Description and subtleties of growing Circus roses

Many gardeners grow flowers on their plots, and roses are especially popular. There are different varieties of this plant, but the most commonly planted is the Circus rose. Before planting such a flower, you need to become more familiar with its characteristics and growing habits.

History of appearance

Before you start growing a rose, you need to familiarize yourself with the history of its appearance. Circus is considered a relatively young variety, as it was bred in the middle of the last century, in 1956. At first, the flower was not popular among gardeners. However, over time, many people began to grow the plant. Even today, more than sixty years after the appearance of the flower, it is popular and is often grown in gardens and flower beds.

Description and characteristics of the Circus rose

This variety, like many other varieties of roses, is part of the floribunda group of plants. Such flowers are considered the most suitable for decorating flower beds and borders. The peculiarities of Circus include the fact that it is of medium height. Planted bushes, if properly cared for, grow up to a meter. At the same time, a considerable number of shoots are always formed on the seedlings, due to which the shrubs grow lush.

During cultivation, flower clusters are formed on the shoots, each containing 3-4 flowers. Their petals are bright red with a pink tint.

Main advantages and disadvantages

Circus has a number of advantages and disadvantages that you should familiarize yourself with before planting it. Among the benefits of the flower are the following:

• resistance to temperature changes;
• resistance to most diseases;
• ease of care;
• long flowering;
• decorativeness.

The main disadvantages of the variety can be considered its weak aroma, as well as slow development at low temperatures.

Features of cultivation

It is recommended to understand in advance the main features of growing Circus.

When and where to plant?

Before you start planting, you need to decide on the timing of planting.The choice of planting time directly depends on the region in which the rose will be grown. For example, in cold climates, seedlings should be planted in the first half of summer or spring. In warmer regions, planting is done in early spring or autumn.

For planting Circus, it is recommended to choose well-lit areas with no shaded areas. Also, the chosen location must be reliably protected from strong wind gusts that could break the bushes.

Selection of planting material

In order for planted plants to grow well, it is necessary to choose the right planting material. When choosing it, it is necessary to take into account the state of the root system. It should be well developed and branched.

The roots should be elastic and fresh, without signs of rot or darkening on the surface.

Some flower seedlings are sold in special plastic containers. In this case, you need to pay attention to the soil in which the seedling is grown. It should not have an unpleasant odor.

Planting scheme

Before planting, it is necessary to prepare a planting hole in which the seedlings will be placed. The width and depth of the hole should be 80-90 centimeters, and its depth - 70 centimeters. Pebbles or other material are laid on its bottom to improve drainage. Then organic and mineral fertilizers are added inside and mixed with the soil.

When the hole is prepared, planting material is planted into it. It is deepened until the root system is completely underground. The planted plant is sprinkled with soil and watered with warm water.

Recommendations for caring for the variety

Caring for a planted Circus has certain features that need to be dealt with.

Watering a rose

It is no secret that seedlings will have to be watered regularly, since without sufficient moisture they will not develop. Experienced gardeners do not recommend moistening the soil more than once every ten days. Even if the weather is hot outside, Circus should not be watered too often, as due to increased humidity it will develop worse.

Watering should be carried out at the root of the planted bushes. In this case, the water should penetrate 20-40 centimeters underground.

Fertilizing and soil quality

Circus, like other varieties of roses, must be regularly fed with fertilizers. At the same time, experienced gardeners advise using manure. This is a natural fertilizer that is ideal for planted roses. However, you should not use fresh chicken manure, as it can harm the plants. Seedlings need to be fed until mid-summer, then fertilization stops.

Pruning and replanting

When caring for Circus, seedlings must not only be fed or watered, but also pruned. It is recommended to remove shoots that grow inward, as this will improve the formation and growth of younger shoots. Also, this pruning promotes abundant flowering of flowers. Additional pruning can be done in late summer. During this period, fading flowers and drying shoots are removed from the plants.

If necessary, seedlings are transplanted to a new location. To do this, the bush will have to be carefully dug up and planted in open ground according to the standard scheme.

Features of wintering a flower

Roses do not tolerate low temperatures well and therefore it is recommended to protect them from frost in advance. The most reliable method is the construction of a special protective frame.It is built over the bush so that it completely covers it. Special insulating materials are attached to the top of the frame, among which are cardboard or glassine.

Methods of controlling diseases and pests

There are several common diseases that often affect roses:

• Powdery mildew. This is the most popular disease that leads to the death of flowers. It will not be possible to get rid of it and therefore it is recommended to burn all affected bushes.
• Black spot. Appears due to increased soil moisture. Bordeaux mixture is used to treat bushes.

Among the pests that often attack Circus are spider mites, green aphids and leaf rollers. Regular treatments with insecticides will help get rid of them.

Rose propagation

There are two common methods of propagating roses:

1. Graft. This is a common propagation method in which roses are grafted onto other plants.
2. Cuttings. In this case, you will have to cut the cutting from the bush, germinate it and replant it in the ground.

Use in garden design

Circus is often used by landscape designers to decorate a garden or summer cottage. From this flower you can form beautiful flower beds. They can also be planted along garden paths to create a beautiful floral frame.

Conclusion

Circus is considered a popular variety of roses, which is often grown by gardeners. Before planting such a seedling, you need to familiarize yourself with its features and growing tips.