The variety of roses, which received such a famous and magnificent name, simply cannot but correspond to it. We present to your attention description and photo of the rose Sophia Loren (Sophia Loren), conquered the whole world!
Bud at roses Sophia Loren (Sophia Loren) rounded-pointed shape, magnificent bright red color, with velvety petals. The rose of this variety in the opening of a chic size, reaches 11-12 cm in diameter, with a large number of petals, which makes it even more elegant. Aroma roses Sophia Loren pleasant but unobtrusive. In hot climates, the edges of the petals are slightly scorched. This rosette usually blooms with single flowers or in small inflorescences, on very long, powerful, straight stems.
The bushes are vertical, strong, graceful, tall, 120-150 cm with dark green leathery leaves of an ovoid shape. spikes at Sophia Loren roses large, not densely arranged on the stem. Flowering is profuse and repeated. This rose perfectly holds the shape of the bud and retains a fresh look for a long time after cutting. In regions with cooler climates rose Sophia Loren feels great, the bud, open flower and height of the bush reach their maximum size. The variety is good for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation.
Rose seedling root systemSophia Loren (Sophia Loren) for shipment to the customer, it is packed in an individual package of peat mixture wrapped in a film, so that your seedling will come alive and full of strength.
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Packing type: rose roots are packed in a moist nutrient substrate, tightly wrapped in foil, labeled with the variety. Permissible shelf life in the package without loss of quality, subject to storage conditions up to 3 months.
Sending orders with rose seedlings is made in the autumn and spring planting season (restrictions on sending in accordance with the climatic zone of the customer).
Sophia Loren - hybrid rose variety
Sophia Loren rose, hybrid origin, from the Rosaceae family. The variety was bred by German breeders and named after the famous actress. Cultivated for garden decoration and cutting.
Description of roses Sophia Loren, photo
It has a plump pointed bud, a bright red hue. In a loose state, the diameter of the flower varies between 10–12 cm. Numerous velvety petals form a dense basket. The central color is more saturated than the marginal area. Under the influence of sunlight, a tubular border is formed. Inflorescences are single and small groups. Flowering is profuse and repeated.
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Rose variety Sophia Loren
Bushes of vertical growth, with powerful upright stems. They reach a height of up to 1.5 m. The leaves are dense, ovoid, rich green in color with a glossy sheen. The spikes are large, of rare distribution.
Cultivation and care
Roses need the following agrotechnical measures:
- Timely feeding with organic matter and mineral supplements. The first application is done in the spring. A urea solution is used. When budding, potassium-phosphorus mixtures or liquid manure are needed. It is necessary to mix superphosphate and potassium sulfate. Calculation - 12 grams per 10 liters of water.
- If necessary, pruning and resection of dead leaves.
- Loosening the surface soil layer, removing weeds.
- Preventive treatment against pests: aphids, caterpillars, ticks.
At the end of August, the preparation of the plant for winter begins. It is recommended to mulch the trunk circle with peat. The ground part is covered with protective material.
Seedlings are best purchased 2 years of age. Normal: the presence of two stiff green shoots, dormant buds and a healthy root system. The allowable size of the root collar is 8–10 mm. If the seedlings are without a pot, the roots are wetted during transportation.
Planting in open ground is carried out in spring or autumn. It is preferable to choose sites on a hill, with little shading, without the threat of flooding with melt water. Purchased seedlings are immediately planted in a permanent place. The standard parameters of the pit are 50x50x50 cm. A drainage cushion is laid at the bottom. The roots do not tolerate dampness. A mixture of peat, sand and organic inclusions is sprinkled on top. Depending on the humidity of the earth, there are: dry and wet planting method. With the latter option, roses take root faster.
Tea hybrids are actively used for garden decoration. Ideal for creating the main background of flower arrangements. With proper care, the flowers look healthy and bloom for a long time.
Rose Sophia Loren from breeder Mathias Tantau, Jr. was obtained in Germany in 1967 and belongs to the hybrid tea varieties with repeated flowering.
Characteristics and description of the variety
The Sophia Loren variety conquers with its magnificence, and its description is known to almost every experienced flower grower in Russia and abroad. The buds have a pronounced round-pointed shape and petals of a rich bright red color, with a delicate velvety surface.
The average diameter of flowers at the stage of full blooming reaches 10.5–12.5 cm. A characteristic feature of the variety is the formation of a large number of velvety petals, due to which the flowers look very decorative and elegant. The aroma is pleasant, quite strong, but unobtrusive.
It should be remembered that in conditions of too hot and dry climate, the edges of the petals may be slightly scorched. Flowering is abundant and long, several times a season. Both single flowers and small attractive inflorescences can be formed. The stems are very long, straight and powerful. Bushes of a vertical orientation, tall - an average of 1.2–1.5 m.
The leaves are dark green, leathery, ovoid. The spines are rare, but large. Rose Sophia Loren perfectly keeps the shape of the buds and retains a fresh look for a very long time after cutting. The rose can be cultivated both outdoors and in greenhouse conditions.
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Care rules
Compliance with the technology of growing hybrid tea roses allows you to get a highly decorative culture with strong growth and lush flowering. The general rules for caring for garden roses, including the Sophia Loren variety, are as follows:
- Constant fertilizing with mineral and basic organic fertilizers: this has a positive effect on the quality and duration of flowering.
- The introduction of the first dressing in the spring (in the form of urea).
- At the stage of active budding, top dressing with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers or a solution of slurry with the addition of potassium sulfate and superphosphate (10–12 grams of each substance per 10 liters of nutrient infusion).
- Pruning and removal of faded flowers (if necessary).
- Maintaining maximum cleanliness in the flower garden: periodic removal of weeds and surface loosening of the soil, preventing the formation of a soil crust.
- Timely prevention of damage to roses by fungal infections, aphids, beetles, caterpillars and mites.
Sophia Loren rose care also involves preparing the plant for winter, which should begin in the last ten days of August or early September. During this period, it is impossible to cut flowers: it stimulates the ripening of shoots. Before the onset of a significant cold snap, it is recommended to pour a layer of soil or peat 20–25 cm high into the near-stem circles of rose bushes, and also cover the plants with spruce branches and garden polyethylene.
Use in garden design
Tall hybrid tea roses are very often used in landscaping, due to their attractive appearance and the possibility of being used as a profusely flowering background for other plants.
A combined hedge looks very elegant and modern, in which roses are planted in the foreground, and the background is represented by evergreen or deciduous trees of woody or shrubby species.
A tapeworm, or single planting, is also an excellent option for growing Sophia Loren's hybrid tea rose. A very showy appearance allows the rose bush to be used as a focal point for a lawn, clearing, paved area and slope.
Rose Sophia Loren goes well with gypsophila, soft cuff and caustic buttercup. Late peonies, large-flowered dahlias and tuberous begonias are not recommended as partners. For the background, aconites, veronica and sage, catnip, astilbes of a contrasting color are well suited. You can combine a rose with blue hostas and ornamental cereals: blue sesleria, everlasting sheep and any varietal elimus.
Many novice flower growers confuse the Sophia Loren variety with the equally popular hybrid tea rose Burgund-81 (Burgund-81). The difference between Sophia Loren is that it has bright red flowers with a dark crimson center and dark velvety edges. Inflorescences densely double, consist of 40-50 petals. In addition, the Sophia Loren rose, unlike the Burgundy-81 variety, forms very tall and powerful bushes.
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According to experienced flower growers, the Sophia Loren rose is an ideal option for growing in the Moscow region: it is characterized by sufficient resistance to powdery mildew and black spotting, high winter hardiness, easily withstands long rains and winters well under the hillock.
Description
Hybrid tea rose Sophie- color red. Hybrid tea. Bud cup-shaped, abundant flowering. This variety of roses is highly resistant to diseases, and has the ability to endure the winter. Stem height: up to 80-100 cm.
Planting and caring for roses
Roses should be planted in warm, sunny places where there are no cold winds. Roses prefer moist and well-drained soils, with an acid-base reaction of 5.6-7.3 pH (see Understanding Soil Acidity: Determining and Adjusting pH). The planting hole should fit the ground so that the roots are loose. The depth should be at least 50 cm, as it is necessary to make drainage from sand or gravel. Water stagnation must not be allowed. For roses, the following soil mixture is suitable: manure (3 parts), fertile soil layer (2 parts), sand (2 parts) and peat (1 part). The best time for planting is the beginning of May, by which time the soil has already warmed up.
Before planting, it is better to hold the seedlings in water, especially if the root system is open. Enough 4-6 hours. If the roots have damaged shoots, then it is advisable to remove them. It is better to shorten the shoots, cut off the weak ones, leaving the strong and medium ones. This will encourage faster growth.
Roses need to be regularly fed, weeded and watered, the choice of complex fertilizers is quite large. Usually top dressing is carried out in the spring and in the middle of summer. Watering is plentiful, usually once a week. In the spring, roses are pruned, even before the buds awaken (see Standard roses - Care, grafting, growing).
It is advisable to cover roses for the winter (see How to cover climbing roses for the winter). To do this, it is usually enough to cover the bush with peat, 20 cm high, in the spring the ground is leveled.
Rose Sophia Loren tirelessly surprises the beauty of many flower lovers. The variety was first bred in Germany over 50 years ago and named after a famous film actress. Wikipedia says that Sophia Loren is a one-of-a-kind flower belonging to the Rosaceae family.
Characteristics and description of the variety of roses Sophia Loren
The flower buds have a round shape with a pointed tip, a velvety surface and a rich scarlet color. Varieties of the Lauren rose variety are classified as a tea-hybrid plant species, since they bloom more than once during the season.
When the flower blooms, the size of its bud reaches a size of up to 12 centimeters. It has beautiful velvety petals that give the plant additional beauty and elegance. The smell of terracotta flowers can be smelled from afar. He is quite pleasant and unobtrusive.
Sophie's stem is powerful and straight, it has abundant inflorescences or single flowers.
The bush is quite tall, reaches up to one and a half meters in height, covered with dark green leaves, round in shape. There are thorns on the stem, like many other families of roses. After cutting, Lauren keeps its shape for a long time and retains a fresh look.
It thrives even in cold climates. Grown both in a greenhouse and on an open surface.
How to care for Sophia Loren roses
When buying a seedling of this variety of roses, you need to pay attention to their external condition. Seedlings should have several buds and a fairly developed root, but there should not be leaves, buds and fruits.
The neck of the root should have a size of no more than 1 centimeter. Experienced flower lovers recommend that beginners purchase seedlings in containers with soil, since they are less injured during transportation, but they will cost more at a price. And also in no case should the root be allowed to dry out, this can lead to a long and painful engraftment of the seedling or to the death of the rose.
After buying Sophia Loren, it must be immediately transplanted into the ground. The soil layer should not be less than 70 centimeters, and the depth of the landing pit should be half a meter. The roots should be straightened and placed freely in the ground.
It is best to plant in spring or autumn. In the spring period, it is necessary to take into account the fact that after the winter the seedlings are weakened. But the autumn planting is more favorable in that after winter storage the plant has time to take root, and in the spring the previously planted roses catch up in growth.
It is better to choose a place for landing darkened, but at the same time well warmed up. In no case should the shrub be planted in the sun. In order for roses to germinate in the shade, it is enough to plant them near trees and fruit bushes.
It is better to choose a landing area on a hill or other hill - this will help to avoid abundant moisture during the melting of snow. After the hole is dug, fertilizer must be added to it - it can be clay, sand or peat.
After transplanting, water and periodically feed with fertilizers. This type of roses is very capricious, therefore it requires special attention.
Sophia Loren is subject to frequent insect attacks, as well as viruses and fungal diseases. And to avoid the appearance of rot, you need to ensure that the flower has sufficient ventilation and moderate watering.
And also the variety often suffers from powdery mildew, this is facilitated by hot weather with high humidity. To prevent the plant from getting sick with this disease, a number of rules must be observed:
- The landing site should be saturated with fresh air.
- In order to prevent, periodically cut the stems and buds.
- Spray the seedlings with a copper-soap solution.
- In the spring, sprinkle with Bordeaux mortar.
- Loosen the soil.
- Burn the leaves that have fallen from the plant.
It is not recommended to cut roses to prepare for wintering, because this will lead to the appearance of a new flowering, and if frost occurs at this moment, the plant will die. It is enough to cover the rose with polyethylene or pour an additional layer of soil.
