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Rose Red Berlin is a hybrid tea variety distinguished by high decorative qualities. This species is suitable for cutting and landscaping garden plots. Forms dense cone-shaped buds of uniform color. The “Red Berlin” variety is not widely used, but it can be found among every true rose connoisseur who prefers to grow the classic types of this flowering shrub.
The diameter of the flowers of the "Red Berlin" variety is 10-15 cm
History of selection
This species was bred in the Netherlands. It was officially registered as a variety in 1997. Its originator is the company Olij Rozen BV, which specializes in creating new unique types of roses. The purpose of its breeding was to obtain a cut variety whose buds would remain fresh for a long time. And the creators completely succeeded.
Description of the Red Berlin rose and characteristics
This species is characterized by slightly sloping bushes with erect, strong shoots that can withstand the load during the flowering period and do not bend to the ground. Therefore, “Red Berlin” does not require support or tying. The height of the rose reaches 80-120 cm, and the diameter of its growth is 80 cm. The level of cover of the shoots with thorns is average.
The leaves of the "Red Berlin" rose are of standard size and shape, dark green in color with a shiny surface. They reach a length of 10 cm. There is slight serration along the edge.
The root system includes a taproot main shoot, which becomes lignified with age. The depth of the plant is 50 cm. Many lateral roots emerge from it, providing the shrub with moisture and nutrients.
The flowers of this hybrid tea rose are cone-shaped with an elongated center. The petals are dense, which creates volume. The color is uniform, red. The buds of “Red Berlin” are dense, densely double, consisting of 30-35 petals. They bloom very slowly. The core is not exposed even when flowering. The aroma of this rose is very weak. The bright tone of the petals is maintained throughout the entire flowering period, and even under the influence of direct sunlight it does not fade.
The lifespan of each bud is 12-14 days
The peculiarity of the variety is that it is re-flowering. Moreover, in the first wave, single apical buds are formed on the bush. And during the second, the plant forms inflorescences, each cluster of which includes 3 flowers.
The hybrid tea rose variety “Red Berlin” blooms for the first time in late spring or early summer.The duration of this period is 20-25 days, which is achieved due to the slow opening of the buds. The next wave of flowering occurs in the last ten days of July or early August, depending on the growing region. It is not inferior in abundance to the first and lasts until the onset of autumn frosts.
Rose "Red Berlin" has an average level of resistance to frost and crop diseases. The shrub can withstand temperatures down to -18-20 degrees, so it needs to be covered for the winter.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
This species has a number of advantages, which is why gardeners love it. But the Red Berlin rose also has disadvantages that you need to know. This will allow you to avoid unpleasant surprises later.
"Red Berlin" belongs to the classic varieties of roses
Main advantages:
- long, abundant flowering;
- uniform color of petals;
- does not fade in the sun;
- strong shoots that do not require support;
- suitable for cutting;
- a dense bud that does not open the middle;
- average level of frost resistance.
Flaws:
- requires good care;
- decorative effect decreases during the rainy season;
- wilted buds must be removed regularly.
Reproduction methods
To obtain new seedlings of the “Red Berlin” rose, shoot cuttings should be carried out. This can be done throughout the entire growing season of the bush. You should select a ripe shoot and cut it into pieces 10-15 cm long. Each of them should have 2-3 pairs of leaves.
It is recommended to plant cuttings in open ground, but first add sand to the soil at the rate of 5 kg per 1 sq. m. m.Cuttings should also be prepared. To do this, you need to remove all the lower leaves and leave only the upper ones in order to reduce the load, but at the same time maintain metabolic processes in the tissues.
After this, plant them in moist soil, dusting the cut with any dry root-forming agent. The distance between the cuttings must be maintained at least 5 cm so that they are well ventilated. Then the greenhouse effect should be ensured. To do this, you need to cover each seedling with a transparent cap. Subsequently, you need to regularly ventilate them and keep the soil slightly moist.
Growing and care
Rose "Red Berlin" is recommended to be grown in the southern and central regions. For northern regions it does not have a sufficient level of frost resistance. Planting of shrubs should be carried out at the end of April or at the beginning of October.
For this variety, you should choose sunny, open areas, protected from drafts. The soil should have an acidity level in the range of 5.6-7.3 pH and have good aeration. The groundwater level in the area should not be less than 80 cm. Otherwise, after several years of successful growth, the shrub will die.
This variety needs good care, which will keep its immunity at a high level. Therefore, you should water regularly when the soil dries to a depth of 5 cm. To do this, you can use settled water at a temperature of +18 degrees. After each irrigation, the soil at the base of the bush should be loosened to maintain air access to the roots.Also promptly remove weeds that grow nearby so that they do not take away nutrients.
In order for the Red Berlin rose to bloom magnificently and for a long time, it is necessary to feed it three times a season. It is recommended to apply fertilizer for the first time in the spring during the active growing season. To do this, use fermented chicken manure 1:15 or nitroammophoska - 30 g per bucket of water.
Subsequent feeding should be done during the period of bud growth in the first and second waves of flowering. To do this, use wood ash or replace it with superphosphate (40 g) and potassium sulfide (25 g) per 10 liters of water. These fertilizers not only promote lush flowering, but also increase the frost resistance of the shrub. The nutrient solution should be watered at the rate of 1 liter per bush.
When persistent frosts occur, you should cover the rose with a layer of soil and compact it. And also additionally cover with spruce branches, but at the same time cut the shoots to a height of 20-25 cm.
Two-year-old rose seedlings adapt the fastest
Pests and diseases
Rose "Red Berlin" may suffer from black spot and powdery mildew if the growing conditions are inappropriate. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment of bushes throughout the entire growing season. To do this, you need to use drugs such as “Topaz”, “Skor”. They should be alternated with each other.
Among the pests, aphids are a danger to the Red Berlin rose. This insect forms entire colonies that feed on the sap of leaves and young shoots. If you do not take timely measures to destroy it, you will not be able to wait for the bush to bloom. To fight, you should use Confidor Extra.
Application in landscape design
"Red Berlin" can be used as a tapeworm on the site. Its red buds look exquisite in combination with a green lawn, and the planted conifers in the background can emphasize this.
This variety can also be one of the elements of group planting. In this case, Red Berlin should be combined with white, yellow and cream varieties. This will allow them to successfully complement each other. In this case, you need to select species with the same bush shape and flowering periods.
Conclusion
Rose Red Berlin is a classic variety with a rich shade of petals. But in order to enjoy its lush and long-lasting flowering, it is necessary to provide the plant with care taking into account the requirements of the culture. Therefore, many novice gardeners do not risk growing Red Berlin for fear of difficulties. However, nothing other than the standard rules of agricultural technology is required, but they cannot be neglected.
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