Today, breeders from different parts of the world have created many different varieties of roses, each of which is unusual and interesting in its own way. Hybrid tea rose Versilia has a rather rare, delicate peach-colored petals.
Soft pink and warm orange hues flowing seamlessly into each other add extra charm to these sophisticated and elegant flowers.
History of Appearance
The hybrid tea rose Versilia was bred in the south of France by NIRP International in 1996. It got its name in honor of the city of Versailles, where in former times the royal residence of the French monarchs was located. Today it is one of the suburbs of Paris.
Rose Versilia: Description
With a well-chosen planting site and proper care, this flower will delight you with its abundant flowering throughout the season. Timely removal of faded roses will stimulate the emergence of new buds. Pretty compact rose bushesVersilia varieties - erect, strong and branched - can grow up to 120 cm in height and grow up to 70 cm wide. The shiny and glossy leaves of this plant are painted in rich dark green, and there are a small number of thorns on the shoots. In the spring, it is recommended to cut the shoots by one third. Breeders stated that up to -15 0C Versilia can winter without shelter, but in our conditions it is better to cover it, like rose bushes of other varieties.
Fairly resistant to "chronic" diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot. Additional measures to prevent plant damage to these diseases should be taken with prolonged exposure to adverse weather factors.
Features of the flower
Rose Versilia is perfect for both garden decoration and cutting. On strong and stable shoots of this plant, large goblet buds of a classical shape are formed, which have a rather strong and pleasant aroma. As a rule, one bud is formed on each stem, but sometimes it grows up to five. These medium double flowers have a flat center surrounded by 30-40 petals. The inner petals are painted in a delicate pink-peach, and the outer petals are in a creamy milky color. The diameter of the blossoming buds reaches 12 cm.
When grown outdoors, the timing of flowering depends on weather conditions, but usually it starts in mid-June and lasts until the first autumn cold. Flowers prettyresistant to wind and moisture and do not lose their attractiveness even after rain.
When and where to plant?
Rose Versilia, like any other hybrid tea, prefers to grow in sunny, protected from strong winds, but nevertheless ventilated places. The root system of the flower queen is sensitive to waterlogging, so if possible, it should be planted where the groundwater is deep. In the southern regions, experts recommend planting rose seedlings in the fall, but in our middle zone it is best to place them in open ground at the end of spring, after the soil has warmed up.
Preparing for landing
By the time young plants are planted in open ground, the soil should be warm enough so that the root system can adapt and actively develop. When choosing a place where it is planned to plant a pink seedling, it is important to remember that there should be at least half a meter from any stationary object: a fence, walls of houses or outbuildings. This is important, since failure to observe such a distance can lead to overheating and overdrying of the root system. It is better to plant the Versilia rose variety from other plants, maintaining a distance of 30–60 cm.
Preparing the landing pit:
- Dig a hole about 60 cm deep.
- To plant one seedling, mix half a bucket of pre-prepared rotted compost or cow manure with garden soil and fill the prepared planting hole halfway with it.
- Spill well with water.
Planting in the ground
Before planting in open ground, the seedling can be immersed in water for several hours so that the root system is saturated with water. Then, after examining the plant, very long or damaged roots should be removed. We straighten the roots and lower the plant into the hole, deepening the vaccination site by a couple of centimeters. We fill the hole with a pre-prepared mixture of manure or humus with garden soil and compact the soil tightly so that there are no air gaps at the roots. We form a roller of earth around the seedling so that during further irrigation the water remains in the root zone. The planted plant should be poured abundantly under the root with warm water and covered with a film or a cut plastic bottle.
The warm and humid environment under such a shelter contributes to better rooting, and in the event of a cold snap or a return frost, nothing will happen to the rose.
Water and fertilize
Hybrid tea roses, including Versilia varieties, need to be watered infrequently, about once a week, but plentifully. In abnormal heat conditions, you can do this more often, making sure that the soil dries out at a depth of 7-8 cm. In autumn, reduce the frequency of watering by spilling rose bushes once every two weeks.
You need to fertilize the queen of flowers quite often - 4-5 times per season. You can use special mineral complexes for roses or universal fertilizers for flowering plants. The plant responds very well to the application of organic fertilizers, namely rotted manure. Experts recommend adding it as part of the mixture. For this you needpour one part of mullein with three parts of water, add 1/2 tablespoon (15 g) of superphosphate and potassium sulfate. The resulting mixture is allowed to stand for about two weeks, after which 1 part of it is diluted in 10 water and rose bushes are watered with a solution. To do this, dig special circular furrows at a distance of 30–35 cm from the plant, first pour plenty of water, and then pour in the prepared liquid fertilizer.
