Orange roses were bred a little over a century ago by a French breeder who tried to obtain an unusual color by crossing white, red and yellow varieties. The botanist's enthusiasm was crowned with success, and since then, bright orange flowers began their march around the world. Today, there are quite a few varieties of these roses, there is plenty to choose from. The sun flower is good both for cutting and for creating a fiery flower garden.

Description of orange roses

Orange symbolizes happiness, joy, good mood. According to the description, red roses can be of different shades. Florists characterize these tones as follows:

  • salmon orange;
  • orange-scarlet;
  • cinnabar and others.

The color of the petals can be blurred and uneven, which makes the flowers bright and delicate at the same time.

It is easiest for beginners to grow floribunda roses and scrub forms in the garden. Floribunda is characterized by continuous and abundant flowering. Orange buds are collected on their shoots in a brush and look very impressive. It is difficult to find a more decorative decoration for the garden.

Orange roses

Shrubs grow in the form of a large bush with large flowers. Scrub roses look great in single and mixed plantings next to other types of plants. It is this variety that most often captivates with a delicate aroma.

Climbing roses with their curly long shoots create a real waterfall of flowers and look mesmerizing. They are subdivided into ramblers with a single but long flowering and climbers with powerful shoots and large flowers that bloom until the very frost. Climber roses are also good because they are less susceptible to diseases due to the fact that they have good immunity.

Orange roses - varieties and characteristics

Climber roses

When planting orange roses on your site, you should take into account their varietal characteristics and features of agricultural technology. These plants will only be great when they are properly cared for, taking into account all the requirements. In Russia, orange roses are known to gardeners by the varieties described below. Their name speaks for itself.

There are different varieties

Rose Orange Baby (Orange Babyflor)

Orange spray roses of a miniature variety, have a compact, neat crown shape. The flowers are 4-5 cm in diameter and consist of bright orange petals. Plant height does not exceed 50-60 cm, it is often used for borders and mixed plantings in flower beds. The bushes are resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. Flowering lasts from June until frost. Rose orange Babyflor prefers planting in a bright, windless place, requires standard care. For the winter, the bush is covered with peat to a height of 20 cm.

Rose Orange and Lemons (Oranges 'n' Lemons)

Oranges 'n' Lemons is a modern selection with two-tone petals. In each semi-double flower 9 cm in diameter, yellow prevails over orange. The main lemon background features bright orange stripes and touches. Gradually, the petals fade to a salmon shade, but still look great.

The flowers are collected in clusters that adorn the spreading bush for a long time. The color of young leaves is purple, gradually the foliage turns green. Shoots are long, strong, drooping.The plant can reach a height of 2 m. Prefers planting in full sun and partial shade.

Rose Orange and Lemon

Note! Under unfavorable conditions, Orange & Lemon is susceptible to fungal diseases.

Rose High Yellow Menjik (High Yellow Magic)

The rose is a two-tone variety that combines orange and yellow shades. Great for cutting, often used by florists to compose luxurious bouquets. At the base, the petals are yellow, and their tips seem to be tinted with an artist's brush.

The diameter of the flower is 9 cm, it is densely double, cup-shaped. The bush grows up to 80 cm. Indicators of thorniness, winter hardiness, morbidity are average. The variety belongs to the hybrid tea species, bred in the Altai nursery.

Important! The variety is considered capricious and demanding to care for. Subject to all growing conditions, it gives long and abundant flowering.

Rose Orange Juwel

A plant from the group of miniature roses with orange double cup-shaped flowers. The petals are loosely located, pointed, bending back. The variety has a pleasant smell. Bushes are low, but spreading, with strong peduncles. Flowers do not deteriorate from rain. Orange juwel rose has a long continuous flowering. It winters well without shelter, but is not resistant to black spot.

Note! After pruning, it readily produces young shoots.

Rose Orangerie (Orangerie)

The plant belongs to the floribunda variety of German breeding. Double flowers with a diameter of 8-9 cm have a classic shape with graceful petals. Their color is orange, which does not fade over time. The aroma is unobtrusive. The bush gives repeated profuse flowering. Plant height - 70-90 cm. The variety is characterized by resistance to frost and fungal diseases. Loves landing in a sunny location.

Rose Orange Juice

The variety belongs to the variety of grandiflora. Mostly used for cutting. The bush shows good disease resistance and high winter hardiness. Double flowers have a unique pink-orange color and a double goblet shape. The plant has a dense, upright crown. In the sun, the petals turn red and then fade. The rose is sensitive to return frosts, and needs hilling for the winter. At the time of flowering, the bush, strewn with roses, looks cheerful and bright.

Rose Orange Juice

Rose Orange Sensation

The variety belongs to the floribunda group. During flowering, it dissolves orange buds with a scarlet tint, pointed-rounded. The flowers are cup-shaped, they are double or semi-double, collected in inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. Shoots are strong, covered with numerous thorns. The plant is suitable for single and group plantings. The bush is distinguished by its sprawling shape and large size of flowers. Requires a lot of planting space. The disadvantages include the late onset of flowering.

Rose Orange Crush

A hybrid tea variety with a classic goblet shape of large flowers, bred in the Netherlands. The color of the petals smoothly passes from a reddish tone to a bright orange at the tips. A vigorous shrub with strong shoots, it grows up to 80-100 cm. Well suited for cutting. Unfortunately, the flowers are fragranceless. Abundant flowering. The variety showed high resistance to disease.

Rose Orange Crash

Rose Orange Intuition (Orange Intuition)

The variety, belonging to the hybrid tea variety, is distinguished by the extravagant double color of its flowers. Being in a flowerbed, a rose immediately attracts attention. The petals are tiger-carrot-scarlet with cream touches. Double flowers 9 cm in diameter smoothly open the buds, allowing you to enjoy their beauty at every stage of flowering. The bush grows up to 120 centimeters. Possesses average disease resistance and high winter hardiness. Blooms profusely and repeatedly.

Rose Orange Down (Orange Dawn)

The variety belongs to climbing roses, grows well in any soil. For planting, you need to choose a sunny or slightly shaded place. The height of the bush is 200-250 cm.Double cupped flowers have a bright orange color and a diameter of 8-10 cm. Each shoot is capable of producing 3 buds, flowering lasts continuously. The aroma is weak. Suitable for planting near a fence, buildings. The plant looks equally good in single and group plantings.

Features of agricultural technology

Musk roses

Each type of rose has its own characteristics of agricultural technology, the pros and cons of growing. Here's what to consider when planting orange beauties in your area:

  • Miniature varieties are good because they can be planted not only outdoors, but also in pots or containers. Roses planted in this way can be transferred from one place to another, each time changing the design of the site. Their bloom usually has three waves. A flowering bush, all covered with medium-sized roses, resembles a bright bouquet. If there is a shelter, the plant winters well in the open field. These roses are suitable for growing on the balcony or at home.
  • Climbing roses require the use of a support. They are often planted near a gazebo or wall of a house. The sun is necessary for these flowers in the morning. Proper pruning is of great importance for these roses, the main purpose of which is to form a beautiful bush. As new replacement growths appear on the branches, old shoots must be removed. The bulk of the inflorescences is concentrated on two-year-old shoots, so they cannot be cut off. Skeletal branches are directed horizontally and tied up. For the winter, the lashes are removed from the support, laid on the ground and covered.
  • Floribunda needs well-lit places for planting with little shading at midday and remote groundwater. The first pruning is done in early spring. During it, thin and sore branches are radically shortened. In summer, the plant is formed. In autumn, old and weak shoots are cut off. These roses require moderate watering. When preparing plants for wintering, its roots are covered with peat, and the shoots are covered with non-woven material.
  • When planting hybrid tea roses in the first year, most of the buds are removed so that the bushes can grow powerful roots. On the site, flowers are planted away from fruit trees so that there is no strong shading. Disease-resistant varieties need preventive treatments. After the start of frost, the roses are spud and covered with spruce branches. Otherwise, they need standard care.

Having a desire to plant orange roses on his plot, the gardener will be able to realize it without difficulty. Today, seedlings are available for purchase not only in nurseries, but also on the Internet, which allows you to choose any variety you like. You can choose a variety for cutting or one that will decorate the flower garden. In any case, the bright color of these flowers will not leave anyone indifferent and will give a good mood.