There are 150 different varieties of rose, but what makes the Osiria rose so special is its blend of two striking colors.
Sometimes referred to as hybrid tea roses they aren’t a common sight in gardens but now the seeds are available to buy.
This stunning rose bush was originally bred in Germany in 1978 by Reimer Kordes and then introduced to France.
Some believe their name comes from Osiris, the Egyptian god of fertility and agriculture, while others think it’s named after a sunken empire similar to Atlantis called Osiria.
Whatever the correct idea behind this flower’s name, how it was created remains as much of a mystery as those that fashioned these hybrid flowers as they like to keep their methods secret to protect their introduction.
The Osiria rose has a strong fragrance with pretty petals displaying swirls of cherry red and creamy white.
However, some experts warn that these flowers are not only difficult to grow, but may not turn out as expected.
“Unfortunately, many images of the rose online are heavily photoshopped for dramatic purposes. The colors in real life are not quite so dramatic, it seems,” one gardening enthusiast wrote on her website.
Tips for growing these beautiful flowers include planting them in beds and borders, planting in full sun, and pruning every spring. You must deadhead regularly and don’t expect a lot of blooms immediately.
I’m not sure I have the skills to grow such beautiful blooms, but I would love to see them in my garden!
