Shrub rose - planting and care in the open field
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Every owner of a garden or suburban area wants his territory to look beautiful. To do this, you can arrange lush and bright flower beds. However, for them to be truly pleasing to the eye, you need to choose the appropriate plants. In this case, the best option would be a bush rose - planting and caring for this flower in the open field is not too difficult. And if everything is done correctly, then very soon the flower garden will delight with bright and lush roses. It is important to comply with all plant care requirements.
What is this variety, plant features
Shrub roses have been known since ancient times. They were grown by the Greeks and Romans to decorate the territory near their homes. The plant belongs to the Rosehip family and is distinguished by its beauty with fairly simple care. Due to this, it is popular as a decoration for a summer cottage or a private house.
Bush rose
Key Features
The plant has a varied appearance. And this applies not only to flowers, but also to the shape and size of the crown. Depending on the species, it can be very lush or consist of several branches. The same goes for the growth of the rose bush. Some varieties can reach a height of up to 3 meters, others barely reach 50 cm. The branches of each plant are divided into main and annual, which grow anew every spring.
As for the buds, they can have more than 100 petals. The main flower sometimes grows up to 20 cm in diameter. Roses grow both one at a time and in inflorescences. Their shades differ depending on the variety. At present, probably only a variety with bright blue buds has not yet been bred. However, there are species in which the flowers change color depending on the season.
Some varieties of spray roses in their appearance resemble a wild rose, others bloom only once, and then become just a green decoration of the site. Other varieties delight gardeners with bright colors every year.
The main advantages of flowers:
- High frost resistance compared to other types of roses.
- Unpretentious care.
- Shrub roses can be used to create chic green hedges.
However, they also have disadvantages. The main ones are:
- It is necessary to prune the bushes every year.
- Although the plant has high frost resistance, it must be prepared for winter. And the large size of the bush makes it difficult to wrap up before a cold snap.
By winter, you will have to create volumetric structures.
Growing technology in the garden
Planting and caring for a bushy rose is not too difficult, but it can cause some difficulties for a beginner. In order to grow a bush rose in your garden, it is important to know the basics of technology. Although the plant is quite unpretentious, certain rules must be followed in order to use it as a home decoration or to create bouquets.
To do everything right, the plant must be grown in the following sequence.
Choosing a landing site
The first thing to pay attention to is the choice of a place on the site where it will be possible to plant seedlings. In this regard, the rose is quite selective, so everything must be done correctly.
It is not recommended to plant a flower in the lowlands, since in winter snow can accumulate there, which, when melted, can harm the root system. Also, the flower must be protected from drafts. To do this, it is better to grow it next to the wall of some building. Therefore, a shaded area, which is illuminated by the sun only in the morning hours, will be an excellent place.
Soil preparation
The correct choice of soil is an important condition for growing a rose. It is not recommended to plant in depleted soil. It is better to enrich it in advance with mineral compositions.
When digging a hole, it is necessary to remove all large stones, branches and roots. Do not cultivate flowers on waterlogged soil. In this case, it is worth organizing drainage and saving the root system from decay.
Planting a seedling
It is necessary to plant seedlings in not too deep holes. It is better to line the bottom of the hole with a drainage layer, 10 cm thick. To fill the rest of the volume, it is recommended to use compost and black soil. This will allow the plant to grow and develop faster.
When planting, the roots must be carefully straightened, and at the end the surface of the earth must be tamped a little.
Watering and feeding
Immediately after planting, the seedling must be well watered. If the process is carried out in the summer, then it is advisable to shade the seedlings for the first time. As for dressing, it is allowed to apply phosphorus fertilizers, which have a positive effect on the growth of the bush.
Outdoor planting rules
It is best to open the planting season for spray roses in early autumn. At the same time, seedlings should not be bought in advance, it is better to find them right before planting. You need to choose the strongest and healthiest specimens.
After purchasing the bushes, you need to choose the right place for growing. It must be adequately lit and not exposed to drafts. It is also important to pay attention to the quality of the soil. The more nutritious it is, the more luxuriant the plant will be.
It is important to place the plant in the right place.
Landing features
Before planting a flower, it must be prepared. For this, the roots are cut with a sharp tool and the shoots are shortened. After that, a hole is prepared for planting. Its depth should be 10 cm more than the length of the root system.
When the flower is planted, a circular roller must be made around it. This will help distribute the water evenly during watering. If you plan to breed several bushes, then it is important to correctly determine the distance between them. Depending on the variety, it can be from 100 to 200 cm.
How to care for a bush rose
It is very easy to grow a bush rose. This can be done both outdoors and in a pot at home. However, to get a lush plant, it is important to remember the basic rules for caring for it:
- Watering. The flower is not too hygrophilous, therefore it is recommended to water it only if the top layer of the soil dries out. It is better to use a drip method of moisturizing.
- Fertilizer. It is necessary to make four dressings - in the spring during active growth, during budding, after the flowering period, before preparing for wintering.
- Transfer. You need to replant the plant if it has grown too much. It is better to do this in late spring or early autumn. In general, reproduction is carried out according to the same system as planting a seedling. It is necessary to transplant the plant into a new hole with fresh substrate.
- Pruning. In summer, it is better to carry out this procedure only for sanitary purposes. In autumn, pruning is done as a preparation for wintering - all old, diseased and dried shoots are removed.
Autumn pruning principle
Reproduction methods
For propagation of spray roses, the following methods are used:
- dividing the bush;
- cuttings;
- layering;
- offspring;
- vaccinations.
Rose cuttings
Preparation for wintering
In the Moscow region and similar regions, the rose tolerates winter relatively calmly. However, in the Urals and Siberia, it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures. To do this, it is necessary to cut off all weak and diseased shoots, and process them with garden pitch. On the remaining stems, you need to pluck all the leaves and process them with a Bordeaux mixture. When the temperature reaches -8 ° C, the bush must be protected with any covering material, on top of which the film is lined.
Shrub rose is one of the most unpretentious plants that you can use to decorate your site. However, it is important to follow the rules for planting and caring for the plant.
