Olivia Rose Pros and Cons
Today's sharing: Knowledge about the pros and cons of Olivia roses in the field of green plants and flowers. The following editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Olivia Rose Pros and Cons
Introduction to Olivia Roses
This flower is named "Olivia," a small bushy rose from the UK, bred by the famous rose breeder David Austin and introduced in 2014.
It has been praised by the elder Mr. Austin as "the most satisfactory work to date." It has not been long since it was introduced to our country. In the early years, it was expensive due to copyright protection, so not many gardening enthusiasts cultivated it. It has only started to become popular in the past two years.
① Attractive Tree Posture
The Olivia plant is not very tall, reaching only 1.2 meters high when planted in the ground and left to grow wild. It has excellent branching and can naturally take shape without artificial pruning.
This rose's canopy can reach 90cm, with a compact and round shape, green and glossy leaves, and very few thorns. The tree posture is very attractive, suitable for courtyard and flower bed planting, and it also adapts well to pot planting. The flowers can also be used as cut flowers.
② Flowers Look Ethereal
Olivia's flowers can almost be described as "perfect," with a diameter of 8-10cm and a four-lobed cup-shaped flower form.
The number of petals can reach over 90, with thick and round buds, and the color transitions from white to pink from the outside to the inside.
The flower color, with pink and white alternating, is full of ethereal charm, like an immortal descending to the mortal world, pure and untainted. It is often compared to the "Swedish Queen" rose and even surpasses it.
③ Rich Fragrance
Judging whether a rose is excellent or not, in addition to looking at its appearance, the fragrance is also an important scoring item.
Olivia not only has beautiful flowers but also emits a pleasant fragrance. During the flowering process, it releases a rich fruity scent, sweet and refreshing, which can be smelled from several meters away.
If planted on a balcony or windowsill, the air coming in will carry the fragrance, making the air fresh while enjoying the flowers.
④ Vigorous Flowering
In terms of flowering ability, Olivia's main "competitor" is the Swedish Queen. It only blooms frequently when the plant reaches a certain size and only has flowers in the spring season, while the summer flowers are unsightly, and the autumn flowers only bloom a few.
Olivia, on the other hand, blooms in all four seasons, with abundant flowers in spring and autumn, and multi-head clustering open form. One flower branch is like a bouquet.
The summer flowers are not "disappointing," with the same flower shape and color, just fading a bit faster. It can even bloom sporadically in winter, with even seedlings blooming.
Its single flower's flowering period can maintain the same shape for more than a week, except for summer, and can be used as cut flowers after picking, which can be said to "dominate" the Swedish Queen in all aspects.
⑤ Hardy and Easy to Care For
Olivia is also top-notch in disease resistance. As long as it is planted in a well-lit and well-ventilated area, it hardly ever gets pests or diseases, unlike common "medicine cabinet" roses.
Raising it is worry-free and effortless, almost requiring no special attention, and completely "neglectful" is fine. The daily care involves watering and occasionally pruning.
⑥ Can Be Grown on Balconies
If grown in a pot, choose a large enough pot with loose, well-draining sandy loam soil and place it in a sunny area such as a balcony, windowsill, or terrace.
Let it bask in the sun, follow the "water when dry, keep wet" watering principle, and apply a water-soluble fertilizer every ten days or so to keep it lush and flowering continuously. Even新手 friends can raise it to their desired effect by understanding its habits.
【Summary】
Olivia roses have good adaptability to the environment and can bloom without going through vernalization conditions, making them suitable for cultivation in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions.
They can tolerate low temperatures of about -15 degrees Celsius in winter and can be grown outdoors in many parts of the north. Usually, they don't need to be brought indoors in winter, as they are perennial shrubs. Planting one in front of your house, in the yard, on the balcony, or windowsill allows you to enjoy flowers all year round!
The above sharing of the pros and cons of Olivia roses is hoped to bring a little help to your life!