1 hectare rose garden in Thai Hoa

(Baonghean.vn) - On 1 hectare of garden land, Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong in Nghia My commune, Thai Hoa town has invested in planting old roses; in addition to aesthetic value, this flower also has high economic value.

Having been passionate about flowers since childhood, it was natural for Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong in Xuan Tho hamlet, Nghia My commune to grow flowers. Returning home during a trip to the North, she was fascinated by the old roses originating from France. Therefore, in 2015, on 1 hectare of garden land, she invested in growing these roses.

Flower lovers in the northern provinces come to Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong's flower garden to buy flowers. Photo: Quang Huy

The flower varieties that Ms. Huong mainly grows are Van Khoi roses and Sa Pa old roses. Nearly 2 years after carefully studying the growth and development characteristics as well as soil conditions of these flower species, Ms. Huong has switched from growing fruit trees to growing flowers."I grow these flowers out of passion, starting with a few plants and gradually expanding the area to improve the economy and create jobs for local people," Ms. Huong shared.

Sa Pa ancient roses have many different characteristics compared to other rose varieties. This flower species has a wide canopy, many buds and many flowers, when the flowers bloom, the petals are relatively close together; this flower species is sought after by many people in the ornamental plant world.

Sa Pa roses can live up to 50 years if planted and cared for well: Photo by Quang Huy

No less elegant, Van Khoi roses have a gentle pink color, the petals in the center are arranged in a swirl. The edges of the petals are softly wavy and very eye-catching. Van Khoi roses have very large flowers, with 40 - 50 layers of petals. In particular, Van Khoi roses have a pleasant fragrance, giving flower lovers a feeling of relaxation every time they admire them.

In Thai Hoa town, this is the first model of growing old roses. For nearly 2 years, Ms. Huong’s family has supplied a large amount of flower demand for northern provinces and cities such as Nam Dinh, Hai Phong, Hanoi… bringing in a good income.

Ms. Huong instructs customers on how to care for roses. Photo: Quang Huy

One of the outstanding advantages of Van Khoi roses and Sapa roses is their ability to withstand drought well, with a lifespan of up to 50 years if planted and cared for properly. In particular, this is a flower species suitable for the soil and weather in the Northwest region of Nghe An. Therefore, this will be the basis for expansion, moving towards establishing a flower village in Thai Hoa town.

Thu Trang - The Duong