Park rosesare quite a diverse group of roses. Above all, they are characterized by vigorous growth and abundant flowering, and they also have reasonable requirements. They are perfect for planting in parks and large gardens. See whichvarieties of park roseswork best in our climate and whatgrowing park roseslooks like in the garden.
Park rose 'Graham Thomas' produces full, yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 11 cm. They give off a pleasant, tea-like smell
Park roses - cultivation
Park rosesbelong to the group in which you can notice the greatest variation in the appearance of flowers and shrubs. However, their common feature is vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Stems are stiff and lofty or limp and overhanging, branching perfectly. These roses do not require many treatments and have low soil requirements. Manypark rose varietiesbloom once a season or repeat flowering poorly in late summer. Only the newer varieties bloom all summer. Their flowers are usually large, full or semi-double.
Park rosesdue to their features are particularly suitable for planting parks and gardens. Some of them can be used as climbing roses. They look great next to gazebos, pergolas, and their size can cover the ugly part of the garden. Many of them require additional supports and shoots tied up. To enjoy continuous flowering, it is recommended to systematically remove faded flowers.
The 'Jubilee Celebration' rose produces lovely, salmon pink rose flowers with a pinch of gold on the underside of the petals. The flowers, picked up a few on a shoot, give off a fruity aroma with an admixture of fresh lemon and raspberry
Park rose 'Westerland' produces very large flowers (up to 12 cm in diameter) with a very interesting color - apricot with a pink shade. A variety awarded with many prestigious awards, e.g. the English AGM. It is tolerant to hot, sunlit positions, the petals are resistant to rain and no special care requirements, which makes it ideal for beginner gardeners!
Park roses - varieties
The groupof park rosesis very extensive and can be divided into several subgroups. These include:
- Old garden rosesand some wild roses,
- Modernvarieties of shrub roses , resulting from the crossing of many parent species,
- Historical roses- French roses (R. gallica), Damascus roses (R. x damascen a), white roses (R. x alba), centifolia roses (R. x centifolia), Portland roses, Bourbon roses, musk roses
- English roses- made of combining historical and contemporary roses.
Park roses , in particular historical and English roses, are valued for their specific, very intense fragrance. Many species of historical and wild roses produce decorative fruits which, together with their petals, are used to prepare various types of oils, infusions, preserves and tinctures.
Here are especially recommendedpark rose varieties : Graham Thomas, Abraham Darby, Mary Rose, Louise Odier, Frühlingsgold, Charles de Mills, Jacques Cartier, Madame Hardy, Mrs John Laing, Westerland, Lichtkönigin Lucia, Jubilee Celebration.
Przemysław Martyniak
