Rose shrubs best varieties

It is not for nothing that roses are called “queens” in the world of flowers, their beauty and fabulous aroma make any gardener want to grow these plants. But roses are also known for their whimsicality and fear of frost. In this case, a species such as a rose scrub can come to the rescue. This variety appeared only about 50 years ago, so not all gardeners may know what features the scrub rose has, what it is and what are its advantages. Therefore, in this article we will talk about the types and conditions of rose growth, what a scrub is and a lot of other useful information.

Distinctive features of the group of scrubs

The word "shrub" is translated from English as a bush. Initially, tall, bushy and profusely blooming roses were combined into a group called "rose scrub". After a while, hybrid species of flowers began to join them, which did not enter into other groups.

Rose shrab grade "Agnes Schilliger"

The features that distinguish the shrub species from other varieties are:

• Abundant, prolonged or repetitive flowering. Flowers of such a plant can appear in June and constantly replace each other until the end of autumn.
• A variety of inflorescences. This group of plants can have different shapes, colors and textures of buds, from classic to hybrid tea double options.
• Aroma. Most types of scrub roses have a bright and rich aroma.
• Frost resistance and immunity to most diseases characteristic of these plants.
• Unpretentious care and growing conditions.
• The volume of the bushes. Most types of scrub rose are vigorous and vigorous and can form a crown up to 2 meters in height.

Thanks to all of the above features, this group of plants is very fond of gardeners who are engaged in the design of park areas, especially in the northern regions. Due to its unpretentiousness and stability, and at the same time beauty and diversity, this type of plant is sometimes called a park rose.

Varieties of bushy rose scrub

Unpretentious conditions for care and growth have attracted the attention of many breeders from around the world to these flowers. This made it possible to greatly develop shraba roses, the varieties of which have a huge number of varieties.

Rose Scrub Magnet Scrub

The classic representative of the shrub group is the Magnet Shrub rose. The flowers are large (up to 90 mm in diameter) with wavy petals and a strong aroma. The palette of inflorescences is multifaceted from pale pink, turning into a peach to salmon shade.

Gardening professionals say that the Scrub Rose Magnet has a powerful and tall bush that can grow up to 1 meter in height. The flower itself is not very demanding, it takes root well and blooms for a long time.

Rose scrub Agnes Schilliger

Another pride of this group of flowers is the Shrab variety Agnes Schilliger. The buds of this plant can reach a diameter of 120 mm, are cup-shaped with double petals.The inflorescences consist of 3-5 buds and have a bright, rich aroma with hints of oriental spices and fruits.

The bushes grow up to 1.2 meters with sturdy branches and glossy foliage.

This variety is resistant to severe frost and fungal diseases.

Rose Schrab Belvedere

The Shrab Belvedere rose has stunning orange-peach flowers. Densely double, large (100-120 mm) buds stay on the bush for a long time and retain the brightness of color, have a pleasant slightly tart aroma. The bushes of these flowers reach an average size of up to 1.2 meters; they look best in groups of three seedlings.

The first bloom is the strongest, followed by several more waves. Experienced gardeners notice that this species is prone to various diseases.

Rose scrub La Villa Cotta

More disease-resistant is the Shrab La Villa Cotta rose. It can bloom all summer with beautiful pink-copper inflorescences with a pleasant and vibrant aroma. The branches are strong and erect, do not require support with fluffy bright green foliage. The bush of such flowers perfectly survives both severe frosts and forty-degree heat, as well as many diseases.

The only problem for a novice gardener may be poor plant survival. Such a flower takes a very long time to adapt to new conditions.

Shraba roses, the description of which you saw in our article, are not the only worthy representatives of bushy roses. Their variety is so great that there is simply no way to describe everything.

Secrets of proper planting and caring for scrub roses

Scrub roses in the garden are always great, especially if they are properly cared for. Scrub flowers, although unpretentious, still need proper planting and appropriate care. Therefore, the theme "rose scrub planting and care" is quite popular with novice gardeners. We will talk about this below.

How to plant shrub roses correctly

Planting should begin with the correct choice of plant seedlings. Young annual roots take root best of all in a new place, even if at first glance they seem small. The main thing in this is their correct digging and storage. The bark of the seedling must be mature and woody, not wrinkled or dry. If you have a plant with dry roots, place the flower in cool water for one day before planting.

The planting site is best chosen based on what type of plant you have chosen. If you have a medium-sized variety with strong stems and leaves and flowers that do not fade in the sun, then the best place for them would be a meadow open to the sun's rays. For tall or semi-upright options, you need to take care of the support or the possibility of its installation over time.

To understand at what distance from each other to plant bushes, you need to determine how far and how quickly the stem of the bush can grow.

1. Scrub roses grow in a small bush, then it is enough to plant them half a meter apart.
2. if their growth exceeds a distance of one meter and the stems are characterized by sloping and rapid growth, it will be useful to leave two meters of distance between the bushes.

IMPORTANT

When planting such bushes, it should be remembered that the old stems of tall, sprawling bushes after a while become lumber and leaves and flowers stop growing on them. In this case, you need to make sure that medium-sized scrub bushes grow in the foreground of your garden's line of sight, obscuring the ugly part of the shrub.

How best to water the scrubs

Any flowers, especially scrub roses, love a sufficient amount of moisture and fertilizer, especially in hot and dry climates. In such conditions, plants must be watered abundantly at least once every seven days. But, please note, frequent watering with a small amount of water can harm the plant.

Is it necessary to cover shrubs for the winter

Despite the fact that scrub roses are mostly known for their frost resistance, it is better to prepare them for the winter season.In the southern regions, for this, it is enough to cover the root plots with earth, and closer to winter, cover them with sawdust. In colder places, in addition to such measures, it is better to play it safe by covering the bushes with dry leaves or spruce branches.

How best to prune rose bushes

Rose scrub "Golden Mozart"

The group of scrub roses includes a wide variety of types of flowers, in shape, height and spread of the stems, so the issue of correct pruning is best considered based on the type of plant. But there is still one common point here - it is necessary to cut it in moderation.

The most important part of stem rejuvenation should take place at the end of the growing season before hiding for winter. It is imperative to cut off immature and very young shoots. A lot of moisture remains in them and when frost sets in, they will still freeze over, exposing the bark.

Also, in places where the bush will be under cover, it is necessary to remove weak and unhealthy stems, all flowers, buds and leaves so that during wintering they do not succumb to fungal diseases and do not infect the whole plant. Unlike other climbing and bushy plants, the stems of which are cut down to cover, the long stems of the scrubs must be retained. By cutting them off completely, you risk weakening the flower, as well as harm the harmonious shape of the bush. To protect against frost, long stems are bent to the ground, folded in a pile, and then sheltered from the cold.

In the spring, weak, frozen and unhealthy shoots are cut off, as well as those that grow inside the bush. It is recommended to leave from 3 to 5 strongest shoots on the stems, and on each of them no more than 8 buds. The purpose of pruning stems in spring is to shorten the central stems by a quarter and the lateral stems by two-thirds. Thus, the grower gives the strongest shoots the opportunity to grow and develop faster. You should not get too carried away with pruning, since shrub roses lend themselves to weakening if you remove a lot of wood from the bush.

When pruning bushes with long shoots, try not to disturb its shape, while removing a third of the length of each stem. It is better not to cut arcuate bushes very much (from one fifth to one fourth of the length of the shoot). Straight undersized bushes can be cut more strongly, cutting to half of the stem, so that during active growth the stems in the lower part of the plant are not exposed. When the flower reaches its third year, the oldest stems can be cut at the base, thus rejuvenating the plant.

The use of rose scrub in the arrangement of the garden

Scrub roses in landscape design always look advantageous. By planting them in small groups of several in a bush and cutting them correctly, you can achieve the effect of blooming balls of roses. They are also often used to create a flowering hedge. For this, the bushes are planted around the perimeter of the territory or as an accent on one side of the site.

Spreading bushes with long stems complement the supports or form their growth on an ordinary hedge. Changing the shape of the bush by pruning in this case is desirable, but not always necessary. Also, for these purposes, you can use strong low-growing bushes, combining them with evergreen trees and shrubs, pruning them at the required height.

Types of roses that cover the soil with stems are used to decorate gentle slopes, low borders. Sometimes their flowering stems are specially raised and fixed above the soil, forming arches. With proper pruning and shaping of stems, these roses can be a wonderful material for any design fantasy.

Separately planted shrub rose bushes look no less impressive. The main thing is to choose the right type of plant. To do this, it is better to choose a rose that forms a beautiful shrub with glossy leaves and continuous flowering. Such a flower will favorably emphasize the lawn or flower bed, and by planting it near the gazebo, you will enjoy an unforgettable aroma.

No matter how experienced gardener you are, always remember that the beauty and picturesqueness of the scrub rose, like any other flower, depends on your attentiveness to it, the right combination of the type of plant and its planting site, attentive and constant care. Only in this case your plant will always delight you with an unforgettable appearance.

Shrub roses are a very voluminous group that includes all the unusual varieties of roses bred by breeders after 1965 and not included in other groups. Therefore, these include completely different shrubs, distinguished by the shape of the bush, flowers, duration and density of flowering, color and winter hardiness.

Scrub roses

Initially, the Russian version of the name of the group sounded like "Sempletistye", but the scientists did not like it because of the ambiguity. The English counterpart was also not entirely successful, because the word "Shrub" means shrub, but all roses, without exception, belong to shrubs. As a result of confusion and an unsuccessful translation from English, pearls of the "shkab bush" type arose, which actually means "bush bush". Therefore, to end the confusion around the world, the group began to be called "Modern Shrub" to emphasize the young origin of most varieties.

CONTENT

• Varieties
• Scrub rose care

As the name illustrates, the group of scrubs originally included varieties with good growth, with a height of about two meters. Common features of the rose scrub group include:

1. Unconventional flower shape, they can be non-double or similar to hybrid tea, nostalgic or floribunda. The coloration is also very different from one cultivar to another.
2. Almost all varieties are very fragrant, distinguished by a bright and unique smell.
3. They are characterized by lush and long flowering, usually from early summer to mid-autumn. But there are varieties with one summer wave of flowering.
4. Almost all varieties are distinguished by the splendor and height of the bush. Some varieties have delicate and flexible shoots that need support, which is why they are used for vertical gardening.
5. Easy care, frost resistance, resistance to the most common diseases.

Shrub rose bush

It is the ability to withstand frost that attracts many gardeners, because many varieties of the group can winter under a light cover, and Canadian roses only require hilling.

Varieties

Shrub roses unite various modern varieties, which, according to their characteristics, should belong to ground cover, English, climbing and other roses, but due to their unusualness they are ranked among scrubs. Therefore, the group is very diverse and is divided into subgroups:

• English or nostalgic roses

Some of the favorite varieties that breeder David Austin has bred for years, dreaming of creating varieties from Bourbon, French and tea, floribunda roses that will combine the ancient beauty of a flower with modern colors and flowering duration. The resulting shrub roses are distinguished by double flowers, apricot, peach, yellow, red colors. The shape of the bushes is compact and neat, they are covered with lush flowers that bloom twice a year - at the beginning and at the end of summer. The varieties have good disease resistance.

Nostalgic roses are also:

1. Belvedere is an excellent variety for lovers of peach shades, looks great in a group planting. Flowers are orange-peach shade, up to 12 centimeters in diameter, densely double, they practically do not fade in the sun. Flowering is long, the first wave is characterized by a large number of buds, followed by several more flowering periods with fewer flowers. The bush is powerful, a little more than a meter high, covered with dark green shiny leaves. Belvedere is resistant to frost, drought and disease. The variety is shown in the photo.
2. Artemis is a vigorous and abundantly flowering variety. Flowers are spherical, cream, up to 6-7 centimeters in size, collected in a brush of 5-10 pieces. "Artemis" has a delicate light aroma, ideal for planting in flower beds. The beauty of the bush is conveyed by the photo.

• Canadian roses

Shrub roses bred by Canadian breeders are very popular. These varieties are distinguished by high frost resistance and are able to survive even in severe winters down to -40 degrees, so in our latitudes they winter well after simple hilling, and they do not need shelter at all. In this group, there are two types of varieties - Parkland and Explorer. The former are characterized by beautiful and varied shades and shapes of flowers, the latter are a climbing and fragrant branch of Canadian roses. Canadian shrub roses bloom magnificently and for a long time, they need simple care and minimal pruning.

Features of growing shrub roses

Morden Century is the finest Canadian rose shrub. Terry cupped or flat flowers can be up to 10 centimeters in diameter. The color is light crimson when blooming, but fading to pink in the sun. Flowers are single or collected in inflorescences of 3-7 pieces. Bud formation occurs only on young shoots, so pruning should be vigorous. In autumn, the bush is covered with bright red fruits. Long bloom, includes summer and autumn waves. Pruning wilted buds encourages continued flowering. The bush is upright, up to 1.2 meters high, prickly. The variety is resistant to frost and disease. An example of a plant is shown in the photo.

• Groundcover Shrub Roses

In the 80s of the last century, many different varieties of ground cover roses were created, which can be distinguished into a separate group, but are often referred to as scrubs. They are shrubs with long, delicate branches that curve and cover the ground. They bloom profusely and for a long time, while, thanks to the unusual shape of the bush, they create real blooming pink carpets. Also, shrub roses of this group are resistant to disease and frost. Before planting a rose of this variety, you need to find out the maximum size of an adult bush, since ground cover roses take up a lot of space.

• Shrub roses from the Topalovich Brothers nursery

Now these varieties are cultivated in almost all corners of the world, achieving success in this field. For example, in Serbia there is a nursery "Topalovich Brothers" - one of the oldest in Europe, opened back in 1931. A variety of seedlings, including scrubs, are grown there every year. For long and painstaking work the nursery "Bratyev Topalovich" has received various medals and prizes at international exhibitions.

Shraba rose varieties

Saplings "Brothers Topalovich" are distinguished by their health, good resistance to frost and disease, and quickly take root. Adult bush crops from the Topalovich Brothers nursery delight with large flowers up to 12-13 centimeters in diameter, bright colors, and lush, double forms. As a rule, the flowers of the Topalovich Brothers roses of a classic wavy shape are perfect for cutting and forming bouquets, an example can be seen in the photo. In most, Topalovich roses are resistant to most known pests and diseases. But some of the most exotic varieties of Topalovich roses require constant and painstaking care. Among the varieties of Topalovich scrub, the most popular are Abra-Kadabra, Polar Bear, Black Baccara, Blazh, Blue Nile, Cool Water, Simsabella, Fija Negro, Black Bouquet. The seedlings of this nursery are not only of good quality, but also attract with their lush, bright, unusual in color and shape flowers.

Scrub rose care

Since there are very large differences between different varieties of scrubs, care for them should also be individual. When planting, you need to take into account the size and spreading of an adult bush, for neat English roses it is enough to leave a distance of half a meter between the bushes for group plantings, and for bulky varieties you need at least two meters. Also, when planting, you need to take into account what composition the bush will create; in single plantings, ground cover, English and upright Canadian ones look good.Groups of three bushes, planted triangles look very impressive, in this case, the deficiencies of the crown of one plant are overlapped by the shoots of others. When planting large varieties, their lower part is sometimes bare and looks unattractive, which can be corrected by planting low-growing roses in the foreground.

Fertilizer Roses Shraba

As with all types of roses, caring for scrub roses consists in moderate watering during periods of active growth and droughts and feeding: during the growth and formation of buds with the help of nitrogen fertilizers, and then with complex or phosphate fertilizers, which ensure long and lush flowering. As it became clear from all of the above, there are a huge number of rose scrub varieties, and caring for these varieties is simple: it just needs timely watering, pruning plant bushes, feeding with nutrients, weeding the soil and much more, the most important thing. In addition, shrub roses are in great demand among gardeners and summer residents who love these flowers and decorate their garden plots with them.

For a good bush shape and long flowering, correct pruning is also important. Since the volume, height and shape of the bush are different for different varieties of scrubs, their pruning also differs. For specimen plantings of varieties with neat bushes, regular pruning of old, interfering and directed shoots is needed to give the bush a beautiful shape. But pruning Canadian roses must be strong, since the buds are formed on young annual shoots. For groundcover, light or medium pruning is suitable, in which all old branches are removed at the very base. The climbing shape needs a slight correction of the shape of the bush.

Caring for Shrub Roses

As a rule, the main pruning is carried out in the spring, before foliage appears and is based on the removal of old, diseased, dead and interfering shoots. In some varieties, all branches must also be shortened by a third in order to provoke growth. Further during flowering, most roses need to be pruned regularly, removing wilted buds to prolong flowering. Autumn pruning is no less important, which helps the shrub to get stronger before winter frosts. Proper care will allow even an inexperienced gardener to grow a beautiful and strong scrub rose.

The most popular flowering bush plants of all times and peoples are, of course, roses, which include many varieties, species and groups. The most unusual group are shrub roses, which have absorbed all sorts of characteristics of other types of roses. Among the scrubs, there are neat English, and ground cover blooming with a lush carpet, and frost-resistant Canadian roses. But in any case, shrub roses are beautiful, lush blooming and incredibly attractive varieties that are also easy to maintain, thanks to which their popularity is growing day by day.

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Breeders all over the world are constantly in search of new groups and varieties of roses that would not only look beautiful and smell, but also tolerate the frosts of central Russia well. Scrub roses have become a real breakthrough in this area, and although they have to be sheltered for the winter, they are quite frost-hardy and tolerate the cold very well.

In English, a group of roses sounds like "shrub", which means "shrub". All roses in this group are shrubs. They are characterized by:

• Wide variety of colorsranging from common tea hybrids to the floribunda group. As for the color of the plant, the photo shows that it can also be varied.
• Abundant lush bloom... Each plant variety blooms for a long time from early summer to autumn. Almost all varieties are re-blooming, but there are also single-flowered roses (Fritz Nobis variety).
• Scent... Almost all varieties have a pleasant, expressive aroma.
• The size... Representatives of the group are characterized by strength and height (some varieties reach two meters).
• Frost and pest resistance... Unlike many other roses, shrubs do well in winter and require only a little protection during the cold season.
• Unpretentiousness... According to the description of many varieties, it can be understood that even novice gardeners can grow shrabs.
• Possibility to combine with other roses... Shrubs are suitable both for single cultivation and for planting in groups of three to five bushes.

If you plant several bushes, you get the feeling of a large green ball with roses, and those irregularities that are in the bush are hidden by neighboring roses.

Varieties of rose scrubs with photos and descriptions

Here are some varieties with reviews from experienced gardeners with photos and descriptions.

Magnet Shrub variety Is a classic bush rose, characterized by delicate pink flowers and high aroma. Flowers are multifaceted, reaching 9 cm in diameter, with wavy petals. The color of the rose is multifaceted, changing from pale pink to peach and salmon. Reviews of experienced gardeners speak in favor of the fact that the rose bush is powerful, tall, reaching 100 cm, the flowers take root well and bloom for a long time.

Another variety -La Villa Cottahaving pink petals on the outside and copper ones on the inside. Characteristics: healthy, glossy luscious green foliage, which perfectly sets off the flowers of the beauty. There is a delicate aroma, flowering, delighting the gardener throughout the season. The bush is erect, does not require additional support, strong and rather fluffy. It tolerates frost well and is resistant to many diseases, especially powdery mildew. As the gardeners' reviews say, the plant perfectly tolerates not only frosts, but also heat up to 40 degrees. But it is hard to get accustomed, for a long time "adapting" to a new place.

If you are a lover of bright, juicy flowers, you will like the variety Red Eden Rose (Red Eden Rose) with double flowers and a bright garnet shade, which fades towards the end of summer and turns into crimson. The bush of the plant is strong, tall, blooms with large flowers, collected in a brush of several pieces. Red Eden Rose tolerates winter well and is resistant to various diseases (powdery mildew). In addition, gardeners note the breathtaking scent of this rose, with hints of fresh fruit.

A stunning variety - Belvedere Shrab Rose (Belvedere), with large peach-colored flowers. Looks best in small groups of three bushes. The aroma is pleasant, tart, bright. However, as many gardeners note, it is susceptible to many diseases. Including powdery mildew.

The owner of juicy pomegranate flowers is an English variety Fisherman s Friend (Fisherman's Friend) with a bright scent of rose oil. Not resistant to diseases inherent in roses, but perfectly tolerates frosts. It has a tall, powerful bush and flowers up to 15 cm in diameter. As many gardeners note, it tolerates winter perfectly, even if the bush is not covered.

the Rose Kennys Shrub also deserves attention. It is characterized by beautiful, pink flowers, similar in color and size to a peony. The bush grows up to 90 cm in height, 60 cm in width. Flowers with a fresh tea aroma, during aging begin to smell like lemon, and later - black currant. As gardeners note, such metamorphoses occur with a rose not only after aging, but also with the transition of day and night. Many people love this variety for its bud size and unique aroma.

There are other, more classic varieties of scrubs. This is the grade Fluorescent (Rose Fluorescent), bred back in 1977. It is characterized by bright scarlet flowers that delight their owners with constant flowering. As gardeners note, the bush tolerates rain well, but practically does not please with the aroma.

Another mind-blowing type of scrubs is Romance (Romanze)... It is characterized by bright pink flowers, collected in inflorescences up to 15 pieces in a panicle. It has a pleasant, bright aroma and a tall bush up to 150 cm.As gardeners note, the plant is a versatile plant for beginners, which is characterized by paradoxical endurance and will survive any bad weather, from rain and frost to extreme heat.

It would be a shame not to mention such a beautiful view as Bonanzawith petals of different colors. Inside the flower is sunny orange, and outside it is pink. Inside, with full disclosure of the flower, golden stamens are observed. This type is also good in that it has cleaning properties, since it is cleared not only of the petals on the flower, but also of the leaves on the trunk, therefore it does not need pruning. As gardeners note, the scrub blooms for a very long time, almost until the very frost.

The variety is characterized by stunning white flowers. Snow Balletcreated by two breeders at once. Over time, the flowers turn into a green hue and delight their owners with the same delicate aroma as the flowers themselves. The bush is very lush, up to 120 cm in diameter, in color from early spring to late autumn. According to gardeners, even the seedlings of this shrab tolerate frost well.

Another variety of flowers from the famous Austin breeder is the scrub William Morris, named after the eponymous poet and artist William Morris. It is beautiful already in that several colors seem to be specially mixed in it - luminous pink, juicy peach and bright apricot. During the season, the bush blooms several times, each time abundantly. As gardeners note, over time, under the weight of flowers, the bushes bend to the ground, so they need support.

David Austin's new shrubs

In the late twentieth century, several English roses were bred by an English breeder named David Austin, most of which are Scrubs. The varieties were obtained by crossing several varieties of French and other roses with hybrid tea varieties. And so the shrabs turned out.

One of the new varieties - Desdemona, which, despite its light shades of colors, can hardly be called inconspicuous. At first, it seems that the flowers will be peach in color, since this is what her buds are. Over time, the flowers turn into snow-white beauties with only a slight pink tint at the beginning of flowering. The rose has a strong myrrh scent and a powerful shrub. Flowers keep their forms perfectly even after heavy rains.

The owner of the bright scent of myrrh is the rose The Ancient Mariner... It is characterized by large double flowers that cover almost the entire bush. Bright pink, glowing on the inside, they are pale pink on the outside. And when the flowers open, golden stamens become visible. The bushes delight with their fast growth and long flowering from early summer to frost.

Lovers of lemon shades will appreciate the scrub The Poet's Wife, with yellow flowers that do not fade. The bush is strong, spherical, low - an excellent option for borders. At the beginning of flowering, the scrub smells like lemon, then it becomes brighter and sweeter.

David Austin's new strain will surely conquer you The Lady Gardener... At first, the plant produces pink buds, but over time, the bush blooms and becomes covered with juicy apricot flowers with the aroma of vanilla and cedar. The plant blooms until the very frost and pleases with its resistance to diseases.

A short bush from David Austin's recent innovations is Tranquility, which has a round shape, which is typical for many scrubs. When buds appear on the bush, they have a yellowish tint, but over time, the flower petals turn snow-white. The shrub is characterized by a delicate aroma with apple notes.

Planting and leaving

Scrub is an unpretentious plant, but you also need to be able to properly care for it.

Selection of seedlings

When it comes to choosing seedlings, it is best to choose annuals. And let them be small in size, the main thing is that the shrubs are properly stored and carefully dug up.Be sure to pay attention to the bark - it should be lignified, not shriveled or dry. If the roots are still a little dry, then they need to be soaked in cold water, keeping them there for a day.

Planting a plant

In many ways, the planting will depend on which variety you choose. When it comes to small, sturdy bushes that, moreover, do not fade in the sun, then a well-lit place with direct access to the sun is best suited for them.

If we are talking about very spreading bushes, or about bushes with a semi-leafy trunk, then for them you should think about the support in advance.

Pay attention to how sprawling the roses are and how quickly they grow. If we are talking about small shrubs, then it makes sense to plant them. in a group at a distance of half a meter... For larger bushes, a greater distance will be needed - at least two meters... It should also be remembered here that such scrub bushes over time become lignified and bare their trunk, which deteriorates the quality of flowers and the entire bush as a whole. Therefore, in the foreground, it makes sense to plant undersized bushes or other garden flowers of low height.

Watering

All roses, and even more so shrabs, love abundant watering and periodic seasonal feeding. Therefore, if your climate is dry and hot, then the flowers should be watered at least once a week. It is not recommended to water the shrubs often and in small quantities, as this can lead to the fact that the bush will gradually fade.

Shelter for the winter

Let the shrubs be the most resistant of all groups of roses to frost, but they also require competent shelter for the winter.In the southern territories, it is enough to spud the bushes with earth taken from the rows. In the future, it is enough just to sprinkle the plants with sawdust.

But in the northern regions of the country, in addition to the above measures for shelter, it is used spruce branches, or dry leaves.

Scrubs in landscape design

Due to their impressive height, shrubs are highly regarded by designers from all over the world. Such a plant can be planted in almost any corner of the site, and at the same time it will not require any special care.

They also create hedges from many tall varieties, but there are also curb shrubs that are planted along the path. And shrubs are planted next to lavender and fennel, and it looks very dignified.

Rose bushes also look interesting with plants with large foliage, which designers use with success.

The decoration with flowers will depend on the type of scrubs. For example, if we talk about English varieties that resemble large peonies in shape, then they are best distributed in single plantings.

Thanks to the shape of English scrubs, their stems, covered with buds, hang down to the ground - as a result, the bush resembles a large ball in shape. If you choose bright varieties of flowers, then with their help you can emphasize the juicy green of the lawn.

It was mentioned earlier that shrubs are used as hedges in the garden. With their help, you can focus only on a separate area, or plant shrubs around the perimeter. In this case, you can even forget about the formation and pruning of the shrub.

Having planted indoor varieties of scrubs in front of it, you can decorate with them evergreen shrubs and trees... Shrubs are combined with thuja, juniper, spruce, fieldfare, etc.

In the case of semi-pebbled types of scrubs, it is appropriate to use them for vertical gardening. In just one season, roses can cover an entire wall. If we talk about large varieties, the bushes of which look voluminous during flowering, then it is appropriate to decorate gazebos, terraces or arches with them.

Ground cover roses are appropriate to use for decoration of gentle slopes, or near borders (that's why they are called "border" roses). This scrub Westerland (Rose Westerland), rose Caramella (Caramella) - exactly it you can see in the title photo, Kentucky Derby (Kentucky Derby) and others. It also makes sense to place such varieties in flowerpots, artificially raising the whip of roses above the ground.If you form a bush correctly, then it will be an excellent "bonus" to rockery or lawn.

Scrub trimming on video

One of the most important aspects of caring for roses, including scrubs, is pruning.

A great variety of shapes, types, colors and sizes of the "queen of the garden" forced gardeners to allocate roses in groups according to certain characteristics. And not so long ago, according to the requirements of landscape design, a category called shrub roses appeared. This category includes a wide variety of roses, different in many characteristics. But all of them are combined into shrubs according to the shape and height of the bush - these are small neat ornamental shrubs of semi-climbing roses. These are truly "park" roses, often with a pronounced aroma and repeated blooming.

Luxurious shrub roses: photos and descriptions of the most popular varieties

First, let's figure out what a rose-scrub means. After all, until recently they were called semi-plaited. This outdated name is no coincidence - these non-capricious species have moved far to the north and, of course, they need shelter for the winter, since such roses are not short-cut in the fall. For the similarity in care, they were called half-leafed.

Any scrub is a good, sturdy, rounded shrub above medium height. Such a bush is strewn with flowers of a very different shade, depending on the variety. The decorative effect of the bush as a whole is strong here, and not of a single flower or shoot.

Shrabs quickly gain the declared parameters, they can do it even in a season. Most often, the shrub is erect, but some varieties tend to fall apart. Semi-flexible branches, coupled with the height of the shrub, most often do not require any support, but some varieties still need it. In addition, they have a permanent decorative appearance - the flowering of roses of this group is abundant, most often re-flowering, but it can be continuous. In addition, the scrubs have increased indicators of winter hardiness and resistance to diseases and weather conditions, although the latter signs are sometimes rather arbitrary. Shrabs can also be recognized by their unique, rather strong aroma, differing in notes from different varieties.

Most often, the bush takes up quite a lot of space, this must be taken into account when planting, leaving free space for them. Planting shrubs is preferable in the sun, but many varieties tolerate partial shade. Require periodic feeding.

In the year of planting, shrabs do not bloom, they will give out buds only in the second year.

The main problem of caring for semi-twisted shrub roses is pruning. They do it in the spring, and the main thing here is not to overdo it. As a rule, 5 healthy shoots and 8 buds are left. If you cut it harder, then in the spring the rose will come to its senses longer. But in any case, it grows shrub shoots rather quickly - it is restored during the growing season.

Although the indicators of frost resistance in scrubs are high, do not forget that this is still a rose, and it is imperative to cover it well for the winter, having previously bent all the shoots to the ground, which can be quite difficult to do, because in most of the scrub has weak, erect shoots. For this purpose, they are cut off and undermined.

The purpose of rose scrubs is enormous - in landscape design they are used not only in single plantings, but also in curbs, in mixborders, in mixed groups, hedges, wall decoration, etc. Also good for cutting.

Munstead Wood (2007)

A fairly new burgundy variety of semi-intertwined roses. Still, red, burgundy shades in roses are classics of the genre. The flower of this variety itself has a bowl-shaped appearance, and as the flower unfolds, the bowl opens more and more. The middle is a rich burgundy, dark color, but the petals at the edges are a lighter shade. At the very beginning of flowering, the color of the flower is more crimson, and only over time it enters burgundy. The flowering period is long.

The Manstead Wood bush is quite wide, dense, with bright green foliage. The height of the bush does not exceed 1.2 meters. Has fairly good stability indicators.From the negative - a drooping head, and after a good rain, all the flowers are likely to bow their heads. The bush has a clear, intense aroma dominated by the classic scent of rose with fruity notes.

Belvedere (2001)

This variety is distinguished by orange, peach, pale salmon color. The flowers are wide (10-12 cm), wavy, lush. The color is bright enough, attracting attention, but at the same time delicate, light. Burnout of color is insignificant, only towards the end of flowering, pinkish. The first flowering is abundant, then there are several weak waves at the Belvedere. It is noteworthy that the flowers are stable and stay on the bushes for a long time.

The shrub bush reaches 1.2 meters in height. The foliage is medium green in color, the flowers are scattered around the bush singly, however, sometimes 2-3 flowers are collected in one place. Good resistance to weather conditions - wind and rain, do not crumble, do not lower your head. Average resistance to disease and frost. The aroma of the bush is strong enough, with tart notes.

In landscape design, it is better to plant this variety in small islands, several pieces at a time, should be placed in flower beds in the first or foreground, it is not recommended to push it to the back.

Lilac Rain

A fairly new variety. As you can see from the name, the flowers of this shrub have a rich and bright purple color, which, when burned out, takes on a lilac (violet) hue. The flowers themselves are small - only 5 cm in diameter, but densely double. One flower contains about 80 petals. Lilac Rain blooms profusely and repeatedly.

A shrub with dark green glossy foliage, low, 60-150 cm. But it grows up to 150 very rarely. The bush itself is spreading, but rather compact. The variety is resistant to various diseases, has good frost resistance.

Unlike other scrubs, this variety has a light, unobtrusive aroma.

Abraham Darby (1985)

This shraba variety has a pink-apricot, delicate flower palette. The color is more saturated in the center, and light pink around the edges. The flowers themselves are large, heavy - they can reach a diameter of 14 cm.The color does not fade in the sun. The petals are resistant to wind and rain, the formed flower practically does not crumble, it can dry out right on the bush. Since the flower is heavy, it sinks under its weight, looks more down. Flowering at Abraham Derby is active, repeating from June to October, the whole bush is strewn with flowers. One shoot blooms from 1 to 3 roses.

The height of the bush is on average 1.3 meters, it can reach 150 cm, and in this case it can be used already as a climbing rose. The bush itself has a large, healthy, rounded shape, so when planting you need to take into account that it will need more space than other scrubs. Foliage - glossy, shiny, large. The growth period of the bush is short, it develops quickly.

The aroma is very strong, rose oil with a fruity admixture. In general, disease resistance is not bad, but in some regions it can be covered with rust, as well as sore black spot.

In landscape design, it can be successfully used in the background, but should be combined with pastel colors of other flowers and plants.

Polka (Polka, 1991)

Polka strikes with a palette of colors - the color of flowers here varies from peach-apricot to copper-coral. The color fade to creamy, especially around the edges. Polka flowers are ambiguous, slightly different in shape and size (on average 10 cm). The petals, of which there are about 50 pieces in each rose, have wavy and jagged edges. Flowers are collected in a brush - most often 3 pcs., But sometimes 5 pcs. Repeated flowering and the number of its waves depends on the region - the farther south, the more abundant and often Polka blooms.

Leaves are shiny, large, dark green in color. The rose itself is tall, it can stretch up to 3 meters, so it can be used as a climbing one. But you should pay attention to the stems of the bush - they grow straight, and have a rigid, slightly flexible frame. The thorns are large.The density and width of the bush is achieved by pruning. Most often, Polka is planted as a single plant. The aroma is light, unobtrusive.

This variety is more resistant to rain. After heavy precipitation, the fall of the petals is negligible.

Piano (Rose Piano, 2007)

In general, roses of the Piano variety have many varieties, and they all differ from each other in color - from soft cream to velvet burgundy. It is noteworthy that the flowers do not fade in the sun, no matter what color they are. Their flower shape is the same - it has the shape of a ball, and as the flower dissolves and opens, it takes on a closed cup-shaped shape. The flower, up to 12 cm in diameter, at the stage of dissolution is simply tamped with wavy petals, which have a velvety surface, typical for old varieties of roses. The flowering waves are almost continuous.

The shape of the Piano bush is round, one meter high, maximum 1.2 meters. The width of the bush is small - mostly about 60 cm, but it can grow up to a meter. The leaves are dark green with veins and reliefs.

The aroma of this variety is light, but persistent, with hints of a raspberry scent. Possesses quite good resistance to weather conditions, including tolerates frost well. But with heavy rains and winds, it can crumble.

Claire Austin (2007)

This is a magnificent specimen of white English roses, which is quite rare. The delicate, pure white color of this variety is simply mesmerizing. At the very beginning of flowering, it is rather pale lemon, but upon dissolution it becomes virgin snow-white, and only at the end of flowering it again slightly changes its color - already to a slightly pinkish. The shape of the flower is a dense bowl of petals adjoining each other, twisted in a circle. The number of flowers on a stem can be up to 3 pieces. Blooms again.

Claire Austin's bush has a spreading shape, branches grow in different directions in an arched manner. The height of the bush is 1.2-1.5 meters. It is characterized by abundant bright foliage. By the way, this scrub can also be grown as a climbing rose - if you hang it on a support, the rose can reach 2.5 meters. The width of the bush is 100 cm.

The rose has a strong, real, tea aroma with warm notes of vanilla and myrrh. Claire Austin has an average disease resistance, ideal for growing in the middle lane. A definite minus - if the summer turned out to be rainy, then the flowers may not open.

Lady Emma Hamilton (2005)

This variety differs from others precisely by its unusual color for an English rose - rather large (12 cm), flowers stuffed with petals have an orange-tangerine color, the petals are darker at the edges of the flower - rather copper-red. The flowering of the bush is abundant, but the color quickly fades in the sun, towards the end of flowering straight to white.

The height of the bush is standard for scrubs - 1-1.20 meters, often low. The bush itself grows upright, but branched. The width of the bush is less than a meter. The color of the foliage is ambiguous - it changes over time from lighter to darker.

The aroma is strong, thick, with hints of citrus. Rose Lady Emma Hamilton is very resistant to disease, practically does not get sick, but with heavy rains, the flowers may not bloom. Tolerates pruning well.

If we talk about landscape design, then such a rose will look great in a mixborder.

Jude the Obscure (1995)

Jude De Obscur is distinguished by a round shape of a flower, the petals of which are twisted like tulips. It is partly a flower and resembles a double tulip. Color - pale cream, leaving a little yellowish, a little pinkish. Lighter on the edges than in the middle. The flower itself is large - it can reach 15 cm. Blossoms on a branch mainly one at a time, very rarely - two flowers. Repeated flowering.

The bush (height 1 - 1.2 meters) is strong, branched, erect, but after it reaches a meter in height, the branches begin to fall apart. It is characterized by many thorns. The shoots of this shrub are quite flexible. Young foliage has a reddish tint. The bush is quite wide - more than a meter.

The scent of the rose is unusual, sweet.It has an average resistance to diseases, not at all resistant to rain.

Toscanini (ARTURO TOSCANINI)

This rose has the most common and, perhaps, the most expected color from a rose - red. Of course, the color can vary in shades, but always saturated. The flower shape is standard for a rose, the flower itself is usually small, but can reach 10 cm. Toscanini blooms are repeated, abundant. Flowers can appear on a branch either singly or in groups.

The height of the bush is a maximum of 120 cm. The shoots grow of unequal length, so the bush turns out to be uneven, with protruding branches.

The scent of this shraba rose is subtle, but very pleasant. Disease resistance is not so hot, but the frost resistance indicators are impressive - it winters in almost any conditions.

In landscape design, Toscanini goes well with white conifers and clematis.

Astrid Grafin von Hardenberg (1997)

Flowers of this variety have a rich burgundy color, rather with purple hues. The flower itself is large, densely doubled, 12 cm in diameter. At the edges, the sheets are twisted in a cup-like manner, inside the flower is a rosette. Its best view is in half-release. The flower opens slowly, in the opened state it can last for about a week, then it either crumbles, but it can dry out on the branch, it all depends on the weather conditions.

The bush can be up to 1.5 meters in height, and the same in width, but this is only under the most favorable conditions! The shape of the bush is erect, rather narrow, not spreading. Branches only slightly, poorly acquires new shoots.

Astrid Grafin von Hardenberg exudes a medium but very pleasant aroma with citrus notes.

Although the Countess has good indicators of resistance to both black spot and powdery mildew, she is still quite capricious in the rest. She does not like rain, dampness and coolness. In such conditions, the flowers simply do not bloom. But for the bush and foliage itself, such weather conditions are not a hindrance. Winters well.

William Shakespeare (1987)

Shakespeare's flowers are bright - deep pink, with a raspberry tint. These bright flowers, up to 10 cm in diameter, are visible from any corner of the garden. Their color is monochromatic, even. The shape of the flower is round, consists of more than a hundred double petals, after complete dissolution, the rose becomes flatter. It blooms for a rather long time, repeatedly, but with breaks between waves. If the weather is favorable, it can bloom in September. The flowering period of each brush is about half a month.

The bush is erect, not branched. Dark green matte leaves are narrow, long. Height - 120 cm, but under certain conditions it can reach 190 cm. In width - more than a meter. Flowers and shoots do not hang down.

The aroma is strong, traditional for a rose, with an admixture of the scent of violets. Shakespeare is not very frost-resistant, so careful shelter is imperative. It tolerates rain normally, only some flowers are damaged.

Anny Duperey (2006)

The color of the flower is pale yellow, with a lemon tint. It reaches 9 cm in diameter and consists of 85 petals. They are assembled in a group of mainly 3 pieces. On the stem - no more than 5 pcs. It blooms again, with short interruptions. It fade weakly in the sun, keeps its original color.

The height of the bush is no more than 1.1 meters, the width is 1 m. The shape of the bush is spreading, branched. The foliage is dark green, leathery.

Annie Duprey has a rich citrus aroma. Very good disease resistance, but cannot stand rain. Winters well.

Suitable for creating borders in the old, vintage style.

Kordes Brillant (1983)

The color is scarlet, bloody, orange-red, it is noteworthy that it does not fade in the sun. The flower is semi-double, it is a small rose with spreading petals. Diameter - no more than 9 cm. Flowering of one flower lasts up to 6 days, after which the flower begins to fall apart, but it can stand up to 2 weeks, depending on weather conditions.Most often it blooms singly, but can gather in small groups. Flowering is continuous.

Shrub Cordes Brilliant branched, erect, does not fall apart, the foliage is dark green in color. The average height is up to 1.5 meters, but in good weather it can stretch up to 2 meters.

The aroma is delicate and light. Disease resistance is average, but it is not afraid of rain at all - the flowers after it do not crumble, do not deteriorate.

Because of the bright color, it is difficult to use in any compositions, overshadows other flowers.

Aspirin Rose (1997)

This scrub blooms with snow-white flowers (6 cm in diameter) with a light pinkish, delicate center. In full dissolution, a pure white color is achieved. In bad weather conditions it turns pink. A large number of 5-10 flowers is formed on the stem of these flowers. During the flowering period, the entire bush is strewn with flowers. The petals fall off gradually and every last one, leaving nothing on the branch. Therefore, the bush is always neat. Flowering - continuous, all season.

The Aspirin Rose bush is one of the lowest scrubs - only 50-80 cm. In width it reaches about the same. Form - spreading, in different directions, but the bush does not fall apart. The foliage is small. Loves the sun, but also tolerates the shadow well.

The aroma is light, airy. Almost never sick with powdery mildew and black spot, but in some areas it can be susceptible to rust. As for leaving, Aspirin Rose is not capricious in this regard. Well tolerates winter.

Ideal for a small garden.

First Lady (2005)

The color of this rose is perhaps the most romantic - white-pink, delicate shades. A very dense bud opens slowly, revealing at the end a large, double, cup-shaped fluffy flower, with white petals along the edges, gradually passing from light to medium pink to the middle. Diameter - 10 cm. First Lady stands perfectly in the cut. Flowering begins quite early and is repetitive. It does not fade in the sun for a long time.

The bush grows strongly in the future, this must be taken into account when planting. Stretches up to 1.5 meters in height. Shoots - strong, sturdy, arched. Ultimately, it has a rounded, fluffy shape.

Disease resistance is good. It is not afraid of rains, after them only a few flowers deteriorate, others remain safe and sound.

If we talk about landscape design, the First Lady looks best in a solitary plant.

As you can see, the semi-climbing forms of cultivated roses have rather voluminous bushes, as well as a high growth rate, and are distinguished by long-term decorativeness and aroma. If you have a wide, sunny spot in the garden, indulge in the pleasure of planting this species. Of course, we have placed not so many varieties with photos and descriptions here, but you can pick up some shrub roses to your liking.