Tea and hybrid rose Empress Farah: a description of the variety, reviews

Beauty of the Rose The Empress Farah of the family of tea-hybrids, named after the Iranian Empress, can deprive any collector of peace. This brand, which was bred in France in 1992, admires its beauty, original color and unique aroma.

The Rose of the Empress

The Imperatrice Farah variety is characterized by large double flowers (up to 15 cm in diameter), which have a noble shape. The petals are white, curled outward in a certain way, their sharp ends have a bright red color, the leaves of the rose are gently green . The aroma combines the notes of rose and pear. Blooms for a long time and abundantly. Goblet crimson buds, while dissolving, change their color to white.

The Empress, whose name this name was named, was the president of the Foundation, dealing with problem children. In addition, a garden in Northern Iran with an area of 6,000 hectares was created not without the participation of this woman.

Flower History

Farah Dib was an Azerbaijani by birth. While studying in France at the architectural department, she met her future husband - Shah Reza Pakhveli in the house of his eldest daughter from his first wife. Extraordinary beauty, intelligence, purposefulness and freedom-loving disposition of the girl did not leave him indifferent.

Short visits ended in an official marriage in 1959. Farah - the first crowned woman in the history of the Persian monarchy. This event occurred in 1967, by that time the couple had already had two children - a seven-year-old son and a four-year-old daughter.

The history of Rose Farah began in 1973. Contrary to the prohibitions of Georges Delbar, one of the best breeders in France, the flower was imprudently exposed at the competition by William Lavarka, an employee of Delbard. Rose Vivre won the prize.

The ceremony at the competition was headed by the president of the fund, dealing with the problems of children, the shahina Farah Pahlavi.

In 1974, Shahina Farah was on a visit to France. The woman wished to meet with Georges Delbar, who appeared at the reception at the Grand Trianon Palace with a whole basket of roses. The audience lasted longer than the scheduled time, the breeder was fascinated by the timbre of the voice and the unique beauty of Farah. Shahinya Farah, who was engaged in the development of Iran's fruit gardens, asked the gardener to help in this matter. The result of this meeting was a contract involving the creation of gardens for 6 thousand hectares of the north-east of the country, which Georges Delbar signed with the Iranian government in 1975. For seven years in these territories, 3 million seedlings were planted, the contract ended with the beginning of the revolution.

Unexpected continuation

The story had a fantastic continuation. Henri Delbar (son of a breeder) happened to be in the shop of a Parisian florist, met Shahina Farah there. The woman caught his attention in her unusual voice. Henry introduced himself to the woman. When she found out who she was, she invited her to visit her father in Milicorne.

The Empress did not refuse the visit, during which it was proposed to name one of the varieties of roses, which had rare virtues, her name.

In those days, amateur gardeners were rumored that the Delbard company produced a series called "Shah's Roses", although the true name was not known to anyone. The flowers that were included in it were large in size and inimitable scent. No one knew the name of the varieties, but the series was associated with the name Imperatrice Farah. There have been many attempts of gardeners to compile this series from available varieties.

Currently, this sort of Empress Farah is not uncommon, but many gardeners are still trying to pick up five more varieties.

In 1992, the species became the owner of numerous awards and prizes received at major contests. In 1995, the title "Crystal Rose" was awarded to the Rose Empress Farah at the contest in Orléans.

Variety description

A distinctive feature of the flower is its non-standard color, with the transition from white to bright red. Buds are large, their shape resembles a glass. Gradually flowing, buds turn into double flowers. The elegant tip of the flower is given to the outwardly curved ends of petals of a purple-red color. Buds, opening gradually, remain the same dense, only slightly bend the carmine petals. The flower has a high center, so even the bud that has not yet opened is decorated with tiers of purple-red strokes. The lack of solar color leads to the coloring of these strokes in bright pink shades.

Most often there are roses with single buds. But since the brand Empress Farah has many shoots, the bush looks lush and blooming.

The contrast between flowers and leaves in the plant is almost invisible, since the large and shiny leaves have a very light green color.

Shrubs of a variety erect, vigorous, possess high decorative qualities. The height can reach 1 m 20 cm.

Rose has a very thin, barely noticeable fragrance.

Care

Rose Empress Farah is absolutely unpretentious in care, despite the fact that she is a unique plant. The variety is winter-hardy and resistant to diseases. The decorative nature of the rose is preserved both in the form of a bud and a fully blossoming flower.

To water a rose it is necessary abundantly, to watch that the top spheres of soil did not dry up. Fertilize every week, using complex mineral fertilizers with nutrients.

This sort of roses is used for planting areas, suitable for cutting. Blooming is prolonged and repeated, begins at the end of June and ends with the onset of frost. Empress Farah, planted on a sunny site, acquires a more saturated color with pronounced two-color overflows.

Transplant and reproduction

When transplanting a plant, it is removed from the soil, the roots are washed with plain water. The plant is divided and planted each bush separately. Preliminary it is necessary to prepare a soil mixture.

For reproduction, root cuttings root in the summer, add a growth simulator to the soil, provide a sufficiently high humidity.

Reviews of gardeners

Fans of growing flowers are delighted by the unusual sight of this sort of roses. But all note one feature, which has the Rose Empress Farah. Comments of gardeners indicate that it does not have the expected flavor. The smell of rose is light and barely discernible. But her proud beauty and unusual color make the lack of flavor not so significant.

In addition, it is noticed that the rose flower lasts for a long time (about ten days). Tea-hybrid rose The Empress Farah is not afraid of rain, sun, wind. Weather conditions are absolutely harmless to her. Also, you do not have to worry about the diseases, black spotting and powdery mildew to this variety are not terrible. Trouble delivers only aphids, but this is not difficult to fight.

The plant tolerates wintering well. Goes out of hibernation later than other varieties, but quickly overtakes and can even surpass its neighbors in growth.

Bright noble flowers are the subject of admiration for many gardeners. In gardens where different varieties of roses grow, the Empress Farah will stand out for its unusual appearance, attracting real connoisseurs.