Characteristics and description of the Geisha rose variety, cultivation and care

Rose Geisha was bred in 2007 by the German company Tantau. The plant immediately became popular among gardeners all over the world. This is a vigorous, branched flower of the Rosaceae family. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that when the bud is fully opened, the middle remains hidden by the petals located in the center. In order to safely grow a unique plant, you should familiarize yourself with all the rules for planting, caring for and propagating Geisha roses.

Description of Geisha rose and characteristics

Most gardeners mistakenly call Geisha floribunda a hybrid tea bush. The plant does not belong to this group; it has a high degree of flower density. The bush is famous for its rapid growth, up to 1 meter high, 0.5-0.6 meters wide. The leaves have a bright green color with a slight gloss. The bush regenerates well after transplantation and grows quickly. The variety is widely used for planting in large areas. The rose has powerful immunity and is resistant to pests and diseases. Severe disease damage occurs in unfavorable years.

Characteristics of the flower

The shrub blooms profusely and for a long time, and is resistant to frosts of -23 degrees. The flowers are famous for their extraordinary beauty, amazing shade and a number of other features.

1. The lower petals are large, wavy, with a distinctive fold. The upper ones are small, denser.
2. The flowers are semi-double, up to 50-60 millimeters, orange in color, with medium aroma.
3. The buds are resistant to showers and do not become stained by wet weather.
4. In strong sun, the color may fade, but in cool weather it becomes more saturated - apricot.

The variety is perfect for cutting; the petals keep their shape well for 10 days. The plant can survive drought, but if such periods are not regular.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The Geisha rose variety offers a number of pros and cons, like other flowers. They will help you decide whether to plant a plant or not.

How to grow crops correctly

There are no special nuances in planting the variety and subsequent care. It is only important to water the bushes correctly and in a timely manner, loosen the soil, and remove weeds. Fertilize once a season to replenish the nutrients spent on flowering.

The cultivation technology assumes the following rules:

• purchase of quality seedlings;
• correct selection of location;
• suitable soil, previously prepared;
• gradual planting with digging holes;
• timely care.

The rose is unpretentious and takes root well in the soil typical of the CIS countries.

When to plant a rose

In order for floribunda, a Geisha rose, to bloom for a long time and produce dense buds, it must be planted in spring and autumn. It is advisable to plant from mid-April to the end of May, in September or early October, until the first frost. The soil should warm up to a temperature of at least 10 degrees.

Landing place

The area where the rose will grow must have well-drained, fertile and loose soil. The variety does not tolerate moisture or stagnation in the soil; drainage is required in the planting holes. It is not advisable to plant floribunda along fences, since shading significantly reduces the quality of flowering. The variety tolerates the scorching sun and high air temperatures well; a bright place is perfect for it.

Preparation of planting material

It is advisable to purchase seedlings not of southern varieties, but of Russian or Dutch varieties. The cuttings must be grafted and root capable, without damage, of a natural rich green color with brownish tints.Southern varieties are also suitable for growing floribunda in a greenhouse.

Planting scheme and process

The best soil for the plant will be black soil or loam. Such land is enriched with organic fertilizers. The groundwater level should be up to 1 meter. Floribunda grows well in slightly acidic soil pH 6.0 -6.5. To acidify it, you need to add manure or peat. Excess acid is eliminated with ash or limestone.

It is necessary to prepare the soil 2 weeks before planting. Dig holes with a diameter of up to 40 centimeters, so that during further planting, the distance between plants is from 40 to 60 centimeters. After planting, the bush needs 3 years until it fully matures and roots form.

Flower care

Caring for a plant is not difficult, the main thing is to do it regularly and correctly:

• timely watering, loosening, weeding, weed removal;
• application of high-quality fertilizers;
• pruning, mulching, protection from diseases and bugs.

With proper care, the rose will delight you with lush flowers and a sweet, delicate aroma.

Watering, weeding and loosening

Sanitize the soil generously, but after the soil dries. The water should be warm and settled. 1 bush takes up to 10 liters. Do not wet foliage and flowers, especially in hot weather. Pour water exclusively at the roots.

After watering, they begin to loosen the soil so that it has access to oxygen. Weeds must be removed as they provoke root rot and mold.

Fertilizer application

In early spring, fertilize the rose with a urea solution, apply it under young and already formed bushes. At the end of August, stop adding nitrogen ingredients and increase the volume of phosphorus and potassium supplements, wood ash.

Trimming

The bush should not bloom in the first year; for this, the buds are cut off. You can leave some buds at the end of summer. In the future, prune the rose every year. Shorten annual shoots to 30% of the length, and perennial shoots to 5 eyes. Remove branches without buds completely.

Wintering

In the CIS countries, roses are covered for the winter, when the temperature drops from -7 degrees. First, the plant is covered with peat, sand or wood dust. The best shelter will be spruce branches. They lay it between the bushes and on top of them, and install wire frames 20 centimeters higher than the rose. Insulating material is laid out on them, cling film is pulled on top, leaving gaps on the sides. From the beginning of April you can ventilate by opening the sides of the shelter. You need to completely remove the frame when the air temperature warms up to 10 degrees and there are no night frosts.

Pest Control

Most often, floribunda is affected by aphids and spider mites, which can cause the death of the bush. Weeds provoke the attack of leaves by mold fungi and the growth of root rot.

Protection from illnesses

You should regularly inspect the bushes in order to detect diseases in a timely manner; preventive treatment with insectofungicides will help to avoid them. Pathologies usually develop when the soil is waterlogged and there is insufficient oxygen supply. Roses need to be treated with special “preparations” - Gamair, Topaz, Alirin-B, Glyokladin.

Breeding the variety

To preserve the varietal characteristics of floribunda, it must be propagated vegetatively. The most popular method is cuttings. They should be taken from grown and strengthened bushes after the first wave of flowering.

Application in design

Geisha rose goes well with different plants. These include:

• low growing lilac;
• yellow acacia;
• scumpia;
• cotoneaster,
• garden sea buckthorn;
• mock orange

Classic plantings with pinkish bushes can be supplemented with coniferous plants: spruce, juniper and thuja.