Rose Polka (Polka) - features of a popular flower

Climbing roses are used to decorate arches, balconies and create flower arrangements in the garden. They are combined with different types of flowers and plants and make flower beds beautiful and elegant. Most often, for this purpose, gardeners prefer to plant a Polka rose flower.

Rosa Polka (Polka) - the history of the creation of the variety

The Polka variety was developed by French breeders in the nineties. For the first time, a rose bloomed in the Meilland nursery. In the same year, the flower was shown to gardeners in the United States. The flowers of the plant are lush and beautiful, have delicate shades.

Polka rose inflorescence

Description of the flower

Climbing rose Polka is a dense bush, the branches of which grow up to three meters in height. The flowers of the plant are large in size. They can be up to twelve centimeters in diameter. Their petals are terry-coated and give off a pleasant aroma.

Under different lighting, the shades of the rose change from light apricot to light pink. When the bud opens, the petals are orange, which brightens when fully blooming.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the polka rose bush include:

• produces a large number of buds, which ensures continuous flowering throughout the summer;
• the polka rose variety easily tolerates a drop in air temperature;
• leaves are large with a shiny surface of dark green color;
• the bush grows rapidly;
• climbing rose varieties of the shelf are resistant to fungal diseases.

Despite the advantages of the bush, there are also disadvantages:

• branches are very fragile and break with strong gusts of wind;
• with drought, the buds wither;
• without fertilizer, the bush will stop blooming;
• does not like clay and sandy soil types;
• does not take root well in lowlands, where there is too much moisture.

Use in landscape design

If the rose is properly cared for, it can grow and smell for fifty years. Lush flowers and branches that can curl high will adorn houses and gazebos. Looks great in arch shape. Most often, the flower is used as a hedge.

To create a flower arrangement in a flower bed, it is recommended to plant a climbing rose in the center. Thus, the rest of the plants will favorably set off the delicate flowers. It is not recommended to plant Polka next to plants with bright flowers.

Polka rose bush looks beautiful as a hedge

Growing a flower

In order for a real rose bush Polka Butchka to grow and smell fragrant on the site, seedlings need to be bought in the nursery. Shoots must be strong and healthy. They should not show cracks or mechanical damage. Before planting, the stems are cut, leaving no more than 15 centimeters. The roots are slightly trimmed. Before planting, the dry root system is dipped in warm water and left to soak for 24 hours.

Polka rose is recommended to be planted in spring in the last decade of April and early May. In autumn, planting can be done a month before the onset of frost. So the root system of the plant will have time to adapt to the new place.

Before you start planting a plant, you need to choose the right place. For him, flat areas are selected. The rose feels good both in open sunlight and in the shade. Loamy soil is best suited for the root system of a flower. When fertilizing, Polka will grow on other types of soil as well.

The planting procedure begins with soil preparation. It is necessary to dig a hole to a depth of at least 12 cm. Manure is placed on the bottom to give the roots food. It is important to take care of the drainage. For this, expanded clay or pebbles are suitable. The roots are treated with a mixture of clay and manure.

Polka rose planting rules

In order for the cultivation of a flower to be successful, you should read the description of the step-by-step instructions for planting.

• a hole is dug half a meter in width and length, 12 cm deep;
• put half a bucket of manure on the bottom and leave for a day;
• manure and soil are thoroughly mixed and completely fill the hole, making a small mound;
• a seedling is planted over the hill, the roots of which are carefully leveled;
• the root system is completely covered with soil;
• the planted flower must be watered and sprinkled abundantly;
• 15 cm of the stem is left above the ground, the rest is removed;
• the root zone is mulched with a layer of peat or humus.

Plant care

In order for the Polka rose to bloom and fragrant, it requires careful care. The flower needs to be watered and fed on time, protected from diseases and pests.

With the help of pruning, the bush is given the desired shape

Watering

The plant is watered every two weeks. It is recommended to defend the water beforehand. It is necessary to remove weeds and loosen the topsoil.

Top dressing

After planting, the plants are not fed for a year. The next spring, fertilizers are used to stimulate shoot growth and greenery. To do this, use:

• urea;
• saltpeter;
• mullein;
• bird droppings.

As soon as the first buds appear, fertilizers need to be changed. In this case, apply:

• superphosphate;
• potassium salt;
• wood ash.

Top dressing is applied in four stages:

• in early spring;
• during the formation of rosebuds;
• at the end of flowering;
• before wintering.

Pruning

It is imperative to prune the climbing rose bush. This procedure is done in order to give it the desired shape. In addition, you need to remove old, faded branches that are more than five years old in time.

Winter Polka

It is imperative to cover the rose for the winter, regardless of the fact that it can tolerate a drop in temperature to -26 ℃. For this, the branches are removed from the support and laid on the ground. They are covered with dry leaves and covered with spruce branches.

Blooming rose

The flowers of the Polka rose bush can rightly be called chameleons because they change their hue as they bloom. The color of the petals smoothly changes its color range. Fully blossoming flowers have a diameter of 11-12 cm. The bush, located on a horizontal support, is strewn with both inflorescences and single flowers.

Flower propagation

Climbing roses, like other varieties, propagate using cuttings. For this, a shoot is cut off, ready for flowering. The bottom of the cutting should be cut at a right angle and placed in the prepared substrate, and the upper part is covered with a glass jar.

In order for the rooting process to be successful, the lower part of the cuttings is treated with a stimulant for the formation of a root system. The first roots appear in a month. After that, the seedling must be transferred to the greenhouse. From the first days of October for a flower, the optimal temperature should be 5-10 ℃ above zero. And only in the last decade of January, the air is warmed up to +20 ℃. Transplanting a seedling to a permanent place is done in May.

Sick Escape of the Polka Rose

Diseases and pests

Rosa Polka can be affected by the following diseases:

• gray rot;
• bark burn;
• bacterial cancer.

The plant cannot be saved from cancer.The only way to combat this disease is through proper care and prevention.

The most dangerous flower pests are aphids and garden ants. To combat them, gardeners use insecticides.

Climbing roses are suitable to make the garden beautiful and unique. The Polka rose will especially delight you with its fragrance. She not only gives a large number of delicate flowers, but also fills the garden with a unique aroma.