Rose Beatrice

The Beatrice rose, one of David Austin's true masterpieces, embodies the best traditions of English gardening. It is perfect for cutting, retains the freshness of flowers and the density of buds for a long time. This rose is successfully grown in Russia and is well suited for both small gardens and spacious parks.

The variety was bred in 2015. Introduced by British breeder David H. C. Austin. Part of the Florists Rose, Wedding Roses group.

Roses of the Beatrice variety form strong, erect, medium-sized bushes, almost the same in height and width, about 75 cm. The flower stems are strong, strong, practically devoid of thorns. The leaves are not very large, glossy, dark green.

The variety forms large two-colored corollas with a diameter of about 10 cm. The shape of a blossoming rose is classic, cupped. The petals are pale yellow and apricot. When it gets colder, the contrast between them becomes more noticeable, 2 tones darker, in the sun the edges of the petals look like butter, and the centers look like honey. Flowers are densely double, with 83 petals in each, located singly or in inflorescences, up to 3 pieces.

The variety has a strong and bright pink aroma. It contains notes of honey, lilac and almond. The complex range of aroma shades gives this rose additional attractiveness.

Beatrice is a typical English rose well suited to variable climates with high rainfall. She tolerates rain, light frost and the impact of gusts of faith well. Other advantages of this variety include:

• disease resistance;

• abundant and long flowering;

• unique colors in pale noble colors;

• graceful corolla shape;

• strong, dense buds with slow dissolution;

• good adaptability to cutting;

• ease of combination with other flowers in bouquets.

Despite the abundance of advantages, there are also disadvantages. Rose Beatrice is not one of the very popular varieties, so it turns out to be quite difficult to buy a healthy and strong seedling. The frost resistance of the plant is limited, therefore, it is not possible to grow it in open ground in all climatic zones.

Rose continuously flowering, holds corollas up to 3 weeks. Forms buds abundantly, dissolves gradually. The flowering period lasts from June to October, before frost.

Despite her status as an ideal cut rose, Beatrice is also perfect for decorating the garden landscape. It looks spectacular in group plantings against the background of taller crops. Gracefully decorates classic English gardens, French-style parks. Lush corollas also look good on hedges - due to the low height, the bushes can be cut less often, and the abundant growth of side shoots will provide the necessary density to the green barrier.

Plants are placed in a well-lit, sunny place. From strong winds, rose bushes may need to create an artificial shelter. The standard distance between bushes in a row is about 0.5 m.The hole is dug to the same depth, filled with a loose soil mixture, flavored with humus and mineral mixtures. It is not necessary to deeply deepen the grafting site or the root collar of the seedling.

In addition to optimal soil and climatic conditions, Beatrice roses require proper care. Strong bushes do not need a garter, but their roots require good nutrition. The earth is loosened so that it can pass air and moisture well, and absorb fertilizers. Mulch, preventing the growth of weeds.

Irrigation of the soil under this rose should be regular. The rate of water consumption per bush is 15-20 liters. Watering is regulated based on the characteristics of the climate, weather and season, and stops with the onset of autumn. During dry periods, it is sufficient to perform it every 4-7 days.

Fertilizers are given taking into account the growing season. At the stage of bud awakening, during the growth of foliage, the plant needs nitrogen. After the appearance of the first buds, the composition of the dressing is changed to potassium-phosphorus.

The variety is frost-resistant. Withstands winter temperatures down to -23 degrees. In frosts from -18, the plants must be additionally covered. Protective structures are formed both in the root zone, in the form of a thick layer of mulch, and on the shoots. They are wrapped with non-woven material, spruce branches, and other breathable heat insulators.

New rose seedlings can be obtained by cuttings from the mother bush. The upper, flexible part of the shoot is not needed. A part of the shoot 0.5-0.7 cm thick is cut into cuttings. The number of cuttings depends on the length of the stem. They are rooted after processing in a stimulator, in mini-greenhouses.

According to gardeners, the Beatrice rose is one of the best "Ostinok" varieties, with their bright personality, recognizable aromas and classic shape. In the reviews, there are references to the successful cultivation of bushes in containers and flowerpots. In the open field, plants are successfully grown in areas with a moderately warm climate, without very cold winters.

The bicolor of this rose is very pronounced. Moreover, not only the brightness of the shades changes, but also the appearance of the flower. The twisted center gradually straightens, but remains luxuriantly stuffed. The bushes remain without flowers for a very short time, and then take the form of a huge bouquet, densely covered with creamy apricot buds.

A significant disadvantage of the variety is considered its unsuitability for cultivation in 3-4 climatic zones. Here Beatrice's roses do not have time to dissolve the buds, they rot. The susceptibility to disease in unsuitable conditions also increases. The variety keeps the heat weakly, needs shading under the scorching sun.