Description of the best varieties of English roses, cultivation and care, propagation

English or Austin roses are distinguished by a variety of varieties, each of which attracts with its aroma and color. Plants can be used to decorate gardens, as well as for cutting as bouquets. Proper processing of the plant allows you to enjoy the buds and independently plant the varieties you like.

Characteristics of English roses

The variety has the following distinctive features:

• buds appear throughout the summer;
• color, it is also necessary to note the variety of inflorescence shapes;
• aroma that spreads over a long distance;
• resistance to high temperatures;
• the buds are distributed evenly throughout the bush.

English roses have a large number of varieties and are used to decorate garden plots.

Popular varieties

It is necessary to highlight the following varieties of English roses, which are often grown.

William Shakespeare

English roses from breeder David Austin are disease resistant. This variety of roses is resistant to low temperatures and is also a tall plant. The inflorescences are cup-shaped, medium in size, distinguished by their bud diameter, reaching 12 cm. The inflorescences have a flowering period of up to 14 days.

Roses have an attractive aroma that contains notes of violet. The rose quickly adapts to a new place after transplantation and begins to bloom in the first year. Inflorescences appear throughout the season, until the first frost.

Benjamin Britten

The English rose Benjamin Britten is suitable for growing in all regions. The variety of ornamental bushes was bred in 2001. The plant has dense buds that differ in size and terry coating.

The variety begins to bloom in June and continues throughout the summer. The culture has the following types of advantages over other similar bushes:

• the plant grows quickly and is immune to diseases;
• refers to frost-resistant types of crops;
• inflorescences are distinguished by a variety of colors that tend to change during the season;
• The aroma of flowers contains fruity notes.

The bushes are large in size and are suitable both for cutting and as a decorative garden decoration.

Abraham Derby

This variety is used to decorate rose gardens and gardens, bred by breeder Abraham Derby in 1965.

The bush has buds that are colored yellow, but during the blooming process the buds turn pink and gradually acquire a soft pink color. When weather conditions change, the rose changes its shade and turns into peach and bright yellow. The size of the buds can reach 14 cm, the aroma contains sweet notes with a slight hint of lemon. The plant has a bush up to 2 meters high; the rose blooms throughout the summer until the first frost.

Graham Thomas

The plant has yellow buds that can change color throughout the day. The buds have a sweet aroma and a large number of petals, which effectively hides the core of the flowers.

The bush is climbing and can reach up to 4 meters in height. Roses bloom throughout the summer and have up to 5-6 buds on one inflorescence.

Important. English roses are distinguished by their large bush sizes, so when planting several specimens, a distance of at least 4 meters must be maintained.

Specifics of cultivation

Caring for and planting the plant has many similar features to other ornamental shrubs.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing planting material, the following features must be taken into account:

• it is necessary to purchase seedlings in specialized places;
• seedlings must have a protected root;
• green shoots with buds;
• there should be no symptoms of lethargy on the planting material;
• shoots without compactions and spots.

Seedlings with woody shoots and excessively exposed roots are not used for planting. Prolonged exposure of the root to air can lead to crop diseases and poor development of the bush after planting.

Optimal timing

Planting material can be planted in autumn and spring. Each period has its advantages:

• Planting cuttings in autumn allows the roots to take root and better withstand diseases and winter. Cuttings are planted in the soil after September 20.
• In spring, the plant grows quickly and is not exposed to low temperatures. Planting of planting material begins after April 20, but the period may vary depending on weather conditions.

Regardless of the period for planting cuttings, it is necessary to select the right place and soil, as well as provide proper care.

Selection and preparation of a site

Planting roses should be done in a previously prepared place, depending on the growth and purpose of the bush. The rose variety does not tolerate prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, so the place should be slightly shaded.

The site should be on flat ground or slightly elevated; accumulation of melt water, which could disturb the root, is unacceptable.

The planting site must be cleared of vegetation and a hole up to 50 cm deep must be dug. Mix the soil removed from the hole with humus in equal proportions and fill the hole a quarter full.

Planting process

Planting of planting material occurs according to the following algorithm:

• pre-prepared holes are watered;
• the cuttings are freed from the film that fixes the soil on the root and carefully placed in the hole;
• the hole is filled with soil so that the grafting site is submerged by 5-7 cm;
• a small mound is formed, which will settle over time;
• The planting site is watered with plenty of water.

If the planting material was purchased with bare roots, it is necessary to place the cuttings in liquid before planting to activate growth.

Subtleties of caring for roses

In order for the plant to develop and bloom profusely in the first year after planting, it is necessary to ensure proper care of the bush.

Lighting, temperature and humidity

It is necessary that the plant receives sunlight for 5-6 hours a day, the rest of the time there should be partial shade.

Roses can tolerate hot periods with regular watering. The crop can also tolerate frost, but to reduce the risk of diseases, it is recommended to cover the bushes before winter.

Rose bushes prefer moderate humidity, but in hot weather conditions it is necessary to spray with water to develop buds. After rain, the bushes shake off excess moisture, which accumulates in the buds and leads to infection with rot.

Pruning, watering and fertilizing

Water the bushes every few days, and it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil; if moisture remains, the irrigation process is postponed to the next day, moistening is carried out early in the morning or after sunset. It is important to ensure that water does not get on the leaves, otherwise burns will occur.

Feeding the bush is carried out according to the following scheme:

• humus is introduced before the formation of buds;
• superphosphate is added during the formation of buds;
• Potassium fertilizers are used during the flower opening process;
• In autumn, phosphate and nitrogen fertilizers are applied, which improve the tolerance of low temperatures.

Before sheltering for the winter, it is necessary to add humus or peat mixture.

For the bush to bloom, it is necessary to prune regularly.This allows young and stronger shoots to form, as well as improve the external condition of the bush. Pruning English roses after flowering for the winter means removing old damaged shoots.

The bush is slightly pruned, the main impact is carried out in the spring. After the snow melts, it is necessary to carefully examine the crop and remove dead shoots. After which each shoot is cut off, leaving 4-5 lower buds. It is also recommended to remove branches that come directly from the root. In summer, pruning is a good method for rejuvenating the bush and removing damaged shoots.

Important. In order for the bush to actively bloom, the buds that have bloomed are cut off, otherwise the plant will give up energy to form seeds.

Wintering

Rose bushes are highly winter hardy. After the flowering period has ended, it is necessary to remove all fallen leaves. Unripe shoots are removed, the branches must be tied with a piece of fabric. The roots are covered with sawdust mixed with humus. Make a frame from twigs and secure with plastic film, which will protect the plant from frost.

Diseases and pests of English flowers

English roses are immune to diseases. However, with improper care, the following problems arise:

• powdery mildew;
• rust on leaves;
• mosaic;
• gray rot.

The affected shoots are removed, the bush is treated with Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate.

Among the pests, aphids are most often found; to eliminate the insect, the bush is sprayed with laundry soap dissolved in water.

Reproduction

The culture has a large number of reproduction methods. The cutting method is most often used; other methods are chosen by the gardener.

Vaccination

To apply this reproduction method, you must perform the following algorithm:

• choose a strong shoot without a bud;
• using a stationery knife, cut off the bud so that a piece of the shoot remains;
• it is necessary to clean the area of ​​the neck of the bush and disinfect the grafting site with alcohol;
• make an incision and insert a kidney;
• carefully wrap with plastic tape or a bag;
• sprinkle with soil and leave until next season.

In spring, the grafting site is freed from the film, and the formation of a new rose shoot can be seen. The shoot is carefully dug up and planted in the soil.

By cuttings

After the bud fades, it is necessary to cut off the shoot and remove all leaves except the top two. The shoot is placed in a growth activator for 2-3 hours. After which the cutting is placed in the ground and covered with a glass jar.

Watering is carried out once every 2-3 days. The cuttings are left for the winter, in the spring you can see the appearance of the root and transplant the plant to places of constant growth. Special containers for seedlings can be used, and the cuttings are placed on the windowsill, previously covered with a jar or plastic bottle.

By layering

This method is often used for climbing varieties of roses. For propagation, it is necessary to lower the lower shoot to the soil and make an incision. Sprinkle the cut area with soil and leave until the next season for rooting. After the shoots appear, the sprout is carefully separated from the mother plant and placed in the ground.

Offspring

To propagate in this way, you need to take part of the plant root and place it in the soil, after moistening the hole. This method is often used for the spring replanting period.

Combination with other colors

English roses require a distance between bushes of at least 2-3 meters. Very often, plants are used for flower beds and garden decorations; they combine well with other types of flowers and are not difficult to care for.

This type of rose is popularly called ostinka; flowers are used to decorate gardens and parks. The plant does not require care, but can cause problems if you do not fertilize and water the plantings in a timely manner. The rose blooms throughout the summer and is pleasing in appearance.