Rose John Franklin

Rose varieties John Franklin are very popular among gardeners for landscape design. It serves as an irreplaceable decoration for gardens, parks and flower beds. Looks great both alone and in the neighborhood with other plants.

John Franklin is a park rose. It is frost-resistant and ready to withstand harsh climatic conditions. This is a credit to the breeders of Canada involved in its breeding. Roses of this variety are not the most resistant to the conditions of harsh winters. But, due to its attractiveness, it is in demand among gardeners.

Rose John Franklin

Description

The flowers of the beautiful representative of the flora are crimson, semi-double. Each bud has up to 25 slightly pointed petals. The flowers reach 6 centimeters in diameter. They grow constantly, their number in a brush ranges from 3 to 7. Under favorable conditions, the number of flowers reaches 30. The bush is dense, always erect.

The leaves are rounded, dark green saturated color, shiny. The thorns have a yellowish tinge, a light bloom is visible on them.

The rose pleases with abundant flowering throughout the season. It usually lasts from late May to September.

Important! The more sunlight enters the plant, the longer it will delight the eye with blossoming buds.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Some growers attribute to the disadvantages of the variety a weak aroma spread during flowering. It is really too delicate and subtle.

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When presenting a new rose and describing its properties, breeders claimed that it has strong resistance to diseases and pests. In practice, it turned out that the plant's resistance to powdery mildew can be estimated as average. This is a fungal disease, as a result of which the leaves are covered with a light bloom, subsequently droplets of liquid are clearly visible on them. Resistance to black spot is also weak.

Canadian park rose John Franklin is unpretentious to weather conditions and feels great in case of temperature changes. The variety is adapted to survive in Siberian frosts, as it can withstand temperatures below minus 35.

Note! The flower may freeze in places located above the snow cover, but this will not lead to its death. The recovery process takes a little time, and during the season the beauty will delight with its abundant flowering.

Use in landscape design

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Rose John Franklin and other varieties of Canadian terry plants are often used in landscaping. An upright bush with a height of 100-125 centimeters perfectly plays the role of a hedge. A bright crimson flower will decorate any flower bed or lawn, especially if you make it the center of the composition.

Rose in the garden

Growing a flower in the open field

Growing a John Franklin rose is not a laborious process. The main thing is to take a responsible approach to choosing a planting site and provide the flower with the necessary soil.

Planting a plant

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You need to plant a plant where air circulates well. This situation will protect against infection with diseases and parasites.Plant seedlings are used to preserve the characteristics of the variety.

The best time to plant

Planting in the middle lane is carried out in the spring. The optimal time is considered to be the period from April to May. You can postpone the procedure until autumn, but the main thing is that the plant has time to take root before the onset of cold weather, otherwise it will die.

Location selection

Gardeners recommend planting the rose on a hill so that groundwater cannot reach the roots. It is better that the distance to them is at least two meters. Also, a lot depends on the lighting.

Note! The flower prefers the sun, but feels comfortable in partial shade.

Soil and flower preparation

The plant prefers a loamy soil rich in minerals. Such a soil is able to retain the amount of moisture the plant needs. Also, the soil should be slightly acidic and breathable.

Before planting, flower seedlings are prepared:

Copper sulfate is diluted at the rate of 30 grams per 1 liter of water;
The plant is soaked for half an hour.

Landing procedure

The step-by-step procedure for planting seedlings is quite simple:

Depressions are made at the selected place. The diameter of the pits can reach half a meter, you need to deepen by 60 centimeters;
They lay fertilizers rich in organic matter, peat, fertile soil;
Seedlings are placed in the pit to a depth of 5-9 centimeters;
Fall asleep with soil;
Watered at the root. Add earth if necessary. You can sprinkle with sand.

Plant care

Rose John Franklin is an unpretentious plant. The main thing is to follow simple rules, namely watering, timely fertilizing and pruning. With proper care, the rose will delight gardeners with long flowering.

Abundant flowering

Watering and moisture

Water the flower every 3-4 days. In this case, warm water is used, at the rate of 12 liters per one bush. The plant is drought-resistant, so additional air humidification is not required.

Top dressing and soil quality

Feeding is carried out periodically. In this case, fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus are used.

The procedure must be carried out:

two weeks after planting;
early to mid-July;
before wintering.

Pruning and replanting

Pruning is done in the spring to remove dead branches and stems. They can be hit by pests or freeze in cold temperatures. Before wintering, the plant is also looked after. After the hilling procedure, they get rid of the shoots that have not gained strength and have not matured.

A transplant should be carried out if recovery is necessary, when the flower withers or does not bloom. For example, if the place is not suitable, the quality of the soil is not satisfied, or the plant is in the shade.

Wintering a flower

Rose John Franklin is a straight tall bush. To cover a flower for the winter, you need to build a structure. Arcs made of plastic or metal are used, covered with foam sheets. The flower itself is placed in a bag and covered with snow, creating a small snowdrift.

It is also advised to organize the shelter of the base of the shrub.

To do this, use:

compost;
"Pillow" from the ground.

During periods of activity and rest

During flowering, the rose needs feeding, watering and hilling. Pruning in the summer should be done to maintain the attractiveness of the plant and rid it of dead parts.

During wintering, they protect the base of the flower and cover it. Many growers believe that additional adaptations are not required for a frost-resistant rose. A snowdrift will perfectly protect the plant with the onset of cold weather.

Important! Before wintering, it is important to remove young shoots on which the bark has not formed. They will not be able to survive in frost and are able to infect the entire bush.

During flowering

During flowering, which occurs in the hot season, you need to water the rose twice a week. By the end of summer, the frequency decreases. In September, it is no longer necessary to water the plant. In the first year, it is recommended to remove the buds in July so that no more than two flowers remain on the shoots in August.

Why does not a rose bloom

Rose John Franklin may not bloom if conditions are not right for her.

This happens when:

the soil is not breathable enough, moisture stagnates;
the plant is planted in a lowland where cold air accumulates, and groundwater is close;
the shrub is in the shade and does not receive enough sunlight.

Rose in the sun

Lack of watering, dressing and pruning can also affect flowering.

Flower propagation

The park rose propagates by cuttings that remain after pruning, root suckers or dividing the bush.

Harvesting cuttings

Usually, shoots are harvested in the spring in the middle lane and in the fall in southern countries.

Note! It is recommended to use seedlings of a rose that is two years old. They will take root better and faster.

Process description

Propagation by cuttings and planting in the fall are carried out as follows:

The roots of the rose are shortened. Usually one third of the total length is removed;
Remove damaged parts, dried out or rotten roots;
Leave no more than 4 buds on the shoot;
Place the seedling in a container of water at night before planting;
The roots are treated with a solution that stimulates their growth;
The seedling is deepened into the ground by 2-3 centimeters;
They create a greenhouse effect by covering with film or plastic bottles;
Spray without watering for a month before rooting.

Harvesting cuttings for spring planting is done in the fall during pruning before wintering. The seedlings are stored wrapped in foil at a temperature of 3 degrees. Before that, leaves and flowers are removed from them. In mid-April, you can plant a plant by dividing the seedling into parts not exceeding 15 centimeters. The rose is deepened to the upper bud and covered with a film until it takes root.

You can propagate the flower by dividing the bush. To do this, it is dug up and cut into pieces, so that each will preserve the root system. Then they are planted in the soil, applying the same rules as for cuttings. The procedure can be carried out in spring and autumn.

Note! Root suckers may appear on the surface above the ground. After a year, they grow roots. Then they can be cut off and transplanted into a permanent place.

Plant diseases and pests

Rose John Franklin can carry various diseases:

Stem cancer or burn. It is necessary to remove the affected part of the plant and treat it with a product that contains copper;
Rust. The plant is treated with Fundazol. In this case, it is advised to strengthen the immunity of the flower;
Black spot. The diseased parts of the plant are removed, the flower is sprayed with the preparation "Skor";
Powdery mildew. A solution of copper sulfate, which is sprayed on a rose, helps to fight it.

Powdery mildew

The John Franklin rose is an unpretentious plant widely used by gardeners to decorate plots. Proper care and attention will keep the plant healthy, and it will bloom profusely almost all summer.