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In the beautiful and vast world of roses, we always highlight hybrid tea varieties. Along with floribunda roses, they are most often grown in our gardens and are considered classic - after all, it is the hybrid tea rose that we think of when it comes to these wonderful flowers. This is both the largest group and the most popular. If the rose is the queen of flowers, then its hybrid tea variety is undoubtedly the queen of roses. It’s hard to imagine that just a century and a half ago these flowers simply did not exist. Let's get to know them better.
Description of hybrid tea roses
A typical hybrid tea rose has large to medium buds with many petals that form a clearly defined central cone. Long flowering stems bear one or more buds. It is the roses of this group that are most often used for cutting and forcing.
Flower
Hybrid tea roses are aristocratic; each flower can be called a work of art. Their graceful elongated glasses with sharp tops open with satin or velvety curved petals, which in the middle remain curled into a high cone for a long time.
Flowers can be double or densely double, the number of petals usually ranges from 25 to 60 pieces per bud, diameter - from 8 to 15 cm. They are located on slender peduncles 20-80 cm long, one at a time or in small inflorescences of 5-7 pieces.
Roses of the hybrid tea group have no equal in the richness of colors, shades, color transitions and shadings; many varieties change color as the buds open.
Almost all varieties of hybrid tea roses bloom in the middle zone in mid-June and bloom almost until frost.
Bush
For this group of roses, the shape of the bushes plays an important role, which, unfortunately, sometimes leaves much to be desired. They should have strong, even shoots from 0.5 to 1.0 m in height, well-leafed, with delicate or dense, glossy or matte foliage.
The bush should have a proportional build, have a shape from spreading to pyramidal. Unfortunately, many varieties suffer from the fact that due to improper pruning, excess nitrogen fertilizers or unfavorable weather conditions, their bushes do not hold their shape well or simply fall apart.
Aroma
The best varieties of hybrid tea roses have a rich range of scents; they can be subtle and light, barely perceptible, or they can be thick and heavy.
The aroma is emitted by microscopic glands with precious essential oil, located on the delicate petals. Dark varieties of roses with thick, dense petals usually smell most strongly in the first half of the day.
What is the scent of tea rose? This is the aroma of freshly dried selected tea.
Disadvantages of hybrid tea roses
First of all, it should be noted that hybrid tea varieties grow on rootstocks and are very poorly propagated by cuttings. Weak winter hardiness is also a feature of the group, therefore, all bushes require good shelter for the winter.
Reading rave reviews and descriptions in catalogs, one might think that this group of roses is ideal, but some of the best varieties produce pitifully few buds. In terms of brightness of color, they are clearly inferior to floribunda, the shoots can be tough and form falling apart bushes, and it is also rare to find a hybrid tea variety that has good resistance to buds getting wet.
You should not rely on the number of awards for flowers in this group - some titled beauties are good as exhibition specimens and are not at all suitable for decorating the garden. So you need to be especially careful when choosing hybrid tea roses. Photos do not always reflect the true state of affairs. It is best to see the flower with your own eyes, on video or read reviews from experienced rose growers.
History of creation
The first hybrid tea rose is considered to be the “La Francais” variety, obtained by the French breeder Jean-Baptiste André Guillot in 1967 by crossing the remontant rose variety “Madame Victor Verdier” with the tea rose “Madame Bravie”.“La Francais” opened the era of modern roses, which combined the beauty and wonderful aroma of old roses and repeated flowering, winter hardiness, and resistance to adverse weather factors from rose hips, in particular, from Rose Remontant.
- Madame Victor Verdier
- La France
In 1990, the first yellow rose “Soleil de Or” was obtained, after which breeders developed so many new varieties with a variety of colors that all of them can only be considered in the catalogs of the largest companies involved in the trade of these flowers.
Hybrid tea varieties of roses
We decided to present to your attention the roses of this group, dividing the varieties according to flower color.
Red varieties
Although this color is often found in the flower kingdom, true, pure red is a rarity.
Dominica
This beautiful compact bush up to half a meter high has high resistance to diseases, blooms continuously and profusely in the sixth zone. The flowers can serve as a standard red color, have a size of up to 10 cm, and are collected in groups of 3-5. When fully open, the petals are slightly wavy along the edges and have a medium-intensity aroma.
Black Baccarat
This re-blooming rose has received the fame of “the blackest”. In fact, she has a real dark red color. A densely double flower with angular velvet petals has a weak odor and is not impressive in size - only 7-8 cm. The bush is up to 1.0 m high, up to 0.7 m wide, and is moderately resistant to disease. The buds are located on the stems one at a time.
Red Nostalgia
Large single flowers up to 10 cm in size have an unusual blood-red color and a classic glass shape. Repeatedly flowering bushes up to 1.2 m high have excellent health and are intended for growing in the sixth zone.
Raspberry varieties
Often roses are painted crimson, there is plenty to choose from. We bring to your attention the varieties that we liked.
George Dixon
Large double flowers of rich crimson color with a strong aroma are up to 13 cm in size, located one at a time on the peduncle and are used in the perfume industry. The bush does not exceed 1.3 m, blooms in two waves, has average resistance and is intended for the sixth zone.
Alain Souchon
Fragrant crimson-red lobed flowers with 75-100 petals are 12-13 cm in size, arranged one at a time. The bush up to 1.0 m blooms repeatedly and is characterized by average resistance. Designed for cultivation in the sixth zone.
Pink varieties
This color is consonant with the name of the roses themselves; bushes with pink flowers will bring a romantic mood to any garden.
Frederic Mistral
This romantic, densely double rose is one of the top ten. This is not surprising; its amazing soft pink flowers, up to 11 cm in diameter, at first look like a real hybrid tea rose, and when opened, they resemble the best English varieties. It blooms again, very profusely, which is not the rule for this group, and has a strong sweet aroma.
A strong, slender bush up to 1.1 m in size can grow much taller in hot climates. If we add to this high resistance to diseases, it becomes clear why this rose is so loved all over the world. Designed for the sixth zone.
Mondial
This repeat-blooming, medium-hardy rose performs well as a cut flower. Weakly fragrant single flowers have pink petals with a coral tint, collected in a classic glass measuring 11 cm. The narrow bush grows up to 0.8 m, has dense foliage and reddish growth.
Romina
The newest variety introduced in 2015.Its color is stated as "antique pink". Whatever you call it, the densely double single flowers, 10 cm in size, are very beautiful, and they also bloom repeatedly. Bushes up to one and a half meters high have excellent health and are intended for the sixth zone.
White varieties
It would seem that the most ordinary color. But it is very rare to find pure white flowers.
White Christmas
Large double flowers of true white color with a classic goblet shape reach a size of 12 cm, have a strong aroma and repeat flowering. An erect bush does not exceed 1.0 m, is moderately resistant to waterlogging and diseases, and is grown in the sixth zone.
Pierre Arditi
White flowers of the romantic series with an intense aroma reach a diameter of 14 cm and are located on neat bushes up to 1.2 m high and 0.7 wide. Flowering is continuous, the highest resistance to disease and soaking.
Yellow varieties
This color is very suitable for roses, although it does not occur as often as we would like.
Gloria Day
This rose is better known throughout the world as “Peace”. She is the most famous of all existing today and with her appearance she set new quality standards for roses. A powerful, beautiful bush 1.0-1.5 m high, up to 1.25 m wide, with single flowers up to 15 cm in diameter, which constantly change color. Typically its petals are soft yellow with a crimson edge, fading over time to pink, cream or salmon. In fact, its color depends very much on the place of growth, soil, care and even weather. Its aroma is described by some as subtle, while others say it is thick, strong, sweet with fruity notes.It blooms repeatedly, grows best in the sixth zone, has average resistance to diseases and waterlogging (which are very good indicators for this group).
Chipindale Gold
A magnificent flower of yellow, even golden color, 10 cm in diameter with a faint aroma; when fully opened, the glass is cup-shaped and quartered. The bush, 0.7-1.0 m in size, is intended for the sixth zone, with average resistance to disease and getting wet. It is considered a repeat bloomer, but rose growers claim that with good care it blooms continuously.
Orange varieties
Orange flowers are always very popular.
Abbey de Cluny
Apricot flowers up to 11 cm in size at the base are almost creamy in color, at the ends of the petals - orange or copper, so dense that they resemble a tight head of cabbage. Most often, there is one flower on the stem with a faint aroma of spices, occasionally - 2-3. A powerful bush up to 1.25 m tall and 0.7 m wide has high resistance to diseases and is intended for cultivation in the fifth zone. Blooms again.
Lolita
The flowers are an unusual orange color with yellow and pink hues, wavy petals when fully opened, always a darker shade on the reverse side. The bud size is up to 13 cm, the flowering is repeated, the aroma is heavy and strong. Bush - 0.7-1.2 m, healthy, for the sixth zone.
Lilac varieties
At one time, these flowers created a sensation.
Sterling Silver
The first flower is lilac-lavender in color, 8-9 cm in size, with single buds of a beautiful shape, emitting a strong sweet aroma. The bush grows 1.0-1.25 m in height and 0.8 m in width. It has poor disease resistance and is intended for the sixth zone.Unfortunately, in cool climates it forms a weak bush and blooms poorly, even throughout the entire season.
Mainzer Fastnacht
One of the most popular and famous lilac roses, many consider it the best. Large, up to 11 cm, buds are located one at a time on the peduncle and slowly open. It blooms repeatedly, has a strong aroma, and is disease resistant. The erect bush reaches 0.7-1.0 m, grows up to 0.7 m wide. It grows well in the sixth zone; with good shelter and proper care, you can try growing it in the fifth. Looks great in single plantings, but does not combine well with other flowering plants.
Varieties of different colors
Magnificent roses with glasses, painted in harmonious combinations of different colors.
Utopia
Yellow, densely double flowers measuring 10 cm have a red edge on the petals and a high cone in the center. The bush does not exceed 1.2 m, intended for the fifth zone. Blooms repeatedly, has average resistance to disease and waterlogging.
Double Delight
Some call this rose vulgar, and others call it magnificent, but one way or another, it has remained one of the most famous and popular for many years. The ideal bud of a classic shape blooms for a long time and lasts for a long time when cut. The color is a stunning contrast between the white center and crimson outer petals, which become more numerous as the flower ages. On the stem there is one bud up to 14 cm in size with a strong spicy aroma, repeated flowering. The height and width of the bush can reach one and a half meters. Average resistance to diseases, sixth zone.
Columbine
Beautiful single glasses of a classic shape up to 10 cm in size have white petals with crimson edges. Continuously blooming the bushes reach a height of 1.0 meters, are distinguished by excellent health and resistance to getting wet, and grow in the sixth zone. Straight, strong shoots have almost no thorns.
Conclusion
As you can see, hybrid tea roses are diverse and everyone can find a flower to their liking among them. True, they often require constant attention, but their incredible beauty pays for all the effort.
