Rose Red Intuition is a hybrid belonging to the hybrid tea group of rose varieties. Translated into Russian, the rose is called "red intuition." This variety was created in the French flower nursery "Delbar" in 1999. It is a luxurious lush shrub, reaching a height of 1.20 m and 70 cm in width. There are practically no thorns on the stems, and a slight gloss is noticeable on the foliage. The buds appear in early June and open very quickly. Flowers of large size, large, bright crimson hue. The petals are smooth, even, oval. The ends of the petals are curled outward. The aroma is gentle and unobtrusive.

Characteristics and features of the variety

Feature and Description of Red Intuition Rose:

  • The variety belongs to the class of hybrid tea roses;
  • The aroma is subtle, unobtrusive, graceful;
  • Crimson flowers with patterns, 9-12 cm in diameter;
  • The width of the bushes reaches 70 cm;
  • Plant height: 90-120 cm;
  • Long and lush flowering.

It also has the following features:

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  • The flowering of the Red Intuition rose is very long. Bright flowers of juicy crimson color immediately attract attention. The color is not monochromatic, there are scarlet stripes, specks, wavy lines on the petals. This makes the rose even more interesting. Each bud is formed by an average of 45 petals. The petals have a terry texture. The rose pleases with its flowering from June to July and blooms almost without interruption;
  • The plant has medium frost resistance. Intuishn, like all roses, must be covered for the winter;
  • Resistance to pests and diseases is quite high. This rose has a pretty good immunity compared to other varieties.

Cultivation of a variety: planting, care and reproduction

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Before planting, it is necessary to eliminate damaged seedlings, leaving only healthy ones. For several hours, the seedlings for planting must be kept in water so that the roots become soft.

Note! With a group transplant, you need to keep the distance between the bushes - 70 cm, between the rows - up to 1 m.

The necessary nutrients and fertilizers are added to the planting hole. The soil should be prepared in advance: in the autumn period, "nourish" the soil so that in the spring you can safely plant the plant.

Red Intuition hybrid tea rose feels great in the soil with weak acidity, in a well-warmed area by the sun. Well, if this place is not blown by too strong winds, roses do not like drafts. On very hot days, the rose needs partial shade, otherwise the leaves can burn, getting sunburn.

Rose Red intuition must be watered and fertilized abundantly. Top dressing is carried out mainly in the spring and mid-July. Watering - once every 7 days. It is imperative to make sure that the soil is dry before watering, so as not to flood the plant: it does not like excessive moisture. The hybrid tea variety perfectly withstands hot summer periods, therefore it is not particularly picky about watering during a drought: it is enough to water it two to three times a week. When watering, it is important to keep the leaves and stems from getting water. Plant roots require oxygen. In this regard, the earth needs to be carefully loosened from time to time.

Hybrid tea rose Red Intuition feels great in soil with weak acidity

Pruning is done before the kidneys are awakened. It is necessary to timely release the plant from wilted flowers and leaves.

Council. For the winter, the flower needs to be sheltered from low temperatures, for this the rose bush is covered with a layer of peat.

Pests and diseases

The flower is quite resistant to diseases and pests. But, nevertheless, do not forget about preventive measures against pests, especially aphids. For control and prevention, rose bushes are treated with fungicides and insecticides. A plant is characterized by a disease such as chlorosis. It can be found when yellowness and veins appear on the leaves. Most likely, depleted soil led to the problem.

Reproduction

Hybrid tea roses are propagated by grafting, cuttings, dividing the bush.

If you wish, you can get plants for seedlings yourself. This is done as follows:

  • In the middle of the summer period, cut the ripe cuttings, no more than 10 mm in diameter;
  • Remove thorns from the shoot;
  • The cuttings must have at least two buds. The foliage in the lower part is removed, on the upper part it is enough to cut off half;
  • Prepared cuttings are placed in a substrate. It is best to use a mixture of sand and peat. It is imperative to bury the bud at the bottom into the soil;
  • The plant is sprayed, covered with polyethylene and placed in a well-lit place.

Planted seedlings should be watered sparingly, as needed. You can remove polyethylene with good deepening and strengthening of the root system.

Note! Before planting a seedling in the ground, for greater strengthening and acceleration of the root formation process, you can treat the cut with a special substance - a root formation stimulator.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Drought tolerance

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Rose Intuition has many advantages. Among them are especially distinguished:

  • The most important advantage is the unusual appearance of the flowers, few varieties can boast of veins on the petals;
  • Drought tolerant. It is not necessary to worry about the fact that you forgot to water the plant, nothing will happen to it, unlike other varieties of roses. However, do not overuse with drying the soil under the rose;
  • Has a strong immunity to fungal diseases, is easy to treat;
  • Resistant even to Siberian frosts. The variety is able to withstand temperatures up to -35 degrees;
  • Long, continuous, profuse flowering, pleasing throughout the season. The bud stage is short, the flower opens quickly;
  • The variety is suitable for growing in any territory, the main thing is that the soil has a weak acidity;
  • Unpretentious care;
  • Subtle, delicate, graceful aroma.

At first glance, it may seem that the Red Intuition hybrid tea rose has no flaws. She is so pretty and graceful that you don't even want to think about them.

Yet the variety has its drawbacks. You should find out about them before deciding to grow roses in your garden. The disadvantages include:

  • The formation of hard branches, which makes the bush not neat and a little "disheveled";
  • During prolonged dampness, rainy seasons, flowers very quickly lose their charm;
  • The flowering of this variety, although long, is not the most abundant. There are varieties that bloom several times more luxuriant and brighter. This disadvantage depends on personal preference.

Despite the above disadvantages, one can openly and boldly state that the Red Intuition rose is one of the most beautiful varieties of the rose family of hybrid tea roses. This hybrid is perfect for decorating garden space, as well as for decorating parks, cultural recreation areas. For those gardeners who have not yet grown tea varieties, Red Intuition is the most preferable for acquaintance. With competent, proper care, the flower will delight with its flowering for a long time.