Rose Bolshoi Theater

Rose The Bolshoi Theater knows how to attract attention. She is bold, bright and unusual. She has huge flowers of an original color and an amazing aroma.

The Bolshoi Theater belongs to the class of hybrid tea, was launched in France by Meilland in 1996.

Small bush, up to 80 cm in height, slender, about 50 cm in width. Shoots with thorns, strong, strong and straight, not inclined to sag. The foliage is large, with a good gloss, dense.

The flowers are very large, up to 14 cm in diameter, densely double, the number of petals is up to 50. The buds are goblet, very beautiful in dissolution, with exquisitely curved petals. In full dissolution, the flowers are cupped. The shape is irregular, unusual, the petals with the age of the flower are bent so that angularity appears, the edge may seem torn due to the bends.

Artistic expressive paint is the main "highlight" of the variety. Such varieties are called reversible, they have different colors on both sides of the petals. The outer side of the rose petals Bolshoi Theater is yellow-golden. The inner side of the petals is juicy red. The color is very deep, velvety, at the same time it is juicy, with a pronounced fading into pink. Sometimes, when going from yellow to red, you can see white or pink flashes. The flower changes as it dissolves, the yellow side gradually turns pink. During the season, you can see different flowers on the rose: with a predominance of yellow, red or pink. The flowers are shining, they look expensive.

There is a strong, beautiful scent for which the rose received a separate award in 1996. The aroma is very sweet, perfumery, musky, well felt from a distance of 1 meter.

Pros of the variety:

• very large flowers;
• original coloring of flowers;
• it is an excellent cut-off variety;
• has a strong aroma.

Cons of the variety:

• not the best health;
• a rose with large single flowers may not seem lush enough to those who are used to modern flower bed roses from the floribunda group.

On 1 branch of the Bolshoi Theater rose, as a rule, there is one bud. But very rarely there are 2-3. The bloom is plentiful and long-lasting, the rose blooms until the coldest days. It is continuously blooming.

The variety is ceremonial, exquisite. Such varieties look great as a single bush, you want to consider them. Will be good in monogroups too. In mixed plantings dominates. Difficult to combine with other roses. The petals are rich and the buds are very large. Such a rose is excellent in "serious", solemn bouquets. Opinions are mixed about the choice of foreground or distant shots. Due to its very bright coloration, the rose can be a good choice for placement in isolated corners. Others believe that a rose looks better up close, where you can see its nobility, and from a distance it looks motley and fractional.

The rose comes from France, where the climate is milder, belongs to the 6th zone of frost resistance. This means that she will feel good without shelter for the winter in the southern regions of the Russian Federation or in Kiev. In the middle lane, the variety needs to be covered and carefully looked after.

An open and well-visible place is chosen for the rose.It is important that the area is protected from the winds (they reduce the winter hardiness of the rose), but at the same time there is a lot of fresh air. Stagnant low-lying air provokes disease. The place should be very sunny, all roses love an abundance of sunshine. But in the southern regions, where dry, harsh and scorching sun is possible, it is better to choose places with shade at noon. Ideal if the light is soft and diffused, but long-lasting, and the weather is even. The soil for planting should only be soft, oily, very well-drained. Planting in a good location is half the success of growing roses.

Bushes of the Bolshoi Theater variety are not wide, for 1 sq. m you can plant from 3 to 5 plants.

Rose Bolshoi Theater has no specific needs. Like all tea roses, he loves timely pruning, watering as needed, good nutrition.

Water so that the soil is always moderately moist. Dampness and gulf should not be allowed, but roses do not like drying out of the soil. By September, watering is gradually reduced. They are fed 5 times per season. The first two dressings are carried out before the beginning of June, they must contain nitrogen. Then the most important elements are potassium, phosphorus and calcium. You can use a universal mineral fertilizer for roses, as well as organic matter, for example, a diluted mullein.

For winter, in the middle lane, the stems of the rose are bent to the ground, covered with spruce branches, arches are set and covered with several layers of lutrasil. If winters are mild and snow cover is expected to be high, pruning and a thick layer of mulch can be used.

The variety is moderately resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. The best prevention is good care and careful site selection. If you plan to grow a rose in a region where there are frequent rains, cold winds are possible, it is better to choose in advance the driest and warmest place on the site. Several times a season they are sprayed with "Fitosporin-M", growth stimulants and ash infusion.

Reviews of the Bolshoi Theater rose are varied: from enthusiasm to complete rejection. Even a cursory reading of the reviews immediately shows that the rose has a bright personality. It elicits numerous and varied reactions. Of the advantages listed in the reviews: the rose is festive, blooms for a long time, flowering is continuous, very beautiful up close, it is interesting to consider, the aroma is like that of expensive perfumery. Special attention was paid to foliage: it is very beautiful, large. There are also a lot of criticism and it touches on different points. There are many claims to the durability of the flower. Someone could not stand its too bright aroma. Others have remarks about the general qualities of the plant: it grows slowly, often gets sick.

Bottom line: the variety is controversial and may require an approach. However, he is able to become a "star of the collection" and a real find. Hybrid tea roses with such a bright aroma are very rare. And if you add to this a bright color with a contrasting reverse and a noble shape, then the rose turns out to be one of a kind.