The German company "Tantau" is known to flower growers all over the world for its breeding development of new varieties of roses. In 2006, the specialist of this agricultural enterprise, H. Yu. Ethers, managed to develop a variety of tea-hybrid roses, distinguished by their special delicate beauty and good characteristics. The variety quickly gained popularity first among gardeners in Europe, and then beyond. What kind of variety is this, further in the article.
In this rose, traits of their ancestors are clearly traced - wild roses and signs of a modern, correctly implemented selection. What is this charming flower like? This is a compact bush, which is rarely higher than 80 cm. However, in the southern regions where a mild climate prevails, the height of the rose can reach 120-130 cm. The width of the bush is usually 60-65 cm.
What does it look like
A distinctive feature of this variety is the same height of the stems, which makes the bush very neat and even a little strict. Large leaves of a deep dark green color almost completely cover strong shoots. The flowers of this beauty are densely doubled, of a regular cup-shaped form 10-12 cm in diameter. The number of petals of a dense structure exceeds 40 pcs. The color of the rose is delicate pink with a peach undertones. One stalk crowns one bud.
For your information! The flower exudes a rather intense aroma, in which spicy and citrus notes are traced. By evening, the smell may increase.
Flowering is extremely plentiful and usually has 3-4 waves. As soon as the flower fades, a new one blossoms to replace it. Breeders made sure that the flowering was of a repair nature.
Aphrodite rose flower
A fully blossomed flower for a long time does not lose its decorativeness and freshness, which makes this variety even more attractive in the eyes of gardeners. The Aphrodite rose variety will calmly tolerate increased humidity, strong winds and, thanks to strong stems, will not require support.
Important! The distance between adult bushes should be at least 60 cm.
Rose Hybrid Tea Aphrodite will appreciate attention and good care. The best soil substance for this flower is slightly acidic loam with good air permeability. Weeds should be removed in a timely manner around the rose bush. Otherwise, they can significantly deplete the soil, and the rose will experience a lack of nutrients.
Rosa Aphrodite prefers well-consecrated places, but partial shade will not harm her. So, 4-5 hours of direct sunlight will have a beneficial effect on the well-being of this flower.
Note! Watering Aphrodite is carried out regularly 2-3 times a week in the afternoon or in the late afternoon. 10 l of soft, well-defended water will be enough to provide moisture to the flower.
During the active formation of buds, it is necessary to feed the bush with mineral fertilizers designed specifically for roses. This procedure should be repeated two weeks after flowering. Some gardeners advise using organic fertilizers in the spring, when the soil warms up a bit, to enhance the growth of the rose bush.
Rose care
Pruning
Pruning roses must be carried out at least three times. The first time - in the early spring, dried, diseased and curved stems are removed. Summer pruning involves the timely removal of faded buds. If you do not do it on time, then the flowering will be less intense. The third pruning takes place in October, as part of arrangements to prepare the roses for wintering. In this case, all shoots are cut to 2/3 of the total length of the stem.
Since the Aphrodite rose is not particularly winter-hardy, you need to reliably protect it from the cold. Preparing for the winter season includes the following steps:
- pruning
- pre-winter cleaning of the area around the rose bush;
- shelter with coniferous bark of the basal region;
- Shelter with a garden non-woven fabric.
Propagation of this wonderful rose is made by cuttings at the end of summer. To do this, you need to take healthy stems of the stem with three leaves, two of which are shortened before deepening into the soil. The place of cut must be treated with root and placed in the ground, covered with a garden cap with several holes. Between the cuttings should be a distance of 25-30 cm.
Important! In anticipation of winter, it is necessary to reliably protect the young growth with covering material. With the advent of spring, seedlings must be planted.
Aphrodite is considered very resistant to diseases that usually affect many roses. These include:
- powdery mildew;
- black spotting;
- gray rot;
- viral mosaic.
If the rose is still sick, then you need to analyze the quality of care for the flower. Most likely, gross errors were made. Immediate measures should be taken to treat diseased plants. If the disease progresses, then in order to avoid the spread of infection, the flower will have to be destroyed.
Disease
Another problem that the grower may encounter is the lack of flowering or the falling of unopened buds. Most likely, the reason for this is a lack of lighting or lack of nutrients in the soil. Plant transplantation to a place with more favorable conditions is likely to correct the situation.
This beautiful rose is not accidentally named after the goddess of love Aphrodite. The contemplation of this flower awakens the most tremulous feelings that are beyond description.
