Musk rose: what is it, as well as a description of varieties such as Mozart, Ballerina and others, a comparison with other hybrids

The beauty of the rose has always attracted its attention. Musk rose is one of the brightest representatives of these exquisite flowers. However, the cultivation of musky roses, as well as caring for them is a troublesome task. But it is worth noting that roses of this particular species are the least demanding in comparison with other species.

Musk roses have a peculiar beauty and unusual spicy aroma. So, we find out, a hybrid with a spicy aroma or just a musky rose - what it is, what features this rose variety has.

What it is?

Musk roses are fairly large fountain-shaped bushes that bloom at the ends of arched shoots.

This variety includes several species of various shapes, colors and bush height. Musk rose is a favorite of landscape designers. This is due to the fact that it looks best from a distance and fits well into large-scale compositions, for which it received an additional name - "Landscape".

Musk roses have these characteristics.:

hardy;
resistant to temperature extremes;
hardy.

The vast majority are large, oversized plants, reaching 2 m in height. They need support, but if there is none, then the shoots partially lie down, and the bush grows in breadth.

Separately, it is worth mentioning about flowering. First, buds appear on the tops coming out of the base of the basal shoots, and only after a partial fading of the top do new buds appear on the side shoots. Lateral shoots are much larger than the basal ones, so from the side it seems that the whole bush is covered with flowers. This is a period of mass flowering and will last quite a long time.

The aroma of musky rose flowers is quite strong and pleasant., but not all representatives of this group possess this quality. Unfortunately, the finest varieties exude a very faint aroma, or even do not have it at all.

Comparison with other hybrids

Musk roses compares favorably with classical and other hybrids by the type of flowering. Flowers are collected in brushes and bloom all together, forming a magnificent cloud.

It is important that roses bloom in waves, and the dormant period between the flows is relatively short. This is a “tidbit” for lovers who prefer continuous flowering.

None of the other types of roses can surpass the aroma of these flowers. It is so strong that the presence of just one bush in the garden will “kill” the aroma of any flowers. A floral aroma with notes of fruit and musk will fill every corner of the garden. An interesting detail - it is the stamens that emit the smell, not the petals.

Consider the different types of roses:

Musky	Hybrid Tea	Floribunda
The flowering period is wave. Flowers bloom at the same time. They can reach two meters in length or be compact for growing on a flower bed. The aroma of musky rose is strong, gives away musk.	Long flowering time. One bud on the stem. Large flowers with a goblet-shaped bud. Beautiful colors. Shoots, leaves of a reddish-burgundy hue.	It blooms from early summer to autumn. Abundant flowering, can be up to 9 pcs. on one stalk. Various forms, shades, terry. Not whimsical.

Growing Features

Consider the features of growing musk roses:

Since these roses are hybrid, it makes no sense to try to grow them in a seed way. Most likely varietal qualities will be partially lost, which in turn will give an unpredictable result. But the method of reproduction using layering or cuttings will be a win-win option.
For landing plan a well-lit, sunny place. It is advisable that after lunch this place is shaded. The root system of roses has a tendency to rot, in order to avoid this - drainage is important. Better yet, if the bush will grow on an elevation.
It is necessary to start preparing the pit for planting roses in advance, because it should be given the opportunity to stand (several weeks). In a pit width and height of about half a meter, lay out the drainage, followed by a layer of compost and so leave until planting. If it is not possible to wait, the bottom should be tamped to avoid shrinkage of the bush.
At the time of planting, at the bottom of the pit, make a hill from the ground, set a seedling on top, carefully straighten the roots and fall asleep to the top. Watered before planting and after it. After planting, spud and place the mulch to prevent the rapid evaporation of moisture.

Varieties and their description

Consider the varieties of musky roses:

Paxpax

The famous rose of English selection, snow-white semi-double with wheat stamen eyelashes. It is distinguished from other musky roses by exquisite white buds of an elongated shape on long pedicels. In brushes there are up to 30 flowers. The dark greenish shiny foliage attractively sets off pure white flowers. Himself sprawling rose bush, elastic shoots up to 4 m long, which makes it possible to grow a variety on a support.

Cornelia

Velvet fragrant apricot flowers with a wavy end in large numbers bloom on elastic shoots 150 - 175 cm long. The bush has a fountain-like shape, extensive, weighty (up to 120 cm). The buds of a spherical appearance, red-crimson, together with the opened flowers, are an amazing sight.

Ballerina

This is a very reliable, rather undemanding and cold-resistant variety. In the hands, the flowers open alternately, changing color from bright red to pure white. The leaves are bright green, the stems are almost without thorns. In autumn, the bush is strewn with orange fruits. The variety stands out for its extraordinary abundance and flowering continuity. It blooms so that the leaves are not visible. A group of several plants is a beautiful sight, something that actually resembles a pack of ballerinas.

We offer you to watch a video about the musk rose Ballerina:

Mozart

An incredible variety with very unique inflorescences from a large abundance of flowers. Raspberry-pink flowers with a delightful snow-white middle and tempting yellow stamens in the center. Inflorescences consist of 20-50 flowers. The diameter of the flower is 2-3 centimeters, contains 5 petals. Flowering from May to cold weather. Smell delicate with hints of lemon. Height 100 cm, bush width 100-150 cm. The variety is very resistant to disease.

We offer you to watch a video about the musk rose Mozart:

Felicia

Fairly is a masterpiece of Pemberton. This is a variety with long flowering. Peach-pink very large, fragrant flowers resembling tea-mixed species, collected in a brush, up to 50 pieces each. Crohn's bright green, shiny, spring bronze hue. The bush is strong, branchy, up to 150 cm high and up to 250 cm wide, with arcuate shoots. In autumn, it is covered with large red fruits. The whole season is decorative, from early spring to late autumn.

Buff beauty

One of the most famous varieties in Europe. The length reaches 175 cm, the caliber of flowers is up to 10 cm. A bushy bush up to 1 meter wide. The flowers are densely velvet, yellow-apricot, collected in inflorescences with a rare, apple-banana aroma. Fine large leaves - first reddish, then dark green.

Bouquet parfait

Each inflorescence of a given rose is a single flower closely pressed to each other. They arise from convex buds and look like peonies, only much thinner, about 5 cm in diameter. Coloring is changeable. More flowers are milky white with a pinkish color, especially along the edge. In cold weather, rainbow flowers appear. The erect bush is covered with greenish foliage.

Neige dEte

Variety with white and cream flowers. Very resistant to adverse weather conditions. Height is 160-175 cm, the bush is 130 cm in diameter. It blooms with luxurious inflorescences of velvet fragrant cup-shaped flowers with a diameter of 4-5 cm. It blooms generously and for a long time until frost.

Alden biesen

Very unusual grade! The inflorescences are pink at first, then turn a little green, which makes the bush look like hydrangea! Height 1.5-1.8 m, bush diameter 1.2-1.5 m. Small pink flowers of 2-3 cm are collected in large pyramidal inflorescences. The rose blooms generously, for a long time and continuously until frost.

We offer you to watch a video about the rose Alden Biesen:

Bukavu

Universal variety, suitable for hedges and for cutting! Very resistant to absolutely all the vagaries of the weather. The height is 1.2-1.5 meters, the bush diameter is 1.5 m. Very large clusters of ordinary flowers with a diameter of 5-6 centimeters have a slight smell and stay on the bush for a very long time. It blooms very generously and for a long time.

Dinky

It is an upright, continuously flowering variety with pink flowers in large brushes. The crown is dark green, shiny. A very long time stands in the cut. Height is approximately 120 cm.

Havenley pink

A magnificent, abundantly blooming rose with luxurious pyramidal fragrant inflorescences and a beautiful bush shape. Rose height 140-150 centimeters, bush diameter 120-140 cm. Dense rosette-shaped flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm are collected in large inflorescences.

Schwerin

Ordinary semi-double flowers of cherry color.

Moonlight

Large flowers with apricot yellow-white coloration.

Use in landscape design

Nearby, the flowers of hybrids are inexpressive, for this reason it is better to plant them in the background of the flower garden (if the variety is high), on the lawn, where it is possible to enjoy the attractive fountain shape of the bush and plentiful caps of flowers from a certain distance. Aromatic species are well planted at the bench or next to the arbor. A number of varieties, despite small flowers, are decorative and close, so it’s suitable for the front design of the flower garden, for example, “Ballerina”, the bush forms an almost regular ball.

Due to the natural look, musky hybrids will fit well into the landscape design and will be in harmony with decorative cereals. However, in the classical rose garden near traditional species, they will find a place.

Quite small-flowered non-double roses in combination with large-flowered varieties may look attractive.

It is possible to make this combination monochromatic, tone-on-tone, or to increase the contrast of the shape also by coloring, planting nearby, for example, a snow-white musky rose, a large scarlet tea variety. The large musky hybrids that grow as climbing ones are delightful with large-flowered clematis.

We offer you to watch a video about the use of musky roses in landscape design:

Conclusion

Whatever kind of musky rose you prefer, to plant it most correctly as a background for low bushes or flowers (both one-year and long-term).

A hybrid with a spicy aroma or just a musky rose - what it is, as well as a description of the varieties

What it is?

Comparison with other hybrids

Growing Features