Rose Amandine Chanel

The Amandine Chanel rose from the scrub group is among the flowers most enthusiastic gardeners dream of. Their exquisite aroma and delicate color of petals are indisputable advantages. At the same time, the variety is rather unpretentious, takes root well in Russian gardens, practically does not get sick.

Amandine Chanel is a rose from Massad nursery in France. It was introduced into culture in 2004. The variety was introduced by the Guillot rose dynasty.

Plants form small erect bushes 80-100 cm high and about 70 cm wide. The crown is lush, with intensive branching. Medium leafy, green. The plates on the shoots are shiny, not too large. The stems are well suited for cutting to size.

The flowers are medium, 8-9 cm in diameter, bright pink. 5-7 buds are formed on the stem. The petals of the blossoming flower are strawberry pink, with a white underside. Their number reaches 26-40 pieces. The flower is medium-sized, with a medium intensity fruity aroma.

Amandine Chanel roses are distinguished by very good resistance to rain. And also its advantages include the stability of varietal characteristics, protection from most external influences. In the aroma, connoisseurs trace not only fruity, but also spicy-wine notes, which give it a special sophistication. The plant forms buds very abundantly; an adult rose can have up to 10 of them at the same time on each stem.

The disadvantages include the need for a bush for careful care. You have to pay attention to this rose throughout the warm season. And also the petals can fade in too bright sun.

The variety begins to bloom in June. Abundantly forms buds. Re-enters flowering.

Amandine Chanel rose variety is widely used in the design of garden and park landscapes. It looks good in single and group plantings. It can be placed in the decoration of the borders. In small groups, these roses fit effectively into the design of flower beds or front gardens.

The variety is suitable for growing in most climatic zones. In Central Russia and in the northwest, in Siberia and the Urals, it may require additional shelter in the winter.

Roses of this variety are planted in spring and autumn. It is advisable to acidify the soil for them a little, but taking into account the natural pH of the soil. The root system reacts well to peat and humus additives. A hole is dug with a diameter of about 40 cm and a depth of up to 60 cm. For planting it is filled by 2/3, the roots are straightened by the bush, the root collar is slightly deepened.

Amandine Chanel's roses require a lot of attention on a regular basis. The variety is protected from excessive contact with sunlight. The soil in the root zone is maintained in a loose state, periodically saturated with nutrients.

The most useful for the culture is a complex of fertilizers with a mineral composition balanced, taking into account the needs of roses. Watering is recommended on a regular basis. Plants will benefit from irrigation at intervals of 3-4 days.Up to 1.5 liters of water is added under an adult bush.

Plants need pruning to maintain a beautiful and neat bush shape. With the constant removal of faded buds, new flowers continue to form until the very frost.

Amandine Chanel is assigned the 5th USDA frost resistance group. Shelter is not required for mature bushes in winter. Young be sure to huddle in the fall in the root zone.

The variety is distinguished by high resistance to the development of diseases. It is practically not affected by powdery mildew, it is well protected from other fungal diseases.

According to gardeners, Amandine Chanel can be called one of the most versatile varieties. These French roses form strong and strong shrubs, which are covered with lush corolla caps during the flowering period. The color of the petals, which pictures in catalogs cannot convey, deserves special admiration. Spherical medium-sized flowers are painted inside in a bright pink tone, with a golden underside, which, in combination, gives a delicate apricot color, slightly brightening in the sun.

To other advantages of this variety, gardeners include a good survival rate of cuttings after cutting, a pleasant aroma with a complex range of shades. Plants look better in a group, due to the long preservation of flowers on the bushes, they create special decorative accents in the garden. The variety is very viable, perfectly adapts to almost any change. Saplings grow quickly.

There are also disadvantages. Amandine Chanel belongs to the varieties that are sensitive to weather changes. But the rains are dangerous only for the buds, which can rot in the middle. Precipitation is not terrible for blossoming flowers; they tolerate high humidity quite well. And also complaints arise in relation to the quality of the planting material, in Russia it is difficult to find good seedlings.