Flowers can say a lot better than a thousand words. A correctly selected bouquet will help to declare love, express respect or recognition, emphasize the solemnity and feature of the moment. Chrysanthemums, chamomiles, lilies, carnations, orchids - you can continue to list for a very long time, because the variety of flowers is simply huge. But a special place in this list is occupied by roses. They come in different colors, sizes and shapes. Queens of this species can truly be called long roses. How do they differ from all the other prickly beauties? Let's figure it out!
Forever young
What are the names of long roses? In the world flower markets, the concept of Ultimate Rose is used. Under this name, these magnificent plants can be found in catalogs and stores. In practice, the longest roses grow Forever Yang varieties ("Forever Young"), which in English means "Always Young." The thing is that it is in these flowers that the longest stems grow, and the buds are slightly larger than the standard sizes. Moreover, which is very important, this result is achieved without the use of harmful chemical fertilizers and growth hormones, but in a natural way.
The variety got its name due to its resistance. After the cut, the rose can stand in a container of water for up to twenty days and at the same time maintain a rich color, amazing light aroma and freshness of the petals. The stem height of this variety reaches from ninety centimeters to one and a half meters, while other flower queens grow no more than eighty.
Chic bud
Long roses are known not only for their graceful leg, on which, by the way, a very small number of thorns, but also for their magnificent bud. He, as mentioned above, is slightly larger than other varieties. Of course, one should not expect gigantic proportions, but the difference is noticeable to the naked eye.
Long roses, as a rule, are saturated or dark red, but not at all aggressive, but very pleasant. Shades of pink, yellow or white are also found, but very rarely, and, rather, these are plants grown with the use of chemical fertilizers. Well, bright blue, purple, green or black flowers - this is the result of chemical staining.
The petals of the Forever Young variety are velvety, which adds nobility to them, and twist a little at the edges, which gives the strict flower tenderness and mystery. The bud looks impressive and closed, and when it opens.
Expensive magnificence
Not all retail outlets in flower rows or specialty stores offer their customers to purchase long roses. Photos of these beauties are often found, but in practice, sellers can not always offer their client exactly this variety. The thing is that such flowers require special transportation conditions. On a bush or in a container with water, they are very hardy and resistant, but during transportation they can easily freeze or wither if they do not comply with the temperature regime and a certain level of humidity. Special packaging and delivery conditions from producer to seller make this already expensive elite flower even more expensive. As a result, not everyone can afford to acquire this magnificence. However, if there is a desire and a financial opportunity, then you can still order a luxury bouquet in some flower shops or online stores.
Own queen
Long roses can also be grown under your window. Bush varieties "Forever Young" is also not cheap, but it will delight with magnificent flowers for more than one year. For planting, you must choose a site that will be well ventilated, but there will be no particular drafts. With excessive moisture, the plant can affect the fungus, and in strong winds - aphids. The soil for this variety needs fertile, loose, slightly salted and not dry. And, of course, good lighting. More details about when and how to plant bushes of long roses are at the seller of seedlings.
The queen of roses purchased under an order or grown under a window on a long stalk will look amazing both in splendid isolation, and in a bouquet or composition. With its beauty, it will surprise and delight everyone who will turn their eyes to it, but not to notice it is simply impossible!