Rose Eric Tabarly

Climbing roses are popular with many flower growers. In contrast to tea hybrids, they open up a wider range of uses. Today, quite a few varieties of this flower are known, which have long shoots. A truly outstanding variety of this type is Eric Taberly.

History of origin

This culture owes its appearance to the European breeder Ailan Meyer. Year of creation of the variety - 2002, place of origin - France. The plant was named after yachtsman and French naval officer Eric Taberly. In 2004, the rose was recognized in the States thanks to the efforts of the Star Roses company. A year later, the variety received an award from the Los Angeles Society. Other official names for the flower: Red Eden Rose, Red Pierre, Rouge Pierre de Ronsard. Registration name: MEIdrason.

Description of appearance and features

Eric Taberly is an erect shrub with a height of 80 to 150 cm, the thick stems of which are equipped with thorny thorns and are creeping, arched or whip-like. The length of each shoot is 2-6 meters. The leaves of the culture have a dense texture, are colored green and lack luster. The width of the bush is 70 cm. Although according to the international classification Eric Tabarly belongs to the climbing variety, in appearance it looks more like a scrub, mainly due to straight and tough shoots.

A sophisticated beauty originally from France is often called a crimson rose - for a gorgeous shade of dense double flowers. The color of the numerous petals, the number of which in each bud reaches a hundred, can also be described as rich red with a burgundy tint. The buds on the stems do not develop one at a time, but are collected in clusters of 3-5 pieces. The flower shape is defined as nostalgic. Thanks to this feature, the plant has another unofficial name: English rose.

In the phase of complete dissolution, the diameter of Eric Taberly's flowers ranges from 9 to 11 cm. The culture spreads around itself a wonderful fragrance, pronounced in the middle of the day and weaker in the morning and evening hours. The varietal plant blooms profusely, all summer, with a short break in July. However, this pause between flowering waves often goes unnoticed.

The variety is characterized by average winter hardiness, withstanding temperatures down to -23 ° C. The culture is almost immune to diseases, especially black spot and powdery mildew. But Eric Tabarly does not tolerate rainfall: under the influence of rains, luxurious flowers can rot.

Growing and care

It is advisable to place the European aristocrat Eric Taberly in places bathed in the sun, or where partial shade reigns. She is contraindicated in direct sunlight, otherwise burns will appear on the delicate petals. The variety does not like drafts, so provide the shrub with reliable protection from the cold gusty wind. At the same time, normal air circulation must be maintained in the area with the rose to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

For planting, it is worth choosing a fertile, light and loose soil with a pH ranging from 5.6 to 6.5. In order to acidify the soil, add manure or peat to it. Favorable time for planting: the second half of spring or early autumn. A layer of gravel is placed in a hole up to 60 cm deep, and organic fertilizers are placed on top. After filling the hole with earth. When planting, the root collar of the plant is buried.

The soil under the bush needs to be moistened twice a week. In August, they switch to weekly watering, and with the onset of autumn, this event is completely stopped. To give strength to the root system, the earth around the plant is loosened from time to time.

Charming Eric Taberly needs regular feeding. In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are used, in the phase of the appearance of buds and flowers - mineral concentrates, which include potassium and phosphorus. The frequency of introducing nutrient mixtures into the soil under the rose: 1-2 times a month.

Eric Tabarly's luxurious ornamental shrub needs pruning. The spring procedure consists in removing diseased and dry branches, as well as thinning the culture.Throughout the growing season, it is imperative to remove faded and dried inflorescences from the plant. In the first year of life, culture should not be allowed to bloom.

When grown in central Russia or northern regions, the shrub must be covered for the winter. After the autumn pruning, it is covered with earth and insulated with spruce branches.

Use cases

Eric Taberly will be the queen of any flower garden or rose garden. The plant is suitable for the organization of group and single plantings, for the formation of mixborders, hedges. It is used for landscaping walls and fences. A bush with bright flowers is appropriate under the windows of the house. Rose shoots with buds are suitable for cutting, as they retain their freshness and luxurious appearance for a long time.