Rose Versilia
Among the huge number of varietal roses, there are those that deserve to be immortalized in poetry or on the artist's canvas - they are so attractive. Such is the representative of the Rosaceae family with a melodic, downright royal name Versilia. The aristocratic-looking flower will become a true decoration of your garden and will give you aesthetic pleasure.
History of creation
This amazingly beautiful plant is the brainchild of French breeders from NIRP International. The variety was bred in 1996 in the suburbs of Paris, which has the romantic name "Versailles", where the royal residence was once located. Hence the noble name of a sophisticated beauty. However, this flower is also known under the name NIRpventyel. The plant belongs to the hybrid tea group.
Description of appearance
Versilia is a crop with strong, erect shoots and dark green glossy foliage, forming a compact bush. The height of the rose can be from 0.8 to 1 meter, maximum 120 cm, subject to all the recommendations for growing. The width of the bush does not exceed 60 cm, but in favorable conditions it can reach 0.7 meters. On powerful stems, buds of a classic goblet shape are formed - from 1 to 5 on each shoot. The flowers of Versilia are quite large and very fragrant. Their diameter is 10-13 cm in the phase of full blooming. The color of the flowers is simply mesmerizing, changing from a delicate and more intense peach shade in the middle to a milky cream closer to the edges. In general, it is quite difficult to characterize it, since the color scheme of the blossoming buds of the beauty also includes orange, powdery, honey, pink notes and the color of champagne, which are combined quite harmoniously. The number of double petals in one flower is 30-40 pieces.
The sophisticated Parisian Versilia will delight you with continuous, abundant flowering from late spring until the first autumn frosts. The flowers of this rose are not at all afraid of rain, they are resistant to the appearance of fungal diseases. Although it is still worth noting that in conditions of high humidity in the autumn season, the risk of developing black spot and powdery mildew on the plant increases. The culture belongs to the winter-hardy varieties, however, in winters devoid of snow, it nevertheless needs shelter. This tea hybrid belongs to the cut varieties.
Features of growing and care
Versilia feels comfortable in areas where there is a lot of sunshine and a breeze. At the same time, cold drafts and exposure to direct sunlight, especially in hot midday hours, are strictly contraindicated for her. The rose should not be watered too often, as excess water in the soil under the plant increases the likelihood of root rot. It is optimal to moisten the soil in the summer once every 5-7 days. With the onset of autumn, watering is reduced and carried out every 2 weeks.
The soil around the flower needs to be loosened regularly. For better development and flowering, it is advisable to feed the plant several times per season. For this purpose, you can use universal fertilizers for flowering crops or mineral complexes designed specifically for roses. Organic matter, for which it is worth taking rotted manure, will not harm either. Keep in mind: feeding is prohibited during the flowering period!
Versilia prefers moist, loose soils with a pH ranging from 5.6 to 7.3. The flower is planted in a hole about half a meter deep, at the bottom of which drainage material is placed in the form of a combination of gravel and sand. The soil mixture can be composed of the following components: manure, leaf earth, sand and peat in a ratio of 3: 2: 2: 1.Planting is carried out in early May.
Throughout the entire flowering period, faded buds should be removed in a timely manner in order to allow new flowers to appear on the plant.
Use cases
The amazing Versilia is not only grown for cutting, despite this specialization of the variety. The hybrid is ideal for placement in gardens, flower beds, parks and squares for the purpose of landscaping areas. It looks great alone, but planting the plant in groups with other roses or other flowering perennials is even more advantageous. A bouquet of fragrant Versilia flowers with creamy peach petals will best express your sincere feelings for your loved one. Shoots with buds of this variety are in perfect harmony in compositions with pink and lilac orchids, yellow and orange chrysanthemums, as well as tea hybrids with red flowers. Such a floral ensemble can be safely presented at a wedding, on a birthday, on a professional holiday, as a business bouquet.
