Tea-hybrid peony rose variety Aquarell (Watercolor)

Rose Aquarelle is an original variety with an attractive yellow-pink, crimson flower color. Differs in lush flowering, lasting from June to September inclusive. Terry inflorescences, moderately large, give a fruity aroma. Used to decorate the garden and make bouquets.

History of breeding

Rose Aquarell (Aquarell) belongs to the class of hybrid tea varieties. This means that it is obtained by crossing two varieties. And the process involved:

• tea rose. It is distinguished by a pleasant aroma, the ability to lush and long flowering, an elegant flower shape;
• repair. It blooms twice a season, has good winter hardiness and strong shoots covered with wood.

The variety was bred in 1999 by breeder Hans Jurden Evers, who worked for the German company Tantau (Rosen Tantau). The rose is a descendant of one of the famous Augusta Louise varieties. The Tantau nursery itself, located northwest of Hamburg, was founded in 1906 by Matthias Tantau. Its products are popular among gardeners all over the world.

Almost all summer residents note that the seedlings of the Aquarelle rose and other varieties from the nursery fully correspond to the stated description and take root perfectly in different regions. They are resistant to temperature changes, differ in early and long flowering.

Variety Aquarelle repeatedly won prestigious awards. In 2010, he received third place (bronze medal) in the rose competition in Rome and Madrid. This is a popular rose that fits well into any garden design.

Rose Watercolor appeared more than 20 years ago

The variety is popular with flower growers from different countries.

Rose Watercolor description and characteristics

Rose Aquarell is a perennial shrub. The height of the seedling is small: from 70 to 120 cm. Watercolor rose flowers are peony-shaped, regular rounded. The color is cream, while the center is golden peach, light brown, and the petals are pink-raspberry. The colors blend smoothly into each other: visually, these roses resemble a watercolor painting, which is how they got their name.

Rose flower type Aquarelle – densely doubled, lush. The number of petals – 60-70 pcs. The aroma is very rich, with pronounced sweetish, fruity notes. The inflorescences are quite large in size – they reach 8–12 cm in diameter.

The leaves are medium in size, oval in shape, rich green in color, with a glossy surface.

The foliage provides a pleasing backdrop against which the blossoming buds look especially attractive.

The main characteristics of the rose variety Aquarelle:

• medium-sized bush – up to 120 cm;
• not too sprawling: width up to 50 cm;
• double flower, arrangement: singly or in inflorescences (3–7 pieces);
• aroma fruity, very strong;
• repeated flowering: June – July and August – September;
• rain resistance is poor;
• immunity to black spot and powdery mildew is high;
• winter hardiness zone: 6 (withstands frosts down to -23 ° C).

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rose Aquarelle attracts attention with its lush flowers of interesting colors. The variety has several advantages:

• flowering twice per season;
• rich, pleasant aroma;
• large inflorescences of the original color;
• flowers do not fade in the sun, stand in the cut for more than 7 days;
• fast growth rates;
• bushes can be grown in boxes and in a closed rose garden;
• the plant normally tolerates daily temperature fluctuations;
• good resistance to common diseases.

Planting roses Watercolor look like a painting in a classic style

The variety is not without some disadvantages:

• winter hardiness is low (up to -23 ° C);
• culture cannot be grown in the Urals, Siberia and other regions with cold winters;
• if the summer is cloudy, then flowering is noticeably worse;
• during rains, the buds practically do not open.

Methods of reproduction

Tea rose Aquarelle is easiest to propagate by cuttings. The procedure is simple, even a novice gardener can handle it, but it takes time. Cuttings begin to harvest in mid-August. To do this, take green shoots, which are about half covered with a woody layer. The instruction is this:

1. Trim the shoot of the Aquarelle rose from above and below, leaving a stalk up to 10 cm long (it must have at least three buds). The upper cut is made straight, and the lower cut is oblique (45 degrees).
2. The bottom sheet is removed, and the rest is cut in half.
3. Then the stalk of the Aquarelle rose is immersed in a solution of “Epin”, “Zircon” or “Kornevin” for several hours.
4. After that, they are planted in open ground.
5. Cover the cuttings with films or jars.
6. Water periodically.
7. For the winter, the watercolor rose is sprinkled with foliage, making a layer of 7-10 cm.
8. Harvest in the spring and continue to grow for another season (2 years in total).
9. The next summer (in August), the strengthened cuttings are transplanted to a permanent place.

Seeds are planted in peat tablets in early spring, constantly watered, illuminated for at least 10 hours a day. At the same time, the temperature in the room should be about + 18–20 ° C.

Rose cuttings Aquarelle are planted in open ground at the end of August

Cultivation and care

Tea varieties are most often placed on the site in early autumn. If this is done in mid-spring, young seedlings may suffer from recurrent frosts. The optimal time is the second decade of September, about a month before a strong cold snap. The soil is prepared in advance in the spring. The site is cleaned, dug up and fertilized with humus (3–5 kg per 1 m2) or complex mineral fertilizer. If the soil is clayey, sawdust or sand is added in the amount of 1 kg per 2 m2.

Variety Aquarelle is planted in a plot with a small shadow

Suitable place for planting a rose:

1. Illuminated. It is better to create a weak penumbra for 3-4 hours a day.
2. Without stagnant moisture (lowlands should be excluded).
3. Well protected from the winds (next to the house, fence).

The sequence of actions is standard. For the Aquarelle rose, it is necessary to dig several holes with an interval of at least 50 cm (this is an option for an extremely dense, continuous planting). Their depth should be such that the earthen ball fits freely (taking into account the drainage layer of 3–5 cm). Pebbles, broken bricks are placed at the bottom, then a seedling of the Aquarelle rose is rooted and sprinkled with fertile soil of the surface layer. Watered, mulched with humus, peat, sawdust. For the winter, they must be mulched, covered with spruce branches or agrofibre.

When caring for a hybrid tea rose Aquarelle, you should pay attention to a few practical tips:

1. Watering – only in the absence of rain: 2 times a week (in a drought – three times). One bucket of warm water is poured under each bush (you need to pour it under the very root). In drought, sprinkling of the bush is carried out – it is better to spray it in the late evening.
2. Loosening – after abundant rainfall and watering. The earth must remain loose, the formation of a dense layer is unacceptable.
3. Weeding – as needed. To prevent weeds from growing, it is better to mulch the soil.
4. Pruning Rose Watercolor – annually in spring, summer and autumn. At the beginning of the season, weak branches are removed, and healthy shoots are cut to three buds in the first year, starting from the second season – up to six buds. In summer, faded inflorescences are removed as necessary – 3-4 leaves are left at the peduncle from the ground.
5. autumn pruning carried out in early October: all shoots are removed, leaving stumps up to 10 cm, sprinkled with ashes. The plant is spudded and covered with spruce branches or agrofiber.
6. If the soil is fertilized before planting the Aquarelle rose, there is no need to make additional dressings in the first season. Starting from the second year, fertilizers are applied regularly – 3-4 times per season according to the scheme.

The lush flowering of the watercolor rose can be ensured by regular fertilizing

Pests and diseases

The culture has good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot. But in the summer, pests often parasitize on the bushes:

• aphid;
• leaflets;
• caterpillars of various butterflies;
• nematodes;
• spider mites.

With abundant watering and rainy summers, rust and gray rot cannot be ruled out. Therefore, as a preventive measure for fungal infections in May, it is recommended to treat the bushes with any fungicide – for example, Maxim, Tattu, Profit, Topaz and others. If insects are found, Aquarelle rose bushes can be sprayed with insecticides – Decis, Biotlin, Fitoverm, Karate and others.

Treatment with drugs is carried out in the late evening, choosing dry and calm weather.

Application in landscape design

In the reviews and description of the Aquarelle rose, you can see photos of compositions and single plantings of this flower. The bush is small, moderately compact, so it is suitable for both large and mini-gardens. Looks great in mixborders, suitable for different styles: country, modern, English lawn, French landscape and others.

Several options for using roses Watercolor to decorate the garden:

1. Single landing on the lawn.

   

2. Accommodation next to the road.

   

3. Landing in a well-lit area.

   

Conclusion

Rose Watercolor is able to revive even the most modest garden. It is an attractive flower with a rich fragrance. The pink petals go well with the yellow-orange heart. Inflorescences harmonize against a background of dark green glossy foliage. They appear throughout the summer and even in September. Therefore, the flower garden will remain attractive all season.

Reviews with photos about the rose Watercolor