Bedding roses, multi-flower roses - varieties, care

Multi-flower bedding rosesis currently one of the most numerous groups of roses. They are intended for planting beds and flower beds, where the best effect is obtained by planting them in large groups. Due to the long and abundant flowering, they give the illusion of colorful spots. See what are the recommendedvarieties of bedding rosesand how to care for them in the garden.

Rose Bonica 82 blooms profusely from summer to autumn. The flowers are full, dark pink in the center, lighter towards the edge, slightly fragrant. The variety is very resistant and tolerant to unfavorable conditions and soils. Awarded with many decorations!

Discount roses - varieties

Bedding rosescome in practically every color, and their colors are usually very expressive. Unfortunately, they give way to other groups in terms of smell - they smell mostly weak, but now producers are introducing newer varieties that have a more intense smell. On the other hand, they are much more resistant to unfavorable weather conditions, diseases and frost. They reach a height of 80 cm, although there are exceptions that grow slightly higher.

All discount roses can be divided into several groups:

1. Rosa polyanthaandRosa polyantha hybrida - characterized by small flowers gathered in large clusters)
2. Rosa floribundaandRosa floribunda grandiflora - the so-called bouquet roses made of mixing R. polyantha varieties and tea hybrids (large-flowered roses). The result is slightly taller roses with large flowers gathered in abundant clusters.Their habit is more sublime.
3. Multi-flower dwarf roses- small roses (20-40 cm) with tiny flowers gathered in abundant clusters. Many of them are suitable for container planting.
4. Miniature roses - very low-growing roses with miniature flowers resembling the flowers of large-flowered roses.

Examplesbedding rose varietiesespecially recommended by breeders: Bonica 82, Duftwolke, Friesia, Gebrüder Grimm, Cherry Parfait, Mariatheresia, Schackenborg, Margo Koster, Amber Queen, Berleburg, Grüss an Aachen, Olympisches Feuer, The Fairy. By planting one of these varieties, we will certainly be pleased with the flowering, growth and he alth of the rose bush in the garden.

The variety Friesia is the so-called floribunda (bouquet rose). Especially valued for the color of flowers and long and abundant flowering. Flowers give off a slight fragrance

The Margo Koster rose is a polyantha ground cover rose, however, it is more often treated as a bedding rose. The flowers are full, salmon pink, 3-4 cm in diameter. It blooms from June, repeating blooming until fall

The bedding rose is an undemanding variety, long and profusely flowering, very viable. Flesh coral flowers, interestingly - fading in hot weather

An interesting fact is that althoughbedding rosesbelong to a new group of roses from the 20th century, Gloire des is considered one of the first bedding roses from the R. polyantha group Polyantha from 1887.

Bedding rosesthe soil requirements are very low.The varieties of bedding rosesgrow in virtually any soil. The best are clay-sandy, airy soils with a high content of humus, with a pH of 6-7.The most important thing, however, is that the soil cannot be wet. Due to profuse flowering, this group requires regular trimming of faded flowers. It is a very important procedure incare for bedding rosesIn spring it is worth pruning the bushes. When performingcutting bedding rosesremember to leave at least 6 to 7 buds on each shoot, and the number of shoots making up the bush should be from 5 to 10.

Przemysław Martyniak