Varieties of ground cover roses

Diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to nematodes (although it can be affected by some species), anthracnose, black leg, dry rot, leaf twisting, and various types of scab. Late blight resistance has not been reported. Fungal and viral diseases can affect potatoes if agricultural practices are not followed. For protection you need:

1. Adhere to the rules of crop rotation. You can not plant a crop in the same area for two or more years in a row, as well as place after other nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants) or next to them.
2. Monitor humidity. If potatoes are grown in a rainy region, resort to soil mulching and change the mulch frequently.
3. Treat the soil with solutions of copper-containing fungicides before planting, seed tubers and planting after germination.
4. Fight disease-carrying parasites.

The most dangerous among pests is the Colorado potato beetle. If you do not fight with it, you can lose half or more of the crop (if more than 80% of the tops are damaged by a beetle, the yield drops by half). For the fight, insecticides "Confidor", "Tabu", "Regent", "Aktara" and others are used.

After spraying with insecticides, early potatoes should not be eaten until they are fully ripe.

In order not to use pesticides, beetles are harvested by hand or poultry - chickens, partridges, pheasants, guinea fowls - are released into the garden. For prevention you need:

• plant peas or beans next to potatoes, the secretions of which scare off pests;
• alternate rows of potatoes with rows of strong-smelling crops - onions, catnip, mint, calendula, marigolds;
• huddle plants often;
• when planting, put onion peels in the holes.

Expert opinion
Valentine Rarely
Chief editor Repka.online. An experienced summer resident and gardener.

The Blue Danube or Mountain Rose potatoes are widely known among gardeners. Along with Sineglazka, he became one of the favorites due to its excellent quality and taste. With proper care, the harvest will be bountiful and stable.

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Possible growing problems

The Kerio rose has a generally good immunity. To avoid fungal diseases, preventive treatments with fungicides at the beginning and at the end of the growing season are enough for her. If there is cool rainy weather for a long time, favorable for the development of diseases, spraying is repeated every 2.5-3 weeks.

Much more often the bush is attacked by pests:

• rose aphid (small greenish insects, mainly clinging to buds and young greenery);

• thrips (black "sticks" on the leaves);

• spider mite (leaves braided with "cobwebs", tops of shoots);

• nematode (rounded or bumpy growths on the roots, slowing down the development of the plant).

Thrips, aphids and spider mites feed on plant sap. Affected tissues gradually discolor and die off. To scare them away from roses, spicy herbs with a pungent aroma are planted nearby. Any universal insecticides are effective against thrips and aphids - Aktara, Tanrek, Konfidor-Maxi. Spider mites are destroyed with acaricides - Neoron, Sunmite, Apollo.

Fighting the nematode is useless. Signs of infection become apparent when the infection process is irreversible. For prophylaxis, Nemabakt is introduced into the soil during planting. The affected bushes are destroyed, the soil is spilled with hot (50 ° C) water.

The absence of rose bloom in the overwhelming majority of cases is the gardener's wine:

• landing in the shade;
• cold drafts;
• unsuitable soil;
• improper watering (flooded or drying rose);
• deficiency or excess of fertilizers in the soil.

Rose Super Dorothy (Super Dorothy) - what kind of variety, history of creation

Super Dorothy rose appeared thanks to the efforts of the German breeder K. Hentzel in 1986. In fact, it is an improved version of the Dorothy Perkins variety, which is characterized by low resistance to powdery mildew. We managed to remove this minus. Also, the breeder gave the culture a richer color and increased the duration of flowering.

The rose is characterized by beautiful and lush inflorescences.

Brief description, characteristic

The climbing rose Super Dorothy is characterized by dark pink pompom flowers. One brush contains 25-40 buds. Flowering begins late enough - in the second half of summer. However, it lasts almost until the very cold. Under the influence of the sun, bright petals take on a paler hue. The rose has a vanilla aroma.

The plant has a sprawling bush with a lot of shoots. It reaches 3 m in height and 1 m in width. The plant is characterized by medium-sized dark green leaves with a glossy surface. It has soft pliable shoots that are easily located on a support.

In the description of the rose variety, it is indicated that it has a stable immunity to powdery mildew and black spot. Under cover, the plant is able to withstand frosts down to -25 ℃. When growing crops in regions with mild climates, shelter is not required.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rose Dorothy is very popular. This is due to its positive qualities:

• long flowering until the end of autumn;
• small buds that are constantly changing;
• resistance to major diseases;
• resistance to prolonged rains;
• high resistance to frost.

A small flaw is also characteristic of a rose - a change in the shade of the buds as it blooms. At first, they have a bright and rich color. The flowers gradually become pale and less decorative.

Use in landscape design

Like other ground cover crops, the Super Dorothy rose is often used in landscaping. It is often planted in rose gardens and greenhouses. The culture is used to decorate verandas, walls of buildings, gazebos. Also, bushes can be grown on a trunk.

Important! Plants must be planted at intervals of 1-2 m.For 1-1.5 m they will be able to braid walls, gates or a gazebo

The plant is often used to decorate garden plots.

Features of variety care

Agrotechnics of the Kerio rose is generally standard for all hybrid tea varieties:

• Watering. It is carried out weekly, the norm for an adult bush is about 15 liters. In hot weather, the intervals are reduced to 2-3 days. Fresh mulch is added as needed.

• Top dressing. Kerio does not react too well to organics, especially if you overdo it. Therefore, at the beginning of the active growing season, any mineral nitrogen fertilizer is applied (15–20 g per 10 l), from the moment the first buds appear and then every 2-3 weeks - a complex remedy for roses. In the middle of autumn, use either a special "autumn" fertilizer (ABA, Autumn), or simple superphosphate and potassium sulfate (20 g per 10 liters).

• Shelter for the winter. Kerio will not be able to spend the winter without special training in most regions of Russia. The roots are insulated, covering the near-trunk circle with a layer of humus of about 10 cm, at the base of the stems, its thickness is increased to 20-25 cm, building a mound. The shoots are tied, the rose is covered with a special cover, a cardboard box or wrapped with a covering material, burlap in 2-3 layers.

How to trim Kerio

The greatest difficulties for novice rose growers are pruning. For hybrid tea varieties that form buds on the growths of the current season, a combination of its medium and strong types is necessary:

1. For a planted rose, leave 2-4 buds on each shoot, cutting them to about 15 cm.

2. At the beginning of the second season of the rose in the flowerbed, cut the stems 12-15 cm if they have grown strongly over the past summer.At the end of the season, remove those that have not bloomed completely, shorten the others in about the same way as in spring.

3. Further, every year the rose is pruned as described in the previous paragraph. Only sanitary pruning is added (mandatory in the spring and, if necessary, in the fall) and regular rejuvenation (in the spring, 3-4 of the oldest shoots are pruned to 25-30 cm, leaving 4-6 buds on them).

Plant care

In order for a culture to grow well and develop fully, it needs to be provided with quality care.

Watering rules and humidity

The plant should be watered once a week. But in very hot weather, the amount of watering should be increased up to 2 times a week. 1 bush will need 15-20 liters of warm, settled water. In the fall, watering should be stopped.

Important! To avoid the development of fungi and pest attacks, water must be poured at the root. At the same time, it is important not to allow liquid to get on the foliage, stems and buds.

Top dressing and soil quality

In the spring, with the arrival of heat, it is worth using nitrogen. The substance promotes the development of shoots and roots.

Before flowering, you need to use a combined mineral preparation with potassium and phosphorus. Potassium should be used in the fall. In general, the scheme for feeding the First Lady rose does not differ from the activities carried out in relation to other rose bushes.

Pruning

Sanitary pruning is performed during the growing season. It is required to prevent the development of fungal infections.

Full pruning is performed in the spring. Shoots must be shortened to 2-4 or 5-7 buds.

In the summer, it is necessary to remove faded buds. It is recommended to do this with scissors or a sharp knife.

Attention! When trimming, use a disinfected tool. Transfer

Transfer

Adult varietal rose bushes try not to transplant unnecessarily. If for some reason you still need to change the location of the First Lady rose, you should use the transshipment method.

Features of wintering a flower

In September, the first preparations for winter should begin. At this stage, potash fertilizers must be applied, which increase the resistance of the crop to frost.

Before the first frost, the bushes should be covered with sand. Since the plant is tall enough, its shoots should be laid on the ground and covered with spruce branches.

Growing features

Suitable for planting seedlings:

• spring - depending on the climate, from March to the second part of April;
• autumn - from the first month to October.

If roses are planted in the fall, then you need to take care of them additionally - to provide the plants with a reliable shelter from the cold. When planting in spring, the soil is prepared before winter - it is dug up and fertilized.

In order for rose bushes to delight with abundant greenery and a large number of flowers, you must choose the right place. It must meet the following requirements:

• be well lit by the sun;
• open;
• ventilated - after the rains, the branches of the plant should be properly blown.

The rose planting scheme is simple - at least half a meter should remain between the pits, and the bushes are planted in holes, the approximate size of which is 30 * 50 centimeters with a minimum depth of 40 cm.If the soil is heavy enough, clayey, then the depth of the hole can reach 65-70 cm

It is important to ensure that the planting hole is deeper than the full length of the roots - if the root system of the plant is bent during planting, the rose will hurt for a long time and take root for a long time

Fertilization and mulching

For normal growth and development, roses require a certain set of useful elements that make up fertilizers:

• iron - for the prevention of chlorosis;
• phosphorus - the number of flowers and plant health depend on it;
• potassium - without this element, fertilizers containing phosphorus will be useless;
• nitrogen - is responsible for the growth of peduncles;
• magnesium - especially needed during bud setting.

Experienced rose growers recommend that you first introduce mineral dressing, and then organic.For optimal provision of roses with all the necessary substances, it is necessary to feed the plants twice a year - in the spring, during the initial treatment, and in the summer, after the first flowering period is over.

Pruning

The procedure is carried out according to simple rules, the observance of which will help to grow magnificent and original flowers on your site:

1. In the spring, before the growing season, the plant is pruned closer to the roots, leaving 4-5 buds. If the shoot is very weak, then more than 3 buds cannot be left on it, and all 5 can be left on a strong one.
2. Roses are pinched in May, this is necessary to give the plants a beautiful and regular shape.
3. In October, all diseased, decayed and not stiff shoots, as well as leaves, are removed.

Treatment

If the plants show signs of disease, then it is necessary twice, with a difference of a week, to carry out the treatment with special preparations, including "Atellik", "Intavir", "Topaz" and "Fufanon".

Rose Corvette is a plant that is resistant to parasites and the development of diseases, but requires close attention and timely care. If traces of damage are visible on the plant, then measures to eliminate the disease or parasites should be taken immediately.

Shelter for the winter

Despite the frost resistance, the plant must be prepared for winter - it must be insulated with fine shavings or sawdust. The root neck of a rose bush is piled up to a height of 10 cm, and in the first days of October, the prepared plant is completely covered with sawdust. A box is installed on top of the covered plant, held by oppression.

In winter, the plants are covered with snow on top of the covering box. Shelters can be removed no earlier than May, while it is necessary to wait for cloudy weather to avoid burning the stems and foliage. If the weather is hot and sunny after removing the shelter, then the plants must be shaded. At the same time, until the end of the first third of June, the bases of the rose bush cannot be opened, since there is a high probability of recurrent frosts.

Description of the variety

An erect, well-developed bush can reach 126 centimeters in height, while its width rarely exceeds a meter. The plant has many large dark green leaves. The rose belongs to the cut variety, but it can bloom beautifully on the bush.

The buds have a goblet regular shape, they are long and sharp. Flowers can reach a diameter of 9-11 centimeters. The flower itself is terry, consisting of 20-35 petals, quite dense, it has an orange-red eye-catching color. The plant blooms profusely and for a long time, but the flowers on the shoots are located singly. If you follow the pruning algorithm for 3 or 4 buds, you can achieve the appearance of flowers in group inflorescences.

The description of Corvette roses will be incomplete if you do not indicate such characteristics as:

• a small number of sharp thorns on the stem, which makes it easier to care for the plant and cut flowers;
• with proper care, it blooms for a long time both in a flower bed and stands in a cut form in a vase.

Rose varieties Corvette White are smaller - the width and height of the bushes can reach only 0.6-1 meters. The flowers of the plant are small, up to 5 centimeters in diameter, they are semi-double (they consist of a maximum of 16 petals).

Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground

The Super Dorothy plant is characterized by good development. With proper planting work, it will be possible to achieve abundant flowering.

In what form is the landing

The plant takes root well in open soil and develops well. At the same time, you need to prepare a suitable site for him and choose high-quality seedlings. For planting, it is recommended to use a strong and healthy seedling with 3-4 powerful shoots

It is important to ensure that the roots are well developed.

What time is the boarding

In areas with a warm climate, it is permissible to plant a rose from November to March, since the earth retains warmth in the depths. In cold regions, planting work is carried out from April to the end of October.

Location selection

The plant requires a sunny area that is reliably protected from drafts and wind.To protect the crop from weeds, it is recommended to cover the place for the rose with a mulch layer. To make the site more decorative, it is worth using needles, fallen leaves, mowed grass.

You should know! If you plan to grow a plant on a support, it must be prepared in advance. For this, an arch, pergola and even an ordinary fence are suitable.

How to prepare the soil and flower for planting

Before planting in open ground, the roots should be trimmed by a third and immersed in a growth stimulant solution. In the ground, make a recess 60-70 cm in diameter. Peat, sand and humus are introduced into it. To reduce the acidity parameters, 200 g of ash are used.

Planting procedure step by step

In order for the plant to develop well, you need to correctly plant the planting work:

• put the seedling in the groove - it is recommended to place it at an angle;
• sprinkle the roots with earth;
• deepen the root collar by 9-10 cm;
• lightly tamp and water the soil.

1 group of shade-tolerant roses for a shade flower garden

Indicators are given under the condition of growing roses in the shade and partial shade.

Ballerina (musky hybrid)

The height of the bush is 150-200 cm. The flowering of the rose is moderate, very long in the middle of summer (it does not have time to gain strength for the second time).

Ballerina is resistant to disease and rain.

In the photo is a rose of the Ballerina variety

Felicia (musky hybrid)

The height of the bush is 160-200 cm. The Felicia rose is fragrant. Repeated flowering.

Very resistant to disease and rain.

In the photo is a rose of the Felicia variety

Сornelia (musky hybrid)

The English priest Pemberton has bred many hybrids of musk rose, which form inflorescences all summer long and smell of musk, one of them is shade-tolerant variety Сornelia.

The height of the bush is 160-200 cm. A tall, lush bush blooms with loose double flowers, the color of which varies greatly from delicate apricot to pink, depending on the season and type of soil.

In the photo, a rose of the Сornelia variety

Lykkefund (Olsen)

A shipless rambler is 400-500 cm high. It blooms moderately, with caps of non-double white flowers with yellow stamens.

Lykkefund is very resistant to disease and rain. Winter-hardy, hibernates without shelter (when removed from a support).

The photo shows a rose of the Lykkefund variety (from the site rooz.ee)

Tequila (Meilland)

Floribunda, 120-150 cm high. Good, very long flowering. Flowers do not fade. The variety does not have time to re-flowering.

In the photo is a rose of the Tequila variety

A Shropshire Lad (Austin)

Vigorous healthy scrub (150-180 cm). Delayed but long and moderate flowering. A Shropshire Lad does not have time to re-bloom. A very fragrant rose.

Pictured is A Shropshire Lad rose

Domaine de Courson (Meilland)

Resistant and strong climbing rose, up to 250 cm high. Moderate flowering, does not come out on repeated. The aroma is weak. One peduncle has 5 flowers.

In the photo is a rose of the Domaine de Courson variety (from the site plantator.pro)

Goldspatz (Kordes)

Strong and disease resistant scrub 150-170 cm high. Strong aroma. In good weather, the Goldspatz rose variety re-blooms. Flowers will not fade.

Pictured rose Goldspatz

Mme Isaac Pereire (vintage bourbon rose)

Large scrub 200 x 200 cm. Pom-pom, richly fuchsia-pink flowers. Flowering is single. Very strong rose oil aroma. Petals can be added to water and food, and can be used to make jam. Flowers are good for cutting.

The rose is prone to black spot, preventive treatment is required. Carries out poor soils.

Winter hardiness of the Mme Isaac Pereire variety is good, but shelter is required for the winter.

Pictured rose Mme Isaac Pereire

Mary Magdalene (Austin)

This rose is a floribunda, 100-150 cm high. The flowering is excellent, a little late. Manages to re-flowering.

Mary Magdalene is resistant to disease and rain.

In the photo is a rose of the Mary Magdalene variety

Veilchenblau (multiflora hybrid)

Purple rambler, up to 200 cm tall. Flowers will not fade. Flowering is one-time, moderate.

Veilchenblau is very disease resistant.

In the photo is a rose of the Veilchenblau variety

Gentle Hermione (Austin)

Low scrub 120-150 cm high. The variety is fragrant. You need to wait (3-4 years) when the rose grows root, until that time it will show itself as a not very strong bush and decay.

Gentle Hermione is very disease resistant.

In the photo is a rose Gentle Hermione from the official website www.davidaustinroses.co.uk

Kosmos (Kordes)

Floribunda is 70 cm high and 50 cm in diameter. Kosmos is very resistant in culture and has received many awards.

The photo shows a rose of the Kosmos variety (from the official website of the Cordes Rose Nursery www.rosen.de)

Read about the autumn selection and planting of rose seedlings in the article (with video)

Advantages of miniature roses

• in dwarfs from 5 to 30 (45) cm in height, unlike ground cover roses at the same height, the shoots do not fall down in an arc and do not spread over the ground for several meters;
• they are densely leafy, their crowns consist of small, often shiny leaves;
• often abundantly decorated with small fragrant flowers of a wide variety of colors: red, orange, yellow, pink, white, two-color, green, purple;
• there are varieties in which the color changes as the flower ages from lemon yellow to cherry red;
• most often 3-15 flowers are collected in compact inflorescences;
• there are terry varieties;
• their flowering lasts from May until frost, and has 3 waves: spring, summer and autumn.