The hybrid tea rose comes from a variety called LaFrance, bred back in 1867. It was brought by the breeder Guillot from France. This unusual variety is the result of crossing a remontant and a tea rose. Subsequently, it was possible to breed 10,000 different varieties, each of which has its own characteristics and differences. So, they can differ in the size of the bush and its height, the shape of the lovely flowers, and also the color. The hybrid tea rose differs in that its flowers have a very unusual aroma of freshly cut tea, as well as its flowering is very long, and lasts from the first days of summer until late autumn.
Subject to all not very complicated rules during the care of young and adult bushes, this type of rose will delight its owners with an abundance of flowers. So, on one peduncle there can be up to seven flowers with many petals, as a rule, from 20 pieces to 130 (depending on which variety).
However, these plants are very capricious and do not differ in their endurance. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of them not only very well, but also correctly. In this regard, any florist is simply obliged to know all the valuable advice that experts give, and try to adhere to them. The result of such painstaking work will be a fragrant bush dotted with lovely flowers.
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Landing features
To get a beautiful rose bush, it must be planted according to all the rules. Reproduction of this plant often occurs by grafting, but there are also varieties that propagate by cuttings.
Roses should be planted in the first days of May. A slightly acidic and rather loose earth is best suited for this. Choose a place where there is a lot of sunlight and there is reliable protection from the wind. All soil must be removed from the root system of the seedlings. Before proceeding to direct planting, the seedlings must be placed in plain water. They must stay there for at least a couple of hours, during which time the flowers can be saturated with water. It will be very good if you manage to submerge the whole plant in the water. If this cannot be done, then try to have all the roots immersed in the liquid and, of course, the graft, if any (it is located between the root and stem and looks like not too much thickening).
Prepare landing pits. Here it should be borne in mind that their size should be approximately 30 to 50 centimeters. The distance between the bushes is at least 30-50 centimeters. In one place, as a rule, no more than 8 bushes are planted. Before planting roses, they should be soaked in a special manure mixture. It is prepared quite simply, namely, manure, water and clay are mixed in a 1: 1: 2 ratio.After planting a seedling around it, it is imperative to make a roller out of the ground. This is necessary so that during irrigation, water is retained in the root area. At the end, the bush must be earthed (hilling height is not less than 15 centimeters).
Growing conditions
This type of roses is allowed to be grown outdoors, as well as indoors. The choice of the method directly depends on the weather conditions in the region. Almost all roses belonging to this species are distinguished by a very long flowering. A fairly large number of flowers are formed on annual shoots. In this regard, pruning is simply necessary for the bush in spring, and how strong it will be depends on the variety.
In the 1st year of life, the bush is pruned for 2-3 buds, after - for 5-7 buds. If you prune in the summer, the growth of shoots is significantly enhanced, which most beneficially affects the laying of re-flowering. Experienced gardeners advise against cutting more than 2 flowers from 1 bush, because this can cause the plant to weaken greatly. For the winter period, the rose is cut in the last days of October, while shoots, leaves, flowers that have not ripened, and buds are removed. Everything that you cut off must be burned without fail.
After cutting, the bush should be protected from frost by covering it with spruce branches. And also peat or soil should be covered with plant stems to a height of 20-25 centimeters. If the frosts are very strong, then in this case it is simply necessary to make a frame, on top of which insulation should be laid. It must be covered with a film (synthetic) to protect it from getting wet. Cover the edges of the film with soil.
Features of care and watering
Starting to grow hybrid tea roses, one must be prepared for the fact that they will have to be carefully and almost constantly looked after. In order for this lovely plant to grow well and develop correctly, it simply needs to provide regular feeding during the season. So, throughout the season, he needs mineral supplements, which include trace elements such as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
When the active growth of the bush begins, it must be fed twice in a row with a solution of nitrogen fertilizer. It's easy enough to make it. To do this, mix urea (10 grams), water (10 liters) and saltpeter (15–20 grams). The rose bush will respond perfectly if you alternate fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers. During budding, he needs fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, namely, urea (40-50 grams), saltpeter (20-25 grams) and potassium (15 grams) should be dissolved in water (10 liters).
When the plant fades for the first time, it needs to be fed again with mineral fertilizers. However, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced to 10-15 grams, and potash - on the contrary, increased.
When watering, you should also take into account several important nuances. If there is not enough moisture in the soil, then as a result of this, partial foliage may fall, and also lead to a slowdown in shoot growth.
Severe overdrying of the earthy coma can significantly affect the main characteristics of the variety, changing them. So, the color of the petals will be less intense, the flowers themselves are much smaller, and the aroma will also become less intense. But it is also not worth watering too often. During the time when the Rose begins to grow actively, and also during the period of budding and flowering, it should be watered abundantly enough. As a rule, this should be done once every 7 days. And in spring and autumn, it will be possible to water once every 1.5–2 weeks. After the bush is watered, the soil around it must be mulched with humus. This will prevent drying out or overheating, and will also contribute to abundant flowering and rapid growth.
The main features of the varieties
This type of roses includes a huge number of varieties.Nobody knows exactly how many of them, because almost every day the collection is replenished with more and more new varieties. Below will be presented only the well-known and most common varieties.
Peer Gynt - this variety is early and its main drawback is its predisposition to diseases such as powdery mildew... A bush in height can reach almost a meter, or rather 90 centimeters. It is very compact and has lush foliage, as well as fairly sharp and thin spines on the stems. The single flowers themselves are quite large and have a very beautiful golden yellow color. The petals of these flowers, which have the finest aroma, turn pinkish at the edges by the end of flowering. This variety is very much appreciated for its long and rather abundant flowering. It is a standard culture and is excellent for creating bouquets.
Dame de Kerr This variety is hardy and very resistant to various diseases. The bush can reach a height of 0.9 meters. Its red-crimson double flowers are usually 12 centimeters in diameter. Their aroma is rather weak, and the flowers themselves are cupped and elongated. Great for making flower arrangements, for growing in groups. It is a standard culture.
Lucky Peace - this variety is quite popular among flower growers. Its flower shape is perfect. They also have a very unusual double-sided color, namely, the bottom is orange-red, and the top is pink-apricot. This variety has a fairly compact bush, reaching a height of 0.8 meters and having very dense leaves. The flowers are at least 10–12 centimeters in diameter and are densely doubled (up to 50 petals).
Alexander - this variety of hybrid tea roses has an upright stem, which can reach a height of one meter to one and a half meters. Semi-double deep red flowers are quite large, with an average diameter of 12 centimeters. They have a faint smell. Flowers look great in bouquets and are also used to create hedges.
Prima ballerina - this rose variety is a flower bed, and it has gained immense popularity among gardeners. The bush reaches one meter in height and is erect. Its semi-double pink cherry flowers have a pronounced and very pleasant aroma. The flowers are very large in classic conical shape. This variety is not resistant to disease and is often affected by powdery mildew.
La France - this winter-hardy variety differs from all the not quite usual color of petals. The upper part of which is painted in a pink-silver shade, and the lower part is hot pink. The diameter of the densely double flowers (60 petals) reaches 10 centimeters. They have a strong odor. Both single flowers and whole inflorescences can bloom. This variety is susceptible to fungal diseases. Suitable for group plantings.
These descriptions of varieties, of course, do not reflect all the features of flowers belonging to the order of hybrid tea roses, but they are simply necessary for gardeners, as well as professional breeders. At the moment, more and more varieties of these wonderful flowers are being bred, which can easily transform any garden. Also, lovely flowers look great in bouquet arrangements.
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