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Rosa Red Piano is a hybrid tea variety that is very popular among gardeners. The plant is valued for its excellent decorative qualities, as well as a number of other positive characteristics. The variety is suitable for growing in any regions of the Federation. It is enough to follow the simple technology of cultivation in the open field.
History of breeding
The Red Piano variety was bred in Germany. The breeder is a well-known breeder Christian Evers, a representative of the German company Rosen Tantau.
The variety was obtained and registered in the international catalog in 2007. Red Piano roses are distributed under the name Hope and Glory and Mistinguett in some nurseries. The variety was successfully tested in open ground, where it showed a high level of resistance to adverse conditions. For this, he was awarded numerous awards at ornamental plant exhibitions.
Description of the rose Red Piano and characteristics
It is a medium growing shrub. The height of the Red Piano rose reaches 120 cm. The plant belongs to the peony due to the fact that it consists of erect stems. The diameter reaches 1 m. By trimming it can be given a spherical or hemispherical shape.
The stems are thin, strong, medium elasticity. They are covered with green bark. The number of spikes is insignificant.
Red Piano roses have dense glossy foliage. Egg-shaped plates for 2-3 pieces. Color – dark green with yellowish veins.
The flowering of the Red Piano rose begins in early June
In May, a large number of buds form on each stem. They grow up to 10 on one shoot. Single flowers appear rarely, as a rule, on annual plants.
Flowering continues continuously until early to mid-September. Buds open slowly. In the early stages, they have a spherical shape. In the future, the flowers become cup-shaped. The number of petals on each is 50-60.
Gardeners appreciate the Red Piano rose variety for its unique color. It is saturated, does not fade in the sun. The flowers are red, but depending on the lighting, they can acquire a pinkish or peach hue. They are dense. The petals thicken as they approach the center. They exude a light pleasant aroma, reminiscent of the smell of raspberries.
The peony rose Red Piano is characterized by high winter hardiness. The plant tolerates temperatures down to -29 degrees, so in the southern regions of the Federation it can not be covered in the cold season. In other climatic zones, it is recommended to protect the bushes from freezing.
Red Piano rose flowers do not fade in the bright sun
The plant tolerates short-term shading well. Therefore, it is usually planted in partial shade or in the sun. The variety is resistant to short droughts.
Red Piano roses have low susceptibility to most fungal infections. The plant is extremely rarely affected by powdery mildew, black spot and other diseases. The pronounced aroma of flowers can attract insects.
Important! Hybrid tea roses are the least resistant to pests. Gardeners should take measures to protect the bushes.
The variety of English roses Red Piano is recognized as one of the most unpretentious. Therefore, such a plant is ideal for decorating any suburban area.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Numerous descriptions, photos and reviews of Red Piano roses indicate that this plant is superior to other hybrid tea varieties. This is explained by the undeniable advantages of this variety.
Among them:
- long flowering period;
- a large number of bright buds;
- resistance to sunlight, drought;
- pronounced winter hardiness;
- low susceptibility to infections.
Among the shortcomings, there are exactingness to the composition of the soil, as well as the need for regular pruning to maintain the shape of the bush. Some gardeners are faced with pest damage.
Methods of reproduction
Only vegetative methods are used. The collection of seeds is considered impractical, since the grown plant loses its specific varietal qualities.
Breeding methods:
- dividing the bush;
- preparation by cuttings;
- reproduction by layering.
These options are the most efficient. Usually, the harvesting of new planting material is carried out in the spring season, before budding begins. This results in less damage to the plant.
Cultivation and care
In order for the bush to fully develop and bloom regularly, you should choose the right place for planting. An important condition is lighting. The bush is placed on the site, which receives enough sunlight. It is impossible to grow a Red Piano hybrid tea rose in the shade, as it will be weak.
The plant prefers nutritious soil with peat and compost. The optimal level of acidity is 5.5-6.5 pH.
Roses are planted in the spring. You can place the seedling in the ground in the fall. Then he better adapts to the cold before winter.
Landing technology:
- Dig a hole 60-80 cm deep.
- A layer of expanded clay, crushed stone or pebbles is placed at the bottom.
- Half fill with soil.
- The roots of the seedling are soaked in an antiseptic solution.
- The plant is placed in a hole.
- The root neck should be 8-10 cm below the surface.
- The plant is covered with soil and lightly tamped.
After planting in the ground, seedlings require abundant watering.
As a soil for roses, it is recommended to use a mixture of garden soil, compost and peat. River sand, rotted manure or humus can be added to the composition.
Shrub rose Red Piano needs liquid. Do not allow the soil to dry out, especially during flowering, as this provokes wilting. Each bush requires 15-25 liters of water. In summer, watering is carried out 2-3 times a week as the soil dries.
The plant needs a light, breathable soil. Loosening and mulching is carried out every 2-3 weeks. Around it is necessary to remove weeds and other plant debris in a timely manner.
For long flowering, the bush is fed. In the spring, fertilizers with nitrogen are applied twice to promote the growth of shoots and the formation of buds. In the future, potassium and phosphorus are required. They are given during flowering and in autumn, in preparation for winter.
Formative pruning is carried out 2-3 times per season. The first haircut is required in the spring, at an early stage of the growing season. Remove excess shoots that provoke deformation of the bush, as well as withered or dry stems. For the winter, the Red Piano rose is cut, leaving short above-ground shoots and spud with a layer of 15-20 cm to protect against frost.
Pests and diseases
The variety is resistant to infections, so it practically does not get sick. Pathology can cause fluid stagnation in the roots or prolonged drying. Powdery mildew and black spotting are not typical for this flower.
On Red Piano roses, rust appears more often on the leaves
To prevent diseases, it is enough to spray the bush with a fungicide twice a season. For prevention, the preparations Fundazol and Fitosporin are suitable. Processing with copper sulphate, Bordeaux mixture is allowed.
The aroma of flowers attracts pests, of which the most common are:
- aphid;
- rose cicada;
- thrips;
- scale insects;
- drooling pennies;
- spider mites.
If symptoms of a lesion are detected, diseased shoots are removed. The bush is treated with insecticides in accordance with the instructions.
Application in landscape design
Gardeners grow Piano red rose alone or in groups. It looks best against the backdrop of bright green lawn grass. It is not advised to plant it near low-growing ground cover plants. To focus on roses, it is placed next to shrubs that do not bloom.
As a decorative element, the Red Piano variety is planted:
- along the edges of the curbs;
- near artificial reservoirs;
- next to verandas, loggias;
- near fences, fences;
- in wide flower beds;
- in mixborders in the foreground.
Red Piano rose flowers are also cut to decorate rooms and create bouquets. They keep fresh for several weeks.
Conclusion
Rosa Red Piano is a popular ornamental variety, which is recognized as one of the least whimsical and demanding. The plant is resistant to low temperatures, fungal infections and other adverse factors. You can grow such a flower in almost any conditions, observing simple agricultural standards that are accessible even to novice gardeners.
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