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Burgundy roses are considered classic because they are most often used in bouquets and floral arrangements. However, such flowers are quite suitable for decorating the garden. They look beautiful against the backdrop of general greenery, lawns, next to recreation areas and at the entrance to the house. Quite a few varieties of burgundy roses with different shades have been bred. The most beautiful and popular ones are described in the presented material.
Varieties of burgundy roses with photos and names
There are quite a few varieties of burgundy roses. There are different shades - along with the classic dark ones, there are also lighter ones, with scarlet and crimson tones. When choosing a specific variety, you should take into account its winter hardiness, immunity, flowering characteristics and care requirements.
Barcarolle
Barkarole is a variety of dark burgundy rose, as shown in the photo. It produces lush, moderately large inflorescences with a diameter of 7-8 cm. Peduncles reach a height of 100 cm, with one bud formed on each. Young leaves have an interesting red tint, and as they mature they become dark green and glossy.
The rose flowers themselves are a distinct burgundy, beetroot hue, goblet-shaped, the petals are long and graceful.The aroma is not too pronounced, but flowering occurs in two waves - at the beginning and at the end of summer.
When growing, it is also worth keeping in mind that the bush of this burgundy rose is too spreading (almost 1 m) and also lopsided. He will not be able to decorate the garden, but the roses themselves last a long time when cut. Therefore, they are cultivated mainly for bouquets and floral arrangements.
The variety is mainly suitable for cutting
Ecstasy
As you can see in the photo, the Extase variety produces roses of a red-burgundy hue. The flowers are double-type, consisting of 40 petals, which are arranged in several rows. The foliage is dark green, rather large, the surface is leathery, matte. The plant is resistant to all common diseases.
The variety has other advantages:
- compact bush (width and height approximately 50 cm);
- buds bloom even in rainy weather;
- flowering is continuous throughout the summer;
- very pronounced aroma;
- Each peduncle produces from 1 to 3 flowers; they are large, 12-14 cm in diameter.
But it is worth keeping in mind that the winter hardiness of this burgundy rose is low and corresponds to zone 6-7. In open ground it can withstand only up to -20 degrees, so it needs shelter.
The flowers are large, so they look impressive
Black Baccarat
Black Baccara is a classic variety of dark burgundy roses. It is so pronounced that this variety is considered the blackest among all others. In summer, the buds are closer to burgundy and dark beetroot. But with the onset of autumn rains, the petals acquire a blackish tint and look very original.
The diameter of the flower is average - up to 10 cm. At the same time, it is dense, has a classic cup-shaped shape, of a dense double type. The burgundy rose consists of 45 petals growing in several rows. The tips are pointed, angular in shape. The leaves have a reddish tint. The bush reaches a height of 80-100 cm, and a width of 70 cm. Repeated flowering occurs at the beginning and end of summer.
Black Baccara - the blackest rose of all varieties
Forever Young
The variety with the romantic name Forever Young (“forever young”) is represented by a burgundy velvet rose, as in the photo. The sizes are medium, reaching 10 cm in diameter. The type is terry, and the number of petals is small - on average 25-27. The aroma is quite pleasant, although not too pronounced.
Forever Young burgundy roses last a long time when cut
The peduncles are strong and reach a height of 1 m. The flowers are excellent for cutting as they remain fresh for several days. The shrub is immune to powdery mildew, but may suffer from black spot. The buds open well even in rainy weather.
Black Magic
Black Magic is a variety of burgundy roses specially bred for cutting. Although it is quite suitable for decorating the garden. This is another variety that is almost black in color. Moreover, such coloring is observed constantly - from the moment of blooming until the beginning of wilting.
The buds are small, 9 cm in diameter. One flower appears on each peduncle. The petals bend down beautifully, retain their elegant shape, and last a long time when cut (up to 2 weeks). The bushes are tall, reach a height of 1.5 m, and spread up to 1 m wide. The leaves are dark green, glossy.
A rose with an original color always attracts attention
Black Prince
The Black Prince variety also produces almost black roses with a velvety shimmer. Although in hot weather the color is close to crimson, with the exception of the lower petals, which always remain dark. If the weather is cool and rainy, the entire rose turns dark burgundy.
The inflorescences are very fragrant and appear in two waves - in the first half and at the end of summer. In cloudy weather they do not open well. The size of the flowers is quite large - they reach 10-12 cm in diameter. 1, 2 or 3 buds appear on each peduncle.
Flower color depends on weather conditions
The bushes are moderately tall (up to 150 cm) and not too spreading (90 cm). It is important to understand that they are often affected by powdery mildew and black spot. Therefore, in the spring it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments with fungicides.
Freedom
The Freedom variety is a white-burgundy rose, as in the photo. The peduncles are long, strong, and withstand transportation well. The buds are quite dense, last a long time when cut, and are optimal for bouquets. The flowers reach 12 cm in diameter and give a pleasant smell.
The bushes grow well, do not spread out, reach a height of 1 m and a width of 60 cm. The leaves are bright green, shine in the sun, and are quite large. There are not many thorns on the shoots, so it is convenient to work with them. Another advantage of this variety of burgundy rose is its high immunity to common infections.
This dark burgundy rose is best grown in partial shade.
In terms of winter hardiness, the crop also belongs to zone 6 and can withstand temperatures down to -23 degrees.It is resistant to rain - even in cloudy weather, almost all the buds open. It is characterized by repeated flowering - the first wave occurs at the beginning of summer, the second at the end.
Red Naomi
Red Naomi is a burgundy rose variety with very beautiful goblet-shaped flowers consisting of 55-75 petals. The color is dark red, cherry, the edges are close to black. The aroma is pleasant, sweetish. They reach 13 cm in diameter and appear mainly 1 per peduncle (rarely 3).
The foliage is dark green with a matte surface. The bushes are small, reaching 1-1.3 m in height and 40-70 cm in width. The shoots do not spread, so the bush looks compact and quite attractive.
Fairly good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew is noted. The buds can bloom in both sunny and rainy weather. In terms of winter hardiness, this variety of burgundy rose belongs to zone 6 (up to -23 degrees). Flowering occurs continuously, virtually throughout the summer.
The flower is densely double, voluminous
the Grand Prix
Grand Prix is a Dutch variety of burgundy roses, which is one of the best-selling cut roses. Produces large flowers with a diameter of 11-13 cm. The type is densely double. The buds consist of 40-45 petals growing in several rows. Most often they are solitary, but sometimes they are combined into inflorescences of 2-3 pieces. The reinforcement is weak and can only be detected at close range.
The shoots of this burgundy rose have numerous thorns. The bushes are medium-sized, reaching 1-1.5 m in height and 50-80 cm in width. Winter hardiness is above average, within -23 degrees. But most often the variety is grown in greenhouses, obtaining large yields.
It has good resistance to black spot and excellent resistance to powdery mildew. Rain resistance is average. This variety of burgundy rose blooms continuously throughout the summer. When cut, it lasts up to two weeks, which only adds to its popularity.
The flowers are wide and quite large
Astrid Grafin von Hardenberg
A variety with the interesting name Astrid Grafin von Hardenberg produces large flowers of burgundy color with a hint of pinkish. The shape of the buds resembles ancient roses - the petals are lacy, graceful, with a total diameter of 10 to 12 cm. 3-5 inflorescences appear on each peduncle.
The shrub has an average height of 1.3 m and spreads about the same in width. Resistance to fungal infections is high, but low to rain. Flowering occurs in two waves - in the first half and at the end of summer. In terms of winter hardiness, the crop belongs to zone 5; it can withstand up to -26 degrees in open ground.
The burgundy rose Astrid Decanter von Hardenberg is distinguished by its original color and graceful shape
Application in landscape design
Burgundy roses are beautiful on their own and require virtually no addition. In the garden, they tend to be planted in open areas, in the most prominent places, for example, next to the house, on the lawn, not far from the gazebo or country pond. Some garden design applications are shown below:
- Single landing.
- Landing near the house.
- Vertical gardening.
- Composition with other plants.
Conclusion
Burgundy roses, despite their grouping into a common group, have quite a variety of colors, which can differ even within the same variety (depending on weather conditions). It is better to decorate the garden with the most beautiful representatives, for example, with dark burgundy, scarlet, purple colors.When choosing a variety, you should pay attention to its winter hardiness and care requirements. In most cases, shrubs need to be carefully pruned and covered for the winter.
