Today, probably, there is no more festive and beautiful flower than a rose. Rose is the common name for the flower family. There are a huge number of different species and types of this beautiful plant that delight the eye with their large buds and variegated petals. At all times, in any country of the world, it has become a good tradition to use flower bouquets of roses for various purposes. They are presented as a gift for any occasion (wedding, birthday, etc.) and at any time of the year.

Some information about plants

Rose - single flower or bush, perennial, with many interesting features. Flowers can vary in structure, shape, growth and flowering. They are grown mainly in gardens for decorative purposes. Artificial watering is used for better growth. Its design is quite simple, there are no difficulties to independently organize such an irrigation system.

Rose is a plant belonging to the genus of rose hips. It has a huge number of varieties and varieties that can be called and look differently.

Roses

Nobody knows how many years ago man began to grow them. These flowers became famous for a very long time, even in the Roman Empire they were often mentioned, according to information that has survived to this day, then no more than 10 varieties grew. The stem of the rose and its buds have been used for different purposes: in the production of perfumery, cosmetics and in medicine.

In the Middle Ages, people began to actively engage in cultivation, as flowers gained great popularity. The leaves and flowers of roses were often depicted in painting, especially the works of Italian artists during the Renaissance. They depicted entire gardens planted with roses. It was then that it became reliably known what a rose is and what its varieties are. Today, for almost all holidays, bouquets of these flowers are presented as an addition to the gift, and rose petals are used to create a perfume.

Note! Rose is a class of flowers that grows almost all over the world. They do not require special climatic conditions, as with proper care they can easily survive the cold winter.

The flowering period begins in late spring, lasts all summer and ends in late autumn with the onset of frost. Old sepals of a rose fade and are replaced by new young ones. The aroma of the rose is very pleasant, which is felt at a great distance in the places of its growth.

In the language of roses, there are a huge number of meanings in terms of shades and the number of flowers presented. For example, in the CIS countries it is customary to give an unpaired amount for a holiday, and a pair for a funeral. In other countries, it may be, on the contrary, or not at all important in quantity. It has also long been believed that if the stem does not have thorns, it is love at first sight, tea color for parting, white is a symbol of innocence and chastity, and red is passion.

Note! Despite the fact that today they have bred flowers that look like roses, but are easier to care for (do not require shelter for the winter), the queen of the garden is still the most popular among flower growers around the world.

What does a rose look like?

Peony roses

The description of the rose says that it is relatively small in height, some specimens can grow up to 2 m. Each flower has a main stem, sepals and buds, which open, turning into small flowers.The stems themselves are thin, along their length are the so-called spiny processes. The leaves are straight, and the buds differ in their number:

  • simple, with up to 7 petals in one plant;
  • semi-double, which are distinguished by a large number of petals ranging from 8 to 20 pcs.;
  • terry with more than 20 petals.

Roses are divided into park and garden:

  • Park - these are various beautiful and flowering species of rose hips that can grow in relatively cold climates with special preparation for the winter period;
  • Garden - These are evergreen, garden-growing species that have been obtained as a result of long selection from subtropical and European species.

Park roses

Flowers have a huge number of species that can vary in color, for example, monochrome white or a smooth transition from one shade to another. Therefore, there is a special classification in which all shades of a plant are collected: white, yellow, orange, pink, red or many others, which are unique colors.

Characteristics of various types

Planting a climbing rose

Every year, breeders bring out different color variations or create new aromas of roses. Among the latter were the following 2 varieties of flowers, which immediately won the love of flower growers.

  • Rose of Aida belongs to the hybrid tea species and regularly ranks first in the ranking for aroma. The height of the bush can reach 140 cm, grows in diameter up to 80 cm. It has a different number of petals (from 17 to 25 pcs.) And a sweet and strong aroma. It is this variety that is most often used in perfumery. It has an increased immunity to infections and can bloom from late spring to the beginning of frost.
  • Duftwalk. Included in the list of the most fragrant varieties. It is a bush variety that can grow up to 150 cm in height, up to 60 cm in diameter. It has a bright red color, buds up to 15 cm, each with 27 to 35 petals.

Rose of Aida

Features of planting and care

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When planting in northern regions, it is best to proceed according to the experience of Swedish specialists. To do this, it is desirable to make a deepening in the ground of about 30 cm.In a zone of normal continental climate with fertile soil, planting holes can be made much smaller - from 15 to 20 cm.

Important! Top dressing must be applied, since the flowers need additional trace elements for growth and beautiful flowering. It is also recommended to use special pest and bacteria protection products.

The key role in the care is played by the annual pruning of all types of roses using a special technique:

  • Garden roses are pruned in spring or late fall. Depending on the desired result of flowering, the procedure is carried out leaving 2 to 10 buds. In the latter case, short branches with an early flowering period will be obtained. In the first version, the buds will open later at the end of June, the branches will be long with powerful shoots.
  • Park roses lay new buds on last year's shoots, and therefore pruning should be done at the end of flowering, and at the beginning you will need to remove old branches and shoots.
  • In climbing roses, young shoots are cut off, which are not stiff and very small shoots are pinched. It is important to remember that flowering buds in this species are created on last year's branches at the top of the shoots.

Note! It is best to prepare for winter from the end of August. Moreover, a good wintering depends entirely on the condition of the plant. Before frost, potash and phosphorus fertilizers need to be applied, as they strengthen the root system well. In early autumn, climbing and tall plants are pinched, this will help accelerate ripening and the formation of stiff shoots.

In winter, shelter is of great importance; it is one of the best ways to preserve plants in winter. For each climatic zone, the methods and methods are different. The most common practices are: storage in the basement, cover with a tire and an air-dry "blanket".Each method has its own characteristics and differences, and is selected based on the desired results in the next year.

Reproduction of roses is carried out by cuttings, which also has many different techniques and methods, differing in details, and their choice depends on the desired result.

Roses affect a huge number of pests and diseases that affect the appearance of plants and greatly reduce the period of life and flowering. Among the main diseases are powdery mildew, bark necrosis, rust, root rot and various bacterial infections. To remove them, you need to use fertilizers and special chemicals aimed at treating the disease.

Note! All methods of pruning, winterizing, feeding and shelter are different for different regions due to the climate. What is meant for one climate zone and not suitable for another.

Interesting facts about roses

Among the interesting facts about this type of plant are the following:

  • In countries such as the USA, Iran and the UK, it is considered the national flower.
  • Rose oil is the most expensive in the world. Its cost exceeds the price of metals such as gold and platinum.
  • A variety of roses is named in honor of W. Shakespeare, since the writer was a big fan of this flower and mentioned it a huge number of times in his works.

Due to the worldwide popularity, every florist dreams of growing roses on his site, but not everyone succeeds the first time. Do not despair, the main thing is to choose the right variety, prepare the soil for planting and provide the necessary care. If you do everything as described above, everything will definitely work out!