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Rose Red Eye is a real work of art that has riveted the eyes of all flower growers on the planet. The variety has absorbed a large number of positive properties, but the main one is unusual and high decorative qualities. A double rose with scarlet petals and a rich, bright green heart is the result of the fruitful work of Dutch breeders. It was withdrawn in 2016. Translated from English, the variety has the name "red eye".
Rose Red Eye: description and characteristics
Rose Red Eye is the epitome of a fresh and bold take on hybrid varieties.
The bush grows compact, as a rule, its height rarely reaches 60 cm, usually stops at 40-50 cm. Due to the large amount of leathery foliage, the bush seems neat and fluffy.
Brief characteristics of Red Eye rose:
- During flowering, dense scarlet (red) buds with a bright green core are formed.
- The variety is more intended for landscaping parks, gardens and squares, rather than for decorating flower arrangements.
- The bush is capable of reaching a height of 0.6 meters.
- The aroma is weak.
- The bush blooms continuously.
- The diameter of the flower reaches 8-10 cm.
- Disease resistance: excellent.
- Rain resistance: high.
Description and care
In order to contemplate the lush flowering of a beautiful plant in the near future, you should choose the right site for it.
When choosing a place to plant a rose, you should pay attention to the following points:
- It is desirable that the place be located on a hill, well, or a plain, but not in a depression. In the latter case, excess moisture will accumulate near the bush, which will lead to the development of fungal diseases and / or decay of the root system.
- A garden rose can grow in a sunny area and in partial shade conditions. Of course, it is better to choose the first option.
- The site should be ventilated, but there should be no drafts and sharp gusts of wind on it. They have a detrimental effect on the development and life of the plant.
It is also important to follow all the rules of care. These include regular but moderate watering, loosening and removing weeds, top dressing, pruning, and mulching. Sanitary pruning is recommended annually in the spring or fall.
Advantages and disadvantages
Rose Red Eye, despite her youth, has become widespread in Europe and Asia. This is due to a large number of advantages, which more than cover a small number of disadvantages.
The advantages of the variety:
- Relative unpretentiousness in growing.
- High resistance to diseases and pests.
- Resistant to rain - the petals do not fly around, the bud retains its appearance.
- The bush blooms continuously throughout the growing season, if you follow agrotechnical rules.
As for the disadvantages, it should be noted the fear of gusts of wind and shadow.If the rules of agricultural technology are not followed, the plant can be infected with fungal diseases, for example, powdery mildew or black spot.
Rose Red Eye is an amazing hybrid garden variety in all its forms. Thanks to its unpretentious cultivation, even novice flower lovers can grow it. Well, experienced gardeners can easily cope with this flower.