Tall roses - description of varieties, stem length, with large buds
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The rose is considered the queen of flowers. There are many different plant varieties. Tall roses are distinguished by long stems, which can be one and a half meters or even more than human growth. When breeding these varieties, you need to know the features of their cultivation so that the plants grow well on the site.
Tall roses - description
Tall roses include varieties that can reach from two to five meters. In most cases, such crops do not grow independently, but on artificial fortifications. The latter can be rosehip bushes or special supports made of metal or wood.
Tall roses have long stems
When growing roses on rose hips, you can get a rather original tree that will decorate any site. In the second case, most often they use special arches, a fence, which are gradually entwined with flower branches.
Specific traits
Giant roses can be divided into two types:
- Climbing - these varieties are distinguished by large buds, flowering occurs twice a year.
- Curly is a species with small buds that bloom once a year.
Pink trees will brighten any garden
The history of breeding giant varieties
Tall roses of 150 cm and more require special attention. Most varieties do not grow taller than 80 cm.However, in some varieties, the stem length starts at 90 cm.
Standard roses also differ in height and large buds. These varieties were bred in the 18th and 19th centuries. At this time, the ladies wore rather voluminous skirts, which made it difficult to approach the flower bush and enjoy the scent of the buds. Therefore, it was decided to bring out a tree with a thick trunk and a wide crown - it is easier to get to it.
Climbing roses are considered the record holders for the height of the stems. In such plants, branches can grow up to 4 m long. If you wish, you can plant them near the house, gradually they will wrap the entire wall.
Standard varieties are often grown on rose hips.
The best varieties of tall roses
There are many varieties of tall roses, some are more popular, others less.
La Rhine
La Rhine belongs to the Bourbon roses, but differs slightly from them. The flowers of this culture have deep cups, and in appearance they very much resemble balls. Formed in brushes of several pieces. The variety blooms almost all summer, in waves at regular intervals.
The bush of the plant is erect and quite strong. It can reach a height of about 2 m, but it is recommended that you always prune it regularly. The shoots of giant roses are long, the leaves are light green. In width, the bush can grow up to 120 cm.
Climbing varieties are suitable for decorating the walls of houses
Ulrich Brunner Fies
Ulrich Brunner Fies is a remontant variety. It was bred at the end of the 19th century as a result of crossing several varieties.The bush grows quite tall, it can reach 1.5 m in height. The leaves are green.
The variety has rather large cupped flowers. Terry buds, red with an admixture of carmine tint. They have a very pleasant aroma; there are always a lot of bees in the area with these flowers.
The variety blooms in two waves. The first - in early summer, many flowers appear. The second wave occurs at the end of the summer season, with fewer flowers. The culture will perfectly complement any landscape design, both with other plants and alone.
Frau Karl Druschki
The Frau Karl Druschka variety was known more than a hundred years ago, but it still remains popular with many flower growers. This variety is dedicated to the wife of Karl Drushka, president of the Society of German Friends of Roses.
The rose is often referred to as a remontant, but it can also be considered a tea rose. Differs in excellent winter hardiness. The bushes are quite vigorous and strong, the foliage has a light green tint. The buds are pointed, initially have a light pink color, but become pure white by the time of full blooming. The flowers of huge roses are double, in diameter they can reach 14 cm, often have a silvery tint.
Often the buds are arranged in inflorescences of five, and you can also often find single flowers. The flowering process is quite abundant, repeated twice a season. Meter roses of this variety require constant treatment from powdery mildew. The plant is perfect for cutting and for planting with other plants.
Golden fragrant
Fragrant golden rose will be distinguished by beautiful flowers and aroma. The culture has a very powerful and strong bush, it can be up to 2 m wide. It belongs to climbing varieties. It can bloom quite early, however, provided that the soil is nutritious and the plant has enough of all the substances. It will grow better in sunny areas, in winter it requires careful shelter.
Climbing roses grow very quickly and need good support
The buds of the rose resemble glasses, the flowers are quite large, in diameter they can reach 12 cm. It blooms twice a season, with a rather large break between them - up to 2 months. The inflorescences have a pale pink color and a fragrant aroma.
Sympathy
Rose Sympathy belongs to climbing varieties, it is considered one of the most popular and is perfect for beginners. Bred in the second half of the 20th century.
The rose bush is quite large, in full growth it can reach 5 m and up to 2 m in width. The plant is often used to decorate walls, fences, arches. When planting, you must immediately take care of a good and stable support. There are a lot of bright green leaves. The culture is growing rapidly.
The buds and flowers of the variety are distinguished by bright scarlet colors, one bud in diameter can reach up to 10 cm, if desired, they can be attributed to terry varieties. The aroma is soft, pleasant and unobtrusive. Flowers on the branches are located quite often.
Flowering begins in early June, ends with the onset of cold weather. Initially, the process is more plentiful than repeated. The variety is resistant to solar radiation, after rain does not leave marks on the petals. The variety tolerates cold weather well, and is also slightly susceptible to diseases and pest attacks.
Arches decorated with roses are often used to decorate plots
Interesting facts about large roses
Roses are wonderful plants, the selection of which will never end. Scientists are striving to develop more and more original varieties and varieties.
Longest stem
The variety of roses with the longest stems is called Forever Yang (Forever Young) - Forever young. It is the flowers of this type that are the standard of the highest. At the same time, their stems grow absolutely naturally without the use of any chemistry. The stem height starts from 90 cm and can reach 1.5 m. Roses on a long stem can have buds of different shades - red, yellow, white, pink.
The variety got its name because its buds retain excellent condition for a very long time. Cut flowers for a long period can remain as fresh as on the first day - for almost 20 days the bouquet will delight the owner. At the same time, the buds do not lose their rich color and wonderful aroma.
Largest bud
In many varieties, the size of the buds reaches 13-14 cm, but there are also those in which the diameter reaches 20 cm.In nature, there is a rose with large buds up to 2 m in size.
Long roses can not only be bought in the store, but also grown independently in the garden and on the site. Many climbing varieties do not require special conditions and care, so even a beginner can handle it. Varieties of tall roses are distinguished by beautiful flowers and a wonderful aroma. However, if you want the bouquet to contain roses of 2 meters, then you will need to go to the store and pay a lot of money for them - such flowers are not cheap due to the difficulties of transportation.
