Peony roses: description of the 15 best varieties, planting and care in the open field

Peony roses are called lush flowers, similar to spring peonies. They were brought out in the eighties by a farmer from England, David Austin. Even 30 years before that, he saw old roses at a French exhibition, which he really liked. Since then, David Austin has raved about wanting to breed roses that look like the old ones, but they had to be disease-resistant, bloom repeatedly, have a beautiful bush shape, pleasant aroma and different colors.

General information about flowers

Peony roses or David Austin hybrids are known all over the world.They are famous for their beautiful bright colors, low susceptibility to infection, adaptability to different weather conditions and incredible aroma. Surprisingly, in cloudy weather, their pleasant smell is enhanced. Bushes grow quickly and do not give wild growth. They have large buds.

Varieties of peony roses

There are quite a lot of peony roses, about 200 species, they have a variety of colors and shades. Roses are conditionally divided into small subspecies:

• pink;
• yellow;
• white;
• red.

Pink varieties

The most common types of pink peony roses.

Constance Spray

This is the first variety that was bred in England in the 90s. Its hallmark is the large size of terry buds, the size of which reaches 14 cm.

The height of shrubs reaches 6 m, they grow up to 3 m wide. They are sprawling and vigorous. Support cultivation is recommended. Such roses do not bloom to the end, they are kept in a closed state. Constance Spray blooms in early summer and lasts quite a long time. The flowers have a rich pleasant aroma.

Eglantine

Branched shrub up to 1.5 m high with matte foliage. It has pale pink cup-shaped flowers with a twisted rosette and petals that are slightly curving along the edges. They grow in clusters of 6-9 leaning toward the ground.

There is a tendency to black spot, but if preventive measures are taken, it is not terrible for the bush.

Miranda

Miranda's flowers are pink on the inside, but on the outside they are soft pink, close to white. They have a large size - 10-12 cm in diameter. They do not have such a strong aroma as most peony roses, this hybrid has a lighter one.The bush does not form inflorescences, so it is convenient to use flowers for making bouquets.

White varieties

White varieties are not so many, but their popularity is also on top. They are often used by florists to make wedding bouquets.

Snow Goose

Voluminous bush growing up to 3 m in height. The flowers on it are small in size, which do not fade for a long time. Their flowering continues throughout the season. They have a creamy white color, quickly fade in the sun and become snow-white. The foliage is small, shiny, with few thorns. Medium resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.

Tranquility

Tranquility variety is re-blooming, its inflorescences are up to 12 cm in diameter. In the center of the flower, cream petals with a yellowish tint grow, and become white towards the edge. The height of the bush reaches 1.2 m.

Claire Austin

This variety is deservedly considered the most beautiful of all, so he was honored to bear the name of the dearest person for the creator of these roses, David Austin's daughter Claire Austin.

The variety belongs to the shrub roses, which are large in size and have an abundance of flowers. The bush is sprawling, with a height of 1.5 m, the width is about 2 m. Also, these peony roses are often grown as climbing roses. In this case, thanks to the support, the bush reaches 3 m in height. Looks great on arches.

Yellow varieties

Yellow varieties are distinguished by a variety of shades. The varieties described below are perfectly adapted to the climatic conditions of Russia.

Crim Thomas

The hybrid was bred in 1983 and is now one of the most popular varieties. Graham Tomos flowers are double with a bright yellow color and a peach hue. The diameter of the inflorescences is up to 10 cm. Flowering occurs all summer, at first abundantly, and then more moderately.They have a bright sweet aroma.

In cold climates they can grow up to 1.5 m, and in warm conditions they can reach 3 m.

Golden Celebration

The hybrid has large lush buds, the diameter of which reaches 16 cm. Flowers grow in inflorescences of 3-5 pieces. There are many thorns on the bushes, curved in an arc. The variety is disease resistant. Blooms all season. Flower color - honey yellow.

Pat Austin

The hybrid is named after David Austin's wife. He appeared after crossing two varieties, pink-apricot Abraham Derby and bright yellow Graham Thomas. The result is a bright, catchy orange-bronze color. As roses age, the color gradually fades and becomes coral or pink. The inner petals of the variety are bent inward, while the outer ones, on the contrary, are turned inside out.

Red varieties

Red hybrids are one of the brightest of the representatives of peony roses. They decorate greenhouses and garden plots. Often used in bouquets.

Tradescant

The variety has an unusual deep purple-carmine color. The diameter of the flowers is about 5-7 cm. The height of the bush is 75 cm both in height and in width. The rose is also grown as a climbing plant. The Tradescant hybrid is named Best Modern Shrub by the American Rose Society AARS 1999-2000

William Shakespeare

One of the most famous flowers among peony roses, having dense purple petals with a diameter of up to 8 cm. In inflorescences up to 4 flowers. The bush has good winter hardiness, but is prone to fungal infections.

Benjamin Britten

The bushes of this relatively new variety have a powerful, branched structure. The height of the plant ranges from 90 to 140 cm. The variety grows rapidly, it is resistant to diseases and frost, and is unpretentious in care. Benjamin Britten flowers have a bright fruity aroma with hints of wine and pears.Flowering occurs twice, the first time in June, and the second time in late August or early September.

Othello

During flowering, roses open fully and appear heavy and large. The height of the bush reaches about 120 cm. If the conditions are not favorable enough, then it grows more in width, and in height it can reach only 80 cm.

Terms and rules for planting in open ground

Hybrids of peony roses are planted in open ground in autumn or spring. The landing site should be sunny. Pits are dug quite large at a distance of about 0.7-1 m from each other so that the flowers do not interfere with each other. Grafting of a seedling must always be on top of the ground.

Rose Care Tips

In order to grow a lush, he althy bush that will bloom throughout the season and please the eye, you need to know the basic rules of care.

Water and fertilize

Roses need to be watered with warm settled water. 10-15 liters is enough for one bush. It is important not to overmoisten the soil, as roses do not tolerate excess water. The procedure is carried out in the evening.

The first fertilizer with a special mixture is applied in the spring, the second time is fed when the buds are formed. For this, calcium and phosphorus fertilizers are suitable. If the bushes bloom again, they are fed with infused mullein.

Important! It is necessary to observe the correct proportions of the preparation of solutions for feeding the bushes. Their excess can lead to yellowing of the foliage.

Shelter flowers for the winter

Although most varieties of peony roses are frost-resistant, it is still customary to cover them for the winter. Usually the stems are covered with soil, foliage or sawdust. Foam caps are also used. It is impossible to cover with a film, as the plant will not be able to breathe, it will rot and die.

Pruning roses

Pruned roses in the spring. First of all, thin branches and stiff shoots are removed. This must be done before the buds open. Also, all the branches of the bushes are cut by a third.

Disease prevention

In favorable weather, peony roses rarely get sick, but in more severe conditions this happens more often. Therefore, gardeners carry out preventive spraying. To do this, use whey, a weak solution of copper sulfate and dusting with wood ash. 3 sprays are carried out per season.

For preventive measures, gardeners choose days with cloudy weather, but no precipitation. It takes 6 hours for the substances to be absorbed into the foliage. Therefore, if it started to rain before the expiration of this time, the procedure is repeated on another day.

Breeding Methods

The main methods of breeding roses are 2 simple ways:

• Cuttings. Choose a ripe, stiff branch of this year. A full-fledged cutting is considered a segment on which there are 3 branches. The lower sheets are removed, and the upper one is left. When landing on the surface, only the top sheet is left. From above, the cutting is covered with a jar or a cut plastic bottle, thereby creating a greenhouse.
• Creating a branch. The area where the outlet will be fixed is cleared of weeds and dug up. Choose one branch and cut along the bottom. Tilt to the ground and secure with metal brackets. Sprinkle with earth and water. The end of the branch is tied to a peg.

Peony roses in the garden

David Austin hybrids will look appropriate in any garden. They are often grown as hedges. For this, both shrub species and climbing species are used. Combine with undersized varieties of flowers, using roses as a background.They are also planted to decorate arbors.

The unusually pleasant aroma of peony roses, combined with their stunning beauty and variety, will be the center of attention on the site. And the owners will be able to enjoy their view and fragrance all season long.

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