Advantages and Disadvantages of Sophirosa Rose
A detailed introduction about the pros and cons of Sophirosa roses in green plant maintenance tips. Next, the editor will introduce it to netizens.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sophirosa Rose
【Introduction】
Sophirosa is a variety launched by Daelbarde in 2017, named after a French female fashion designer. Its light pink petals have a破碎 edge, giving off a gentle and ethereal look, similar to both peonies and tree peonies, quite magnificent.
Called "Sophirosa," a shrub rose variety from Daelbarde, it is named after a French female fashion designer and was just released as a new rose variety in 2017.
Its pink flowers, unique flower shape, enchanting fragrance, and rapid growth make it highly ornamental. It is an excellent cut-flower shrub variety, suitable for planting on balconies, terraces, and courtyards.
Characteristics of Sophirosa:
① Plant form:
Sophirosa originally belongs to the shrub cut-flower category of roses. According to official data, its plant height is about 80cm, but it shows more vines in actual planting, and some flower friends cultivate it as a climbing rose.
Climbing species are over 1.8 meters in height, and pot-grown plants usually have a height and crown diameter of about 60-70 cm. It grows strongly, with branches rapidly extending and excellent branching. The thorns on the branches are few and sparse, not very noticeable.
It can be either a shrub or a vine, suitable for planting in pots of size 3-5 gallons, either in pots or in the ground, making it an excellent plant for arches and flower walls in gardens.
② Flower performance:
Sophirosa belongs to the large-flowered rose variety, with relatively large flowers, each about 15 cm in diameter, considered giant flowers but not drooping. In summer, the flowers will become smaller, with a diameter of about 7-8 cm when fully open.
Its flower shape is unique, with sawtooth-like feathered edges. Although there are not many petals, the flower shape is perfect, with petals gently wrapping the flower core.
The color of its flowers is pure pink, which will fade a bit in summer, giving a floaty feeling, similar to peonies. Because of its beautiful color, Sophirosa is often used as a fresh cut flower in various floral arrangements.
③ Flowering amount:
Sophirosa has good flowering performance, with flowers on almost every branch, even on weak branches, which can also produce standard flowers. An inflorescence has three flower buds, so it is recommended to leave one flower bud on a flowering branch for larger flowers. It blooms repeatedly in multiple seasons and is a user-friendly variety.
④ Flowering period:
The single flower's flowering period is long, reaching 7 days in spring and autumn, but only 3 days in the hot summer sun. Cut flowers can last over 10 days in a vase, decorating the room and bringing joy to people.
⑤ Flower fragrance:
The fragrance of Sophirosa roses is based on old roses and lilacs, mixed with the fresh scent of citrus, strong and rich. Its fragrance is refreshing and pleasant to the senses.
⑥ Adaptability:
Sophirosa has strong adaptability to the environment, with rapid plant growth and strong branches. Its heat tolerance is decent, as it only starts to wilt and spread after three or four days in the hot summer sun, and it doesn't have wavy edges without direct sunlight.
Its flowers cannot withstand strong sunlight, or they will wither. It is a rose variety suitable for growing in cool environments. In Shandong, it can be planted outdoors with almost no care.
⑦ Disease resistance:
Sophirosa has good disease resistance, with no black spot or powdery mildew, and even young plants can produce standard flowers.
Disadvantages of Sophirosa Rose:
However, Sophirosa flowers are not very resistant to rain. After being exposed to the sun for a long time or getting wet in the rain, the petals will become dirty and may even rot.
If you want to grow this rose, you might need to spend some effort to protect it from wind, sun, and rain. It is a delicate variety of roses.
【Conclusion】Sophirosa's official plant height is about 80cm, but it shows some vine-like traits in actual planting, especially in our South China region. However, its heat resistance is excellent, and summer flowers can also perform well. Flower friends in South China can plant it with confidence.
The above introduction provides a comprehensive explanation of the pros and cons of Sophirosa roses, hoping to help you.