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Hybrid roses by david austin in the common people called peony. 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 unfavorable weather conditions, resistance to various diseases. Today there are many varieties of peony roses with different colors of flowers. So, you can find pink, yellow, red, burgundy, white peony roses, which will be a wonderful decoration for any garden. A description of the most famous, popular varieties is given below.
Pink varieties
The pink color only emphasizes the tenderness of the lush, peony-shaped 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 terry. So, the most interesting varieties of peony pink flowers are:
Constance Spry
This soft pink flower was obtained back in 1961 in England. Climbing rose, 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 fully open, keeping many small petals closed. The buds are formed in inflorescences of 4-6 pieces. The rose blooms in early summer and lasts long enough. Constance Spry flowers exude a bright, rich aroma.
The height of the bush reaches 6 m, the width is up to 3 m. The bush is spreading, vigorous, with many small thorns. Its foliage is matte, large, tough. 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 taken out relatively recently, in 2005 in the UK. The peony flower is distinguished by a combination of bright and light pink shades. So, the outer 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 making bouquets. The plant is resistant to partial shade and high humidity.
The pink roses described above are classic representatives of the selection of David Austin. They also include Variety "Rosalind", the flowers of which are painted in an exceptionally delicate creamy pink color (photo below). In addition, the varieties "Gertrude Jekyll", "Williams Maurice" have pink color of petals.
White varieties
There are few white varieties of peony roses. However, they are very popular with florists and florists, since 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.
Tranquility
This superb rose is new to the market.It was bred by English breeders in 2012, and with its beauty and sophistication, it has already won the hearts of many connoisseurs of beauty. The buds of "Tranquilliti" 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. Roses give off a pleasant apple scent and can be used for cutting. You can see the buds of this peony flower in the photo:
The rose is represented by a rather powerful shrub, the height and width of which reaches 120 cm. This allows you to attach shoots to vertical supports or use the plant as a lush decoration of a flower bed. 3-5 buds are formed on each stem. The thorns on the stems are practically absent. The plant blooms twice a season.
Claire Austin
Another peony rose of stunning beauty. Its buds are cupped, the petals are painted white with a light cream shade. The diameter of the buds is small: 8-10 cm, however, on each stem of the plant, not one, but 2-3 buds are formed at once, which gives the shrub a rich, lush appearance. The flower has a bright, rich aroma.
Clair Astin shrub of medium size. Its height does not exceed 150 cm, while its width can reach 100 cm. The variety is resistant to diseases and high humidity. The flowering of this wonderful plant can be observed twice a 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 set 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.
A feature of white varieties is the fact that a pure white color in the selection of roses is quite difficult to obtain, therefore, most flowers have some additional shade, for example, 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. In this case, it should be highlighted shrubs with the best adaptability to the climate of Russia, which makes them especially popular in our country. These yellow peony varieties are:
Graham Tomas
The yellow peony rose variety was bred back in 1983, but at the same time it is one of the most popular today. Flowers "Graham Thomas" are terry, not very large, with a diameter of 10-12 cm. Their color is bright yellow, with a peach tint. These bloom spray roses all season: abundant in early summer, then moderately until late autumn. Flowers are collected in clusters of 3-5 pcs. They are characterized by a pleasant, sweet aroma.
Peony flower bushes grow up to 1.5 m in cold climates. 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 scent. Rose petals are honey-yellow in color.
Bush plant, 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 resistant to diseases and bad weather. Blooms throughout the summer season.
In addition to the two varieties listed above, yellow roses "Toulouse Latrec" 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 amaze with their beauty. Peony red roses are used to decorate gardens and greenhouses, and are also used in cut for making bouquets.
Shakespeare (William Shakespeare)
Densely double flowers of this variety exude a strong aroma. Their color depends on the growing conditions and can be red or purple.On the stems of this bushy 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.
The Shakespeare shrub is quite massive, up to 2 m high and up to 1.2 m wide. The plant is highly resistant to diseases and rainy weather conditions. The flowering of the peony red rose is long and consists of two stages: in early summer it blooms profusely. The second stage of flowering is less intense, starting from the end of July before the onset of frost.
Benjamin Britten
This variety is distinguished by cupped, strongly closed flowers, which open only slightly throughout the flowering period. The petals of the peony flower are terry, have a delicate orange tint. The buds are large enough, 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 set off 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.
The burgundy rose variety "Munstead Wood" is 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 profuse and long lasting.
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 flower beds, lawns, in greenhouses. Some varieties of peony flowers are suitable for cutting and can be used for making bouquets, including wedding bouquets. Their beauty and stunning aroma attracts and mesmerizes. The color variety of roses also makes every person passing by involuntarily wonder. In a word, peony roses are the charm and beauty of nature itself, brought to life by David Austin.
