Description and characteristics of the Corvette rose variety, cultivation and propagation

The rose has long been considered the “queen” of the garden; stories and legends have been written about it. A classic gift option is a bouquet of red roses. Breeders highlight the Corvette rose as one of the popular red varieties. The flower captivates with an oblong-shaped orange-red bud, with foliage of bright emerald color.

History of creation

The idea of ​​​​creating the Corvette White rose belongs to the famous German breeder Wilhelm Cordes III. Germany is considered the birthplace of the flower; it was bred in 1997 as a result of the hybridization of seedlings and varieties of Robina. You can find a flower in a catalog or alphabetical index in books by the name Korveco.

The manufacturing company W. Kordes’ Söhne has not used pesticides in growing plants since the beginning of 1990. The manufacturer has won national and international awards in competitions.

Description and characteristics of hybrid tea rose Corvette

The bush is straight, characterized by rapid growth, reaching up to 130 cm in height and 90 cm in width. The leaves are large in size, emerald in color. The buds are suitable for cutting, but bloom on the bushes for a long time. The buds are characterized by a goblet-shaped, oblong shape with a sharp tip.

The diameter of the flower is 8-11 cm, it consists of 25-36 petals, and has a velvet structure. The petals are dense, reddish-orange in color. The flowering period is characterized by abundance and duration when rosettes are placed individually on the stems.

Rosa Corvette is distinguished by the following characteristics:

• ease of care is also ensured by the small number of thorns on the stem;
• proper care allows a rose to bloom on a bush or in a flowerpot;
• the variety has high acclimatization after replanting in new soil;
• the flower is resistant to adverse weather and does not rot;
• The plant is considered winter-hardy, but does not survive severe frosts.

Rose Corvette White has a smaller size - the plant blooms 50-100 cm in width and height. The diameter of the bud is 4-5 cm, the petals are full and dense.

Main pros and cons

The Corvette hybrid tea flower has positive and negative aspects. Its advantages include:

• classic shape with a high central part;
• when opening, the petals do not fall off or rot, regardless of weather conditions;
• after cutting, the flower stays in the vase for a long time and does not lose its presentable appearance;
• The flowering period begins early and is characterized by abundance.

The disadvantages of the flower can be considered:

• loss of color of old flowers; after blooming, they do not fall off and remain firmly on the stem;
• does not survive in severe frosts, needs additional insulation;
• in an unfavorable year, the plant suffers from black spotting and powdery mildew.

It is important to carry out care procedures and flower treatment in a timely manner.

Rules for growing a plant

Obtaining a beautiful plant is possible with proper planting, pruning, and care.

When and where to plant

The landing is carried out:

• in spring - from mid-March to early May;
• in autumn - from early September to mid-October.

The Corvette variety is planted in a bright place, but not in direct sunlight. The area should be slightly darkened, protected from wind and drafts, but with normal air circulation.

Selection of seedlings

Planting material must be free of signs of rot or cracks. A healthy root system is determined by dense roots; loose seedlings are discarded. After planting, the land is irrigated; melt/rain water is suitable for this. When the roots are exposed, soil is raked up to the bush. After watering, the soil is mulched with hay, humus, and peat.

Planting process

Planting of the Corvette variety occurs according to the following rules:

• A hole is dug 35 x 55 cm in size, 45-50 cm deep.For heavy, clayey soil, make a hole 60-67 cm deep.
• For multiple plantings, the distance between holes is 50-60 cm.
• Planting material is placed in the ground up to the grafting site - this is the area on the stem where the cutting is fixed, or the branching point of the rose.

It is necessary to monitor the depth of the planting hole - it should be deeper than the length of the roots. Bend under the root system during planting is fraught with diseases and prolonged survival.

Tips for caring for roses

Gardeners recommend carrying out all care procedures for the Corvette rose in a timely manner - it needs fertilizing, mulching, pruning, processing and insulation.

Fertilizer and mulching

You can ensure normal growth and development of the variety with the help of:

• iron - prevents chlorosis;
• phosphorus - affects the number of buds;
• potassium - consolidates the effect of phosphorus and iron;
• nitrogen - affects flower stalks, their condition, development;
• magnesium - added when planting buds.

First, mineral fertilizer is added, then organic fertilizer. Feeding is done 2 times a year - in the spring, after the first treatment, and in the summer, after the buds have faded. The plant is mulched with garden compost, hay, and humus.

Trimming

The Corvette variety is pruned several times a year:

• The first pruning is carried out in March, the flower is cut closer to the root system, leaving 4 buds. For weak shoots, 3 buds are left; for strong specimens, 5 sprouts are left.
• In mid-May, formative pruning is carried out - it will give the rose a beautiful, regular shape.
• In mid-October, they resort to the destruction of diseased, rotten, woody shoots and leaves.

It is important not to skip the pruning steps - the shape and condition of the flower depends on this.

Treatment

When the first signs of disease appear, the plant is sprayed. This is done with the help of special drugs like Actellica, Intavir, Topaz, Fufanon.

Shelter for the winter

The variety needs additional insulation before the onset of cold weather using sawdust or fine shavings. In September the trunk is hilled up, in October it is covered with mulch and covered with a box. The box is removed in May; in cloudy weather this will prevent the shoots and leaves from burning. In hot, sunny weather, the rose is shaded.

How to protect flowers from diseases and pests

To avoid the development of pathologies and pest attacks, the Corvette rose must be treated in a timely manner using protective agents. You can strengthen the overall immunity of the rose with the help of a special granular organic fertilizer - Argumin.

Reproduction methods

Most often, the variety is propagated by cuttings. The shoots are cut, dried, and planted in the ground in a darkened area. A jar or bottle is used to cover the seedling. The young shoot is left at the planting site for the winter and replanted with the onset of spring.

Application in landscape design

The flower is planted alone or in a group with other plants. In a rose garden, an orange-scarlet flower is placed in the background. It is shaded with emerald foliage and low-growing dwarf roses.

Rose Corvette goes with:

• cream, white, pink, yellow hybrid tea roses;
• cereals;
• fragrant herbs;
• ornamental, deciduous crops;
• dwarf conifers.

In landscape design, the Corvette rose is used to add brightness and dynamism to an area. Cut buds do not lose their presentability; they remain in a vase for 15-17 days.