Description of varieties of purple roses, planting, cultivation and care

Purple or lilac roses are demanding to care for, but are very popular. They are often used in landscape design. The variety of purple rose varieties is great. They have different shades, flower sizes, and number of petals. There are light purple and dark purple varieties.

Are there purple roses?

Purple roses are not found in nature. Breeders have developed varieties with this color. They introduced a gene from pansies into the genotype of the plant. Purity of violet color has not been achieved. These varieties have a lilac hue.

Important! The color changes depending on the growing conditions of the bush: sunlight, watering, flowering stage.

Varieties of purple roses

Breeding purple roses took a lot of time, but many varieties with this shade were developed. The most popular types are described below.

Rhapsody in Blue

The bush reaches a height of 1.5 meters, straight. The flowers are lush, double, the petals are bright purple. More than 5 buds are formed on one branch. It has a delicate, pleasant aroma. At the bud stage, the petals are dark, almost blue. Later they fade in the sun and become lighter. The variety is resistant to diseases and low temperatures.

Cardinal de Richelieu

One of the first varieties of purple rose. It reaches a height of 2 meters. The bush is tall and straight. There are no thorns on the stems. Single or group buds are formed on the branches. Most often the second option. The flowers are large, dark lilac in color, the core is white. The petals are wavy, the buds seem terry. It has a sharp specific aroma. Flowering is long-lasting, but once per season. This variety is resistant to low temperatures and has strong immunity.

Blue for You

The bush reaches a height of 1 meter. The leaves are dark green, the shoots are straight and elongated. 3-4 buds are formed on one branch. They are located close to each other, together they look like a pink bouquet. The flowers are not very large, but there are a lot of them on the bush. The petals are wavy and have a light lilac tint. The peculiarity of this variety is its pleasant smell.

It tolerates low temperatures poorly and is susceptible to infectious diseases due to unstable immunity.

Midnight Blue

The bush is dense, reaches a height of 1 meter, compact. This variety blooms very profusely, even in the first year. 5-7 buds are formed on one branch. The leaves are bright and green. The petals are wavy and form the double appearance of the flower. The core is light yellow. The variety has a dark purple color. The aroma is reminiscent of cloves.

Novalis

The bush reaches a height of 80 centimeters, straight, compact. Several buds are formed on one branch. Repeat flowering is possible during the season. The petals are wavy. The flowers are large, light purple. They have a weak aroma. One flower contains about 40 petals. The leaves are not large, green, glossy. The bush is resistant to diseases, but does not tolerate low temperatures and waterlogged soils very well.

Purple Eden

The bush reaches a height of 80 centimeters, compact, straight. 5-7 buds grow on one branch. It blooms several times during the season. The leaves are dark green and medium in size. The flowers are dark purple and velvety. The petals are double, there are about 50-70 in one flower. Has a bright clove aroma. The bush is resistant to diseases and low temperatures.

Necessary conditions for cultivation

Like any other plants, purple roses have their own growing characteristics. For long-term flowering, it is necessary to monitor watering, lighting, humidity, and temperature conditions.

Lighting

Bushes love bright light, which should last 6-8 hours a day. The place should be open and unshaded. You should not plant roses near a canopy or tall trees. If there is insufficient lighting, the plant may die and flowering will be poor.The place for planting roses should be well ventilated, but not in a constant draft.

Watering

It is necessary to water the bushes 1-2 times a week. Much depends on air temperature and humidity. If it rained the day before, then watering can be postponed; if there is a drought, increase it to 3 times a week. 1 bush requires 10 liters of water. Watering is carried out early in the morning or in the evening. Roses should not be overwatered, as this will lead to rotting of the roots and decreased immunity.

Temperature

The optimal temperature for roses is 26°C. If the season turns out to be hot, then increase watering of the plant. If the temperature drops below 0°C, then the bushes are covered with cellophane film. If this is not done, then by the next season they will freeze out. Some of the stems will die. It will take a long time to restore a frozen plant.

Humidity

The optimal humidity range for roses is 50-56%. With this indicator, the plant develops well, blooms, and dangerous fungi and bacteria do not show activity. With increased moisture, the immunity of roses decreases, microorganisms actively multiply and the bush can get sick.

Features of planting and care

In order for lilac or purple roses to take root on the site and produce many buds, it is necessary to follow the rules of planting and caring for them.

Planting roses

Dig planting holes with a depth and diameter of 50 centimeters. If the bush is large, then increase it to 70 centimeters. Before planting, prepare a nutrient mixture:

• humus;
• manure;
• priming.

Before planting, water is poured into the hole so that it is completely absorbed. If the roots of the plant are in the ground, then there is no need to clean them; if they are clean, then cut them back a few centimeters. Immerse in a solution with a root growth stimulator for 120 minutes.

Important! The roots of the plant should not interact with fertilizers, so they are sprinkled with soil.

The seedling is immersed in a hole, sprinkled with soil, and compacted so that there are no air gaps in the roots. Then sprinkle with soil again. Hill up 10-15 centimeters from the ground. After 14 days, the resulting slide is removed. During this time, the seedling will take root.

Top dressing

It is best to use horse manure that is six months old. Fresh manure releases a lot of nitrogen, which accumulates in the soil and destroys the plant. Feeding depending on the growing season:

• Flowering period - calcium nitrate (1 tbsp per 10 liters of water).
• Active growth and development - herbal infusions, mineral fertilizers, chicken droppings. Water every 2 weeks.
• The end of flowering - you can’t feed it.

Prevention of infections

To prevent infections, the leaves of the plant are sprayed with a soda solution 2-3 times a week. The solution is prepared at the rate of 40 g of soda per 1 liter of water. A solution of laundry soap saves from aphids. Dissolve a bar of soap in a bucket of boiled water and add a few sprigs of wormwood. Spray the plant once a season.

It is also recommended to plant onions, garlic, calendula, and marigolds next to roses. They repel gnawing insects.

The use of purple roses in landscape design

For landscape design, purple roses are used as accent or main plants. Grown as a sound barrier along the fence. Look great as hedges and walls. Lilac roses are used to decorate gazebos and arches. Stand out as background plants in gardens and flower beds.

A combination of tall and low shrubs forms a background for single plants in a flower bed. For barrier design, tall varieties are selected so that they overlap the main fence.Bushes will not only decorate the garden, but also create sound insulation.

As a focal plant, roses act as the foundation of a garden. Plants are planted depending on their growth. Low plants are planted next to tall plants so that they do not overlap them. Considering the seasonality of purple roses, it is necessary to include evergreen shrubs in the composition.