Can curb roses be grown as indoor roses?

It is impossible to convey in words those feelings and emotions that appear at the sight of these amazing flowers. Correctly carried out planting of a curb rose and subsequent high-quality care will allow you to enjoy its delicate aroma and fragrant appearance in the garden for a long time.

Features of border roses

Border roses are medium and low-growing bush varieties, differing from the usual roses in height, petals, and multiple abundant flowering. Its bushes do not exceed 60 cm. They are compact, do not take up much space, and their plantings beautifully frame the plot with a picturesque border. Growing roses in the garden gives it a unique and sophisticated look.

Rose petals have a double base. The variety of colors is striking. These can be buds of one color, or combining two. There are varieties that change color during the season. So, in the “masquerade” variety, the color from bright yellow gradually turns into pink, and in the fall it becomes dark crimson.

Border roses are considered an unpretentious crop to grow, easily tolerate a transplant, quickly take root, withstand frosts.

Miniature roses are prized by designers and landscape architects. They use them to decorate streets, parks, city sites, recreation areas, "dry streams". Flowers go well with many garden plants. One of their features is that they grow beautifully both in the garden and on the windowsill in a pot.

How to plant?

Planting a curb rose is a simple process, but the gardener needs to know a few important points.

• Seat selection

Landing should take place in an area protected from gusts of wind. In this case, there should be enough sunlight. A strong wind will take moisture from the crop, and its lack will affect growth and flowering. This condition is also important for roses growing in pots. The effect of the wind is enhanced, since the roots have a limited area of ​​soil, from which they could make up for the lack of moisture.

You can not plant it on a site where other representatives of the Rosaceae family grew for a long time. The effect of "soil fatigue from roses" arises when it is greatly depleted by these plants and spores of fungal diseases, viruses and pests can be found in it.

• Soil for planting

Miniature beauties are undemanding to the composition of the soil. They grow on any soil, as long as it is not too dry, dense and waterlogged. Before planting, it is recommended to improve the soil by mixing it with drainage or organic fertilizers.

• When to plant

The best time is the beginning of spring, when the soil warms up a little. Such an early planting period makes it possible to develop well during the season, take root roots and then easily endure the winter.

Advice

While the plant takes root in a new place, it is better to cover its young bushes at night.This will protect fragile and weakened bushes from night frosts.

• How to plant

Planting is carried out in a hole, the size of which should slightly exceed the diameter of the planted root system. When planting, the roots are gently straightened, their neck is buried into the soil by only 3-5 cm.

The optimum distance between seedlings is 25-30 cm. After planting, the soil around the bush is carefully compacted and watered abundantly.

How should you care for a flower garden?

Caring for a curb rose will not cause difficulties even for those who are engaged in its cultivation for the first time. If the basic requirements for pruning, watering, feeding are met, the plant will thank you with good growth and lush flowering.

Watering

Miniature roses need regular, but not abundant irrigation. Drying and waterlogging of the earth must not be allowed. Watering is best done in the evening using sun-warmed and settled water.

Advice

Do not allow water to enter the aerial part of the plant. It should be watered at the root!

Top dressing

Growing roses is not complete without feeding. It is necessary to feed miniature plants several times. To do this, you must use fertilizers designed specifically for Rosaceae or other ornamental flowering plants. You can use organic matter: horse manure. It mixes with the soil and fits under the bushes. It is not necessary to use other manure, as the roots may burn.

Spring and autumn composting works well on miniature roses. It is laid out under the bushes at the rate of 5-6 kg per m2.

When the first buds form, the plant can be fed with calcium nitrate (1 tablespoon per bucket of water). This fertilizer has its own peculiarities of use:

• before feeding, the roses should be well watered so as not to burn them;
• after feeding - water again;
• the time of the procedure is in the morning or in the evening (when the heat subsides).

Additionally, every 15-20 days, you can feed it with mullein, mineral fertilizers or herbal infusions. Liming is necessary in September.

Advice

In hot, dry summers, top dressing is rare, in rainy summers - frequent and abundant. Young plants in the 1st year after planting are fed only in spring and autumn.

Leaving on hot days

Miniature roses do not tolerate rainy and very hot weather. It causes stress in them. During this period, reanimation agents will help to "cheer up" the plants: "Zircon", "Epin", "Ecosil", potassium humate.

It is important to protect the culture from overheating. A rise in temperature above 25 ºC leads to overheating of the roots and deterioration of the condition of the roses. Peat and hay laid under the bushes will help to cool them a little.

Pruning

Leaving includes another important point - competent pruning. It consists in removing damaged and dry shoots, in the formation of a beautiful and correct aerial part.

Advice

To prevent decay and rapid damage to cut diseases, a clean and sharp pruner should be used when cutting.

Pruning is done 5-8 mm higher from the healthy kidney. This procedure can be carried out all season. In the last pruning, extended new shoots and buds are shortened.

If the shoot is damaged, it is cut from above between 2-3 leaves. It is important to cut wild growth from grafted roses. Eliminating the "wild" above ground level will not give any result - it will grow again. Correct pruning is the removal of wild shoots from the very base (from the root collar).

In order for the bushes to grow proportionally, in the 1st year of their life it is necessary to pinch all the shoots that appear after 4 and 5 leaves, remove the buds. In "old" bushes, the central shoots growing vertically are not trimmed, only the lateral ones are trimmed a little.

Preparing for winter

Despite the fact that many varieties of border roses can withstand frost, they need to be insulated for the winter. But first, all shoots and fallen leaves are removed.The first night frosts are a signal for the start of insulation. The sequence is as follows:

• to spud the plant, and the height of the embankment should not be less than 20 cm;
• put spruce or pine branches around;
• on them, gently pressing against the soil, lay the shoots;
• cover with dry leaves or spruce branches on top.

Many gardeners make a frame for insulating roses and cover it with a moisture-repellent material (roofing felt, insulating paper) folded in several layers. A plastic wrap is additionally laid on top. As soon as the thaw begins in spring, flowers can be opened slightly.

Diseases and pests

Any plants, including the curb rose, can be attacked by insects and get sick.

Neighborhood with many species of plants can prevent the appearance of insect pests. If roses are planted next to marigolds, sage or onions, they will never have caterpillars, aphids, sawflies, spider mites.

In order to prevent and with a single lesion, rose bushes can be sprayed with infusions of onions, yarrow, garlic, calendula, and sprinkle the ground around them with ash. If pests nevertheless appeared en masse, you should not immediately run for chemicals. Try natural, less harsh remedies first.

Dissolve laundry soap in 10 liters of hot water and add a few branches of wormwood, mix, boil for 15 minutes. After the solution has cooled, mix everything again, strain and spray the bushes.

If after treatment the pests have not died, re-spraying can be repeated after 5-7 days.

When natural remedies fail and insects are spreading, insecticides can be used:

• against spider mites - "Sunmight";
• against aphids, caterpillars and sawfly - "Mospilan", BI-58, "Aktofit", "Aktara".

Miniature roses are highly susceptible to diseases:

• powdery mildew;
• black spot;
• rust;
• alteriosis.

It is easy to prevent their appearance. It is enough to spray the culture with solutions of copper sulfate (3%), DNOC (1-3%) or nitrophenol (2%) before sheltering the culture for the winter and after opening.

If an infection has occurred, then the following means are used in the treatment.

• Water-soluble sulfur (1%), Bordeaux mixture (1%) are effective against powdery mildew.
• Copper oxychloride (0.2%), Bordeaux (1%) mixture will help get rid of black spot.
• Rust can be cured with water-soluble sulfur (1%) and copper oxychloride (0.2%).
• Spraying with foundation (0.2%) or copper oxychloride (0.4%) will help to cure an infectious leaf burn.

Some fungal diseases (for example, powdery mildew) appear if care and planting conditions have been violated: bushes are planted close to each other, abundant watering.

When caring for a plant, it is important to regularly examine each one, pick off “suspicious” leaves and burn them, cut off dry branches in a timely manner so that diseases or pests from one infected plant do not pass to neighboring ones.

Advice

Treatment brings a quick and effective result if it was started at an early stage of the disease, when the lesion was single.

How curb roses reproduce

Miniature beauties reproduce in 3 ways:

1. cuttings;
2. dividing the bush (seedlings);
3. seeds.

Propagation by cuttings

It is considered the easiest way. From May to July, semi-lignified shoots can be cut off, divided into parts so that 2-3 buds remain on each of them. All the leaves on them are shortened by half.

Each shoot is planted only after 3-4 hours of keeping them in a root-forming solution. The distance between them when planting is 30-35 cm. Then each shoot is watered abundantly and covered with a container (glass jar, large plastic bottle). They stay in such a "greenhouse" for about a month and a half. All this time it is necessary to water them regularly. Once the shoots have developed roots, they can be dug up and transplanted to a new location in the garden.

Propagation by seedlings

This method is applicable in the fall or spring before bud break. It is very easy to divide an adult bush. It is dug up and neatly cut into pieces. The main thing to consider is that each part must have a shoot and roots. Then all the shoots obtained by dividing are planted in the garden.

Seed propagation

Florists very rarely resort to the propagation of a border rose by seeds, since this is a long and troublesome process.

All harvested (purchased) seeds are germinated at a temperature of +20 ° C for 2 weeks before planting. They can be sown in a container with fertile light soil in late autumn. The seeds are planted 0.5 cm deep. Throughout the winter, it is important to maintain a temperature for them from +3 to +5 ° C. In late spring or early summer, the seeds will begin to sprout.

When buying seeds, the main thing is not to make mistakes. You need to pay attention to the following factors.

1. Shelf life. Expired seeds may not fully germinate or not germinate at all.
2. The color of the purchased variety. The selected miniature roses should be combined with plants already growing in the garden, and should match them in color.
3. Longitude of flowering. It is different for all varieties: some have early, others late flowering. It will be nice if the selected variety of roses complements the overall flowering of the plants.
4. Planting requirements and care. To get active growth and flowering, you need to know the basic rules for growing the purchased variety.
5. Landing time. This is also important, since many species are grown indoors for some time before being planted outdoors.

Advice

It is necessary to buy seeds only in a specialized store or point of sale, so that it does not turn out that rose hips will grow instead of roses.

No need to regret the time spent growing a rose in the garden. Miniature plants, in response to the care and maintenance of them, will delight everyone with their long and lush flowering.

Rose, as a true queen among all decorative flowers, always attracts with its exquisite appearance, some inaccessibility. There is also an opinion that the rose is very difficult and troublesome to grow. Of course, it cannot grow like a weed, without any care. If you really dream of getting this thorny beauty into your garden, then no obstacles will scare you. In this article we will talk about a separate and very interesting group of garden roses - border roses.

Border roses: description

Curb roses are an excellent way to decorate your property. This plant is greatly loved by landscape designers. The name of these roses speaks for itself. Most often, curb roses are used for growing along paths, sidewalks, near curbs. Flowers have a slightly different look than ordinary roses. Among the distinctive features and, in particular, the advantages are:

• - unpretentiousness of the plant. This advantage will be appreciated by novice florists and people who do not like to pay too much attention to the care of flowers;
• - Flowers most often consist of double petals with different cut. The appearance of different varieties of border roses may differ;
• - long flowering is another important plus. That is why the decorative value of border roses is so high. You will be able to admire your beautifully decorated paths in the garden for a long time;
• - excellent frost resistance in most of the varieties of border roses. Roses are small in size, completely covered with snow and tolerate winter well. You do not need to lay flowers in dug trenches for wintering, make complex sheltering structures;
• - the possibility of re-flowering. This is another plus to the decorative value of border roses;
• - variety of varieties. China is considered the birthplace of border roses. The first mentions of such roses date back to the 19th century. Then these roses were actively crossed with Floribunda roses.Originally, border roses did not stand out as a separate species, but were a subgroup of Floribunda roses. But after the Meteor variety, which was one of the first varieties of border roses, achieved incredible popularity, the roses were singled out as a stand-alone group. The variety of varieties is explained by the fact that border roses were crossed with both hybrid tea and polyanthus roses;
• - curb roses are sometimes called patio curb roses because it is customary to decorate the courtyards of houses with them;
• - the possibility of growing at home. If you do not have the opportunity to grow roses in the open field, then you can enjoy the luxurious flowering of border roses at home. They are grown in ordinary pots, containers;
• - curb roses can be both chic soloists and be in a winning tandem with other decorative flowers. A combination of different heights and colors of flowers when grown together will be beautiful.

Rose curb: varieties

"Clementine"

A spectacular variety for growing on your site or at home. Border rose, grows up to 50 cm maximum height. Flowers are double, lush, collected in inflorescences. Roses have a delicate apricot color. The variety is well resistant to diseases, unfavorable environmental factors, winter hardy. Dark green leaves have a glossy surface. One of the most important points of care is the timely formation of the bush, which will increase the decorative value of the rose several times.

"Baby Maskerd"

Lush and long flowering of "Baby Maskerd" border roses will not leave indifferent any gardener. Roses have an absolutely amazing color - the delicate lemon color of the petals smoothly flows into reddish shades. Roses grow up to 35-40 cm, have a fairly compact shape. A great option for decorating garden paths and sidewalks.

"Debut"

Another successful contender for creating a small hedge in your garden can be the "Debut" border rose. The flower has good resistance to various diseases, as well as to adverse environmental conditions. The variety is quite young, because was bred at the end of the 20th century.

"Meidi"

Many gardeners have fallen in love with the Meidi variety because of its bright color. The lush flowers have a blood red hue, and on the back they have silvery tints. The bush grows compact and lush. The stems are densely covered with dark green foliage, which is why it seems that the bush is very sprawling. Flowering is profuse and long lasting. You will be able to enjoy bright roses until the autumn frost. Roses of the "Meidi" variety grow up to 35-40 cm in height.

"Pixie"

If you want to add some tenderness to your garden, then this strain is a great find. The flowers have a snow-white, white-pink hue. In addition, the shape of the flowers themselves favorably distinguishes this rose from the mass of other flowers. The flower is tall, and the petals are elongated and have pointed edges. The "Pixie" border roses will delight you with their flowering all summer long.

"Eleanor"

You can grow this very fragrant rose not only outdoors, but also at home. Lush inflorescences contain up to 15 spectacular flowers. The bush is erect, reaches a height of up to 40 cm. Its color - soft pink, coral gives incredible tenderness to the rose.

"Lydia"

Almost the only drawback of this variety can be considered not very good winter hardiness. You cannot do without creating a shelter. Roses have a beautiful creamy white hue, they are collected in inflorescences of 5-10 flowers. The bush is spreading and can reach 0.6 m in height. Brilliant dark green foliage creates a winning contrast to delicate roses.

Impala Cordana

The variety is often grown for cutting. Although the flowers do not have a strong aroma, the rose is winter-hardy and well-resistant to adverse weather conditions. The flowers are in the shape of a cup and are painted in a delicate apricot color. The bush grows up to 30-40 cm.

"Diamond Sweet Dream"

Roses of this variety are able to bring bright color accents to your flower plantings. The petals are yellow-orange in color, which looks great with lush emerald-colored foliage. The bush grows to a maximum height of 45 cm. One of the main advantages of the variety is its good tolerance to high air humidity, which is usually a comfortable condition for the development of fungal diseases.

"Suga Baby"

Juicy bright pink flowers grow on a spreading bush up to 50 cm high. The rose branches very well. Needs timely pruning to ensure optimal growth and development of the plant. The variety has proven its good resistance to various diseases.

"White Bouquet"

Beautiful snow-white flowers combined with matte green foliage make an incredible impression. One of the "tallest" varieties among border roses. It can reach a maximum height of 60-70 cm. It pleases with abundant and long flowering. The bush is very sprawling. This fact should be taken into account when landing. Both a flower bed plant and a border plant can grow. The variety has shown high resistance to diseases.

Growing a curb rose in the garden

If you want to enjoy a picturesque landscape of border roses in your garden, then you should carefully study the technology of growing this plant. This flower is famous for its unpretentiousness both in cultivation and in care. But some points are fundamental, without which successful cultivation can be threatened.

Stage 1. Choosing a landing site

The main requirement of the border rose for the planting site will be the absence of sharp drafts and wind. Strong winds will prevent the soil from retaining sufficient moisture. Since the curb rose is a rather compact plant that occupies a small area, this is very important for it. The second condition for the rose will be sufficient illumination of the future growth site. Lack of sunlight can negatively affect the growth of the rose and negatively affect its decorative effect. If you have grown other roses for a long time in some place, then this is also not the best place for planting border roses. Experienced gardeners are of the opinion that the soil is capable of "accumulating fatigue" from Rosaceae. Try to take this fact into account when choosing a place for planting a curb rose. So, the main criteria in choosing a place for planting a curb rose are:

• - lack of strong winds;
• - good illumination;
• - previous plants that grew in this area should not be rosaceous.

Stage 2. Choosing the soil for planting

If you are worried that the curb rose will not take root on your site due to the quality of the soil, then your worries are in vain. This type of rose is surprisingly unpretentious to the soil. The soil must meet the following minimum requirements:

• - the soil should not be waterlogged;
• - the soil should not be too dense and heavy;
• - the soil should not be overdried.

Before planting, you will still apply certain additives or fertilizers to the ground, which will finally provide the rose with comfortable conditions for growth.

Stage 3. Choosing the time for planting

Although border roses have good winter-hardy qualities, it is recommended to plant in spring. Choose a time when the threat of severe frosts has passed, the soil warms up enough, and then you can start planting. It is the spring planting that will allow the rose to take root well, adapt to a new place and endure the winter well.

Stage 4. Technology of the planting process

Planting a curb rose has a simple technology:

• - it is necessary to dig a planting hole. Its size depends on the size of the rose itself. But the hole should always be slightly larger than the root system so that the roots lie there freely;
• - to fill the planting pit, you can purchase ready-made soil for roses;
• - place the rose in the hole in such a way that the root collar deepens by 3-4 cm;
• - spread the roots and start filling the hole, slightly compacting the soil;
• - after planting, be sure to water the young plant.

In the first time after planting, young bushes can be covered to protect them from possible spring frosts.

Curb rose care

In order for border roses to delight you with their flowering and aroma, you need to take care of them. Care is the most common:

• - timely removal of weeds around the bush. Weeding will not only make the appearance of the rose more well-groomed, but also protect it from possible pests or diseases. Certain weeds are very often disease carriers;
• - removal of wilted buds. leaves, damaged twigs;
• - timely pruning of the bush. Pruning will ensure proper growth. So, your rose will always look lush and well-groomed. Take care of the cleanliness of the tool you will be cutting. It is better that it was a sharp secateurs;
• - systematic inspection of the curb rose. With the help of regular inspections, you can begin to fight pests or diseases in the early stages if they have overcome the plant;
• - in dry weather, the rose can be sprayed;
• - timely watering. Irrigation water should never be icy. It is better if you will settle the water in some kind of large container especially for watering flowers, including roses. Watering is necessary in the evening or early morning;
• - carry out preventive rose treatments in the spring or as needed. In specialized shops for gardeners, you will find a lot of products that are designed to protect roses from insects and diseases. It is always easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it later;
• - if the summer is too dry or too humid, and you see that the roses have wilted, then they can be helped to recover in such extreme weather conditions. There are special tools (Ecosil, Zircon) that are designed for this.

Top dressing of a curb rose

Like any ornamental plant, the curb rose actively responds to fertilizing with fertilizers. The amount of dressings depends on the dryness of the summer season. If the summer is very hot and dry, then the amount of dressings should be reduced. If the summer is wet, then feeding can be safely increased. Every gardener who has been involved in growing curb roses more than once has his own system of rose dressing. Beginners in this business can rely on the following approximate feeding scheme:

• - young roses during the 1st year of growth need feeding in spring and autumn;
• - in spring, for fertilization, it is perfect to apply compost under the bushes at the rate of 6 kg per square meter;
• - during the beginning of the growing season, it is useful to feed the rose with calcium nitrate at the rate of 1 tbsp. for 10-20 liters of water. You need to be very careful with the introduction of saltpeter. In order not to burn the roots of the rose, water it before and after adding saltpeter;
• - in the fall, we also fertilize roses with compost at the rate of 6 kg per square meter;
• - if the weather permits in summer, then mineral fertilizers can be applied every 2 weeks;
• - Liming the soil in early autumn.

Pruning a curb rose

Correct and timely pruning is responsible for the beautiful and compact appearance of the bush. Always carry out trimming with a clean tool to avoid infection. The main points to look out for when pruning curb roses are:

• - Formative pruning can be carried out throughout the season. Shoots are cut 7-8 mm above a healthy bud;
• - in the fall, it is imperative to cut off all the elongated new shoots, cut off the buds;
• - a growth of "wild" shoots can always grow around a rose bush. They must be cut off along with the root collar;
• - young bushes during the 1st year of life need stronger pruning in order to form a proportional bush.Absolutely all shoots are cut off. For older roses, it is enough to shorten only the side shoots.

Reproduction of border roses

Propagation of border roses by seeds

The seed method of growing border roses is considered to be rarely used. This process requires a lot of effort and patience. But what could be more beautiful than watching the appearance of such a regal flower from a small seed. When buying seeds, pay attention to their expiration date. It is better to make such purchases in specialized stores. Carefully read all the information on the seed label: color, flowering time, height, etc. If you decide to try this method in practice, then adhere to the following recommendations:

• - first you need to purchase the seeds themselves. Before planting, soak them in water and keep them in this state in a room with a temperature of about 20 degrees for 2 weeks;
• - prepare a suitable container for planting;
• - the seeds do not need to be deeply deepened into the soil. A depth of about 5 cm will be sufficient. By the way, it is advisable to start germinating seeds in late autumn;
• - cover the container with glass and maintain the temperature around it at 5 degrees. The seeds should germinate in the spring or early summer.

Reproduction of border roses by cuttings

Propagation of border roses by cuttings is one of the most popular among gardeners. To do this, it is necessary to prepare semi-lignified cuttings. Each of them should have about 2-3 buds. To facilitate the process of root formation for the plant, it is recommended to soak the cuttings in a root-forming solution for 4 hours. Then the cuttings are planted in the ground, covered with a glass jar or any other container on top. Roses should spend about 4-6 weeks under cover. After the cuttings are rooted, they can be transplanted into permanent growth sites.

Reproduction of border roses by dividing the bush

The method of propagation of border roses by dividing the bush is available even to novice gardeners. It presents absolutely no difficulty. You can divide the bush in autumn or spring. To do this, simply dig up the bush and divide it into as many pieces as the root system allows. Each sapling of a curb rose should have both powerful shoots and strong roots. Each part is planted in a permanent growth site.

Diseases and pests of border roses

In order not to search for remedies for the treatment of roses, it is always better to prevent possible infection. The health of any decorative flowers, including roses, largely depends on the correctness of all agrotechnical actions. In order to prevent infestation of roses, do not forget the following:

• - when pruning curb roses, always use only a clean tool;
• - observe the correct watering regime. Avoid both waterlogging and overdrying;
• - remove weeds in a timely manner;
• - Inspect your plants regularly.

There are a large number of folk recipes for protecting curb roses. For example, to protect against spider mites, caterpillars, prophylactic spraying with infusions of onions, garlic, sage can be used. If the preventive measures did not work and the infection occurred, then you will have to seek help from insecticides (Sunmight, BI-58). Modern varieties of border roses have good disease resistance. But sometimes they can be overtaken:

• rust;
• powdery mildew;
• alteriosis, etc.

In the treatment of these diseases, agents such as Fundazol, Bordeaux mixture, water-soluble sulfur and others will help you.

Rose curb at home

A curb rose may well grow in a modern city apartment. This is a huge advantage of this flower. If you do not have a personal plot, but you dream of contemplating beautiful roses, then try to buy a border rose and take care of it at home. In addition, potted home roses bloom for almost a year.The flowering period begins earlier than that of their "relatives" in the open field. You can adhere to the following recommendations for keeping roses at home:

• - if you buy a border rose in a store, it is better to do it in early autumn or spring. So, the rose will have time to get used to the new temperature conditions. Roses for sale are grown under special conditions. Namely, in greenhouses, where the optimum temperature is maintained at 18 degrees. If you buy a rose in winter, it will be difficult for it to immediately acclimatize to the climate of the apartment during the heating season;
• - a glazed balcony will be the most optimal place for a rose for the first time. The flower will get stronger, and then you can transfer it to the apartment. Of course, batteries and other heating devices should not be in the immediate vicinity of the rose;
• - the rose transplant should be postponed. When the rose is well acclimatized, you can transplant it into a larger pot;
• - soil moisture for a room curb rose is very important. It should not be allowed to dry out as well as waterlogging;
• - with the beginning of spring, you can take a room rose to the balcony, even transplant it into containers on the balcony. The flower will harden perfectly;
• - like curb roses in the open field, indoor roses also need feeding. They usually start at the beginning of the growing season. In specialized shops for gardeners, you can find a huge range of ready-made fertilizers for roses.

Growing curb roses in the garden and at home will not be particularly difficult. You will get tremendous pleasure from the contemplation of bright and fragrant flowers. Border roses will help you bring unique design projects to life. Good luck!

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All women (or almost all) love roses. Perhaps that is why gardeners tend to grow them on their site. They perfectly decorate any territory, especially if you choose the right types of different colors. It is quite rare for gardeners to use these gorgeous flowers as border plants. But botanists have singled them out as a separate variety - border roses. Planting and caring for them is quite simple, but the appearance is impressive.

It is impossible to imagine them as an addition to anything, we have long been accustomed to the fact that they are the center of the picture. Miniature roses always act as a luxurious frame that subtly frames the overall landscape of the infield. But to create such beauty and maintain it, you still need to make some effort and know at least a little about the intricacies of working with these plants. Therefore, in this article, we will introduce curb roses to you. Photos and their names will help you choose the right varieties. What they will be and how they will be combined with each other is up to you.

Rose curb: description

Graceful and compact, curb roses are a botanical culture worthy of a place on your backyard. These beautiful flowers are small in size. They are planted in small bushes around the selected lawn. They differ from ordinary roses in fluffy double petals, which have a complex cut and an unusual shape. All this creates a unique look on the site for a long time (with proper and high-quality care). They tolerate cold winters well, since due to their low altitude they are completely covered with snow.

We want to please those who like to plant roses in the apartment. These flowers can also be planted indoors, in a regular pot. We'll talk more about how to plant a curb rose at home a little later.

Rose curb: varieties

Today we will consider only a small part of the species of these wonderful flowers existing today, because there are a great many of them. Those who are interested in this topic will be able to find more detailed information about what border roses are, photos and the name of varieties in gardeners' guides.

Clementine

Delicate orange-apricot shades of small terry inflorescences look very impressive. Since these roses belong to the border varieties, they are not more than 50 centimeters in height. The plant is an erect, actively branching bush. There is a variety of this variety - Apricot Clementine. The difference between this variety is that beautiful umbrellas of flowers constantly appear on it, having a delicate apricot shade.

Baby maskerd

Many gardeners fell in love with these roses for the unusual shade of their petals - lemon, sometimes turning into red or pink. The height of the bushes is no more than 40 centimeters, they are quite compact, which allows the owners of small plots to save the area. These border roses, the photo and the name of which you see in our article, are good because they easily endure winter and bloom quite actively.

Debut

This variety is ideal for creating a small and low hedge. It is quite young - it was bred at the beginning of the 20th century. The opening is resistant to frost, practically not susceptible to diseases. As the plant grows, its petals become darker and darker.

Meidy

This curb rose will not go unnoticed due to its unusual color. The flower has bright red petals, and the reverse side of the petals is silver-colored.

Pixie

Unusually delicate roses with double flowers of white-pink or pure-white color will captivate you with a light and delicate aroma. Pixie petals have pointed edges that look very impressive and compare favorably with other plants. This variety has gained popularity among gardeners due to its continuous flowering throughout the summer.

Eleanor

The cultivar is known for its coral pink petals forming a fragrant flower. One inflorescence can have up to fifteen flowers. Bushes are upright, up to 40 centimeters high. The variety is intended for planting in groups.

Orange baby

The plant belongs to the class of border roses. The color is most often orange. The flowers are not large (up to 4 cm in diameter). The bushes do not exceed 50 cm in height, and their width is about 40 cm. Faded flowers must be constantly removed and fruit must not be allowed to form. This usually stimulates re-flowering. Orange baby is used in flower beds for edging, as a curb plant.

Rumba

Border rose, the care of which will not be difficult. The color is orange with a thin red border. The flowers are quite large in diameter exceeding 5 cm. The bush grows up to 70 cm, with a width of 40 cm. Roses grow steadily and are immune to diseases.

Snow Dance

The plant belongs to the class of border roses. The color of the petals is usually white. The diameter of the flower is about 4 cm. It blooms successfully again. The plant grows to a height of 50 cm, its width is 30 cm. The flower has a large number of petals, which is more typical for hybrid tea plants. Intended for growing at home (in pots), flower beds, in combination with other low-growing plants.

Trix

A curb rose with an original color - a salmon center with a thin green edging. Flowers up to 4 cm in diameter. It blooms well again. The bush grows up to 70 centimeters. This rose is suitable for those who are tired of the usual sprays. This plant blooms almost constantly. Looks great on a plot with other plants of its group.

San Grito

Curb rose, dark red petals. It has densely double flowers, up to 4 cm in size. It differs from other plants of its class in the flat shape of the flower bowl, which gather in large inflorescences (up to 8 pieces). Resistant to diseases and pests. Refers to border roses of medium height (no more than 50 cm). It is used for planting in flower beds, it is allowed for home cultivation.

Loveaglud

Dark red curb rose. Terry flowers are about 4 cm in diameter. The bush can grow up to 70 cm in height and 50 cm in width.This beautiful rose is distinguished by its almost black elegant buds with a typical floribunda shape. Blooms longer with light watering.

Red Hard

Spectacular border rose of bright red hue. It differs from other plants in beautifully shaped flowers. They are terry, up to 6 cm in diameter. They create large inflorescences, have a weak aroma. Compact bushes can grow up to 80 cm in height. The leaves are small, shiny, dark green. Blooms quite profusely until frost. It is resistant to diseases, but needs preventive treatment.

Landing

Border roses planting and caring for which are quite simple, still need knowledge of some "secrets". When planting roses, pay special attention to the fact that the site is well protected from the wind and at the same time it is well lit.

Border roses need light and fertile soil. Planting and caring for them (you see the photo in our article) implies the need to deepen the seedling into the ground by three to five centimeters. The distance between the bushes should be at least twenty centimeters.

It is important that the root system grows enough by winter, the root system develops well and gets stronger, thanks to which border roses will tolerate the winter well. Planting and leaving in the spring is justified. It is necessary to plant plants at the very beginning of spring. At the beginning, cover the small seedlings with some kind of covering material. Do not worry, the flower will not suffer from small spring frosts.

Care

Planting border roses in the spring (subject to certain care rules) will allow your favorite flowers to keep their beautiful views for a long time. What needs to be done for the plant to actively bloom and develop?

Many budding gardeners are interested in curb roses. Planting and caring for them most often depends on the variety you choose - some bushes bloom from early spring to late autumn, others two months a year, and still others bloom twice a year. For these plants, the conditions of the garden are almost ideal, since it is for such a soil that they are intended.

It is important to be very careful to ensure that various diseases and pests do not appear on the plant. Roses need timely pruning - then the miniature flower will look well-groomed and lush. Remove old stems, then new ones will grow much faster.

Curb roses, planting and caring for which even a beginner in gardening is capable of, need preparation for winter. Spruce branches should be laid on the flower and between the leaves of the plant - it will preserve your rose during wintering. Then you need to install a wire frame, which will be twenty centimeters higher than the bush, and cover it with insulation material on top. You can use plastic wrap.

Starting in April, the roses should be periodically ventilated so that the buds begin to grow on time. When you notice that the edges of the film begin to thaw, it means that it's time to remove the spruce branches.

Reproduction

In early May and until July, semi-woody shoots with buds appear on the bush. They must be cut into pieces with a very sharp knife so that 2-3 buds remain on each process. Hold the sprout in a solution for root formation before planting. Then they are planted for reproduction at a slight incline at a distance of thirty centimeters, otherwise the leaves and petals will begin to fall off.

A young bush is well watered and covered with a glass jar - so you create greenhouse conditions for it right on the garden bed. After 45-50 days, the new bush is transplanted to a permanent place. Before that, it must be watered and sprayed for active growth. Thus, the multiplication of border roses occurs.

We grow curb roses at home

At the beginning of our article, we talked about the fact that these plants take root well in a city apartment.Many flower growers dream of growing a curb rose at home. For such connoisseurs of this plant, there are roses that are sold in pots. They begin to bloom earlier than their relatives in the open field, and end flowering much later, thanks to the favorable microclimate.

Potted curb roses bloom in May-June, and in the store we often see them blooming all year round. When choosing a potted rose, pay attention to how many flowers have already blossomed - there should be few of them, and much more buds. Look carefully at the leaves - they should have a juicy green color, without damage or spots.

Home rose care

As you know, border roses are grown in greenhouses before being sold. They maintain a temperature not higher than +18 ° С. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the same temperature regime for the first time. This will make it easier for the flower to acclimatize. It is better to buy a rose in a pot during the cold period (from autumn to spring) or in February-March. At this time, it is easiest to provide the flower with a lower temperature at home.

Usually, the rose is first placed on a glazed balcony. Later, when it gets stronger, you can move it to an apartment, but you should not put it next to radiators and other heating devices.

As a rule, in the store, roses are sold in small pots, but you should not rush to transplant them into a large container until the end of flowering. Check the soil moisture regularly (it dries up very quickly in small pots). In watering, you should find a middle ground - water the plant little by little, but often - so as not to overmoisten or dry out the ground.

From mid-May, potted roses can be taken out into the air. This will allow them to strengthen their immunity and gain strength. It must be said that if you do not have a summer cottage, then the curb rose will gladly spend a vacation on the balcony. You can even transplant it into a box on the balcony.

From March to August, potted roses are fertilized twice a month. To do this, it is better to use liquid top dressing for indoor plants. Cut the withered flowers. The cut is made under the first two leaves under the flower.

With the onset of cold weather, in the middle lane it is usually in October, border roses in pots are brought into the apartment. From October to March, they are dormant. At this time, the ideal temperature for them is twelve degrees.

Growing a rose from seeds

Today there is no problem in purchasing a blooming rose - these flowers are in every flower shop. However, true flower growers prefer to grow curb roses on their own. Planting and caring for them is extremely fun.

It is difficult to grow a rose from seeds on your own, but the result of your work will exceed all expectations. The seeds of these plants sprout for a very long time. They are planted either in late autumn in ordinary containers with light fertile soil, or in February under glass. In this case, it is necessary to maintain the temperature not higher than +5 ° С. Seeds should be planted to a depth of 0.5 cm. In any of the options you choose, the seeds will sprout at the very end of spring or early summer. And one more secret - before planting, the seeds must be soaked for 2 weeks at + 20 ° C.

Today we told you about curb roses, which are a wonderful decoration not only for your site, but also for a city apartment. The main thing is to properly care for the plant, and then it will delight you with bright and fragrant flowers for a long time.

True gardeners cannot but appreciate all the delights of the border rose grown in their area - a very beautiful miniature shrub, the height of which cannot exceed sixty centimeters. Ornamental rose bushes can perfectly complement any garden, becoming its only graceful decoration, from which it is difficult to take your eyes off.

Border roses are used as a decorative design for plots, while they can be a separate composition, or they can become an excellent stylistic addition in the process of creating a unique landscape design.

However, in order to enjoy the beauty and grace of the prickly beauty for a long time, you need to understand that it requires special care, since this plant requires special attention to itself.

Curb rose: description of the shrub

This plant is excellent for decorating gardens, backyards and for planting along fences, paths or curbs. Some growers grow this type of roses right at home. For the first time, this variety of roses appeared in Europe and consisted of only one species.

Today the situation has changed dramatically, and border roses have at least a hundred unique varieties that meet the tastes of even the most whimsical flower lovers.

The main characteristics of border roses

• Strongly different from the classical representatives of this species in their size, these are undersized shrubs, the high-rise of which does not reach seventy centimeters.
• It is a compact plant, which takes up very little space, which is especially beneficial for those areas that have little free space.
• With the correct fit, the plant takes root extremely quickly in a new place.
• Unlike others varieties of roses are not so whimsical in their care, which cannot but please novice gardeners who know little about the proper care of decorative roses.
• Curb roses perfectly tolerate the change in temperature conditions. Particularly well miniature shrubs tolerate wintering, which is achieved due to the complete coverage of the shrub with snow in winter. Therefore, in order to preserve the roses until the next flowering season, there is no need to create complex designs in order to protect the flowers from frost.
• Curb roses are different abundant and sufficiently long flowering period, which distinguishes this variety from other numerous subspecies of the plant.
• This variety of roses has a huge number of different varieties, which differ in their size, color intensity, color range, shape and other important parameters.
• Petals of delicate flowers roses have a characteristic rough surface, are the owners of unusual edges and shapes. The color of the flowers can periodically change depending on the season. There are varieties that offer two colors of buds at once on one bush.
• A distinctive featurecharacteristic of curb roses is the possibility of growing them directly in the apartment.
• Rose flowers blend perfectly with other garden flowers and plants.

All varieties of border roses, despite the fact that they belong to foreign selection, have long been adapted for domestic climatic conditions.

Basic landing rules

In order to grow healthy roses, it is necessary to take into account some of the basic nuances of planting them.

• Firstly, you should never plant roses in places where rose bushes have already grown for a long time. The fact is that harmful bacteria or insects can remain in this place, which can greatly harm the plant.
• Secondly, the place where it is planned to plant shrubs must be well lit. Moreover, the site for planting must be selected in such a way that the site is not affected by strong drafts and winds.
• Thirdly, curb roses, in order to root well in the soil and take root in a new place, should be planted in early spring.
• Fourthly, it is necessary to choose the right soil for planting a plant.However, gardeners should be reassured immediately - this type of decorative roses is rather unpretentious to the soil, however, it must meet certain requirements: you should not plant roses in swampy, too dry or dense soil.
• Fifth, before planting a rose, you must first put nutritious fertilizers in the hole. Also, at the bottom of the hole, before direct planting, it is best to lay a thick layer of drainage from coarse gravel or small pieces of brick.
• Sixth, as for the depth of the hole for planting a bush, you should know that it should not be too large - ideally, the diameter of the planting hole should be slightly larger than the diameter of the roots of the bush. This parameter is individual and depends entirely on the size of the planted plant.
• Seventh, when planting a shrub in a planting hole, it is necessary to spread the roots very carefully, and you need to bury the root collar no more than four centimeters.

At the end of the planting process, the soil must be carefully compacted and thoroughly watered. If these simple rules are followed during the planting process, then soon it will be possible to enjoy the gorgeous view of the border rose.

How curb roses can be propagated

There are several main ways to breed shrubs.

1. Most troublesome and a less popular way is to plant roses using ready-made seeds. It is important to consider here that before planting seeds in the ground, they must be germinated for two weeks at a temperature of +20 degrees at home. Sprouted seeds should be planted in the second half of autumn on fertilized and fertile soil in a special container that can be covered. The depth at which roses can be planted should not be more than 0.5 centimeters. In order for the plant to take root, it takes the first time to maintain a temperature of about five degrees Celsius. If these requirements are met, the first shoots should appear in early summer or late spring.
2. The most popular and along with this, a simple breeding method is planting by cuttings. The best period for this is the beginning of May and the end of July. For planting, you must first cut the cuttings so that at least a few buds remain on each part. Well, in order to speed up the process of root germination, it is best to soak the cuttings in a special root-forming liquid before planting. It is recommended to plant in soil, which can be covered with any container, for example, a jar. Planted cuttings should spend at least four weeks under cover. And only after the roots are put down, and the cuttings are properly strengthened, it will be possible to plant them in the planned place, where they will continue to grow.
3. If you propagate roses by dividing the shrub and planting ready-made seedlings, then it will be necessary to create appropriate conditions for them. It is necessary to plant on fertilized soil, immediately covering the seedlings with glass containers to create the effect of greenhouse conditions. And only after one and a half to two months, as soon as the seedlings have hardened, they can be transplanted to a permanent place.

Rules for caring for border roses

In order for the garden to please the eye for a long time with an abundance of beautiful roses, you need to be able to properly care for the shrubs. As for the rules of care, they do not cause any difficulties.

• Compliance with the temperature regime - this type of rose is grown at a temperature of no more than eighteen degrees.
• Always remove all weeds in the vicinity of shrubs. Systematic weeding will help not only create a neat-looking effect, but also help protect the plant from pests and various diseases.
• Also, when wilted buds, leaves or broken stems appear on the bush, they must be removed from the bush in time.
• To ensure the correct growth of the shrub and its saturation with fertilizers, it is necessary to prune on time. Therefore, old branches must be eliminated immediately - this approach will help keep the shrub constantly blooming. It is recommended to prune with a well-sharpened pruner so as not to severely damage the branches, and to give room for new shoots to germinate.
• Care also consists in the timely watering of the shrubs. It should be remembered that the water for irrigation should never be too cold. The ideal solution would be to water the plant with pre-separated water. It is best to saturate the plant with liquid in the early morning or evening, when the sun is not much beaming. Do not overly moisten the soil, as the plant may rot. But it is also impossible to allow it to dry out, otherwise it can quickly wither.
• Curb roses require a systematic inspection to help protect them from infection by bacteria or harmful insects. At the first signs of infection of the shrub, it is necessary to treat them with a special agent designed for such situations. You can buy plant protection products at any specialized store.
• To prevent the plant from getting sick, it must be periodically fertilized with organic and mineral dressings.
• In the event that the rose, due to high temperature changes, has begun to fade and wilt strongly, it is necessary to fertilize the shrub with special compounds designed for quick recovery. Means "Zircon, potassium humate or" Ecosil "are considered very effective.
• If a cold winter with severe frosts (over -12 degrees) is foreseen, it is recommended to cover the shrubs with spruce branches and insulate them with foil on top.

If you do not forget to take timely care of border roses, they will delight you with their wonderful aroma and unique appearance for a long time.

Prevention and treatment of diseases of the curb rose

As you know, it is easier to prevent a disease than to try to cure it later. Therefore, the most important advice is that the rose must be systematically observed, and when the slightest signs of infection appear, appropriate measures must be taken.

In order to prevent the rose from becoming infected with pests or diseases, the following rules should be adhered to.

1. Twice a year, before opening the rose after wintering or covering it during frosts, it is necessary to process it with three percent copper sulfate, DNOC and nitrophene.
2. In the event that traces of damage are still found on the bush, then it should be sprayed:
   • when a rose is infected with an infectious burn, you can use foundationol or copper oxychloride;
   • if traces of powdery mildew are found on the shrub, it must be sprayed with Bordeaux mixture or gray water-soluble;
   • if the rose was attacked by pests, treatment with special formulations BI-58, Aktofit or Mospilan is required;
   • a solution of a water-soluble mixture or copper oxychloride will save from rust damage;
   • Bordeaux liquid or copper oxychloride will help get rid of traces of black spot;
   • to rid the shrub of the spider mite will help the drug "Sunmayt", "Flumite" or "Demitan".

> It must be remembered that the sooner the disease is detected, the more effective the shrub treatment will be.