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Hybrid roses by David Austin are commonly called peony roses. They were obtained at the end of the last century by an English breeder and today they are popular, including among domestic flower growers. Plants combine high decorative qualities of buds and excellent adaptability of bushes to adverse weather conditions, resistance to various diseases. To date, there are many varieties of peony roses with different colors of flowers. So, you can find pink, yellow, red, burgundy, white peony roses that will be a wonderful decoration for any garden. A description of the most famous, popular varieties is given below.
Pink varieties
Pink color only emphasizes the tenderness of a lush, peony flower. Depending on the variety, roses can have different shades of this color, and differ in the size of the bud, the density of the petals, and the terry. So, the most interesting varieties of peony pink flowers are:
Constance Spray (Constance Spry)
This pale pink flower was obtained back in 1961 in England. The rose is climbing, it is distinguished by especially large (up to 14 cm in diameter), densely double buds, which can be seen in the photo below.
Peony pink roses do not open fully, keeping many small petals in a closed state. Buds are formed in inflorescences of 4-6 pieces. Roses bloom in early summer and last long enough. Flowers “Constance Spray” exude a bright, rich aroma.
The height of the bush reaches 6 m, the width is up to 3 m. The bush is sprawling, vigorous, with many small thorns. Its foliage is matte, large, hard. It is recommended to grow peony flowers of this variety on a support.
Miranda
Rose “Miranda” is very similar to the variety described above. It was brought out relatively recently, in 2005 in the UK. The peony flower is distinguished by a combination of bright and light pink shades. So, the extreme petals on the bud have a delicate, almost white color, while the inner, closed petals are painted bright pink. Lush flowers of medium size, up to 12 cm in diameter. The Miranda flower does not have a particularly bright aroma.
The bushes of this peony variety are compact, relatively low (up to 150 cm). Their width is up to 60 cm. Single flowers are formed on the stems, suitable for cutting and arranging bouquets. The plant is resistant to partial shade and high humidity.
The pink roses described above are classic representatives of the David Austin selection. These also include the Rosalind variety, the flowers of which are painted in an exceptionally delicate creamy pink color (photo below). In addition, the varieties “Gertrude Jekyll”, “Williams Maurice” have a pink color of the petals.
White varieties
There are few white varieties of peony roses. However, they are very popular with flower growers and florists, as they can not only become a decoration in the garden, but also add chic to wedding bouquets. Photos and descriptions of the most famous varieties of white peony flowers are given below.
Tranquillity
This excellent rose is new to the market. She was bred by English breeders in 2012, and with her beauty and sophistication, she has already managed to win the hearts of many connoisseurs of beauty. The buds of Tranquility are not very large, up to 12 cm in diameter. The closed petals of the flower have a yellowish tint, however, as the bud opens, their color becomes white. The roses exude a pleasant apple scent and can be used as a cut flower. You can see the buds of this peony flower in the photo:
The rose is represented by a fairly powerful shrub, the height and width of which reaches 120 cm. This allows you to attach the shoots to vertical supports or use the plant as a lush flower bed decoration. Each stem produces 3-5 buds. There are practically no thorns on the stems. The plant blooms twice a season.
Claire Austin
Another peony rose of stunning beauty. Its buds are cup-shaped, the petals are painted white with a slight creamy tint. The diameter of the buds is small: 8-10 cm, however, not one, but 2-3 buds are formed on each stem of the plant, which gives the shrub a rich, lush appearance. The flower has a bright, rich aroma.
Shrub variety “Claire Astin” medium size. Its height does not exceed 150 cm, while the width can reach 100 cm. The variety is resistant to diseases and high humidity. The flowering of this wonderful plant can be observed twice per season.
Speaking of white peony roses, the Alabaster variety should also be mentioned. Its flowers are densely double, with a pleasant aroma. The inflorescences consist of 5-6 buds arranged on tall stems, making this variety suitable for cutting. Shrubs “Alabaster” are compact, up to 90 cm high, up to 50 cm wide. The plant blooms twice a season.
The peculiarity of white varieties is the fact that a pure white color in rose breeding is quite difficult to obtain, so most flowers have some additional shade, such as pink, cream or yellow. For example, the above varieties can hardly be called pure white, however, their beauty is striking in its sophistication.
yellow varieties
There are many peony roses with different shades of yellow. At the same time, shrubs with the best adaptability to the climate of Our Country should be distinguished, which makes them especially popular in our country. Such yellow peony varieties are:
Graham Tomas
The variety of yellow peony rose was bred back in 1983, but at the same time it is one of the most popular today. The flowers of “Graham Thomas” are double, not very large, 10-12 cm in diameter. Their color is bright yellow, with a peach tint. These spray roses bloom all season: abundantly in early summer, then moderately until late autumn. The flowers are collected in brushes of 3-5 pcs. They have a pleasant, sweet aroma.
Bushes of a peony flower in a cold climate grow up to 1,5 m. In warm conditions, their height can reach 3 m. Plants are resistant to bad weather and various diseases.
Golden Celebration
This wonderful peony yellow rose is distinguished by especially large lush buds, the diameter of which reaches 16 cm. Flowers of this variety are collected in inflorescences of 3-5 pcs. They exude a strong, pleasant aroma. Rose petals are honey-yellow in color.
The plant is bushy, up to 1,5 m high, up to 120 cm wide. Its shoots with a large number of thorns are curved in an arc. The plant is disease and weather resistant. Blooms throughout the summer season.
In addition to the two varieties above, yellow roses “Toulouse Latrek” are popular, photos of which can be seen below.
Red varieties
Red roses are a symbol of love and passion. They amaze the imagination and surprise with their beauty. Peony red roses are used to decorate gardens and greenhouses, and are also used as a cut flower for making bouquets.
Shakespeare (William Shakespeare)
Double flowers of this variety exude a strong aroma. Their color depends on growing conditions and can be red or purple. On the stems of this bush plant, a mass of flowers is formed, collected in inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. The flowers are small, up to 8 cm in diameter, but very beautiful.
Shrub “Shakespeare” is quite massive, up to 2 m high and up to 1,2 m wide. The plant has an increased resistance to diseases and rainy weather conditions. The flowering of the peony red rose is long, consists of two stages: in early summer it blooms profusely. The second stage of flowering is less intense, starting from the end of July until frost.
Benjamin Britten
This variety is distinguished by cup-shaped, strongly closed flowers, which open only slightly during the entire flowering period. The petals of the peony flower are double, have a delicate orange tint. The buds are quite large, up to 12 cm in diameter, collected in inflorescences of 1-3 pieces, exude a pleasant strong aroma.
The bush is quite compact, up to 1 m high, up to 70 cm wide. Such a plant is perfect for decorating a small garden. Also, a rose is planted in order to shade roses of other varieties with a more delicate light color of flowers.
Munstead Wood
Burgundy peony roses of this medium-sized variety are collected in inflorescences of 3-5 buds, have a bright aroma. As the bud opens, the velvet petals become darker. When the bud is fully opened, yellow stamens can be observed in the core.
Burgundy rose varieties “Moonstead Wood” low. Its flexible shoots no more than 1 m high form a bush up to 60 cm wide. The plant is resistant to weather troubles and various diseases. The flowering of this peony rose is abundant and long.
Along with the above varieties, red peony roses of the Othello variety are popular, which can be seen in the photo below.
Information about other varieties of peony roses of various colors can be emphasized from the video:
Conclusion
Peony roses have become available to flower growers relatively recently, but during this time they have found many admirers. These magnificent flowers are used to create various compositions in flowerbeds, lawns, and greenhouses. Some varieties of peony flowers are suitable for cutting and can be used to make bouquets, including wedding ones. Their beauty and amazing aroma attracts and fascinates. The color variety of roses also makes every person passing by involuntarily surprised. In a word, peony roses are the charm and beauty of nature itself, brought to life by David Austin.