Spray roses have recently appeared on the flower market. Florists create gorgeous bouquets from them, especially for weddings. Flowers do not require painstaking care; they are easy to grow even for a novice gardener. To create a romantic atmosphere on your site that will be the envy of your neighbors, you should familiarize yourself with all the features of the subspecies, the subtleties of planting and supervision.
Description of culture
Spray roses are a group of subspecies similar to floribundas.Their distinctive feature is the short stature of the bushes. They reach up to about 60 centimeters. The flowers are miniature, beautiful, from 3 to 7 cm in diameter. There are 10-15 buds on one branch. They bloom evenly, one shoot is a full-fledged bouquet. In floristry, flowers are used not only to create wedding arrangements, but also as a background for larger crops in complex compositions.
The most popular varieties of roses Patio
There is an abundance of varieties of the Spray Rosaceae family. They differ in color scheme and type of color. The planting and care methods are the same. The difference lies in the price. It is advisable to buy seedlings from trusted sellers or in specialized stores, so as not to run into a wild seedling or a rose of a different variety. The varieties listed below tolerate frost well, which is beneficial for residents of the CIS countries. Also, bushes are not afraid of pests and diseases if they are cared for properly.
Pink and cream
Pinkish and creamy Patio roses are divided into the following varieties.
- Cherry Folies. This is a compact shrub with an elegant shape. The shade is lilac with a white undertone. The variety takes root well in middle and northern latitudes.
- Orion. The attractive bush is famous for its large flowers of soft lavender color. The variety blooms for a long time and is frost-resistant.
- Tiramisu. Roses are terracotta-raspberry in color, the inside shade becomes lighter. The variety is unpretentious in care.
In addition to the basic colors, roses come in marvelous colors. These varieties include Hocus Pocus. The petals are painted with crimson and bright yellow stripes. The floral mix creates a brindle color. White varieties are no less charming and can be an independent element in the garden.Among these flowers are the varieties Kent and Princess.
Yellow and orange
Yellow miniature roses enchant with their exotic beauty and have a wide combinatorics in landscape design.
- Sphinx. These are bright yellow roses with a soft scent. Shrubs with large deep yellow flowers grow up to 60 centimeters. The subspecies is resistant to changeable weather.
- Fire Flash. This representative of the Rosaceae family has a bright yellow color, closer to orange. The petals are colored at the end in a coral color, the coloring resembles tiger. The diameter of the flowers is about 4 centimeters.
- Zorenka. The rose is yellow-red, a spectacular bush, with dense double inflorescences. The petals shimmer from yellow to crimson. The shrub grows up to 70 cm high. Blooms until the end of November.
The given subspecies of yellow spray roses fit into any floral arrangements; the shade perfectly dilutes the pinkish-red, classic range.
Reds
Scarlet spray roses are a must have in every garden. They are used to make bouquets for any occasion; the red hue symbolizes passion and represents love.
- Tamango. Shrub up to 60 cm high, 70 cm in diameter. The subspecies is distinguished by its compact size, abundant, long-lasting flowering. Velvet flowers are quite large, about 7 centimeters in diameter. They consist of many petals. On one branch there are up to 10 scarlet and crimson inflorescences. The rose grows well both in the sun and in the shade.
- Natalie. The decorative subspecies grows no more than 70 cm high. The bush is compact, blooms profusely. The flowers are small in size, up to 5 centimeters in diameter, with a subtle scent. The color of roses is red.
- Mikado.The rose is dark scarlet, with double, goblet-shaped flowers. The shrub is compact, up to 70 cm high, with spreading shoots and abundant pollen. One cyst can grow up to 6 buds.
Red varieties look harmonious on borders and in the foreground of flower beds.
Other
There are a number of other varieties of different shades.
- Paple Tiger. The subspecies is one of the most extravagant, with densely double flowers, a unique purple-lilac color with white streaks and spots. There are up to 5 flowers in one brush, about 6 cm in diameter. Flowering is long-lasting, the bush often blooms again. Shrubs grow up to 70 cm high. The aroma is light with notes of musk. The subspecies is widely used for decorating borders and flower beds.
- Droplet. Spray rose grows up to 60 cm high. The crop takes root well in garden plots and is suitable for edging paths, growing in containers, and on balconies. Various colors: red, pinkish, purple.
- Kent. This is a compact shrub covered with a mass of snow-white flowers. The plant grows up to 60 cm in height and width. Blooms until the first frost.
The above types are the most popular in recent years in the countries of the former USSR and abroad.
Subtleties of landing
Planting a rose is not difficult, the main thing is to follow the instructions. Choose a well-lit place, protected from wind gusts. Some subspecies fade in the sun; partial shade is also quite suitable. To plant a flower, you will need to do the following:
- dig a hole 45*45;
- at the base of the hole there should be a drainage layer of pebbles and sand;
- Place organic fertilizers above the drainage - dry leaves, humus, manure, rotten wood;
- plant the plant in a hole, cover it with open soil and compact it a little near the stems;
Finally, water with settled water, 8 liters per bush..
Nuances of care
From March to July, apply fertilizing with a high content of nitrogenous substances. In summer and until autumn, add potassium and phosphorus. It is important to feed during budding and at the end of pollen. Loosen the soil around the bush regularly. For the winter, cover the plant. In hot weather, it is worth spraying the petals with water, but in the late afternoon, when the sun sets.
Watering
Water miniature roses with Spray in the same way as other varieties of Rosaceae. Pour water under the root so that it does not fall on the leaves. Start irrigation when the soil dries out after the previous watering. One bush will need 8 liters of water.
Do not use ice-cold liquid; it must be at room temperature. Afterwards, weed the ground so that there are no crusts.
Top dressing
It is advisable to fertilize roses periodically. Feeding is especially required during budding and pollen. The procedure is carried out according to general rules:
- during the appearance of buds;
- at the end of summer.
Roses love nitrogen fertilizers. By autumn, add potassium-phosphorus compounds. You can buy ready-made mixtures in the store and dilute them according to the instructions.
Wintering
Before frosts, around the beginning of October, cut rose bushes to a height of 30-40 cm. Remove leaves, buds, and flowers from them and cover them with soil up to 30 cm up. Pine needles are placed on top and covered with burlap. If the roses are covered with snow, do not worry. This will serve as additional shelter and add moisture to them.
How and when to prune
Shrubs need to be pruned in order to activate the formation of young shoots and long flowering. Perform pruning 2-3 times during the growing season.At the same time, remove damaged and dry branches. When flowering is complete, remove faded flowers. Shorten the bush in June so that the rose does not waste energy on producing fruits and the pollen is more intense. Pruning will serve as an excellent prevention of fungal infections.
Diseases and pests
Rose Patio is rarely affected by pests and diseases, but if an attack occurs, it is important to take sanitary measures.
- A soap solution with mustard powder helps against aphids. They also use chemicals Actellik, Rogor, Karbofos.
- The leafhopper is eliminated using chemicals and insecticides.
- Spider mites are removed with Vermitek or Fitoverm.
- The leaf roller is removed with insecticides.
- Powdery mildew is removed by spraying the plant with a 0.5% soda ash solution.
- They fight black spot by treating the bush with Bordeaux mixture. If the damage is severe, the rose is burned.
Properly carried out pruning and fertilizing the soil will help avoid attacks by pests and diseases..
How to propagate Spray roses
Miniature roses are propagated by seeds, cuttings, division and rooting. The result can be unpredictable, therefore, it is better for gardeners without experience in growing flowers not to take on this matter.
Rose Patio does not reproduce well from seeds; another flower may grow from them. The easiest way is to resort to dividing the bush. Thanks to this technique, a ready-made, mature plant is obtained. This is stress for the mother rose, she loses her immunity. Flowering may be sparse, growth stops. It also takes a long time to take root.
Use in landscape design
Multi-flowered roses are a godsend in landscape design. They look great in gardens designed in a regular style.The brightness of the flowers is emphasized by group plantings and trimmed borders.
You can plant roses next to perennial herbs, lavender, cornflowers, and bush crops. Choose the color at your discretion.
