Rose Prince
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The prince is a rose that has excellent decorative characteristics. This culture is very popular with flower growers. This is due not only to its excellent appearance, but also to ease of care. At the same time, it is important to carry out planting work correctly and water the crop in a timely manner.
Rose Prince (The Prince) - what is this variety
The English Rose Prince is considered one of the first hybrids, which was bred in the middle of the 18th century in England. It is characterized by beautiful flowers of a dark shade.
A rose of this variety can serve as a real garden decoration.
Brief description, characteristic
Park and bush rose Prince belongs to the hybrid tea group. An adult crop reaches a height of 1.5 m. Its diameter is about 90 cm. Shoots are densely covered with leaves and a few thorns. Each branch has up to 3 buds.
According to the description, this variety is characterized by dense double flowers that include 40-45 petals. In the center, the inflorescences remain dense until wilting. Each flower reaches 8-9 cm in diameter. They have a rich maroon color.
The black effect creates a velvety surface. The flowers are characterized by a rich aroma, in which a slight wine note is felt.
The culture is characterized by maroon flowers
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Rose the Prince has the following advantages:
- undemanding care;
- excellent decorative properties;
- resistance to fungal infections, subject to agrotechnical recommendations.
At the same time, culture has a number of disadvantages:
- damage to bushes with diseases and parasites in case of violation of the rules of care;
- not too high resistance to rain.
Use in landscape design
Park rose Prince is considered a fairly popular variety, which is actively used in landscape design. It is used as a single crop and as part of group plantings.
This plant favorably emphasizes the attractiveness of light varieties of roses.
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
Rose the Prince requires proper planting. This will help you succeed in growing it.
In what form is the landing
For planting a culture, you need to use ready-made seedlings. In this case, it is necessary to carefully consider the choice of planting material. He must be vaccinated and of Russian or Dutch origin.
What time is the boarding
It is recommended to plant the English the Prince bush rose in mid-May, when the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up well.
Location selection
It is best to grow a plant on a flat area that has reliable protection from drafts and has a loose fertile soil. It is important to ensure that the groundwater is deep enough.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
The plant needs a nutritious and slightly acidic soil. The pH parameters should be 6-6.5.The introduction of manure or peat will help to increase the acidity. If the acidity parameters are too high, ash or lime should be used.
Planting procedure step by step
To plant a prince rose, you need to do the following:
- Make a 60 cm well for planting.
- Place a drainage layer on the bottom. Its thickness should be 10 cm. Expanded clay and pebbles successfully perform drainage functions.
- Add a mixture of nutrient soil, superphosphate and potassium sulfate.
- Place the seedling in the hole and cover the roots with soil.
- Water the bush abundantly.
- Mulch the soil with peat or sawdust.
Planting a culture has certain characteristics
Plant care
In order for the plant to develop normally, it must be properly cared for. At the same time, it is important to water the soil in a timely manner, carry out pruning, and feed.
Watering rules and humidity
In hot weather, it is recommended to moisten the soil at intervals of 2-3 days. During the rainy season, this should be done once a week. After watering, the soil must be loosened and mulched.
The rose needs to be watered in a timely manner
Top dressing and soil quality
In the spring, the bush needs to be fed with nitrogen means. In the summer, combined compositions are introduced to maintain flowering. It is permissible to use preparations for foliar feeding. In the fall, after flowering is complete, agents based on phosphorus and potassium are introduced.
Pruning and replanting
You need to prune the bushes 2 times during the season. In October, rejuvenating pruning is performed, during which the shoots are cut 2-3 buds above the ground.
Features of wintering a flower
The plant has excellent frost resistance and is able to withstand temperatures as low as -23 degrees. Preparation of bushes for winter begins with pruning. After which they need to be covered with fir branches.
Blooming rose
The plant is distinguished by lush and abundant flowering, therefore it is actively used to decorate garden plots.
The culture blooms in June. On average, flowering lasts more than 3 months. After its completion, a period of rest begins.
During the flowering period, the plant needs a sufficient amount of moisture and nutrients. In this case, you need to weed and loosen the beds.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
The lack of flowering is due to the influence of such factors:
- The age of the bush. In the first year after planting, the rose will not bloom. Aging of the culture may also be the cause. In such a situation, anti-aging pruning is required.
- Wrong choice of location. When planting a rose in a cold or damp area, you will have to move it to another location.
- Too much pruning or no pruning at all. In this case, you need to adjust the mode of the procedure.
- Incorrect fertilization. A deficiency or excess of nutrients may be the cause. In such a situation, it is necessary to establish a feeding regime.
Flower propagation
It is recommended to propagate a rose of this variety by cuttings. This method allows you to preserve the varietal characteristics of the crop.
When is it produced
It is recommended to harvest material for planting 10-15 days after the beginning of flowering. In this case, a fragment of a semi-lignified shoot is cut off. It should be 15-20 cm long and contain 3-4 buds.
Detailed description
To propagate a culture, you need to do the following:
- Soak the cutting in the biostimulant solution.
- Plant the cuttings in loose soil and cover with foil.
- In autumn, dig into wet sand and move to a cool room.
- Plant in open ground with the arrival of spring.
The rose needs to be propagated by cuttings
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
Culture can suffer from problems such as:
- Powdery mildew. In this case, the bushes are covered with a white bloom. For the prevention of roses, you need to spray with Fundazol or copper sulfate. To combat the disease, Topaz or Quadris are used.
- Black spot. In this case, the leaves are covered with black spots. Skor and Ridomil-Gold help to cope with the problem.
- Aphid. These small insects absorb the juice of buds, leaves, shoots. For prevention, you can use folk remedies - decoctions of onions, garlic, pine needles, peel of citrus fruits. Insecticidal preparations - Aktara, Tanrek help to cope with parasites.
The Prince rose is an excellent ornamental crop cultivated by many gardeners. To achieve lush flowering, it needs to be watered, cut, and fed on time.
