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Rose Red Piano is a hybrid tea variety that is very popular among gardeners. The plant is valued for its excellent decorative qualities, as well as a number of other positive characteristics. The variety is suitable for cultivation in any region of the Russian Federation. It is enough to follow simple cultivation technology in open ground.
History of selection
The Red Piano variety was bred in Germany. The breeder is the famous breeder Christian Evers, a representative of the German company Rosen Tantau.
The variety was obtained and registered in the international catalog in 2007. Red Piano roses are sold in some nurseries under the names Hope and Glory and Mistinguett. The variety was successfully tested in open ground, where it showed a high level of resistance to adverse conditions. For this he was awarded numerous awards at ornamental plant exhibitions.
Description of the Red Piano rose and characteristics
It is a medium-sized shrub. The height of the Red Piano rose reaches 120 cm. The plant is classified as a peony plant due to the fact that it consists of erect stems. The diameter reaches 1 m.By trimming it can be given a spherical or hemispherical shape.
The stems are thin, strong, and of medium elasticity. They are covered with green bark. The number of spines is insignificant.
Red Piano roses have dense, glossy foliage. Egg-shaped plates for 2-3 pieces. Color – dark green with yellowish streaks.
The Red Piano rose begins to bloom in early June.
In May, a large number of buds are formed on each stem. They grow up to 10 on one shoot. Single flowers appear rarely, as a rule, on annual plants.
Flowering continues continuously until early to mid-September. The buds open slowly. In the early stages they have a spherical shape. Subsequently, the flowers become cup-shaped. The number of petals on each is 50-60.
Gardeners value the Red Piano rose variety for its unique color. It is rich and does not fade in the sun. The flowers are red, but depending on the lighting they can take on a pinkish or peach tint. They are densely double. The petals become denser as they approach the center. They exude a light, pleasant aroma reminiscent of raspberry berries.
The Red Piano peony rose is characterized by high winter hardiness. The plant tolerates temperatures down to -29 degrees, so in the southern regions of the Russian Federation it does not need to be covered during the cold season. In other climatic zones, it is recommended to protect bushes from freezing.
Red Piano rose flowers do not fade in bright sun
The plant tolerates short-term shading well. Therefore, it is usually planted in partial shade or sun. The variety is resistant to short droughts.
Red Piano roses have low sensitivity to most fungal infections. The plant is extremely rarely affected by powdery mildew, black spot and other diseases. The pronounced aroma of flowers can attract insects.
Important! Hybrid tea roses are the least resistant to pests. Gardeners should take measures to protect their bushes.
The Red Piano variety of English roses is recognized as one of the most unpretentious. Therefore, such a plant is ideal for decorating any suburban area.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Numerous descriptions, photos and reviews of Red Piano roses indicate that this plant is superior to other hybrid tea varieties. This is explained by the undeniable advantages of this variety.
Among them:
- long flowering period;
- a large number of bright buds;
- resistance to sunlight, drought;
- pronounced winter hardiness;
- low sensitivity to infections.
Disadvantages include the requirement for soil composition, as well as the need for regular pruning to maintain the shape of the bush. Some gardeners are faced with pest damage.
Reproduction methods
Exclusively vegetative methods are used. Collecting seeds is considered impractical, since the grown plant loses its specific varietal qualities.
Reproduction methods:
- dividing the bush;
- harvesting by cuttings;
- propagation by layering.
These options are the most effective. Usually, the procurement of new planting material is carried out in the spring season, before budding begins. Due to this, less damage is caused to the plant.
Growing and care
In order for the bush to fully develop and bloom regularly, you should choose the right place for planting. An important condition is lighting.The bush is placed in an area that receives enough sunlight. It is impossible to grow hybrid tea rose Red Piano in the shade, as it will be weak.
The plant prefers nutritious soil with peat and compost. The optimal acidity level is 5.5-6.5 pH.
Roses are planted in the spring. You can place the seedling in the ground in the fall. Then he will better adapt to the cold before winter.
Planting technology:
- Dig a hole 60-80 cm deep.
- A layer of expanded clay, crushed stone or pebbles is placed at the bottom.
- Fill it halfway with soil.
- The roots of the seedling are soaked in an antiseptic solution.
- The plant is placed in a hole.
- The root collar should be 8-10 cm below the surface.
- The plant is covered with soil and lightly compacted.
After planting in the ground, seedlings require abundant watering.
It is recommended to use a mixture of garden soil, compost and peat as soil for roses. You can add river sand, rotted manure or humus to the composition.
Shrub rose Red Piano needs liquid. The soil should not be allowed to dry out, especially during flowering, as this provokes wilting. Each bush requires 15-25 liters of water. In summer, watering is carried out 2-3 times a week as the soil dries out.
The plant needs light, breathable soil. Loosening and mulching are carried out every 2-3 weeks. Weeds and other plant debris need to be promptly removed from the area.
For prolonged flowering, the bush is fed. In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are applied twice to promote shoot growth and bud formation. Subsequently, potassium and phosphorus are required. They are given during flowering and in the fall, in preparation for winter.
Formative pruning is carried out 2-3 times per season. The first haircut is required in the spring, at an early stage of the growing season. Remove excess shoots that cause deformation of the bush, as well as wilted or dry stems. For the winter, the Red Piano rose is pruned, leaving short above-ground shoots and mounded with a layer of 15-20 cm to protect it from frost.
Pests and diseases
The variety is resistant to infections, so it practically does not get sick. Pathology can be caused by stagnation of fluid in the roots or prolonged drying out. Powdery mildew and black spot are not typical for this flower.
Red Piano roses often develop rust on the leaves.
To prevent diseases, it is enough to spray the bush with a fungicide twice a season. For prevention, the drugs Fundazol and Fitosporin are suitable. Treatment with copper sulfate and Bordeaux mixture is allowed.
The aroma of flowers attracts pests, of which the most common are:
- aphid;
- rose cicada;
- thrips;
- scale insects;
- slobbering pennies;
- spider mites.
If symptoms of damage are detected, diseased shoots are removed. The bush is treated with insecticides in accordance with the instructions.
Application in landscape design
Gardeners grow red Piano rose alone or in groups. It looks best against the backdrop of bright green lawn grass. It is not recommended to plant it next to low-growing ground cover plants. To focus attention on roses, it is placed next to shrubs that do not bloom.
As a decorative element, the Red Piano variety is planted:
- along the edges of curbs;
- near artificial reservoirs;
- next to verandas, loggias;
- not far from fences;
- in wide flower beds;
- in mixborders in the foreground.
Red Piano rose flowers are also cut to decorate rooms and create bouquets. They remain fresh for several weeks.
Conclusion
Rose Red Piano is a popular decorative variety that is recognized as one of the least whimsical and demanding. The plant is resistant to low temperatures, fungal infections and other unfavorable factors. You can grow such a flower in almost any conditions, observing simple agrotechnical standards that are accessible even to novice gardeners.
Reviews with photos about the Red Piano rose
The article talks about the rose Piano (Hope and Glory, Mistinguett, Tan01360)
Evers Germany, 2007
Hybrid Tea, but not Red Piano (such a rose does not exist), and especially not an English rose.