Rose floribunda Tequila belongs to the group of roses floribunda (rose floribunda), which consists of many varieties. Floribunda roses are characterized by abundant and continuous flowering, resistance to cold and disease. The flowers are exquisite and decorative. These flowering plants fit perfectly into any landscape, both in independent plantings, such as the Tequila rose grandiflora, and in flower arrays, borders (Tequila Sunrise), hedges.
Description of the variety
Rose Tequila was bred in the 80s of the last century by Dutch breeders. Flowers are unusual in their ability to change color: blooming from bright orange buds, terry petals gradually brighten and change shades from apricot to almost white, sometimes with a greenish tint. The blossoming flowers of the Tequila Gold rose turn golden. The flowers are cupped, up to 8 cm in diameter, composed of 30 petals, the aroma is weak. During active flowering, one inflorescence can have up to 15 flowers. Long bloom, from May to November.
Description of Rose Tequila
The bush is powerful, erect, under favorable conditions stretches up to 1.5 meters in height and reaches 90 centimeters in diameter, without thorns. The foliage is abundant, juicy, light green, large, with a glossy surface.
Landing
Most favorable in April-June, in areas with a warm climate possible in September - first half of October. The place chosen for planting Tequila roses should be ventilated, without drafts, lit most of the day and shaded during active sun. When planting in groups, it is important to observe the density of no more than five plants per 1 sq. M.
The soil prepared for planting should be with good air exchange, moisture permeability, neutral or slightly acidic, fertile. Landing in areas prone to flooding with a high level of groundwater is not recommended.
Planting roses
Plant care
It includes abundant watering, regular loosening of the soil for better air exchange, weed removal, disease prevention, fertilizing, pruning, shelter for the winter. It is important to shelter in a timely manner, not earlier and not later than the temperature drops below -7 ° C. To do this, the bush, previously cut to 30-40 cm, is earthed up, covered with spruce branches. A frame is built on top, which, in turn, is covered with a heater and a greenhouse film. When covered, vents are left for air circulation in the spring.
Pruning is done multiple times. In spring and autumn, diseased, damaged and dead shoots are removed. During the flowering period, short, moderate or long pruning is carried out, depending on whether abundant flowering or shaping is required. For better survival and wintering in the first year of life, peduncles are freed from buds as much as possible, leaving a maximum of 2 buds.
Varieties
Varieties of tequila rose varieties:
- Tequila Sunrise is a large-flowered plant used to create curbs. The bush reaches a height of 80 cm, a large bud has up to 40 corrugated petals;
Tequila Sunrise rose
- park (grandiflora) Tequila is distinguished by vigorous bushes, up to 1.5 - 2 meters in height;
- Tequila Gold rose (Tequila Gold) has double flowers of golden yellow color, located singly or in inflorescences of 2-10 pieces.
Rose Tequila is great for landscaping, always stands out from other flowers, will be appropriate in any landscape.
