The definition of "long roses" refers to plants reaching from 1 to 2 m in height. They look great assembled in huge bouquets, but even a single flower decorated with a ribbon or other decorative elements looks simply luxurious. Get to know these plants better.
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What are the roses on a long stalk
The term Ultimate Rose is used to refer to long-stemmed roses. Under this definition, various varieties of such flowers, growing to impressive sizes, fall.
It is important to note that a similar result is achieved naturally and in the process of growing roses, growth hormones, stimulants or harmful chemical fertilizers and top dressing are not used.
Description of Long Roses
There are not so few varieties of roses on a long stalk.
These varieties of colors combine the following features:
- height from 100 to 200 cm;
- thin even stalk;
- a small number of spikes;
- large bud.
On a note. Long roses are characterized by unprecedented vitality. They are able to preserve the freshness of the petals and a delicate aroma for 10 to 14 days after they were cut. By purchasing these flowers as a gift, you can be sure that they will delight the recipient with their appearance for a long time.
The longest roses are 150 cm, 170 cm
The longest roses are Forever Young and Explorer.
The name of the first variety is translated from English as "forever young." These plants reach from 100 to 150 cm, and sometimes 200 cm in height. Most often, their petals are painted in red or burgundy, but pink, yellow and white roses of this variety are also found.
The Explorer variety is notable for the fact that its buds are larger than those of similar varieties. These roses grow to 110 - 170 cm, and their petals are painted dark red. Other shades are extremely rare.
Features of growing flowers
Long roses can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions by seed or cuttings.
If for growing seeds it is enough to purchase high-quality planting material in a specialized store, then for propagation by cuttings it is necessary to choose the right plants. Roses brought from afar are treated with chemicals to preserve their appearance, so they are not suitable. It is better to choose domestic flowers that do not undergo such processing.
To grow roses from cuttings, do not wait until the flowers begin to fade.
Select planting material in accordance with the following rules:
- cut the cuttings from the central part of the stems;
- choose processes on which there are at least 3 living kidneys;
- prepare twigs no longer than 20 cm.
After selecting the cuttings, they will need to be cleaned of small twigs and thorns, leaving only 2 to 3 leaves in the upper part.
Rooting can be done in several ways:
- Put the cuttings in a container of boiled or distilled water and place in a blessed place for 2 to 3 weeks
- Plant the seedlings in a pot filled with a mixture of nutrient soil and river sand. After this, roses will need to be poured and covered with a jar. You can plant grown plants in a permanent place after 20 - 28 days.
- Root roses in potatoes. First, you need to cut the "eyes" from root crops, and in the middle make a hole for the handle. After this, the seedlings should be placed in the soil with an admixture of sand, pour with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and cover with a jar. After two weeks, you need to start hardening the seedlings, removing the containers for a short time. And after 14 days, you can transplant them to the designated place.
On a note. The best varieties of long roses for growing at home are Antique Silk, Cardinal, Aalsmeer Gold and Bride White.
How to care for long-stemmed roses
To grow long-stemmed beauties, you will need to follow some rules for caring for them:
- water at least once every two days;
- fertilize with special compounds or introduce humus for feeding;
- with the help of scissors cut off excess processes, leaving only the central stem;
- remove growing buds, except for the uppermost one.
Attention! Do not let the flower fully blossom on the bush. The rose needs to be cut off immediately after the bud begins to open slightly.
Ideas for arranging a bouquet of long roses
Bouquets of long roses can be made round, single-sided or spiral. Consider the process of creating them in detail.
Round bouquet
Such a composition will require at least 25 colors.
Make a bouquet in accordance with the following rules:
- roses with the longest stems are placed in the central part, and flowers on shorter legs are placed at the edges;
- the buds are turned so that they “look” outward, and not inside the bouquet;
- place the legs of the flowers so that they do not cross each other.
You can supplement such a bouquet with decorative greenery, placing it not only around the perimeter, but also inside.
Single sided bouquet
As a rule, such compositions decorate rooms, placing them in the foreground or in the far corners. And also you can fix them on the wall.
Make out a bouquet according to the following rules:
- roses with the longest stems are placed in the background;
- the central part is formed from flowers of medium length;
- plants with short stems are placed in front.
You can give a “twist” to a one-sided bouquet, highlighting its central part with flowers of brighter colors or decorative elements. It is also worth using greens to decorate the composition.
Spiral bouquet
The central part of such a composition should be the largest and most beautiful flower, and smaller roses will be located at the edges.
Make a bouquet as follows:
- trim all stems to the same length;
- at the base of the bud of the central flower, place a smaller rose under a slight slope;
- place the next flower also, but already above the second rose, and add the remaining ones by the same principle.
Thus, you get a composition where the rest of the flowers will go around the central rose. You can additionally decorate the bouquet with greenery and decorative elements.
25, 101 a long rose, how beautiful to pack yourself
To quickly and easily make a bouquet of 25 or 101 roses, you can use one of the following methods:
- Wrap flowers with plastic wrap. This is the most popular design option, because the transparent material is perfect for roses of any shades. The film needs to be cut so that it can completely wrap the bouquet, and a small margin remains. The lower part will need to be fixed with tape.
- Pack flowers on paper. To do this, you need a leaf whose size slightly exceeds the length of the stems. Flowers are placed in the middle and wrapped in material, after which the composition is tied with a ribbon.
- Wrap roses in a net. To do this, you need to cut a piece of this size so that it is enough for a half girth. After that, you just need to pack the flowers, fasten the junction of the mesh with a stapler and bandage it with tape at the bottom.
Film, paper and mesh are perfectly combined with such decorative elements as sequins, rhinestones, lace and so on. Having shown imagination and spending a certain amount of time, you can create a beautiful and original bouquet without much effort.
