Park roses are called cultivated rose hips with large buds and abundant flowering. They are distinguished from ordinary varieties by their resistance to low temperatures and drought, as well as their unpretentiousness in care.
General view features
Most varieties of park roses do not even have to cover for the winter. But there are quite delicate varieties that do not tolerate the cold of central Russia not too well. Next, we will consider which park roses to choose for growing. Varieties for the suburbs (photos clearly demonstrate the beauty of these plants) in fact, practically any are suitable. However, some require shelter for the winter, while others do not.
Description
Park roses are usually not too high, but quite sprawling shrubs. They bloom throughout the entire warm season and are distinguished by simply excellent decorative qualities. There are varieties with petals of different shades and sizes, terry, semi-double, ordinary, solitary and collected in small inflorescences. The foliage of park roses is rich dark green and very spectacular. The fruits of these plants are beautiful and large and bright.
The most suitable varieties for the Moscow region
As you can see, plants are actually very spectacular - park roses. Varieties for the suburbs can be chosen any, however, the Canadian varieties are considered the most suitable for the climate of the middle zone. They do not shelter them for the winter, and they are not afraid of drought. French and English varieties are somewhat less resistant to the effects of adverse natural factors. These plants are usually bent for winter and covered with spruce branches.
Canadian varieties
This variety, due to its unpretentiousness, is the most popular among Russian summer residents. And so we begin the review of varieties from it. So which Canadian roses are worth buying? The most beautiful and popular varieties of this selection include:
- A. Mackenzie. Terry variety with medium-sized pink-red flowers. The bush itself grows tall (1.5-2 m) and ankle. Therefore, roses of this variety are usually planted in the background. A. Mackenzie blooms all summer and is very plentiful, but without aroma. They don’t shelter him for the winter. In the spring, frozen branches are removed. Such pruning has no effect on the abundance of flowering.
- Morden Centennial. The bush of this variety can reach a height of 1-1.2 m. Its flowers are bright pink and large enough - up to 8 cm in diameter, collected in small inflorescences. Morden Centennial has a flavor, but very weak. Old flowers are not particularly beautiful, as they open the yellow middle. Therefore, it is better to cut them. It is also a frost-resistant variety that can withstand severe low temperatures (up to -30-40 gr.). It blooms profusely, especially in June and August. Some gardeners shelter him for the winter. In this case, you can get even more dense flowering. These are very popular park roses. Varieties for the suburbs (reviews of Morden Centennial are actually quite good), you can choose others. But this continental climate is just perfect.
Fancy Canadians
Some varieties of this selection are original and not like others. These may include, for example:
- Wasagaming. This is a very high grade (up to 1.8 m). An adult plant does not even look like a bush, but a small tree. This variety is widespread in the Leningrad region, and, therefore, is suitable for the Moscow region as well. Its flowers are bright pink with a strong pleasant aroma. In wet years, buds, unfortunately, can be affected by gray rot. But only a few, and therefore the disease has practically no effect on the decorative qualities of the bush. Very winter-hardy variety that does not need shelter at all. It is a hybrid of unpretentious wrinkled roses and grows on its roots. Propagated by processes.
- Prairie Joy. Very beautiful variety with flowers of the old form, pink, double, collected in inflorescences. The bush grows tall (up to 1.5 m). Young leaves have a burgundy color, adults - dull green. This variety blooms all summer. The aroma is weak, but quite pleasant. It can withstand quite severe frosts, but in winter it is better to bend the bush and cover it with spruce branches or foil. In this case, you can get a more spectacular flowering. In general, it will be a good decision to choose these park roses for the Moscow region.
- Adelaide Hoodless. A variety with very flexible shoots that need support. The flowers are very beautiful, saturated, bright red, double, collected in large inflorescences. The foliage is dark green, dense. The bush is different in that it grows very quickly. Winter hardiness in this variety is just excellent. He does not need shelter for the winter.
These are the most unpretentious and quite beautiful Canadian park roses. Varieties for the suburbs, described above, fit very well. But of course, like all park gardens, they are best used to decorate large enough areas. The fact is that the bushes of these plants grow very wide and lush.
English varieties
For the winter, bushes of this variety are likely to still have to be covered. But these are quite unpretentious park roses. Suitable varieties for the suburbs of French selection are:
- LD Braithwaite. A beautiful variety with rich double-colored bright red flowers of a spectacular shape and a faint pleasant aroma. LD Braithwaite bush is very prickly, can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. Young leaves have a light green color, old - dark green with a grayish tint. Pink buds in combination with them look very impressive.
- Fisherman's Friend. A variety with flowers of a very unusual shade - purple-raspberry. This color is very harmoniously combined with dark foliage, glossy, slightly wrinkled. The aroma of the variety is strong and pleasant. In the inflorescences, the buds are not collected. Without gloves, it is better not to work with these roses. Spines in them grow not only on the shoots, but also on the underside of the leaves. The bush reaches a height of 1-1.2 m.
As you can see, the variety is quite beautiful and suitable for decorating the garden is very good - English park roses. Varieties for the suburbs of this variety are quite diverse and numerous. But the ones described above are best for central Russia.
French varieties
Next, let's see what French park roses are popular with gardeners. The best varieties for the Moscow region in this case are:
- Minette. Pretty pretty roses. The buds have a chic goblet shape. But after opening, yellow stamens are visible inside the flower. The variety has a very strong aroma. The flowers are pale pink, fade to white. There are few thorns on the shoots, but they are short and can remain under the skin in the form of splinters when pruned. This variety has gained popularity among gardeners near Moscow mainly due to the fact that it does not need shelter for the winter. Experienced gardeners are advised to place seedlings against a wall or fence. The Minette bush is very sprawling and has many shoots. Thus, these park roses are very well suited for the Moscow region (photo of the variety can be seen just below).
- Louise Odier. A variety with not very large flowers, dense, terry, pink and with a strong aroma. Its distinctive feature is the flexibility of shoots. Perhaps, when growing under some branches, it will be necessary to put supports. In height, the bush can reach 1.5 meters. It requires shelter for the winter.
Those who have enough time to care for the garden should definitely plant French park roses. Varieties for the suburbs, described above, fit very well.
Conclusion
Of course, despite the relative unpretentiousness, any park roses need at least minimal care. In the spring they must be cut, and in the summer - water. And then they will please you with abundant flowering and high decorative qualities. You can choose an unpretentious Canadian as well as a more delicate French or English variety to decorate your garden or yard.