What are the advantages and disadvantages of Royal Rouge Chinese Rose?
The editor explains the pros and cons of Royal Rouge Chinese Rose and its cultivation methods for green plants and flowers, with the following introduction:
Introduction: In the flourishing April, the freely blooming Chinese roses are still pleasing to the eye! April is also a good time to plant Chinese roses. Today, let's appreciate a type of Chinese rose variety that is highly praised by flower enthusiasts for its excellent courtyard and cut flower dual-purpose use. We enjoy sharing good things and hope you will like it.
Called Royal Rouge, it is cultivated by the well-known French rose breeding company, Meilland International. One of the important characteristics of Meilland's roses is their strong disease resistance, and Royal Rouge is no exception. It is loved by many flower enthusiasts for its large and bright flowers, long blooming period with a strong fragrance, and good growth characteristics. It is an excellent cut flower variety, suitable for planting on balconies and in courtyards.
Characteristics of Royal Rouge:
Plant Form: Royal Rouge is a typical cut flower variety of shrub. The plant height is around 120 centimeters, with a crown span of about 60-70 centimeters. When planted on the ground, it can reach about 150 centimeters. The branches are sturdy, the leaves are glossy, and the plant has good upright and branching characteristics, forming naturally. Little pruning is required, mainly post-flowering pruning to promote reblooming. Planting in a 5-gallon pot is very suitable for exposed balconies, terraces, and courtyards, performing exceptionally well.
Flower Performance: The flowers are cup-shaped, large in size, with each flower's diameter about 12-13 centimeters, and can reach up to 15 centimeters with good care. The flower shape starts as a high-center HT type and gradually opens into a French rose heart shape. The color is dark red, with 75-100 petals per flower. The petals are thick and the flower shape is full, with a pure color that is very pleasing to the eye. Especially when half-opened to fully open, they are particularly striking in the sun, appearing happy and celebratory. Its beauty is considered top-level within the entire family of red Chinese roses.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Royal Rouge Chinese Rose?
Flower Quantity: Royal Rouge Chinese Rose is a very prolific blooming variety. With proper care, it can bloom throughout the year, with good flowering habits. It is a multi-head bloomer, with one branch able to produce 8-10 flowers. And it reblooms quickly after the first batch of flowers. The single flower period is over ten days, and it can maintain a week even in the hot summer. As a cut flower in a vase, it can last for more than ten days, making it very suitable for making bouquets.
The fragrance of Royal Rouge is quite special, emitting a strong old rose scent mixed with sweet fruit flavors. The fragrance is captivating, rich and pleasant, and can be smelled from several meters away, lifting one's mood. Cutting a bunch of flowers and placing them in a vase can not only decorate the room but also fill the house with fragrance.