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In the middle of the twentieth century, a new garden group of roses was bred - grandiflora. But in most European countries, they did not want to recognize it as a separate group, and all newly developed species were still considered representatives of the floribunda group. Topic of this article: rose of grandiflora, what is it.
general information
In 1954, Walter Lammerts bred a new group of roses by crossing the Charlotte Amstrong hybrid tea rose with the Floribunda, Floradora. The name of the bred variety was given by Elizabeth Queen. It is named after Queen Elizabeth. It differed significantly from its relatives in the size of its flowers and was named Grandiflora (translated as large-flowered). It is Elizabeth Queen who is considered to be the founder of this group. But it should be noted that a little earlier, another representative of this group was received - Carrousel (Carousel). But since his qualities were slightly worse than Elizabeth, he did not receive such recognition.
In the shape of the buds and their size, grandiflora is more similar to hybrid tea roses, but in terms of flowering duration and its abundance, grandiflora is closer to floribunda. But on top of that, the newly created hybrid is distinguished by excellent frost resistance, vigor and tall plants.
Roses of the grandiflora group bloom from the second decade of June to the end of September. The flowering is very abundant. Flowers are most often white pink, as well as with all shades of red. These flowers are mostly double, in one bud there are up to 40 petals, in diameter it can be up to 10 - 15 centimeters. Many gardeners regret to note the lack of smell in many species of this group.
Grandiflora roses are planted in group plantings, for their high growth, they are often placed in the background. They can be used as a hedge and as a separate specimen. They are also very good for cutting.
Some varieties have standard types:
- Queen Elizabeth. This is a powerful shrub about one meter high, all covered with corrugated, goblet, double buds. The diameter of the flower reaches 10-12 cm, and it consists of 35-40 petals, at first it has the shape of a glass, and later takes a flat-bowl shape. In brushes there are from 3 to 15 pieces. The flowers have a delicate aroma. Flowering occurs throughout the summer. These beauties are not afraid of rain or heat, their shape and appearance are perfectly preserved. Queen Elizabeth is very resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot, but preventive treatment still needs to be done.
- Sonia Meilland. In 1974, another type of roses with large flowers was bred at the Meilland firm. The bush consists of tough and erect shoots, about a meter high. Against the background of the dark green foliage, there were multi-petal flowers of a pink-coral hue. Flowers with a diameter of 10-11 cm, especially beautiful are not fully blossomed, but only half. These flowers are attractive for their original delicate fruity aroma. The name of this beauty was given in honor of Meiyan's daughter - Sonia Meilland. With proper care, the Meiland Grandiflora rose will delight its owner for a long time.
- Gold Medal.This bush is slightly lower than the previous ones, its height is only 80 cm. Although the buds are just as large - 11 centimeters. The flowers, golden-yellow with orange edges, emit a pleasant delicate aroma, they are beautiful both unblown and fully opened, such gold medals justifying their name. These medals flaunt on the bush all summer and a good half of autumn. Of all diseases, this variety, like the rest of the descendants of hybrid tea species, is most susceptible to powdery mildew.
The most popular varieties of roses of the Grandiflora group
Samourai (Samurai)
Looking at this rose, the legendary film "Shogun" immediately comes to mind. It was bred by Marie-Louise Meilland in 1966. It was obtained by hybridization of the Independence variety with the Happiness hybrid tea. It turned out to be fiery red, with large flowers up to 12 centimeters in size, consisting of 20-25 petals. Very bright color, fading, becomes, as it were, burnt out with tan along the edges of the petals. Samourai (Samurai) is often affected by powdery mildew. This variety of Grandiflora has been awarded many medals and prizes.
Tender Caramel
These are very lush and large flowers. The bud consists of 100-120 petals. The diameter of the flower is 11-13 cm. In addition, the Antique Caramel rose has a delicate apricot color and a light sweet aroma. Another undeniable quality of this variety: in the cut can stand for about two weeks.
Hybrid tea rose Versilia
Elle (El)
A very young variety, bred at the end of the twentieth century by Meiland. The flowers are very interesting - they seem to shimmer, color from pale pink with a creamy shade, then peach with amber yellow from the inside. It should be noted that for her exquisite, pronounced aroma, El was a Bagatelle prize-winner in 1999, and she was also awarded a silver medal in Geneva, Switzerland in 1999 and ALL Amerika Rose Selection in 2005. But, unfortunately, this gentle beauty does not like rain very much. And one more minus is worth noting that she will show her beauty in all its splendor only at the age of three.
Louis de Funes
This variety is named after the comedian. And the look of this rose fully conveys his mischievous, bright character. The color of the petals is very attractive: orange, slightly darker at the edges, and lighter in the middle. The seamy side is yellow. As it grows, the yellowness fades, and the color of the petals turns out to be red with crimson tips. This once again reminds of the resemblance of this rose to the many-faced comedian. The flower is very impressive, up to 15 cm in diameter.
White pearls
They created it in 1965. He is truly beautiful. Terry flowers up to 10 cm in size, dazzling white. This variety is very resistant to fungal diseases.
Valentina Tereshkova
Another variety created by Z.K. Klimenko in 2008. This rose has a charming color: Bi-colored, cherry-red petals on the outside have a golden-cream shade, which makes it look luxurious and rich. Besides being so beautiful, this rose also blooms all summer and fall.
Gurzuf
Another masterpiece created by the Klimenko dynasty in 1965 and is dedicated to the resort town of Gurzuf. The shrub of this variety has a height of 1 meter, covered with pink-cream large double, very stocky flowers up to 12 cm in diameter.
Rose garden grandiflora Gurzuf
Komsomolsky Ogonyok
It really is like a light among the emerald foliage. The color of the petals is carmine red. Created in 1962 by Z.K. Klimenko. The size of the flower is about 12 cm. And the delicate aroma will not leave anyone indifferent.
Coral Surprise
The popular variety, created by Zoya Konstantinovna in 1966, became famous for its large (about 11 cm) flowers. Coral-red buds that do not fade in the sun. These graceful low (1 meter high) bushes in the south of our country can be found everywhere in the gardens of private owners and on city streets and parks.During their flowering, the whole area is filled with an exquisite fruity aroma.
Major Gagarin
Another flower dedicated to space flight. In 1962 Yu.A. Gagarin visited the Garden, and Vera Nikolaevna Klimenko presented him with a bouquet of a new variety and asked permission to name a rose in his honor. A bush of the Major Gagarin variety has a height of 1 meter. The rose itself is terry cup-shaped with a pleasant fragrant aroma. The diameter of the flower is about 11 cm. The color is bright pink, which becomes lighter with "aging".
Marina Steven
This is a very delicate rose, both in the color of its petals and in their vulnerability. The color of this variety is very interesting: the base of the petals is creamy yellow, and towards the edge it becomes pink. The founder of the Garden was Christian Christianovich Steven, and Zoya Klimenko dedicated this tenderness to his granddaughter.
Garden rose "Marina Steven"
Feodosia Beauty
Another variety created by Klimenko's mother and daughter in 1964. A relatively small bush (less than 1 meter high) grows beautiful pink flowers with a diameter of more than 14 cm.
Planting and leaving
It is best to plant these roses on the sunny side, without drafts. She loves the soil is not sour, rich in humus. It is necessary to look after, as well as for other members of the family, Rosehip: timely watering, fertilization, loosening, shelter for the winter.
There are a great many varieties of roses of the Grandiflora group. They are truly divine. Rose gardeners have plenty to choose from. Moreover, they require no more care than other species.
