Rose Harlequin (Arlequin) - features of the variety
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Every gardener tries to decorate his site. Some plant small bushes and create flower beds, while others prefer to create a hedge. As such a hedge, you can increasingly find beautiful park roses Decor Harlequin.
Rose Harlequin (Arlequin or Harlequin or Harlekin) - what is this variety, history of creation
Rose Harlequin belongs to the class of climbing large-flowered roses. It is not suitable for indoor cultivation. Only outdoors. This flower of extraordinary beauty with a captivating aroma was bred in 1986. The name of the variety is arlequin or harlequin rose in honor of the family name that bred it. This variety is unique in its beauty and has no subspecies.
Rose harlequin
Brief description, characteristic
The harlekin rose bush is actively growing and developing. It can grow up to 3.5 meters in height, in width it can grow by 1.5-2 meters.
The main decoration of the bush is flowers. For the entire flowering period, they change their shades. The young, blossoming bud is colored in a pale yellow color. As it blooms, the edges turn pink and the middle remains pale. The inflorescences are large and have the shape of a bowl, and the petals are terry. The maximum flower diameter is 10 cm. On one peduncle, about 5 buds most often develop at once.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main positive characteristics of this rose include good frost tolerance, which allows it to be grown even in areas with a cold climate. It also blooms for a long time and continuously. Some buds are constantly replacing others, maintaining a blooming appearance until the onset of autumn.
The disadvantages include the need for regular pruning of old and weakened branches.
Use in landscape design
Rose Harlequin is a wonderful decoration of tall vertical buildings. It blooms for a very long time and quite abundantly. Even after the end of the flowering period, it is beautiful, as it is a dense green bush. Landscape designers in the professional environment call her the queen of photo design. Due to its qualities, it received a second name - Decor Harlequin rose.
Rose in design
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
Planting is the first step in caring for a garden beauty.
In what form is the landing
Seedlings are used as planting material. It is recommended that you purchase a plant grown in your climatic region. In stores, they are sold in containers, which allows them to be moved into the ground with minimal risk of harm. The maximum recommended shelf life of a seedling should not exceed 3 months. Better to purchase a rose just before planting.
What time is the boarding
The most favorable period for planting a seedling in open ground is April-May with an average temperature of 20-22 degrees. At this time, the soil has already warmed up, and frosts are unlikely.
Location selection
Rose Decor Harlequin prefers sunny areas. In this case, the selected area should be well ventilated. You should not place the rose near water sources, as well as in places where groundwater passes close to the top layer of the earth. The most optimal place is a small hillock with a slope, from where water can drain freely.
Ventilated and sunny area
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
Before planting, it is recommended to check the selected place for compliance with the required conditions for the active growth of the rose. First, prepare the holes. If you plan to grow a rose near the wall of the building, then you need to retreat about 50 cm. The holes should be 2-3 times larger than the root system of the plant. A drainage layer is laid out on the bottom. Additionally, you can fertilize the soil with mineral additives for roses. If the ground seems to be too dense, then it can be mixed with sand.
Planting procedure step by step
Before planting, the roots of the plant must be abundantly moistened. This will make it easier to get the flower out of the pot. A little fertile soil is poured onto the drainage layer and a plant is already planted on it. The entire volume must be filled with earth mixed with sand. After planting, the rose must be watered abundantly
Plant care
Providing the flower with proper and balanced care, you can admire it for many years. And the appearance of the first flowers will not be long in coming.
Watering rules and humidity
Root system of climbing rose The decor is located close to the surface of the earth. If summers are hot and dry, the roots may dry out. This inevitably leads to the death of the plant. The recommended frequency of watering is 2-3 times a week. In this case, at least 1 bucket of water should go to 1 bush. As an additional protection against drying out, a layer of sawdust or peat can be scattered around the roots.
Top dressing and soil quality
In order for the rose to delight the gardener with its active growth and flowering, it is recommended to regularly feed. Complex mineral preparations are suitable for this. Do not stop bringing them in even in the fall - they help to better prepare for the winter.
The soil for the seedling must be fertile.
Pruning and replanting
It is recommended to remove old and weakened shoots from the bush every spring. It is better to cut the bush to eye level. If it is planned to update it as much as possible, then pruning is carried out to the level of 2-3 buds.
If you need to transplant, then it is also better to do it in the spring on a cloudy day. The bush is cut to a level of 40-50 cm, and after the procedure, the ground must be constantly kept moist.
Features of wintering a flower
It is recommended to cover the rose after setting freezing temperatures, namely in November-December.
The root space is sprinkled with mulch, and it is recommended to cover the bush itself with burlap, which does not interfere with the exchange of air.
Shelter roses for the winter
Blooming rose
The rose blooms very beautifully. To extend this period, you must adhere to some simple recommendations.
A period of activity and rest
Climbing rose Harlequin blooms for a long period of time: July, August and sometimes September. Do not expect to bloom in the first year after planting. At this time, the rose takes root in a new place and gains strength.
Care during and after flowering
The buds ripen throughout the season, gradually replacing each other. It is recommended to cut fading flowers so that they do not take away the strength of the flower, and give the opportunity for new ones to develop.
Watering should remain abundant. In order to develop a schedule, you need to rely on the condition of the soil. As soon as it dries up, it needs to be moistened.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
If the Harlequin Myam Decor rose does not bloom, then it is recommended to check the following points:
- moisture and drainage of the soil. Water should easily pass through the upper layers, but at the same time not linger in the roots;
- pruning should be done regularly, but do not overdo it. It is worth cutting off only weak shoots;
- the presence of feeding;
- the rose loves ventilated areas.
Flower propagation
Rose Harlequin propagates only by cuttings. Other methods are not suitable for this variety. Below is a description of the method.
Rose cuttings
When is it produced
The procedure for cutting a rose into cuttings should be carried out during the period of active flowering. The most favorable time is June-July, when the buds are still in their infancy, as well as before flowering. This will allow the flower to take root and grow stronger before the onset of the first October frosts.
Detailed description
First, a shoot with a diameter of at least 1 cm is selected. It must be cut at an acute angle 2 cm below the end of the stem. Next, the seedling is cleaned of thorns and leaves, and the lower cut off part is cleaned and placed in a root former solution. To protect against bacteria and pests, the upper cut is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and covered with wax.
After the completion of the procedures, the seedling deepens into the soil by 15 cm and is covered with a plastic bottle until rooting.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
This rose variety is quite resistant to external factors. However, it can be killed by the following insects:
- spider mite. They fight with it with ordinary soapy water, processing all the leaves and stems;
- aphid, which can be fought with an infusion of wormwood. The bush must be regularly sprayed with a solution;
- leafhoppers also disappear after treatment with soapy water.
Healthy and blooming rose
Also, gardeners note the appearance of the following diseases:
- gray rot, which is formed due to excessive moisture and high humidity;
- rust - this disease is characterized by the formation of yellow and brown spots on the underside of the leaves;
- powdery mildew develops during prolonged damp weather. A white bloom appears on the foliage.
With the development of these diseases, it is necessary to revise the irrigation regime.
It is recommended to constantly monitor the general condition of the flower, and when the first signs of wilting or flower disease appear, treat it with folk methods or chemicals. Only with proper care will it be possible to grow a thick and color-rich bush.
