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Rosa Pink Intuition is a magnificent variety with lush flowers of the original color. He is able to give a truly royal look to any garden and create an enchanting atmosphere in a corner for relaxation. The flowering shrub is well-deservedly popular with European flower growers and designers who create landscape compositions in public parks. After all, this rose blooms beautifully throughout the warm season and goes well with other types of ornamental plants.
History of breeding
Rose variety Pink Intuition (Pink Intuition) was bred relatively recently – in 1999 in France. As a starting material, a natural mutation of the Red Intuition rose variety was used. The originator is the well-known breeding company Delbar. They introduced a new marble in 2003 as a cut variety. Hustomahrovy two-color masterpiece quickly won the sympathy of gardeners, and quickly spread throughout Europe. It was patented in 2004; it was not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Federation.
Having seen this gentle miracle once, it is difficult to confuse the Pink Intuition rose with other varieties.
Description of hybrid tea rose Pink Intuition and characteristics
Rosa Pink Intuition is a hybrid tea variety. Remontant, that is, able to bloom twice in one season with a short break. Buds ripen for a long time, gradually gaining the required volume. From the moment the flower bud appears to blooming, it can take from 10 to 20 days. But the flowers are kept for an incredibly long time, without losing their magnificent appearance. They withstand rain, sunlight, and early autumn frosts with dignity.
Rosa Pink Intuition is a powerful bush, reaching a height of 70-110 cm, and in diameter from 40 to 70 cm. When planting a rose on your own plot, this nuance must be taken into account. The stems are strong, erect, unbranched, with a single flower bud at the top. Like all hybrids, they are distinguished by their large diameter and strength. The color is green, sometimes with brown streaks. The number of spikes is average.
The foliage is plentiful, large in size. Quite dense, densely green and malachite, varnish-shiny. Young leaves are more tender, differ in a reddish-brown tint. The shape is oval-elongated, with small teeth along the edge. The tips of the leaves are pointed.
The buds are large, strongly terry. Blooming, they resemble a glass in shape, up to 9-13 cm in diameter and about 7-8 cm in height. The petals are large, rounded, bent outward at the ends, form beautiful rollers. The color resembles exotic marble – on a creamy pinkish background there are numerous longitudinal veins of carmine, raspberry, hot pink. The number of petals reaches 17-45 pieces, they practically do not crumble, remaining in the receptacle until completely dry.
The aroma of blossoming buds is very pleasant, sweetish-refreshing, reminiscent of a fruit mix. The heart of the flower is sunny yellow, with tall stamens. A fully opened bud has a spherical, slightly flattened shape, with distinctly curved petals. The flowering period is from early summer to October frosts.
Pink Intuition is not susceptible to fungal diseases, including spotting and powdery mildew. Can grow in full sun and partial shade. Hardy, in the presence of sufficient snow cover winters at the latitude of Moscow without additional shelters. Withstands frosts down to -23, is intended for cultivation in the 4th climatic zone.
To grow such a large-flowered beauty in your summer cottage is the dream of any housewife who loves roses. The lush bush is almost completely covered with luxurious marble flowers throughout the summer, and the gap between two waves of flowering is negligible. The plant fits perfectly into group plantings, combined with other varieties of roses. Looks especially good with juicy greens. Ideal for making bouquets. Rosa Pink Intuition is shown in the photo.
Rosa Pink Intuition is perfect for growing in the climate, adequately withstands temperature extremes and winter frosts
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Hybrid rose Pink Intuition has its advantages and disadvantages. The pluses include the following:
- high decorative and aesthetic qualities of the variety;
- undemanding to care;
- the buds do not crumble, they last a very long time;
- abundant flowering throughout the summer and part of autumn;
- resistance to frost, temperature extremes, heavy rainfall;
- good immunity, causing immunity to diseases characteristic of roses;
- the possibility of using cut.
Cons of Rose Pink Intuition:
- the presence of spikes that make it difficult to care;
- for the successful development of a flower, well-drained, fertile soil with a pronounced alkaline reaction is required;
- the shrub is susceptible to attack by insect pests.
Methods of reproduction
Large-flowered rose Pink Intuition is well propagated by cuttings. Only in this way can all the properties of this luxurious variety be transferred to new plants. Seeds of hybrid roses are not suitable for these purposes.
Algorithm of actions:
- it is necessary to cut off strong stems, not quite stiff, but not green either, the length of the cuttings is 15-25 cm, with 3-4 live buds;
- cut the bottom at an angle of 45 degrees, the top – strictly horizontally;
- remove all leaves, thorns – if desired;
- plant cuttings in prepared light soil mixture and provide a greenhouse effect with a glass or plastic dome.
After 1,5-2 months, young seedlings can be transplanted to a permanent place of residence.
Mature, strong Pink Intuition rose bushes can be propagated by division by carefully digging out the mother plant and separating several parts with rhizome and stems. Planting material must be cut, leaving only three lower buds. Cover the cuts with garden pitch.
On young rose bushes Pink Intuition in the first year, it is necessary to cut off the ripening buds so that the plant gets stronger
Cultivation and care
For planting Pink Intuition roses, nutrient soil is perfect, consisting of:
- garden or sod land;
- peat;
- humus;
- sand.
The ratio of parts is 2x1x3x2, the acidity level should be 5,6-7,3 pH. To do this, you can add slaked lime or dolomite flour to the hole. It is best to plant seedlings in May, in sunny areas or in partial shade, protected from the winds.
Plantings require regular watering in the amount of 20 liters under one adult bush, 1 time per week. Depending on the weather conditions, the schedule can be adjusted: in a rainy summer, watering is not required; in a dry period, it will be necessary to moisten the soil more often.
Top dressing is carried out 2 times a season – in spring and after the first flowering. Use complex nitrogen fertilizers or mullein solutions. The trunk circle is best mulched.
Prune Pink Intuition roses in autumn or early spring, before the buds awaken. For the winter, the bushes are spudded, if necessary, covered with spruce branches, chopped straw.
Pests and diseases
Rosa Pink Intuition has a powerful immune system. With proper agricultural technology, healthy plants are not susceptible to fungal and bacterial diseases. In rare cases, too much watering can cause root rot.
Like all roses, Pink Intuition is susceptible to pest attacks. The most dangerous are:
- aphid, spider mite;
- sucker, sawflies and caterpillars.
When insects appear, it is necessary to treat with industrial insecticides or folk remedies, for example, a solution of laundry soap with garlic or an infusion of tomato tops.
Application in landscape design
Large-flowered hybrid roses Pink Intuition are classified as highly decorative varieties, and are readily used to decorate territories.
Compact bushes, strewn with bright terry large flowers, look great in flower beds or in the center of the lawn. They are planted as a backdrop for low growing flowers and herbs. Garden paths, sidewalks, roads are framed with roses, they create beautiful compositions next to artificial reservoirs, benches, swings. These upright shrubs make wonderful hedges and mazes.
Rosa Pink Intuition strikes with its beauty
Conclusion
Rosa Pink Intuition is a luxurious variety of roses, bred in France relatively recently. The original color, resistance to adverse environmental conditions and diseases have led to popularity in Europe. In Our Country, these roses are still little known. But those gardeners who have chosen Pink Intuition seedlings to decorate their possessions speak of the variety with invariable enthusiasm. Plants perfectly adapt to the conditions of a temperate climate, show good endurance. Blooms from early summer to mid-autumn.
