Rose Sahara (Sahara) - characteristics of a super resilient shrub
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Gardeners love to decorate their plots with roses. Recently, preference is given to climbing varieties. Rose Sahara - one of these types, the plant is particularly decorative.
Rose Sahara (Sahara) - what is this variety
For the first time, the Sahara rose variety appeared in 1996. A special difference between the plant is in the color of the petals.
The Sahara variety is particularly decorative. The petals change their color throughout the entire flowering period from pale yellow to crimson, mostly two-colored. The diameter of flowers can reach 10 cm, they are collected in small groups.
According to the description, the bushes grow up to 1.5 meters in height. Rose Sahara is distinguished by the absence of thorns on the branches, which eventually begin to curl, its leaves are quite large, have a dark green tint.
The variety has a large number of buds
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Sahara park rose stands out among other species with certain advantages:
- The bushes tolerate cold weather very well, are winter hardy and can even continue to bloom.
- Planting does not take much time, and care does not require special strength, the plant is unpretentious.
- The original appearance and a large number of buds draw attention to the plant, which becomes a decoration of the entire site.
- The flower can be planted as a group or singly, it looks great in any form.
There are practically no negative sides to the Sahara rose, the variety is rather unpretentious compared to other varieties. However, some care rules should be followed.
Use in landscape design
In landscape design, the Sahara rose is used quite often because of its decorative effect. The bushes are planted in combination with other plants or singly. But even in a single form, this plant greatly adorns the garden and plot.
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
Despite the fact that Sugar is unpretentious, when planting, you should follow some rules and take into account the characteristics of the plant.
Rose planting is carried out using seedlings. It is recommended to purchase them in specialized stores so as not to get a fake. In addition, sellers will provide all the necessary information about the variety.
Flowers are distinguished by their original colors
There are two types of seedlings:
- Vaccinated. When buying one, you should clarify what exactly it was grafted onto, because this affects some characteristics of the plant, including frost resistance.
- Own-rooted. Such seedlings take root better and retain the properties of the plant.
A healthy plant should be about 20 cm tall, with smooth bark and green buds. When purchased in spring, the buds must be in a dormant state.
Planting can be carried out both in the spring and in the fall before the onset of frost.In both periods, the rose is quite capable of taking root normally. For planting in the fall, it is better to choose September or October, when there is still no frost, so that the young plant does not freeze.
The Sahara variety loves bright places that are well lit by the sun. It is recommended to choose elevated areas so that the groundwater level lies below the location of the root system. It is good to plant a rose near the southern walls - this will provide the bush with support and protect it from drafts.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
Before planting, the land should be carefully dug up, all weeds and debris should be removed. If necessary, manure, peat, fine sand, humus are added to the soil.
The root system of the seedling is straightened, carefully examined, and damaged parts are removed.
Rose Sahara fits perfectly into any garden design
Planting procedure step by step
To plant the Sahara rose, take the following steps:
- Dig a hole up to 1 meter deep and half a meter in diameter.
- A drainage layer (broken brick, slate, large pebbles) is placed at the bottom.
- Next, lay out a layer of dry leaves and light fertilizers.
- At the bush, the root system is straightened, the seedling is carefully placed in the hole.
- The sprout is covered with soil, then thoroughly watered with warm water.
- It is recommended to add a little lemon juice to the water for irrigation to stimulate the habituation and development of the plant.
If you perform all the steps correctly, then the bush will quickly take root and grow.
Plant care
Despite the fact that the Sahara variety is quite easy to grow, minimal plant care is still required.
- Watering rules and humidity
The plant does not particularly like moisture, but it needs to be watered. For irrigation, warm settled or rainwater is used. It is not necessary to flood the plant strongly. The procedure is carried out as the soil dries up, but waterlogging should not be allowed. Otherwise, the roots may rot.
- Top dressing and soil quality
Organic and mineral substances are used to fertilize the Sahara rose.
Organic matter is introduced into the soil in the autumn and during budding.
Mineral fertilizers can be used at any time, but they do not need to be abused so as not to provoke salinization of the earth. It is better to use such funds up to 3 times a year.
- Pruning and replanting
Rose pruning is carried out twice a year - in spring and autumn. During the procedure, old and damaged shoots are removed. A timely procedure reduces the risk of developing flower diseases.
Features of wintering a flower
The Sahara variety tolerates frosts well, but a shelter for the winter should still be organized.
The bush is cut in the fall when the first frosts appear in the morning, all the leaves are removed. Planks are laid on the ground, shoots are bent to them, fixed and covered with spruce paws.
When the snow falls, it is recommended to pour a snowdrift on top, which will become a natural shelter.
Flowers on a bush are often of different colors.
Blooming rose
Rose shrub Sahara blooms with red and orange flowers and during this period it becomes a real decoration of the garden.
The plant is classified as re-flowering. The first flowers appear in June, flowering ends in September. In this case, the periodicity of the process is noted: the first flowers wither, after a while new ones appear, this is repeated several times.
The dormant period for the rose is from October to May, at this time the bush first prepares for winter, and in the spring it gains strength for flowering.
Sugar requires little maintenance during and after flowering. During budding, you can feed the plant with mineral fertilizers so that the pink flowers are more lush.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
The shrub may not throw out the buds in case of diseases, damage by pests.If the flower does not like the conditions, then it will also remain without buds for quite a long time.
It is worth carefully examining the plant and trying to eliminate the causes that interfere with flowering. If necessary, adjust the conditions of detention.
Flower propagation
There are several breeding options for roses. But the most popular are two - layering and cuttings.
Reproduction of the bush is recommended in the spring, because good weather conditions will allow the young plant to take root faster and begin to develop.
Reproduction by layering is quite simple.
- Several 20 cm depressions are made near the bush.
- Healthy branches are bent in them, sprinkled with earth, breaking off leaves and cuttings on them.
- Can be treated with special stimulants. In this way, you can get new bushes after a while.
Reproduction by cuttings has a second name - the burrito method. Cuttings up to 20 cm are cut from an adult bush. It is important that several buds (up to 4) are present on them. The pieces are wrapped in paper, moistened with water and placed in a bag. After a while, roots will appear on them and they can be planted in pots, 1 kidney should remain above the ground.
Rose Sahara blooms for a rather long period - from May to September
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
Sugar is quite resistant to various lesions, however, improper care and inappropriate conditions can lead to diseases of the root system and the entire bush.
Aphids and other pests are also dangerous. You can get rid of lesions with the help of special antibacterial and antifungal agents. If you wish, you can use folk recipes.
Rose Sahara is a beautiful plant that will perfectly fit into any landscape design. The bush does not require special care, it is suitable even for beginners. It is not difficult to propagate a flower, the main thing is to follow all the necessary rules.
