Large and beautiful roses from Ecuador - description, varieties with photos, features of growing and care
Ecuador is an ideal place for growing flowers, because here it has been established for a long time. This country of South America has an ideal climate (sunny, soft and warm) and fertile soil on which any plants can be grown.
It is thanks to the climate, volcanic soil and mountain air that roses are large and beautiful. In this article you will find a description, varieties with photos, especially the cultivation and care of roses from Ecuador.
Features of these colors
Such roses are considered the most beautiful in the world. They are characterized by:
- variety of varieties;
- good stability in the bouquet;
- large color palette;
- saturated color;
- long (up to a meter) and thick stem;
- large and beautiful buds.
Which are better: from Russia, from Kenya or Ecuadorian?
The table shows the differences in colors from Russia, from Kenya and from Ecuador.
Selection | Bud size | Growing place | Stem size | Scent | Sustainability | Additionally |
Russian | Average | Leningrad region, greenhouse | Standard - about 50 cm | Pronounced | Short |
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Kenyan | Below the average | Kenya, Africa (hot and dry climate) | 35-40 cm | Unusual, not to be confused with anything | Very high |
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Ecuadorian | Large | Ecuador, slopes of volcanoes | Maximum - 1 meter, thick stem | Mild | High, especially if you cut the stems |
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Based on personal preferences or the conditions of the situation, a person can choose the right roses.
Growing Features
Roses of Ecuador are grown on the high slopes of extinct volcanoes.. The soil here is very fertile. An important role is played by mountain air, low pressure and year-round sunny weather. Such favorable conditions are the reason for the large size of Ecuadorian roses.
Popular varieties with photos and names
Paloma (floribunda La Paloma 85)
Elegant buds that appear one at a time or in small hands. They keep their shape well and long, open slowly. At the beginning of flowering, the petals have a cream color with a lemon tint in the center, later acquire a pure white color. The bush is branched, rather large (height: 50-60 cm; width: 50 cm), leaves are dark.
It blooms profusely, withstands cold to -23 degrees Celsius, flowers are resistant to rain. Buds up to 7-8 cm in diameter. High disease resistance: black spotting and powdery mildew.
Mix
Mix are miniature roses suitable for growing at home. They are as beautiful as garden ones, but much smaller in size. There are several varieties that are popular with gardeners:
Mini
A group of dwarf roses. A distinctive feature is a short stem (up to 40 cm). The size of the buds varies depending on the variety. Well adapted for growing at home.
Parade
The most popular home rose among gardeners. It blooms continuously and massively (5-6 months), a break in flowering for about 2 months. The size of the bud is medium, the colors are different. The most beautiful is Rose Star. The shape of the petals and stem is very similar to a tea rose.
Patio
Patio is a low-growing variety of the floribunda group.. These roses are not dwarf roses, but in their group they are the lowest (50-55 cm). The bushes of these roses bloom very luxuriantly, the flowers grow alone or in inflorescences. The petals are characterized by a variety of shades. The patio mix buds are quite large. Roses bloom for a long time, because new flowers appear immediately after others have flowered.
Cordana
The smallest roses of all mini (about 30 cm in height). Moody plants. Bloom from spring to mid-autumn. They are odorless, therefore they are used by people with allergies. The bushes are lush, the buds are small, the shape is classic. Limited color choices (total four): white, yellow, red or pink.
Nina Weibul
The plant is unpretentious with fairly large buds and beautiful petals. Compact bushes (height: 70-90; width: 50-55 cm) with bright dark red flowers. Terry flowers, 5-6 cm in diameter. Grow with large brushes (5-15, sometimes 30 flowers). The leaves are dark and leathery. The variety is frost-resistant, blooms profusely and continuously, is resistant to fungal diseases, has no smell, spikes are present on the shoots.
Explorer
Variety Explorer has more than 200 varieties. Roses are either red or pink. Most are resistant to frost as well as disease. Each type of variety has a specific aroma. The flowers are hardy, adapt to harsh climatic conditions. The buds are large, terry petals. Very rich bud color. Feel good in partial shade, do not need constant sun.
O'Hara White
The bud is about 7 cm high, when fully opened, it reaches 12 cm in diameter. The buds are very tightly packed inside the bud. The rose itself is white, but closer to the center, it acquires a beige color. In addition to their beautiful appearance, Ohara flowers exude a sweet smell. The shoots of this variety of roses are long (120 cm). The greens are plentiful, saturated green, glossy. Sustainable flowers can stand in a bouquet for about two weeks and their appearance will not change.
Titanic
Large buds reaching a diameter of 14 cm. The bush is compact but tall (width: about 60 cm; height: up to a meter). Delicate pink petals in the center of the bud and almost white outside. The petals themselves are large, in one bud there are about 40 pieces. Weak, but delicate and pleasant aroma. There are practically no thorns.
The rose is frost-resistant, sick only in adverse years, only some flowers are damaged by rain.Topaz
Thick and strong bush up to a meter high. Straight and thick stem, which is typical for Ecuadorian roses. The branches are stiff and covered with spikes. The buds are elongated, goblet (up to 13 cm in height; in diameter up to 12 cm). Petals are dense, terry, painted in a saturated pink and lilac color. Each bud has about 40 petals. The leaves are leathery, shiny. Roses bloom profusely and continuously from summer to late autumn. Like all roses from Ecuador, Topaz retains its appearance for a long time during transportation and in a bouquet. The variety is resistant to frost and disease.
Rainbow
Unusual roses, whose petals shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow. The colors are very saturated. However, these roses are not distinguished as a special variety, because they are the most common roses, but grown using dyes. White roses are taken as a basis, which are painted, passing colored water into the stem.
Tiffany
Compact tall bush (width: 60 cm; height: 70-120 cm). The stems of roses are long and covered with small spikes. Flowers are large enough with a small number of petals (up to 30). One flower most often grows on one stalk. The bush blooms profusely and continuously. The buds are dense, slowly open. The flowers are pink with yellow spots at the base of the bud, which creates a smooth transition of color.
The plant is unpretentious and adapts well to environmental conditions.. Roses of this variety are frost-resistant, but do not tolerate diseases, especially powdery mildew. The aroma is pronounced, fruity.
How to save a bouquet?
By themselves, roses grown in this country are quite stable in bouquets. However, the time to save the initial appearance can be extended if you know how.
Care
You just have to follow these simple rules.:
- Cut off all the leaves that will come in contact with the water in the vase so that they do not rot or spoil the water.
- Change the water every two days.
- In summer it is better to pour cool water, and in winter room temperature.
- Place roses in a place where there is no direct sunlight and drafts.
- Before placing the bouquet in a vase, cut the stem of each flower obliquely and make additional cuts on the stem (only in those places where the stem is covered by water).
Adding Special Tools
To increase the safety of roses, they use special products that are sold in the store, but if there are no such products, then add:
- vinegar;
- alcohol or vodka;
- citric acid (at the tip of a knife);
- bleach for linen (a couple of drops);
- sugar (per liter of water 2 tsp);
- aspirin (one tablet per vase);
- Activated carbon.
How to grow from a bouquet?
Growing an Ecuadorian rose where the climate is different is quite difficult.. There is little chance that the cuttings of the roses will take root. If it works out, the flowers will be smaller, the stem thinner due to a lack of light and heat, and also because the plant is getting used to the new climate.
The easiest and most effective way to propagate roses is to grow cuttings.Preparation for landing
- Shoots are cut by secateurs (from the middle part of the stem) 10-15 cm each. An important condition is that there should be 2-3 buds on the shoot.
- The cut above the upper kidney should be straight, and under the bottom, a cut should be made at an angle of 45 degrees.
- Cut the leaves (2/3) from the shoots so that the nutrients do not go into them. The main thing is to cut them, not cut them off.
- The handle is treated with a tool that stimulates root growth.
Primary landing before rooting
For the initial planting, use water or soil. However, it is worth knowing that the chance of engraftment of cuttings in water is only 30%, even if this method is easier than the method using soil. It is more logical to use the soil.
- A shank sits on the ground at an angle. Soil and drainage are best purchased at a special store.
- The plant is covered with a jar to create a greenhouse effect. This manipulation will protect the escape from environmental influences. You can’t remove the jar until the first leaves appear (then it is removed). Water around cans as needed.
- After rooting, the jar is removed for an hour and a half, gradually increasing the time.
- Next, you need a temperature of 23-25 degrees, regular moistening of the soil and spraying the top of the handle (after rooting and the appearance of leaves).
Permanent placement in the ground
Roses are transplanted in late spring or summer. The place should be sunny and windproof. The deepening is not very deep so that rainwater does not flow into it.
The dimensions of the recess should correspond to the size of the root system.The soil needs to be fertilized, after planting the cuttings to water. It is recommended to hide plants from direct sunlight.
Primary care
As soon as the first flowers appear, it is necessary to cut them off immediately so that the plant does not waste its resources on them and becomes stronger (only the first year). Fertilizer is needed only when the plant grows by about 12 cm. You must also take care in advance about where to place the roses for the winter. It depends on the variety of roses.
Roses from Ecuador make up half of the flowers delivered to Russia, valued by florists from around the world. They deserve to be the most beautiful roses, which have all kinds of shades and sizes.