Advantages and Disadvantages of Royal Rouge Rose
Today, we bring you some small life experiences regarding the care of Royal Rouge rose plants, and the editor will introduce them next.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Royal Rouge Rose
Introduction to Royal Rouge Rose
This flower is named "Royal Rouge," a shrub-like rose, bred by the well-known French rose breeding company, Meilland International.
Launched in 2000, it has won many horticultural awards abroad and is mainly used for garden cultivation and fresh-cut flowers. It is also adaptable to pot planting, allowing balcony gardeners to enjoy it.
① Strong Plant
Royal Rouge is a large shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, with an upright and sturdy shape, good branching, and a crown diameter of over one meter.
This rose has dense branches and leaves, smooth and glossy leaf surfaces, and grows rapidly. It can reach over one meter tall in half a year when planted outdoors. It is very suitable for cultivation in gardens or along roadsides, and requires regular pruning for pot plants to control the plant shape.
② Beautiful Blossoms
Royal Rouge is a standout in the red rose family, with fully double blooms that initially open in a high-centered HT flower shape.
As it opens further, it transforms into a four-lobed lotus heart flower shape, with thick and full buds, 75-100 petals, and an average diameter of 12-13 cm.
If conditions are suitable, it can produce large 15 cm flowers, a vibrant dark red color that is particularly striking in sunlight, a red that cameras cannot capture, making its beauty undeniable.
③ Extremely Fragrant
Standing next to Royal Rouge and admiring it, you will be greeted by a burst of captivating fragrance, which is quite unique.
Its flowers emit a strong blend of rose and sweet fruit fragrance, with a rich but not overpowering scent that is fresh and pervasive, and has excellent volatility.
It can be smelled from ten meters away, and if you pick the flowers and bring them indoors to place in a vase, the whole room will be filled with fragrance.
④ Excellent Flowering Habit
Royal Rouge is very prolific, and with suitable conditions and proper care, it can bloom throughout the year, making it one of the most flowering rose varieties.
In the north, the natural flowering period starts in April and continues until late autumn, ending after the frost. In the south, where winters are not too cold, it can even bloom continuously during winter.
⑤ Can Bloom for Nearly Two Weeks in a Vase
It also produces more flowers than other cut roses. When planted outdoors with ample nutrients, a single branch can produce over ten flowers.
The individual flower period is not short, lasting about two weeks in spring and autumn and nearly a week in the summer heat. It is very suitable for cutting and placing in a vase with water at home, adding a touch of warmth and elegance, and it will later turn into a deep and beautiful purple.
⑥ Performs Better with More Sunlight
Among the advantages of Royal Rouge is its heat tolerance. Even at 35 degrees Celsius in the summer, this variety can grow and bloom normally, maintaining its flower shape and color.
Royal Rouge rose is very resistant to rain, and its buds can still open normally after heavy rain, which is far superior to Honglong.
If you have a garden and want a plant that blooms all year round, Royal Rouge is a good choice.
⑦ Suitable for Pot Cultivation
This variety is robust and hardy, requiring minimal care when planted outdoors, unlike other roses that need frequent pesticides to maintain their condition. With plenty of sunlight, water, and fertilizer, it will continuously produce new shoots and grow vigorously.
It does not fear high temperatures in the summer and can withstand sub-zero temperatures in the winter, making it suitable for planting in both the north and south.
【Summary】
If Royal Rouge roses are planted in pots, it is best to place them in an open environment, with pots at least five gallons, similar care to ground planting, and regular pruning to shape. The branches can be propagated, with a high survival rate.
If it is an indoor balcony, it is not recommended to grow this variety. You can choose smaller varieties such as Red Apple, Earth Owner, and Red Prince, which also produce red flowers but with less fragrance.
The above introduction to the comprehensive methods for the advantages and disadvantages of Royal Rouge rose is hoped to be a stimulus to solve your green plant problems.