Rose Lady of Shalott - characteristics of a shrab
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Rose Shallot is one of the winter-hardy and long-flowering varieties. The plant is disease resistant and blooms throughout the season. Therefore, it is one of the best options for inexperienced florists. Lady of Shalott rose has won many hearts with its lush peach buds.
Description of the variety, history of its creation
The English rose Lady of Shallot is a fairly new variety, bred in 2009 by English breeder David Austin. To create a new look, he was inspired by a poem dedicated to Lord Tennyson Alfred.
Rose shallot in the garden
This is the story of a lady from Shallot who was bewitched in the castle of Camelot by King Arthur. The flower has been awarded an official certificate by the Royal National Rose Society for the best qualities and characteristics.
The Lady Shalott variety belongs to the group of English spray roses (shrubs). Shrub height up to 150 centimeters. The plant is powerful and lush. The branches are thin, on which dark green leaves grow. At the beginning of formation, the deciduous blade has a bronze tint.
The buds are large and pointed towards the top. A flower up to 10 centimeters in diameter. Each bud contains 40 petals. They can be salmon, orange-yellow, apricot. On the bush, buds are collected in inflorescences from three to seven pieces. Rose Shallot fills the air with a light and fragrant apple aroma.
The bush blooms from May to August, with good care it can delight with lush flowering before the onset of the first frost. The winter hardiness of the rose bush is good - in winter the plant does not need shelter, it can withstand temperatures down to -27 degrees.
Rose Shallot in combination with other varieties
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages include frost resistance and a long flowering period. Some petals have small dots, they add zest and do not spoil the appearance in any way.
In cool weather, the flowers stay on the bush longer and open more slowly. You can plant a rose both outdoors and indoors.
The disadvantages of the variety include the fact that the petals burn out from the sun's rays, they become creamy.
Use in landscape design
Rose Lady of Shallot occupies one of the key places in landscape design.
The shrub attracts attention with its beauty, and also serves as the main accent of the composition. But to create a colorful composition, you need to choose the right neighbors.
Together with roses, perennials can be planted in the rose garden. They will fill the early spring bloom and also provide a backdrop to showcase the decorative virtues of roses.
Growing a flower in the open field
Rose Shallot is a versatile plant that can grow in a summer cottage, in a flower bed, as well as in an apartment or on a balcony. To grow a rose, you need to choose the right place, it must be sunny and free of drafts. The quality of the planting material plays an important role.
You can grow Shallot rose with saplings and seeds.It is better to purchase planting material in a specialized store. The seeds are sold in small paper bags with details on when and how to plant.
Seedlings are usually sold in closed containers or without. Before buying, you must carefully inspect the plant: it should not be damaged in any way.
High-quality planting material must meet the following criteria:
- the root system is powerful and well developed;
- at the root there must be at least two lignified shoots;
- in the context of the root of a yellow tint;
- the leaf blade is clean, without spots;
- the leaves are colored green;
- roots without scratches, soft and dry areas.
Varieties of seedlings
What time is the boarding
For a seedling, the ideal time for planting is autumn. Roses planted in October have time to take root. In the spring, they immediately begin to grow. In addition, in the fall, the nursery has a large selection of planting material. In spring, the seedlings are weakened after wintering and are poorly suited for beginner flower lovers.
In spring, planting is carried out at a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius. The first to plant grafted, frost-resistant seedlings, roses with their own roots a week later.
Location selection
Lady Shalotte is one of the most light-loving roses. In the shade, the plant feels bad, blooms poorly. Many blind shoots are formed on the bush. At the same time, rose bushes do not tolerate wintering well and get sick.
The south side is suitable for cultivation. It is not advisable to plant Shallot next to trees, as over time they grow and obscure the rose bushes.
Preparing the soil for planting a flower
To prepare the soil for planting a rose, it is necessary to determine the depth at which the groundwater is located. The root system goes two meters into the ground, so it should be processed to a depth of at least one meter.
The flower prefers fertile and breathable soil, with an acid reaction pH 5.5-6.5. If the soil is too acidic, it must be calcified. Sandy and heavy clay soils are not suitable for planting. You can dilute clay soil with sand or compost, sandy soil with humus and crushed clay.
Planting procedure step by step
After the soil is prepared, and the place is chosen, you can proceed to planting.
Step-by-step instructions will help with this:
- Dip the roots of the seedling in a clay solution.
- Place the seedling in a hole 50 cm wide and up to 60 cm deep. Fully spread the roots over the surface of the hole.
- Then fill the hole with soil. When planting, carefully compact the soil around the seedling.
- After planting, water the young bush.
- Then loosen the soil, for this it is necessary to collect the earth around the bush, and then mulch.
Step-by-step instructions for planting a shallot rose
Plant care
Proper shrub care includes:
- watering and providing moisture;
- top dressing;
- pruning;
- transplant;
- wintering.
All these measures are necessary for the proper development and growth of the rose bush.
Watering and providing moisture
After planting, the rose must be watered every two days. As you grow older, watering should be reduced to weekly.
In spring, during the period of active growth, plants should be watered abundantly. It is necessary to monitor the moisture content of the soil - excess can lead to rotting of the root system of the bush.
Top dressing and soil quality
It is necessary to feed the bush three times:
- The first bait consists of nitrogen and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, which are applied in early May. They contribute to the growth of green mass, and also serve for the correct development of the rhizome.
- The second groundbait is applied in a couple of weeks. Potassium and phosphorus are added to the soil to form buds.
- The third feeding is carried out 20 days after the end of flowering. During this period, the laying of flower buds and the active growth of new roots begin. Top dressing consists of superphosphate and potassium salts, as well as organic fertilizers.
Pruning
Cropping is done twice:
- in the spring they spend to update the bush. This is necessary to stimulate growth and abundant summer bloom;
- pruned in autumn to prepare the plant for wintering.
Pruning includes harvesting dried leaves, dead shoots, and forming a crown. At the end of the process, the sections are treated with copper sulfate.
Blooming rose
Rose is a multi-flowering plant, buds appear several times over the summer.
During the flowering period, it is necessary to regularly cut off the faded inflorescences.
In the first year, the bush may not bloom. If there is no flowering in other cases, the bush may grow in the shade. Flowering may not take place due to waterlogging or close occurrence of groundwater.
Shallot rose bloom
Flower propagation
Plant propagation is available only in a vegetative way:
- in spring or summer, an annual shoot is selected;
- an incision is made on the bark (at the location of the kidneys);
- the shoot is bent to the ground and dug in with soil;
- the seedling is periodically watered, by the fall it should take root.
Reproduction by dividing the bush is done in the spring. The bush is dug up until the buds appear, then the root must be divided into two or three parts.
Diseases and pests
Rose Lady Shallot is resistant to some diseases (powdery mildew, black spot). But it can be infected with gray rot, spider mites, scabbard, bear, chlorosis.
Flowers get sick under unfavorable growth conditions:
- lack of moisture or its excess;
- little power and light.
Several bushes or one can hurt. A diseased plant must be removed immediately so that the disease does not affect healthy bushes.
Roses are a beautiful decorative decoration for the garden. Proper care will allow the flower to grow for a long time and delight others with its lush flowering. Choosing Lady Shallot, a flower lover can be sure that such a rose bush will not go unnoticed.
