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Rosa Red Berlin (Red Berlin) is a hybrid tea variety with high decorative qualities. This type is suitable for cutting and landscaping personal plots. Forms dense cone-shaped buds of uniform color. The variety "Red Berlin" is not widespread, but you can find it at every true connoisseur of roses who prefer to grow the classic species of this flowering shrub.
The diameter of the flowers of the Red Berlin variety is 10-15 cm
Breeding history
This species was bred in the Netherlands. It was officially registered as a variety in 1997. Its originator is the company "Olij Rozen BV", which specializes in the creation of new unique types of roses. The purpose of its breeding was to obtain a variety for cutting, the buds of which will remain fresh for a long time. And the creators completely succeeded.
Description of the Red Berlin rose and characteristics
This species is characterized by slightly sprawling bushes with erect, strong shoots that withstand the load during the flowering period and do not lean to the ground. Therefore, "Red Berlin" does not require support and tying. The height of the rose reaches 80-120 cm, and the diameter of its growth is 80 cm. The level of coverage of shoots with thorns is medium.
The leaves of the "Red Berlin" rose are of standard size and shape, dark green in color with a shiny surface. They reach a length of 10 cm. There is a slight serration along the edge.
The root system includes a pivotal main process, which lignifies with age. The depth of occurrence is 50 cm. Many lateral roots extend from it, providing the shrub with moisture and nutrients.
The flowers of this hybrid tea rose are cone-shaped with an elongated center. The petals are dense, which creates volume. The color is uniform, red. The buds of "Red Berlin" are dense, densely double, consisting of 30-35 petals. They bloom very slowly. The core is not exposed even when flowering. The scent of this rose is very weak. The bright tone of the petals remains throughout the entire flowering period, and even under the influence of direct sunlight, it does not fade.
The lifespan of each bud is 12-14 days.
The peculiarity of the variety is that it is re-flowering. Moreover, in the first wave, single apical buds are formed on the bush. And during the second - the plant already forms inflorescences, each brush of which includes 3 flowers.
The first time a hybrid tea rose of the Red Berlin variety blooms in late spring or early summer. The duration of this period is 20-25 days, which is achieved due to the slow opening of the buds. The next wave of flowering occurs in the last decade of July or early August, depending on the region of cultivation. It is not inferior to the first in abundance and lasts until the onset of autumn frosts.
Rose "Red Berlin" has an average level of resistance to frost and diseases of culture. The shrub can withstand temperatures down to -18-20 degrees, so it needs to be covered for the winter.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
This type has a number of advantages, for which flower growers love it. But there are also disadvantages to the Red Berlin rose that you need to know. This will allow you to avoid unpleasant surprises later.
"Red Berlin" belongs to the classic varieties of roses
Main advantages:
- long, abundant flowering;
- uniform color of the petals;
- does not fade in the sun;
- strong shoots that do not require support;
- suitable for cutting;
- dense bud that does not open the middle;
- average level of frost resistance.
Disadvantages:
- requires good care;
- decorativeness decreases during the rainy season;
- wilted buds should be removed regularly.
Reproduction methods
To obtain new seedlings of the rose "Red Berlin", cuttings should be carried out. This can be done throughout the growing season of the shrub. You should choose a ripe shoot and cut it into pieces 10-15 cm long. Each of them should have 2-3 pairs of leaves.
It is recommended to plant cuttings in open ground, but first add sand to the soil at the rate of 5 kg per 1 sq. m. Cuttings should also be prepared. To do this, you need to remove all the lower leaves, and leave only the upper ones in order to reduce the load, but at the same time preserve the metabolic processes in the tissues.
After that, plant them in moistened soil, dusting the cut with any dry root former. The distance between the cuttings must be kept at least 5 cm so that they are well ventilated. Then the greenhouse effect should be ensured. To do this, cover each seedling with a transparent cap. Subsequently, you need to regularly ventilate them and keep the soil slightly moist.
Growing and care
Rose "Red Berlin" is recommended to be grown in the southern and central regions. For the northern regions, it does not have a sufficient level of frost resistance. The shrub should be planted in late April or early October.
For this variety, you should choose sunny, open areas, protected from drafts. The soil should have an acidity level in the range of 5.6-7.3 pH and have good aeration. The occurrence of groundwater on the site should not be less than 80 cm. Otherwise, after several years of successful growth, the shrub will die.
This variety needs good care, which will keep its immunity at a high level. Therefore, regular watering should be carried out when the soil dries up to a depth of 5 cm. For this, you can use settled water with a temperature of +18 degrees. After each irrigation, the soil at the base of the shrub should be loosened to maintain air access to the roots. Also, timely remove weeds that grow nearby so that they do not take up nutrients.
In order for the Red Berlin rose to bloom magnificently and for a long time, it is necessary to feed it three times per season. It is recommended to apply fertilizers for the first time in the spring during an active growing season. To do this, use fermented chicken droppings 1:15 or nitroammophoska - 30 g per bucket of water.
Subsequent fertilizing should be done during the period of growing buds in the first and second wave of flowering. To do this, use wood ash or replace it with superphosphate (40 g) and potassium sulfide (25 g) per 10 liters of water. These fertilizers not only contribute to lush flowering, but also increase the frost resistance of the shrub. The nutrient solution should be watered at the rate of 1 liter per shrub.
With the onset of stable frosts, sprinkle the rose with a layer of earth and compact. And also additionally cover with spruce branches, but at the same time cut off the shoots to a height of 20-25 cm.
Two-year-old rose seedlings adapt the fastest.
Pests and diseases
Rose "Red Berlin" under inadequate growing conditions can suffer from black spot and powdery mildew.Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment of bushes throughout the growing season. To do this, you need to use drugs such as "Topaz", "Skor". They should be alternated with each other.
Of the pests, aphids are a danger to the Red Berlin rose. This insect forms whole colonies that feed on the sap of leaves and young shoots. If you do not take timely measures to destroy, then you will not be able to wait for the flowering of the shrub. To fight, you should use "Confidor Extra".
Application in landscape design
Red Berlin can be used as a tapeworm on site. Its red buds look exquisite in combination with a green lawn, and planted conifers in the background can emphasize this.
Also, this variety can be one of the elements of group planting. In this case, Red Berlin should be combined with white, yellow and cream varieties. This will allow them to successfully complement each other. In this case, you need to select species with the same shape of the bushes and flowering periods.
Conclusion
Rose Red Berlin is a classic variety with a rich shade of petals. But in order to enjoy its lush and long-lasting flowering, it is necessary to provide the plant with culture-oriented care. Therefore, many novice growers do not risk growing Red Berlin for fear of difficulties. However, nothing other than the standard rules of agricultural technology is required, but they cannot be neglected.
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