Westerland is one of those varieties that cause diametrically opposite reviews of flower lovers. Some admire it for its bright, somewhat catchy color, others reproach it with excessive "nalyapistosti", the first admire its flower shape, the second wonder what can attract in a half-double rose, supporters enjoy the aroma, opponents call it too tart. But no matter how different the opinions of rose growers, Westerland has many fans who refer it to their favorite varieties.
The flowers of this beautiful rose really seem to play with colors depending on the weather and the age of the flower-sometimes admiring orange-scarlet, then showing the predominance of salmon-orange, then diluting the color with notes of apricot or amber tones, then showing noble copper tones. It is very difficult to make an impression about its color without being able to contemplate this beauty. Flowers of Westerland, consisting of 25-30 petals, will not delight with special Terry, and will show touching stamens, but thanks to the wavy shape of the petals, which are effectively folded flower shape, Westerland is very similar in appearance to the so-called "lace roses", which are so rapidly becoming fashionable today. Versatility in use is also an important advantage: since Westerland grows well in width, it will look great in single plantings, without necessarily requiring a company for a harmonious combination. In addition, the Westerland can be formed as a high scrub, if you need to create a bright accent in Your garden. Undoubtedly, it will perfectly decorate walls and fences. Due to the fact that its bright flowers are collected in large (5-10 pieces) inflorescences, this rose has excellent decorative qualities, which is confirmed by the ADR certificate in 1974. Good resistance to diseases, frost resistance at the level of-23-29 °C can not fail to attract the attention of rose growers when choosing a variety to expand the collection.
Westerland was bred by crossing Friedrich Wörlein × Circus in 1969 in Germany (Reimer Kordes) and for the first five years won the recognition of rose growers, after which it became a recognized rose, which today can be heard as a reliable, proven variety. When buying a Westerland, keep in mind that It has a number of synonyms such as Climbing Westerland, KORlawe, KORwest.
At first, this variety was grown only in Germany, and for the first five years after introduction, the variety could not get an ADR certificate. Now the unique qualities of the variety are recognized by gardeners all over the world, and in hot areas it is also grown as a low climbing rose. The only problem with the variety (if you can call it a problem) is its color-a glowing blend of scarlet, orange, pink, yellow and amber – which is difficult to work with in a small garden. Flowers are large, semi-double, with wavy petals, appear in large loose racemes of 5-10 PCs. It begins to bloom early and blooms again until late autumn. Each wave of flowering is very long, so the Bush rarely stands without flowers. The foliage is elongated, dark, resistant to diseases and well shades the bright flowers. The Bush is strong-growing, erect, well-branched and rather prickly. (ARE)
