Rose Santana (Santana) - characteristics of the variety
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Rose Santana is an attractive ornamental crop that is often used to decorate the garden. With the help of this plant, it is possible to decorate gazebos or arches, as well as arrange a hedge. To succeed in growing a crop, it is worth providing it with proper care. Before planting a climbing rose Santana, study the description of the culture.
Rose Santana (Santana) - what kind of variety, history of creation
The emergence of the culture is associated with the name of the German breeder Matthias Tantau. In 1906 he opened his own nursery and was engaged in the development of new varieties. The rose of this variety was created after the death of the breeder. This hybrid was registered in 1985. Its author was Hans Jürgen Evenson.
The culture has excellent decorative properties
Brief description, characteristic
The culture fits seamlessly into the garden landscape. Its main characteristics include the following:
- plant height reaches 3 m, and width - 2 m;
- velvety inflorescences are distinguished by a rich dark red color;
- rose shoots are covered with many inflorescences, and each bunch includes 3-7 buds;
- open buds are cup-shaped and reach 12 cm in diameter;
- the plant is resistant to frost;
- culture needs plenty of sunshine;
- perfectly tolerates heavy precipitation and does not shed petals;
- flowers completely cover the branches;
- it is resistant to parasites and pathologies;
- with proper care, it can bloom twice during the season.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The key benefits of the plant include the following:
- unpretentiousness to growing conditions;
- undemanding care;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- excellent decorative properties.
The main disadvantage is the faint smell of roses. However, it is present and even felt from a distance.
Use in landscape design
The plant is often used for decorative purposes. Climbing rose Santana is suitable for decorating hedges, gazebos, arches. Garlands are made from it and used to disguise ugly buildings.
The culture can be combined with other plants. It goes well with other bushes - for example, with the climbing rose Sonata. Also, the plant can be planted next to low flowers or trees.
The rose is often used to decorate designs.
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
To succeed in growing a crop, you need to carry out planting work correctly.
In what form is the landing
For planting crops, seedlings are used. It is important to select plants without obvious damage. Bushes with well-developed roots will take root best of all. Quality plants contain several powerful branches.
What time is the boarding
It is recommended to plant a crop in spring - in April or May.It is also permissible to do this in the fall - in September or October.
Location selection
Roses are planted in a well-lit area. It is important that the site has full air circulation. In this case, drafts are contraindicated for the plant.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
Before planting a crop in the soil, it must be kept in water, the excess foliage must be removed and the root system must be treated with an antiseptic. This can be done with a solution of copper sulfate at a concentration of 3%.
Planting procedure step by step
In order for the Santana rose to develop well, it must be properly planted:
- Dig a hole first. It is worth adding water and humus to it.
- Bury the roots up to a maximum of 30 cm.
- When planting in autumn, you need to bury the plant by 33-34 cm. After that, dig in the trunk of the seedling by 20 cm. This will ensure normal wintering.
- Trim the bush. This stimulates its development.
It is important to carry out planting work correctly
Plant care
Rose varieties Santana is considered a very unpretentious crop. However, she needs some care.
Watering rules and humidity
The culture does not require frequent soil moisture. Therefore, it should be watered once a week. Pour 1 bucket of water under the bush.
The plant needs to be watered in a timely manner
Top dressing and soil quality
In the first year, the plant does not need to be fed. After pruning in the spring, it is worth applying mineral fertilizers. Urea or ammonium nitrate is a good option.
After 10 days, it is worth adding compost, which will saturate the roots with additional substances. During the period of bud formation, organic matter is used - chicken droppings or mullein. In September, liquid organic products are used.
Pruning and replanting
A climbing rose must be cut and trimmed in a timely manner. If this is not done, the bush will build up green mass. In this case, the plant will not bloom fully.
It is worth pruning the rose during preparation for winter. In this case, it is worth removing old shoots and shortening young ones.
Lush and prolonged flowering leads to the fact that by the end of the third year of life there is a weakening of the main shoots. They should be cut off, leaving the most powerful ones that will curl. In the spring, it is worth removing rotten lashes and giving the plant a beautiful shape.
It is not recommended to transplant a rose unless absolutely necessary. If such a need nevertheless arises, they carry out transshipment with a clod of earth.
Features of wintering a flower
It is recommended to prepare the plant for winter only in dry weather. To do this, you need to do the following:
- At the end of summer, stop loosening the soil.
- Remove the branches from the supports and inspect. At this stage, it is worth removing the damaged fragments.
- Put the bush on dry foliage or spruce branches.
- In case of severe frosts, insulate the rose from above.
Blooming rose
This rose is characterized by abundant and lush bloom. During this period, the culture needs special care.
A period of activity and rest
The buds can open twice during the season. The first time this happens in early June, the second - in the middle of August. Flowering lasts until the end of October. The buds are large and bright in color. In winter, the plant begins a dormant period.
Care during and after flowering
During the flowering period, the plant needs fertilization. After the buds fall off, they must be removed immediately. Otherwise, wilted flowers will take away nutrients. This prevents the full development of culture.
With the right care, the rose blooms luxuriantly
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
The lack of flowering is associated with a violation of the rules of crop care.Most often this is due to a deficiency of nutrients, improper watering, violation of pruning rules. To achieve lush flowering, it is worth making adjustments to the implementation of agrotechnical measures.
Flower propagation
It is recommended to propagate the culture in a vegetative way. In this case, certain features must be taken into account.
When is it produced
Reproduction by cuttings should be carried out after the first wave of flowering. Cultivation of culture by layering is performed in the spring.
Detailed description
The best propagation option is cuttings. First you need to inspect the upper branches and select the most durable ones. Then it is worth trimming the cutting itself. The upper cut should be made straight away from the kidney, and the lower cut at an angle near the kidney. The prepared cutting should be planted in the sand and covered with a jar. The soil needs to be moistened.
When growing a culture with layering, it is recommended to sprinkle the lower lashes with soil with sand and water abundantly. Next year, cut off the layers from the plant and plant them on a permanent site.
You can propagate the culture by cuttings
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
This crop is resistant to diseases and pests. However, sometimes there is a risk of infection. Most often, the culture is susceptible to such pathologies:
- Bacterial cancer - the roots of the plant suffer, becoming covered with bumps. For the prevention of disease, the plant is treated with copper sulfate.
- Powdery mildew - accompanied by the appearance of a white bloom on the foliage. Affected crops should be plucked and burned.
- Black spot - in this case, the leaves and stem are covered with black spots. Affected plants should be removed and burned. The disease occurs with a deficiency of potassium and phosphorus.
Santana is a popular ornamental culture that is a real decoration of the garden. This unpretentious plant pleases with lush and abundant flowering all summer. In order for the culture to retain its decorative properties as long as possible, it needs to be watered, cut, and fed on time.
