Flowers - one of the most beautiful gifts of nature. A variety of shapes, colors, sizes and aromas make us wonder at the limitlessness of her imagination. The rose is rightfully considered the queen of flowers. No wonder women love her so much, because they have a lot in common: they can be elegant, luxurious, but restrained or tender, heady and seductive. Man could not resist the beauty of this flower and tried to create something similar himself. One of the creations was the rose "Topaz". About what its appearance and origin can be found in the article.
The birth of a new variety
The place where the flower was bred was faraway Ecuador. Rosa "Topaz" is a representative of tea-hybrid varieties, that is, large-flowered. The founder of this class was the famous French breeder Jean Baptiste Andre Guillot. By experiment, in 1867 he crossed a tea rose and a repairman.
Over the whole subsequent history, new and unusual representatives appeared, however, those belonging to the Topaz variety are still considered to be an eternal classic.
origin of name
The very appearance of the flower makes the creators come up with diverse and poetic names for them. Rosa "Topaz" was no exception. In Ecuador, new species appear quite often, but this one occupies a special place.
There really is a resemblance to a gemstone in it: this is a large size, a chic pink bud and velor-coated petals.
Extreme Growth Conditions
In Ecuador, roses can not be called greenhouse sisses. Many varieties, for example, the Topaz rose, the description of which is the main topic of the article, grow on the slopes of extinct volcanoes. The nutrients that the soil is rich in give the flower an unusually rich and deep color, and the sturdy and tall stalk is formed due to direct sunlight.
As a result of observations, breeders found that the rose will be stronger and stronger if the plantation is located high.
Flower appearance
If you look at the Topaz rose photo, you can see several elongated buds, a large number of dark green leaves and a straight, sturdy stem. In many countries of the world, a flower is loved for its elegance, self-sufficiency.
The rose is actively used for a wide variety of celebrations: it is based on the bride’s bouquet, floral arrangements and just bouquets for birthdays, anniversaries and other memorable dates.
Growing conditions may not be as extreme as in Ecuador. The flower requires special care and strict adherence to technology. So as a result, the breeder will receive a rich pink-raspberry bud with hints of lilac and terry petals that are resistant to shredding. The aroma of the flower is light, unobtrusive, so the bouquet can calmly stand even in a stuffy room.
A bouquet of roses "Topaz" can please with its beauty up to a crescent. The main thing is to monitor the state of water in the vase and change it in a timely manner. The flower well tolerates long transportation, and therefore is very appreciated by our florists.
When the world seems gray and lifeless, the beauty of the flower will help transform it. To give a bouquet it is not necessary to wait for any reason, because what can be more valuable than a smile of a loved one.