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Red roses look bright and spectacular in any flower garden. Before planting a plant in a summer cottage, you should study the widest range of varieties.
The best varieties of red roses with a photo
Varieties of red roses are divided into many groups. There are climbing and ground cover, bush and miniature varieties of culture.
Varieties of climbing roses of red color
Climbing roses have long flexible shoots that can climb supports. Such varieties are often used to decorate arches, arbors and facades in landscape design.
Flamentans (Flammentanz)
A red climbing rose with the name Flamentans, when grown on a support, can stretch up to 3 m. It blooms with large terry buds of a bright crimson hue, the leaves of the shrub are shiny dark green. Each shoot can have up to four flowers.
During the flowering period, the Flamentans variety exudes a pleasant unobtrusive aroma.
Scarlet
The climbing variety brings small but numerous buds. In the decorative period, it looks very bright. The flowers of the plant are red or dark crimson, semi-double in structure.
Red rose Scarlet reaches 2 m in height
Hybrid tea red roses
Hybrid tea varieties are in demand due to their large buds and pleasant aroma. Summer residents speak especially well of several varieties.
Burghausen (Burghausen)
A dark red rose variety of German origin has been on the market since 1991. Reaches 2 m or more in height, brings large buds collected in large brushes. Yellow-brown stamens are visible in the center of the flowers. Burghausen blossoms in waves from early summer to autumn.
The red variety Burghausen rarely suffers from fungi and pests.
Admiral
A variety of red roses was introduced to gardeners recently – only in 2017. Managed to gain popularity due to long-term abundant flowering. The variety blooms in large buds up to 14 cm in diameter. Brings flowers in waves, decorative period continues until late autumn. It has a very rich, wine-burgundy color.
Red rose Admiral, when flowering, emits a delicate aroma with hints of a pear
Park
Park red roses are distinguished by their endurance and large size, they develop well in adverse conditions. They grow quickly, but do not require constant pruning.
Adelaide Hoodless
Canadian park rose red brings buds up to 8 cm in diameter. It grows rapidly, withstands winter frosts without shelter. Shows good resistance to most fungal diseases.
Adelaide Hoodless reaches 1,7 m above the ground
Alexander Mackenzie
A rather old variety of velvet red rose was bred in 1985. It reaches 2 m in height, spreads 1,5 m in width. It has a weeping shape, but at the same time remains compact. The flowers of the shrub are terry, red with a strawberry tint.
Alexander Mackenzie exudes a delicate berry aroma during flowering
Stamped
Standard roses have a strong thick trunk and during the decorative period they are more reminiscent of medium-sized trees. They are characterized by abundant flowering, well retain their shape after pruning.
Lilli Marleen
The tea-hybrid standard variety of a bright red rose has an interesting shade – its buds are almost black, but immediately after blooming, the petals gradually turn purple. The green leaves of the shrub have a slight bronze tint. The variety tolerates dampness and drought well, but can suffer from fungal diseases.
Lily Marlene grows up to 80 cm above the ground
Ingrid Bergman
Standard rose with medium double red buds blooms very profusely and emits a strong pleasant aroma. The flowers are small, but look impressive against the background of green leaves. The rose is frost-resistant, not damaged by dangerous fungi.
The red variety Ingrid Bergman has been known in cultivation since 1985.
Groundcover
Ground cover roses have a small height, but at the same time they quickly grow to the sides and decorate wide areas of the garden. They are resistant to diseases and high humidity, bloom for a long time and profusely.
Black Forest Rose (Black Forest Rose)
The species has been known on the market since 2010, has high endurance and compact size. Produces red buds that lighten a little over time. There can be up to five flowers on one stem. The length of the shoots of the plant reaches 80 cm.
Black Forest Rose continues to bloom until November frost
Matador (Matador)
The German ground cover rose has long shoots up to 90 cm. Moderately leafy with dark green jagged plates, numerous sharp spines are located on the branches. Red buds bloom on stems in clusters of 5-15 pieces.
The period of decorative Matador begins in June and lasts until the end of September
Dutch
Dutch red roses are considered one of the most beautiful, usually have very large and neat buds. Often used for cutting, as they remain viable for a long time in a vase with water.
Grand Prix (Grang-Prix)
The variety of large red rose was obtained by breeding more than 100 years ago. During the flowering period, it brings rich wine buds up to 13 cm wide with velvety petals. It retains its decorative effect until the cold weather, it can stand in the cut for two weeks.
In favorable conditions, the red rose Grand Prix reaches 1,5 above the ground
El Toro
A beautiful Dutch rose produces red buds with fringed petals. It reaches only 50 cm in height, looks spectacular in small flower beds. Very often used in the preparation of bouquets due to unusual petals. The red rose has almost no thorns, the leaves of the shrub are green, even in color, slightly glossy or semi-matte.
El Toro rose flowers reach 12 cm across
Varieties of red spray roses
Shrub roses of red color are used both in single and group plantings, and when creating hedges. Such varieties are distinguished by particularly strong stems, do not require support when grown.
Henry Kelsey (Henry Kelsey)
The Canadian Bush Rose opens into flattened, cupped dark red buds. It has powerful thick shoots that form a semi-spreading crown up to 1,5 m in diameter. The leaves are medium in size, glossy, the shoots are covered with short sharp spikes. Each bud consists of 25-28 petals, up to five flowers can be present on the stem. Decorative bushes retain from June to September.
Henry Kelsey reaches 2,5 m above the ground
Munstead Wood
Red spray rose of British origin stretches up to 1 m above the ground. The buds of the plant are cup-shaped or flattened, rather large, wine deep shade. The leaves are bright green or bronzed, matte. The red rose bears up to 3-5 flowers on each stem.
Munstead Wood emits a sweet berry scent, first blooms in June, then releases buds in waves until the first snow. It is highly resistant to pests, but in adverse conditions it can suffer from fungi.
Munstead Wood tolerates frosts down to -23 ° C without shelter
English
English red roses are versatile. They are used to create artistic compositions and in hedges, used in cutting. Plants have a high decorative effect and good endurance, suitable for breeding in temperate climates.
William Shakespeare
An English rose with globular red buds first blooms in June and re-blooms in September. During the decorative period, it looks very magnificent and bright. It exudes an exquisite delicate aroma, takes root well in sunny and slightly shaded areas. The disadvantages of the red variety include poor frost resistance – in winter, the bushes require careful warming.
Rose William Shakespeare begins to bloom for the first time only 3-4 years after planting
Benjamin Britten
The red English rose has been on the market since 2001. It extends up to 1,8 m above the ground, while maintaining a compact outline. The stems are straight and powerful, with few thorns, the leaves are light green at first and then darken to an emerald hue. The photo of red rose flowers shows that after blooming they have an orange-pink color, but quickly darken. The buds are densely double, consist of 100 or more petals.
Benjamin Britten has a rich pear-wine aroma
Floribunda
Floribunda is a variety of red roses obtained by crossing hybrid tea, musk and polyanthus varieties. Possesses high immunity and good indicators of frost resistance, differs in long blossoming.
Cherry Girl (Cherry Girl)
A variety of German origin is a bush up to 70 cm tall with straight branched shoots. Brings red flowers with a cherry hue, has a pleasant delicate aroma. It withstands heat and drought well, does not require careful shelter for the winter.
Cherry Girl rarely suffers from fungal diseases in rainy weather
Gypsy (Gipsy)
The Japanese variety of red rose was obtained in 1986. The shoots of the plant are straight, slightly branched, covered with dark green glossy leaves. The buds are terry, medium in size, a slight yellowish tint is noticeable in the core. The variety is suitable for cutting, tolerates rainy weather well and does not suffer from fungi.
Red rose Gypsy reaches 1,2 above the ground
Miniature
Most red roses are quite large. But there are also compact varieties that are suitable for planting in borders.
Alberich
A popular variety, bred in 1954, reaches only 35 cm above the ground. It has compact dimensions, holds its shape well and does not need frequent pruning. The flowers bring small, but bright, rich red hue. Up to ten buds bloom on each of the stems.
Rosa Alberich is grown not only in the ground, but also in containers
Baby Baccara
A variety of French selection suitable for planting in flower beds and borders. It blooms in waves throughout the season, the buds of the variety are densely double, red in color, small. Branched shoots, almost without thorns, with dark green shiny leaves. Bushes spread up to 35 cm wide.
Baby Baccarat rises up to 40 cm above the ground
Varieties of red roses for the Moscow region
For cultivation in the Moscow region, it is recommended to choose the most hardy varieties of red roses. Plants must withstand prolonged rains well, not suffer from a lack of sun and have high frost resistance.
Hansaland
A very beautiful variety with bright red buds of a semi-double type stretches up to 2 m above the ground. It does not impose special requirements on temperature conditions and soil composition, it needs the simplest care. It has a compact outline, for bushes it is not necessary to carry out frequent pruning. You can plant a variety both in a flower bed and in a hedge.
Hansaland shows high resistance to powdery mildew and black spot
Amadeus (Amadeus)
Hardy climbing rose is used mainly in vertical gardening. Long shoots are used to decorate columns, fences and arches. Buds variety gives red, bright, each of them consists of 42 petals. Flowering occurs several times during the summer. During the decorative period, Amadeus emits a complex aroma with notes of cherries, raspberries and apricots.
Amadeus has well-developed roots and easily tolerates frosts in the Moscow region
Application in landscape design
Red roses can look harmonious in almost any landscape. Most often they are used to create flower beds and planted separately or surrounded by other perennials. As neighbors for culture, daffodils and tulips are best suited. They create a beautiful backdrop when rose bushes are just getting ready to bloom. You can also use sage, lavender, delphinium and lupins for close planting, which can set off the beauty of the perennial.
When planting red roses with other plants, it is recommended to choose contrasting shades or stay within the same gamut.
Bush varieties are planted along paths or as hedges. Climbing varieties are used to decorate vertical structures – arches, terraces, arbors and fences.
Conclusion
Red roses are spectacular flowers that can decorate any suburban area. There are a lot of decorative varieties, you need to choose a specific variety according to size, blooming time and endurance indicators.
