Content
- 1 What does park rose mean?
- 2 What does a park rose look like?
- 3 Types of park roses
- 4 The best varieties of park roses
- 5 Varieties of winter-hardy park roses
- 6 Park roses that do not require shelter for the winter
- 7 Varieties of white park roses
- 8 Varieties of yellow park roses
- 9 Varieties of Canadian park roses
- 10 Varieties of English park roses
- 11 Conclusion
Park roses are in great demand in landscape design. This popularity is due to its high decorative qualities, ease of maintenance and resistance to adverse weather conditions and diseases. Winter-hardy varieties of park roses are in particular demand among gardeners, as they do not require shelter. Therefore, you should understand what these shrubs are and what their distinctive features are.
Park roses are the most undemanding types of crops
What does park rose mean?
Park roses are cultivated species of rose hips, which are classified as a separate group.It contains varieties that have a certain landscape appearance and appropriate use in landscaping. Given favorable conditions, park roses bloom and bear fruit profusely. Thanks to selection, this group increases every year and numbers tens of thousands of varieties.
Shrubs are suitable for spacious areas, as they grow not only in height, but also in width. During the flowering period, park roses present a huge bouquet from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. And many varieties are also characterized by a pleasant aroma that can spread throughout the garden.
What does a park rose look like?
This group is characterized by tall bushes 1.5-3.0 m high. The diameter of their growth varies between 1.0-2.0 m. Most park roses have densely leafy shoots.
This group blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than other types of crops. The first buds open at the end of May. The color of the petals is very diverse. It can be white, pink, red, dark purple, and yellow and orange are less common. Some varieties of park roses are densely double, each flower consists of 100-150 petals. They are highly valued and serve as the basis for breeding new species. The world is best known for Canadian and English park roses, as the breeders of these countries have done painstaking work to create new unique varieties, which subsequently gained wide popularity.
Types of park roses
According to the recognized classification, these shrubs are divided into 2 groups. The first category includes varieties of park roses that bloom once. This period lasts about a month for them. They require the preservation of shoots in winter. After all, their flowering in the next season directly depends on this.However, many of them have high frost resistance, so they often do not need shelter or even bending to the ground.
The second group includes re-blooming park roses. In turn, they are divided into:
- frost-resistant;
- wintering in central Russia;
- requiring insulation for the winter.
A well-known breeder of covering park roses is David Austin from England. But the varieties created by Cordes, Tantau, and Meyyan also gained the love of flower growers.
The best varieties of park roses
Among all the types of park roses, there are varieties that are especially loved by gardeners. They managed to gain popularity due to their characteristics. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with them to understand what their secret to success is.
Ferdinand Richard
The peculiarity of this variety is that its flowers are striped. They appear on the bush in early June and remain until September. The buds are collected in small inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. When they bloom, they acquire a cup-shaped shape, and the diameter reaches 6-10 cm. Each flower consists of 25 petals. The rose Ferdinand Richard has buds of a carmine-red hue, and pink stripes are clearly visible on it. During the flowering process, the main tone becomes even brighter, and the light one becomes almost white. The species has a sweetish, delicate aroma.
It was released in France in 1921. The height of the bushes reaches 1.5 m, and their diameter is approximately the same size.
Ferdinand Richard is ideal for "hedges"
Cardinal Richelieu
A time-tested variety. It is distinguished by an unusual purple-violet shade of petals with a lighter center, which adds sophistication to the flowers. Park rose Cardinal de Richelieu blooms once during the season. The shrub reaches a height of 1.5 -1.8 m, and its width is 60-90 cm.The variety blooms at the end of May. The duration of this period is 4-5 weeks. Each flower consists of 50 petals. When fully opened, the shape of the buds becomes cupped and their size is 6 cm.
Cardinal Richelieu species is susceptible to powdery mildew
Malvina
This variety is one of the moss roses, so it has green-reddish hairs on its sepals and pedicels. The whimsical “moss” becomes especially noticeable when the flowers open. When touched, it emits an unusual resinous aroma. Malvina has bushes 150 cm high and 90 cm wide. The petals are a rich pink shade, there are 17-25 of them in each bud. The flowers have the shape of a flat rosette.
The Malvina variety (pictured below), like yellow park roses, is one of the rare ones. It was developed in 1841 in France.
The Malvina variety blooms once, but lasts
Varieties of winter-hardy park roses
There are types of shrubs that can withstand difficult climatic conditions and still fully develop and bloom. This quality greatly simplifies care. Therefore, many gardeners prefer to choose these particular varieties of park roses.
Moye Hammarberg
The Swiss species, which is a hybrid of rugosa, was obtained in 1931. The height of its bushes reaches 1.5 m. The flowers are double, large, dark pink. The variety is characterized by a strong aroma, which intensifies during the midday and evening hours. The leaves of the rose Moje Hammarberg consist of 7-9 segments, wrinkled, dark green. The surface of the plates is slightly shiny. The shoots are erect, densely covered with thorns.
Moje Hammarberg does not tolerate high humidity well
Maidens Blush
An ancient park rose, characterized by high immunity and shade tolerance, so it can be planted near trees. The height of Maiden's Blush bushes reaches 2.0 m and the width is 1.5 m. Therefore, it needs a lot of free space. The flowers are densely double, 6-8 cm in diameter. They are collected in inflorescences of 10-12 pieces. The buds are a delicate creamy pink color and exude a rich aroma with notes of almonds and fruits. The leaves are green, with a grayish-gray bloom. Their surface is slightly glossy.
Maidens Blush has virtually no thorns
Minette vintage
This variety was obtained in the early 18th century in France. The height of its bushes reaches 1.5 m. The flowers are pale pink, but subsequently fade to light. Minette's buds are opening quickly. They take on a cup-shaped shape, the center is exposed, and the stamens become visible. The lifespan of each flower is 3-5 days, after which their petals fall off. The leaves are light green with a matte surface. There are a few small thorns on the shoots; upon contact with the plant, they remain in the skin in the form of splinters. This variety blooms once, but lasts up to 1 month. The rose grows on its own roots and is easily propagated by shoots.
Minette has a very rich aroma
Park roses that do not require shelter for the winter
Varieties of park roses that do not need insulation in winter are also popular. They thrive at low temperatures. The main thing is to choose a secluded place for them, protected from drafts.
Adelaide Hoodles
A fast-growing variety of park rose, which was bred in 1972. Characterized by a bright scarlet shade of petals.The buds consist of apical peduncles of 5-15 pieces. Shoots can bend under weight, so they need additional support. The height of the bush reaches 2.0 m, and the width is 1.5 m.
The flowers of the Adelaide Hoodless rose are cup-shaped, their diameter is 6-7 cm. When the buds are fully opened, the yellow stamens in the center become visible. The first wave of flowering occurs at the end of May. It is abundant and lasts 3-4 weeks. Subsequently, single periodic inflorescences appear.
Adelaide Hoodles is disease resistant
Agnes Schillinger
This variety was developed in France in 1997. The height of the bush reaches 150 cm, and the width is 70 cm. The flowers are cup-shaped, densely double, with a diameter of 11-12 cm. The shade of the petals includes a mixture of lilac, lavender, purple and pink tones. The buds of the rose Agnes Schilliger are collected in brushes of 3-5 pieces. This variety blooms profusely throughout the summer. The leaves are wrinkled and olive in color.
Agnes Schillinger is characterized by a pleasant rich aroma
Charles Albanel
Semi-double hybrid of rugosa. Its buds are fuchse-pink. Collected in 3-7 pieces. in the brush. The leaves are light green with a wrinkled surface. The shoots are densely covered with thorns. The height of the bushes of Charles Albanel reaches 1.2 m, and the diameter is about 1.5 m. It blooms profusely at the end of May. This period lasts 2-3 weeks. Subsequently, only single inflorescences appear. The diameter of the buds when opened is 5-6 cm. The aroma is moderate.
This species is highly resistant to diseases
Varieties of white park roses
Light types of park roses in the garden give a feeling of freshness and elegance.Therefore, they are often chosen as companions to darker varieties. This proximity allows them to complement each other. But even as tapeworms against the backdrop of a green lawn, they look very elegant.
Pimpinellifolia Plena
A frost-resistant variety that does not need shelter for the winter. It is characterized by spreading bushes up to 1.5 m high, with strong shoots. Therefore, he does not need support. The Pimpinellifolia plena variety blooms once per season. The buds are semi-double, creamy white with a strong aroma.
Flowering duration is 12-14 days. The leaves are matte and consist of 8 segments. The stems of this park rose are densely covered with thorns, so you must use gloves when working with it. Easily propagated by shoots.
It is recommended to plant the rose Pimpinellifolia Plena along the fence
Winchester Cathedral
An English variety of park rose, the height of the bushes reaches 1.2 m and the width is 1.0 m. The plant is spreading, prone to branching. The shoots are strong, practically without thorns, which makes them easier to care for. The foliage is dense, dense, bright green, without shine. The flowers of Winchester Cathedral are snow-white, densely double, and medium in size. They are collected in inflorescences of 2-3 pieces. They have a cup-shaped shape and a refined aroma. Blooms abundantly throughout the summer with short breaks.
The Winchester Cathedral variety is considered one of the best among whites
Schneewithchen
Repeat-blooming variety with several long waves. Forms medium-sized bushes up to 1.5 m high and about 0.7 m in diameter. The shoots are erect, strong, and light green in color.The flowers of the Schneewittchen rose are medium-sized, 7-8 cm in diameter, collected in brushes of 5-20 pieces. Petals are white. The buds are fragrant, each lifespan is 3-5 days.
The Schneewithchen variety is resistant to rain
Varieties of yellow park roses
These species are much rarer, so they are valued much more than others. This is due to the fact that when developing new varieties of park roses it is difficult to obtain a bright yellow pigment. Therefore, you should consider the best options in this category.
Golden Celebration
A distinctive feature of this variety of park rose is not only the copper-sunny shade of the petals and bright aroma, but also the diameter of the flowers. When opened, it is 16 cm. The bush grows to a height of 1.5 m and has a round, spreading shape. The shoots of the Golden Celebration rose are arched and moderately covered with thorns. The foliage is bright green, with a shiny surface. The flowering period of the Golden Celebration rose begins in early summer and lasts until autumn with short breaks.
This variety is characterized by high winter hardiness
Remy Martin
Park rose is distinguished by branched bushes up to 1.5 m, with dense, erect shoots. The growth diameter is 1.2 m. The Remi Martin variety belongs to the category of repeat flowering. The first wave occurs at the end of May and lasts about 1 month. During this period, the bush is covered with numerous buds, under which the dark green, glossy foliage is not visible. The second wave occurs 2 weeks later, when the rose forms new buds. The shade of the petals is honey-apricot. The variety is characterized by an unobtrusive pleasant aroma.
The diameter of Remy Martin flowers reaches 6-8 cm
Graham Thomas
A popular type of English park rose. It is characterized by bushes reaching a height of 1.5 m. The shoots are light green in color, flexible, and can bend under load during the flowering period. Graham Thomas is a re-blooming variety with a strong aroma. Its flowers take the form of peonies when blooming. The petals have a rich yellow tint. The diameter of the flowers is 8-10 cm.
Rose Graham Thomas is rain resistant
Varieties of Canadian park roses
Park roses of this group are characterized by increased resistance to diseases and low temperatures, as they were specially created for growing in cold climates. These varieties are characterized by lush spreading bushes with double flowers of small diameter, which are collected in inflorescences.
John Davis
A cultivated rose hip that forms a powerful bush 2.0 m high. It blooms 2-3 times per season. Rose John Davis (John Davis) is distinguished by a pink tint of the petals, which is initially brighter, and subsequently fades. The buds of this variety are collected in inflorescences of 15-17 pieces. When the buds are fully opened, the diameter reaches 8 cm, and the center is exposed.
John Davis is disease resistant
Alexander Mackenzie
The variety is distinguished by a powerful bush up to 2 m in height and a growth diameter of about 1.2-1.5 m. The shoots are strong, erect, moderately covered with needles.The leaves are medium-sized, green with a matte surface, consisting of 7 segments. The flowers are pink-red, double. Each of them consists of 40-50 petals. The buds of the rose Alexander MacKenzie are collected in apical inflorescences of 7-9 pieces. In shape they resemble ancient species.
The flowers of the park rose Alexander Mackenzie do not tolerate prolonged rains.
Henry Kelsey
One of the brightest hybrid varieties of park roses. The height of the bush reaches 3 m. The flowers are semi-double, cup-shaped, collected in brushes of 5-15 pieces. Their diameter reaches 6-7 cm. The plant forms new buds throughout the summer with short breaks. The shoots are long, arched. The foliage is dark green and shiny. The shade of the petals of the park rose Henry Kelsey is bright red and goes well with the yellow stamens in the center. It fades to deep pink as it blooms. Withstands frosts down to – 26 °C.
The shoots of the Henry Kelsey rose are densely covered with thorns
Varieties of English park roses
This category of park roses was obtained through complex crossing, which made it possible to achieve a beautiful shape of the bushes, bright colors and aromas of the buds, as well as abundant and long-lasting flowering. Their creator is the English breeder David Austin. Its varieties have gained worldwide fame. Most of them are undemanding in terms of care and soil composition, but do not tolerate prolonged rains.
Fisherman Friend
A famous variety that has gained popularity all over the world. It was released in 1987. Rose Fisherman's Friend is distinguished by large, dense flowers. They have a unique purple-crimson color.The buds combined with dark green foliage create a velvety effect. When opened, they emit a pleasant, strong aroma. The height of the bushes reaches 1.2 m. The flowers are single, apical. The variety requires shelter and preventive treatments against diseases.
The lifespan of flowers on the Fisherman Friend rose is 5 days.
Abraham Derby
This variety of park rose was created in 1985. Its basis was the yellow and pink-red species. Abraham Darby is characterized by a bush height of 1.5-2.0 m. Its leaves are shiny, large, and rich green in color. Double flowers, consisting of 50-55 petals. Their shade changes depending on weather conditions: on hot days they are peach, on cool days they are pink. Flowering begins in June and lasts until October with short breaks. The diameter of the buds when fully opened reaches 12-14 cm. This variety has a rich fruity-strawberry aroma.
Abraham Derby needs winter shelter
Falstaff
The park rose forms a vigorous bush with erect, strong shoots. Their height reaches 1.5 m. They bloom abundantly throughout the summer. Falstaff's buds are double, 12 cm in diameter. When opened, the petals have a dark crimson hue, but when exposed to sunlight they turn purple. Flowers are cup-shaped, collected in brushes of 5 pieces. Foliage is dark, leathery
Falstaff variety requires minimal pruning
Conclusion
Winter-hardy varieties of park roses are deservedly in high demand among buyers.After all, not all gardeners are able to provide proper care for the shrub throughout the entire season. Typically, these species are also highly resistant to diseases and pests. Therefore, they do not require complex care.
