8 magnificent varieties of roses that will delight you with their bloom all summer long.

Iceberg

One of the most unpretentious and well-established pink varieties is the “iceberg”. In a hot climate, with short breaks, it blooms all 12 months. In temperate latitudes, it pleases gardeners from June to October.

“Iceberg” is easily recognized by its semi-double snow-white flowers, reaching 6-7 cm in diameter. When fully blooming, they take the shape of a cup with a yellow center. When the average daily temperature drops, the shade of the petals can change to pinkish.

An adult bush reaches 4-4.5 meters in height and 1.5 meters in width. Quite often, “iceberg” is planted next to arches, pergolas or gazebos, which become a support for the growing plant. With regular watering, the bushes are completely covered with snow-white inflorescences with a light aroma. Up to 10-15 roses can open on one branch at the same time.

Nina Weibull

“Nina Weibull” is a variety that is recommended for beginners to start growing roses with. The flower is famous for its resistance to frost and disease, as well as its high decorative value when planted en masse.

The bushes grow even and compact. The height does not exceed 70-75 cm, the width is 50 cm. The foliage is a rich dark green shade. Each inflorescence forms up to 5 buds that bloom into bright burgundy “cups” 7-8 cm in diameter.

Among the main advantages of the variety is the resistance of the petals to fading in the sun. Some gardeners consider the almost complete lack of aroma to be a disadvantage.

Avila Palace

Neat, dense bushes of Avila Palace roses look equally interesting when planted individually or in group compositions along fences, garden paths or at the entrance to the house. In order for the rose to take root and bloom abundantly, the location should be sunny, well-drained, protected from gusts of wind.

Distinctive features of the variety:

• Double flowers of deep pink color up to 7 cm in diameter;
• A well-branched bush with dark green, matte foliage. Height varies from 60 to 100 cm;
• Soft, barely perceptible aroma;

If you remove faded buds in time and apply fertilizer, “avila palace” will actively bloom until the first frost.

Leonardo da Vinci

Rose “Leonardo da Vinci” is another representative of the floribunda group, which unites medium-sized varieties of long and abundant flowering. The bush grows up to 70-80 cm. In a rainy summer, the rose can produce long shoots and stretch up to a meter, which does not particularly affect the number of ovaries. When planted in the ground in April-May, the variety has time to take root and blooms in the first season.

After wintering, “Leonardo da Vinci” quickly gains green mass. The variety rarely gets sick, tolerates cold well, is not afraid of rain and does not burn out in the sun, so it is often chosen by both experienced gardeners and beginners.

The foliage is light green, lush, leathery. On one peduncle, 5-6 buds are formed, which open into densely double “goblets” up to 10 cm in diameter. The flowers are a rich, but not cloying pink shade. The aroma is weak, barely perceptible.

Aquarell

“Aquarell” got its name for its unusually delicate coloring with many transitions. It is impossible to find two absolutely identical flowers on the bush. Each has its own unique pattern, changing from white to lemon yellow, peach, soft pink.

The rose looks very impressive in solo bouquets and mixed flower arrangements. The flowers are strong, double, and reach 12 cm in diameter. Unlike most of the varieties discussed above, they have a pronounced fruity aroma.

“Aquarelle” blooms twice a season with a short break, but may not open its buds in a rainy summer. The variety easily tolerates frosts down to -20 degrees, but will require shelter in colder winters.

Abraham Darby

The “Abraham Derby” variety is considered an example of a classic cup-shaped rose. The bush grows neat, proportionally branched, the height often exceeds 1.5 meters. The foliage is abundant and bright green.

A distinctive feature of the variety is large flowers up to 15 cm in diameter. The shade of the petals changes with changes in temperature. During hot weather, they become slightly burnt-out, copper-apricot in color. As the temperature drops, they acquire a more pink shade. The aroma of the flowers is active and sweetish.

Augusta Luise

Another long-blooming variety, the petals of which can change shade, is “Augusta Luise”. Goblet-shaped yellow buds with red blotches open into densely double cream “cups”. The flowers are large, lush, up to 15 cm in diameter. With temperature changes, the shade of the petals can change to apricot and rich salmon.

Many gardeners note that with a declared height of up to 1.5 meters, adult bushes in a moderate climate rarely outgrow 80-100 cm. They steadfastly cope with powdery mildew and rust, but with heavy rainfall they slow down their development and bloom poorly.

King Arthur

Low upright bushes of “King Arthur” roses are an excellent solution for decorating recreation areas, garden paths and green hedges. They are valued for their glossy, deep green foliage, crimson flowers, and rich floral-fruity aroma. It blooms three times per season with short breaks.

There are several components for long-lasting flowering of roses: a correctly selected variety, timely care, a properly prepared place. If you manage to find the ideal combination of these three parameters, your efforts will be fully rewarded with a fragrant rose garden all summer long. Violations of the rules of cultivation, on the contrary, can cause most of the buds to fail to open.