Rose Empress Farah
The hybrid tea rose Empress Farah was bred by French breeders in 1992. She owes her name to the only Iranian woman who ascended the throne - the wife of the Shah of Iran, Farah Pahlavi. She admired the beauty of roses, grew them and cared for them herself. This flower has other names, adapted in different countries. The rose is often called “rose Princess Farah”, and in Russia the name “rose Queen Farah” is often found.
Flower variety Empress Farah
For reference: in some online stores the rose is sold under the name Emperor Farah. This is completely incorrect, since the name is given in honor of a woman.
Description of the variety:
- erect tall stems that can grow up to 2 m in height;
- bush width 80-120 cm;
- the number of spines is moderate;
- the bush consists of many strong shoots with a large number of leaves;
- leaves are large, glossy, light green;
- there is one flower on each stem; specimens with inflorescences of 3-5 flowers are extremely rare;
- the flower is cup-shaped, large, with a diameter of up to 25 cm;
- The petals are tightly closed, white with crimson edges.
Empress Farah Pahlavi
Depending on the flowering period and lighting conditions, the brightness of the crimson hue may vary. In sunny weather and towards the end of flowering, the petals turn pale and become almost completely white.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Advantages:
- bright, unusual color of flowers;
- flowering duration;
- roses are grown not only to decorate flower beds, but also for arranging bouquets;
- immunity to many diseases;
- long life expectancy;
- frost resistance and adaptation to any weather conditions.
The variety has almost no disadvantages. A faint, almost imperceptible aroma can be identified.
This variety appears not only in gardeners' flower beds. It is actively used by landscape designers when landscaping parks and squares. The flower looks great both when used alone and surrounded by other plants. The bush combines best with roses of light shades with flat inflorescences.
Rose Empress in landscape design
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Summarizing the reviews of flower growers, we can draw the following conclusions about the undoubted advantages of the Empress Farah rose variety:
- Extraordinarily beautiful coloring of flowers.
- Long flowering period.
- The possibility of growing roses not only for decorative purposes, but also for cutting.
- Resistance to major diseases.
- Lifespan of a flower.
- Plant endurance in all weather conditions.
- Easy to care for.
- Frost resistance.
Among the disadvantages of the variety, the following can be noted:
- Weak aroma.
- A large number of thorns.
Growing a flower
Flowers are planted using seedlings.
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Hybrid tea rose Farah is planted in open ground in early May.
The planting site should be sunny, protected from drafts, with a low level of groundwater.
To prepare seedlings for planting, they need to be cut, treated with a growth stimulator, and placed in a mixture of clay and water for 2 hours. Rose requires slightly acidic, loose, loamy and nutritious soil.
Interesting! If the soil is not acidic enough, kefir is added to it. At high acidity levels, lime and ash are added to the soil.
Step by step landing procedure:
- Prepare a hole, the height and width of which will be about 50 cm.
- Place a drainage layer and mineral fertilizers on its bottom.
- Place the seedling in the center of the hole, carefully straighten the roots, cover with soil so that there are no empty spaces left.
- Water generously and place a layer of loose soil on top.
- After a few days, when the plant has taken root, remove the top layer of soil.
It's worth adding a layer of mulch. Hay or straw work well for this.
About the secrets of landing
Rose Empress Farah Imperatrice Farah can decorate a garden plot in any part of the country. In order for the seedlings to feel good, it is recommended to choose a sunny place, protected from northern winds
It is important that the bush is not located in the shade, since a lack of light will lead to a loss of flower splendor. The soil should not be heavy
Loamy, slightly acidic soil is suitable.
Before planting the hybrid tea rose Empress Farah, you need to dig the soil deeply. During digging, useful mineral supplements are added to the ground. Feedback from flower growers recommend preparing the soil for planting hybrid tea rose seedlings in the fall. As a last resort, this can be done a month before planting the sprouts. Thanks to the advance preparation of the soil, all the useful components will have time to open up and enrich the soil.
Description of the Empress Farah rose in the encyclopedia of flowers recommend planting the plant trunk deep. The planting hole must be at least 60 cm deep. A small amount of soil with compost and humus in equal parts is poured into the bottom of the hole. The roots are shortened a little, and the shoots are cut to 2-3 buds. Before burying the seedling with soil, the root system should be treated with a special stimulating drug.
Plant care
Rose Aphrodite (Aphrodite) - description of the variety
You don't need anything special to care for Empress Farah. By following simple rules, you can achieve long, bright, lush flowering.
With proper care, the rose bush looks amazing
- Watering rules and humidity
Rose Farah should be watered as the earthen clod dries out. In hot, dry summers, watering is carried out more often. One adult bush requires 2 buckets of warm, settled water at a time.
- Fertilizing and soil quality
Feeding is an important part of caring for roses of this variety from the 2nd year of life. Immediately after the winter shelter is removed, you can begin to feed the flowers.
Initially, only mineral fertilizers are applied. They are especially necessary during the period of bud formation. Then fertilizers are applied every 2-3 weeks. Mineral and organic substances alternate.
Attention! Mineral fertilizers are applied immediately after watering, and organic fertilizers only in the form of solutions.
- Pruning and replanting
Main pruning in spring. All shoots that have frozen or been damaged over the winter are removed to a healthy area. 4 buds are left on healthy shoots.
When the first autumn frosts occur, dried flowers and shoots are completely removed, the rest are cut off by ½.
When transplanting a rose bush, the earthen lump is not divided - it is immersed in a new hole, trying not to damage the delicate roots.
Rose blossom
Rose Empress Farah blooms very beautifully throughout the warm season.
Graceful bud close-up
The variety is a repeat flowering variety.
- The first wave of flowering is the beginning of June.
- The second wave ends in early October.
With the end of the flowering period, the Empress rose begins preparations for the dormant period - winter. She emerges from it at the very beginning of spring.
Care during and after flowering
During flowering, roses of this variety require additional nutrition in the form of potassium fertilizers, which promote better formation of buds. In autumn, feeding decreases, then decreases completely. The last time fertilizer is applied is a month before sheltering for the winter.
What to do if it doesn't bloom? The plant may not bloom due to the wrong choice of location, lack of fertilizer or lack of moisture. By eliminating the cause, you will be able to eliminate the problem itself.
Interesting! Rose Empress Farah awakens in the spring later than other varieties of roses, but develops quite quickly and enters the active stage.
Characteristics
- The first flowering of Empress Farah can be observed already in the second year after planting;
- the aroma cannot be called strong, it can be felt at a short distance from a flowering bush, and in the first half of the day the smell is stronger, and in the evening its intensity weakens. The smell is rather fruity, combining subtle aromas of rose and pear;
- although the variety is heat-loving, it is quite capable of withstanding winter temperatures down to -23.3°C, which corresponds to zone 6, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Imperatrice Farah will feel most comfortable in the winter in the Caucasus, Crimea, and Krasnodar Territory. In cooler regions, bushes will have to be insulated;
- The immunity of the variety is very high, the plant is especially resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. But may suffer from rust;
- Among insects, aphids cause the greatest concern;
- Empress Farah's resistance to moisture is very high, the flowers do not get wet or spoil, and do not rot even during prolonged rains. Although there are also opposing reviews on this matter. Rose growers note that if it rains for more than 2 days, the flowers take on water, become heavy and the shoot bends under their weight. Young rose buds may break if you try to shake off moisture from them;
- during prolonged bad weather, slight spotting may appear on the outer petals, which is why the flowers lose their bouquet attractiveness;
- The variety performed well when cut - the stem is long, strong, the flower does not lose its attractiveness for a week, and even a little longer.
Flower propagation
The rose is propagated by cuttings. For this purpose, half-lignified cuttings are selected.
Cuttings are cut during the period when buds appear. They are cut early in the morning.
The process of rooting cuttings
Detailed description
The central part of the shoot, on which there are 2-3 leaves, is cut off. The length of the cut stem should be about 7 cm. The upper cut should be made at an angle of 90°, the lower - 45°. There must be at least two buds on the cutting. Cuttings are treated with root growth stimulants. They are immersed in it for a day (maybe a little less), about 2-3 cm. Then they are rinsed with water and rooted. This is done in two ways:
- Future plants are placed in a glass of boiled water at room temperature and placed in a shaded place. The water is changed once every two days.
- The cuttings are planted in a box with soil consisting of turf with compost, sprinkled with a layer of river sand on top. The shoots are watered, covered with film, and placed in partial shade. Every 2-3 days they are ventilated and moistened. After 2-3 weeks, mineral fertilizers begin to be added to the soil.
When roots appear on the seedlings, they can be planted in open ground.
Important! If you plan to reproduce the Empress, then in the spring no mineral fertilizers are applied to the bush.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Roses of this variety have innate immunity to major flower diseases. But it happens that it is systematically affected by rust. You can get rid of it by removing damaged areas.
Periodically, the bushes need to be sprayed with soapy water or other insecticides. Among insects, aphids love to feast on this rose. You can wash it off with powerful water pressure, remove damaged leaves, or purchase a special product against this popular pest in the store.
Rose Empress Farah can be an amazing addition to a gardener's collection. Even a beginner can cope with its breeding. They also love it because it retains its freshness for a long time and does not fade in bouquets. Roses with long stems are very popular now; they are quite expensive in stores. But you can grow this beauty in your flowerbed and enjoy its marvelous appearance throughout the season.
Description of the hybrid tea rose variety Princess of Monaco
The bushes of this variety are erect and vigorous. The shoots of the Princess of Monaco rose can grow up to 1.0 m in height, and the width of an adult bush can be up to 0.6 m. The opening buds have a weak but very pleasant aroma. The shoots are well leafed, the foliage is typical of rose bushes, medium in size, with sharp tips, dark emerald color, with a characteristic shine of the upper leaf blades.
Beautiful roses! Roses FLORIBUNDA STROMBOLI Roses Abracadabra Each shoot produces one flower with a diameter of up to 14 cm, so the Princess of Monaco rose is classified as a large-flowered rose
. Flowering of this variety begins in June and continues throughout the season.
Blooming densely double buds do not open completely. The petals have a two-color color - the middle is white with a cream tint, and the edges are soft pink, which darkens and becomes dark crimson as the flowers bloom.
Video about roses Princess of Monaco
Princesse de Monaco rose buds bloom slowly - within 10-12 days
. Cut flowers can stand in water for up to 2 weeks, which makes this variety attractive to florists - they use the Princess of Monaco rose to make bouquets and holiday arrangements.
Important!
During the flowering period, this shrub requires heat and a lot of sunlight - during the rainy season the buds stop opening.
The faint aroma of opening flowers reveals fruity notes.
Photo of rose Princess of Monaco
The rose variety Princess of Monaco is frost-resistant - the bushes can withstand temperatures down to -29 degrees Celsius
. However, experts recommend covering the Princess of Monaco rose for the winter in regions with winter temperatures below -20 degrees.
The variety has high immunity, so it practically does not get sick and is not attacked by insect pests.
