Kenyan rose: what kind of flower, description and photo of varieties, features of cultivation and use in landscape design

African countries actively grow and export roses to other countries. Kenyan rose is one of the most famous African roses. In Russia, these flowers are widespread and are popular with buyers. From this article you will learn more about these roses, see how they look in the photo. You will also read how the Kenyan rose differs from Ecuadorian, English and Russian breeding.

Description of flower from Kenya

Kenyan roses are of two types: bush and single-headed. This is not the highest rose, on average grows to 80 cm in height. At the same time, the variety has a rich color scheme for every taste, and there are also two-tone ones.

The leaves of the flower are small, shiny, dark green.

Flowers of Kenyan origin have a sufficiently long flowering period, and they will be standing at home in a vase for a long time - up to two weeks. This is their undoubted advantage.

Comparison with Ecuadorian, English and Russian breeding

Kenyan rose	Ecuadorian Rose	English rose	Russian rose
Benefits	Long stand in a vase. Suitable for forming voluminous bouquets.	Large buds and long stems. Saturated colors.	Bright aroma. A variety of shades.	Bright aroma. Low price.
disadvantages	Small flowers.	Weak aroma.	A small number of varieties.
Application	Perfect for flower baskets. Use when creating bouquets with a large number of roses.	To create chic bouquets without creating compositions.	Most often used in garden design.	Use in composition with other colors is possible. For lovers of bright aroma.

Growing Features

In Kenya, roses grow in a natural environment. The following factors contribute to this:

Hot and fairly dry climate with warm winters.
Soil with volcanic impurities, with a high level of acidity.
Long sunny day.

To plant this variety in Russia, it is necessary to provide the same conditions:

The soil corresponding to the composition of Kenya is a similar soil composition in the Crimea, Altai, the Caucasus and the south of the Far East.
Moderate watering, with moistening of the soil around the plant and in the evening by spraying the stem and rose leaves.
Constant top dressing is necessary - 4-5 times per season.
Compliance with the light regime until the first leaves appear.
The landing site in partial shade, while closed from strong winds and precipitation.
The best time of year for planting is spring. By this time, the soil will already be warm enough.

After planting for flowers, you must continue to care:

Loosening to deliver enough oxygen to the roots.
Weeding.
Watering once a week.
Pruning in the spring, as soon as the first buds appeared.
Disease treatment.
Preparing for winter - sheltering and strengthening plants.

Varieties: description and photo

Freedom

The flower was bred in Germany in 2004 by breeder Hans Jürgen Evers. Translated from English, the name of the variety means freedom. Now rose is grown in South America, East Africa and Mexico.. This flower is premium and with proper care it will stand in a vase for 7-9 days.

Short description: a rose with a dark red bud, a light aroma, a few thorns. Bud shape: elongated goblet. The number of petals ranges from 45 to 55 pieces. The flower is tall - the stalk reaches a height of up to 120 cm.

Red sku

The second most popular Kenyan rose after Freedom. Red Sku is also quite unpretentious and will stand in a vase for a long time. Short description: rose with a dark red bud, a light aroma. Bud shape: elongated goblet of medium size.

Ababa

Ababa - bush rose variety with numerous orange-red buds. The stems of the rose are dark green in color, the stems are medium-sized, shiny. Such flowers are ideal for making large bouquets.

Rubicon

Shrub rose with dark red roses. The flowers are small, the diameter of the flowers is up to 5 cm. The Rubicon bush has lush brushes, which gives chic to any bouquet.

Olesya

Shrub rose with creamy roses. The flowers are small and also grow with magnificent brushes.

Lovely Lydia

Shrub rose with many bright pink buds with a delicate aroma. The bush can reach a height of up to 80 cm, but usually the height does not exceed 60 cm.

Sweet Sara

Shrub rose with peach blossom flowers. The flowers are small - up to 7 cm in diameter. Stem height from 50 to 70 cm.

Red ribbon

Bright red rose with a small bud. Stem height from 35 to 60 cm. These flowers have a moderate opening of buds with a small number of petals.

Barbados

Bush hot pink rose. The standard stem height is 50 cm. The buds are small - up to 7 cm in diameter. 15 flowers can grow on one bush.

Jessica

High salmon rose. The height of the flower is on average from 100 to 125 cm. The diameter of the bud is 11-12 cm. The peculiarity of the flower is that when it burns out, the flowers do not become lighter, but darken.

Natalie

Shrub rose with small flowers of saturated pink color. The height of the rose reaches up to 70 cm.

Red Paris

Tall red burgundy rose with dense velvety petals, the number of which can reach up to 45 pieces in each bud. The height of the stem varies from 40 to 90 cm. The diameter of the flower is from 7 to 12 cm.

How to use in landscape design?

Kenyan roses require special care, since they initially grow in specific conditions:

warm, dry climate;
soil with a high level of acidity;
long sunny day.

Having created favorable conditions for plants, at the same time hardened under the length of a sunny day in accordance with the region, you can ennoble your garden.

Handicraft flowers are large enough and will look great if planted in groups. For roses, such roses are not suitable. With bush roses, you can create whole compositions with other decorative shrubs and trees.

Hybrid tea flowers look beautiful on borders with stunted perennials in the foreground. Floribunda roses can be used in small and large decorative groups of plants, in flower beds and rockeries.

Kenyan roses are especially popular in Russia, thanks to a wide variety of colors and high vase resistance. A low price makes it available for a gift for any occasion. Due to the wide variety of varieties, everyone will find a Kenyan rose to their taste.