Wintering
There is also an important factor in caring for flowers - wintering. This is a serious challenge for gardeners. Especially in central Russia. Roses need to be covered so that there is always air space between the shelter and the stems. This is so that the shoots do not get wet, do not spill out during the thaws in winter. It should be covered only with the onset of frost down to -5 ° C, in dry weather, because a slight decrease in temperature only hardens the plant and helps future shoot growth.
Roses are removed from the support. Damaged, rotten stems are cut and the leaves are peeled off. The lashes are twisted, tied and fixed to the ground with hooks (wood or metal). It is advisable to cover the ground under the lashes with dry foliage or spruce branches.
If all the necessary conditions are met, from spring to autumn, beautiful rose bushes, with shoots decorated with flowers of various colors and configurations, will decorate any garden. Any buildings will be ennobled and blossomed. Rose bushes can be used to create a variety of decorative garden compositions. For example, flower arches, columns, entwined gazebos, hedges. It is also possible to decorate balconies. Compositions of climbing roses of different varieties look especially beautiful.
General rules of planting and care
It is necessary to plant roses in season, otherwise they will simply die, because they will not have time to start up the root system. In fact, there is nothing difficult in growing roses, you just need to properly prune, remove diseased leaves and flowers, feed the bushes and spray from pests. You can buy roses already in pots in the soil or as dormant plants with bare roots. Root roses that are dormant require more maintenance in the first months after planting. In addition, root plants are an economical and convenient way to mail order a desired species if it cannot be found at your local nursery. Unlike container plants, root plants need to be soaked in water overnight before being planted in the ground. After that, the soil is thoroughly and regularly watered.
It is best to plant roses in the spring after the last frost or in the fall, at least 6 weeks before the first frost. This gives the roots enough time to settle in the soil before hibernating. For best results, plant them on a cloudy day. Planting on a hot, sunny day or summer heat can weaken the bush. The size of the depression in the soil into which the rose is planted is one of the key factors that will affect the result. If you are planting root or container roses, you need to dig a hole deep enough and wide enough to accommodate the roots and ensure good drainage.
Mix a large amount of garden compost, peat moss or other organic matter with the soil that has been removed from the planting pit. Use a portion of this mixture at the bottom of the well. The head should be at ground level in mild climates and 2-3 centimeters lower for colder climates. Fill the pit with a partial soil mixture and add a slow release fertilizer. Pruning - removing all dead and damaged parts of the bush. In practice, they look brown. Cut the stems to half of the previous year's growth until a healthy white center is visible within the shoot.
The best time to prune is in early spring, March or April. Roses can be trimmed lightly throughout the season to keep them well-groomed. The best way to prevent rose disease is to choose disease resistant varieties. These plants are bred and selected to withstand the most common ailments, including powdery mildew.Powdery mildew usually appears in the summer, especially when the days are hot and dry and the nights are cool and humid. Its indicator is leaves that curl, a bloom of white appears on them. To avoid this, pruning is again necessary, which allows air to circulate within the bush.
For information on how to plant a rose correctly, see the next video.
Most popular varieties
Below are the names of the most popular varieties of thornless roses.
Alberic barbier
On one branch, 1-3 large flowers are formed up to 17 cm in diameter. The color is peach, which changes over time, the petals become almost white. The aroma is persistent. The height of the bush is about 0.5 m, width is 0.4 m.
Note! Alberich rose has average immunity to diseases
Alberic barbier
Lacorn
Rose without thorns Lacorn is a short bush with dense dark green leaves. On the stems there are large pink flowers.
Fantin-Latour
A tall, lush bush, reaching 1.7 m in height and 2 m in width. The color of the flowers is light pink with a gradual transition to white. The flowers are large, about 9-10 cm in diameter, collected in racemose inflorescences of 5-10 buds. They have a rich aroma.
Important! Of the shortcomings, florists note a reduced resistance to diseases.
Fantin-Latour variety
Wartburg
Powerful lush bush. Roses of raspberry-pink color are small (about 1-2 cm in diameter), double and collected in inflorescences of 35-40 flowers. The period of abundant flowering lasts about a month.
Mme alfred carriere
A plant with pale pink flowers. On one shoot, up to five buds, each 10 cm in diameter, are formed. The aroma is intense. The height of the bush is 0.5 m, the width is up to 0.3 m.
Mme grade Alfred Carriere
Maman Turbat
Pink flowers are collected in a cluster of several pieces. The bush is low, growing up to 0.7 m in height. The plant is frost-resistant, immune to disease. Differs in continuous flowering.
Maria Liesa
The flowers are small, simple and collected in large clusters, in appearance they resemble a hydrangea. The color is bright pink. No aroma. The height of the bush is up to 0.3 m, the width is 0.2 m.
Rosalita
The bush has a fountain-like shape. Small flowers are collected in clusters of 8-10 pcs. The petals are pale yellow and cream in color, which turn white with age. The aroma is musky, pronounced. Leaves are large, shiny, rounded, brownish-greenish. The height of the bush is 1.5 m.
Rosalita variety
