top to bottom with cascades of small pink flowers, 3–5 cm in diameter. The foliage is small, glossy and completely covered with flowers during flowering. Blooms once. It looks great on a tall trunk - its long shoots gracefully hang like a luxurious waterfall.
Kordes, 1936
This outstanding rose is more than 80 years old, but it still drives flower growers around the world crazy. Belongs to the group of ramblers. It blooms once, but very profusely. The flowers are medium-sized, 5–6 cm in diameter, shaped like pompoms - it seems like they came out of old paintings. The shoots are very prickly and flexible, they bend easily in any direction, so there are no problems with laying them down for the winter.
P.S. Please note that most of the roses on the list of rose collector Alexey Stepanov belong to the Cordes selection. And this is not surprising, because Germany’s climate is closest to ours. Heat-loving French women are still lagging behind in disease resistance. And one more thing: in this list of reliable roses, as you noticed, there are no varieties of Canadian selection. But they are ideally suited for our harsh conditions. But their decorativeness, to put it mildly, is not for everyone.
Based on materials from the Gardener's Bulletin magazine, April 2013.
