Roses can be found in almost any garden, park, or summer cottage. Breeders are developing more and more varieties of them. One of the latest innovations is spray rose, which was obtained from the floribunda group at the end of the last century. This flower quickly gained popularity among professional florists and lovers of these amazing plants.
Rose spray - what is it?
Not only beginners, but also experienced flower growers often wonder, rose spray - what is it? This new variety, also called patio, has become especially popular recently. Incredibly beautiful, bright flowers with exquisite buds collected in brushes will be appropriate in any flower arrangements and landscape design. They look especially beautiful in a wedding bouquet as a background for larger flowers or as an independent mini-bouquet.
How can I propagate
In practice, several methods of propagating spray roses are used:
- Using seed material. A labor-intensive method that involves collecting and stratifying grains and growing seedlings.
- Rooting of roses by layering is carried out in the spring. With this method of propagation, one of the lashes is bent from the mother bush and covered with earth. By autumn, this shoot will have its own roots, after which it can be transplanted to a new place as a separate plant.
- Using root suckers. Such plants are separated from the mother bush a year after emergence, when they have their own root system.
- By cutting method. In the middle part of the shoot, several pieces of the stem are cut and placed in a solution of water and a growth stimulant. Subsequently, the plant is rooted in a special greenhouse or schoolhouse under a certain temperature and humidity regime.
- In the case of dividing a bush, the rose is cut into pieces. In this case, each plot must have its own root system and 2…3 developed buds.
The fastest method of propagation is considered to be dividing the bush. In this case, spray roses retain varietal characteristics. The use of seed material is practiced by breeders to obtain new types of crops.
What does rose spray look like?
Queen of the garden, so this beautiful flower is deservedly called. Small spray rose bushes are compact and low-growing: they often grow up to 40-50 cm, although some varieties can be up to 1 m in height. Flowers of various shades, depending on the variety, can have a diameter from 3 to 7 cm. Since there can be up to 15 of them on a branch, spray roses are plants that are also called pink sprays. Flower buds can be densely double or goblet-shaped.
Features of rose spray
These plants have all the features of floribundas, except that the sprays are more compact and low-growing. These roses bloom long and profusely. In addition, they are unpretentious and very winter-hardy, which allows them to be grown in regions with cool climates. Rose spray has almost no thorns, which is especially convenient when caring for a plant or composing compositions. A small red or yellow spray rose grown in a pot or container looks impressive.
How to choose the right seedlings
Rose planting material can be sold in mini containers or in bags filled with nutrient substrate, less often in open form. When planting in the fall, it is better to choose seedlings with an open root system, but for planting in the spring, plants in containers are better suited.
Before purchasing, carefully inspect the bush and its root system for damage and other defects, such as mold and dried areas. If you purchase plants in a bag, pay special attention to the condition of the soil; it should be crumbly and not have a specific smell. The best choice would be a strong, healthy seedling with white roots at the bottom.
A successful combination of the scion and the rootstock is indicated by smooth callus at the grafting site.
Rose varieties spray
Flower breeders are constantly adding varieties of these beautiful roses. The most popular of them are:
- Tamango
. This rose spray red does not fade in the sun. The plant has a pleasant aroma, and it blooms until the coldest weather. - Fi-fi
. The rose is characterized by continuous flowering throughout the season. It has a subtle, slightly fruity aroma. Bright yellow buds open into a cup-shaped flower, the petals of which gradually lighten. - Heidi Klum
. The petals of this rose are a beautiful lilac shade. The round buds have a diameter of about 9 cm. This plant does not like wind and drafts, so it should not be planted in a high, open area. - Rose spray Pink Flash
. It is distinguished by its amazing marbled color: fuchsia-colored petals are covered with light pink strokes, which, when cooler, acquire a rich pink hue. Continuous flowering. - White Mikado
. This is a spray rose variety with delicate white, slightly wavy petals. It can bloom several times during the season. The bushes reach a height of 70 cm. - Rose spray Lydia
. Neat flowers are painted in different shades from deep pink to cream. Continuous flowering. - Yana
. Bushes up to 60 cm high are compact. Delicate cream flowers have a diameter of no more than 6 cm. The rose has a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. - Mimi Eden
. This elegant spray rose has dense flowers in two shades: soft pink on the inside and snow-white on the outside. Exquisite bushes up to 85 cm in height will be an excellent decoration for any flower garden. - Clementine
. One of the most popular varieties of spray roses. Original flowers of peach or tangerine hue with a citrus aroma. The plant is resistant to diseases and is not afraid of frost. - Paple Tiger
. A spectacular spray rose with dense flowers has an incredibly beautiful purple-lilac color with white spots and streaks. It blooms for a long time and can produce flowers repeatedly during the season. The bush grows up to 70 cm in height.
The need for pruning
For spray roses, pruning is extremely important. This procedure activates the formation of young branches and ensures longer and more abundant flowering. It is recommended to perform pruning several times per season. At the same time, damaged and dry branches are removed.
Once flowering is complete, faded flowers should also be trimmed. It is especially important to shorten the bush in the summer so that the plant does not waste energy on forming fruits, but blooms more abundantly and intensely. Moreover, pruning is also a preventative measure for the formation of fungus.
Planting rose spray
To plant these roses, you need to choose a place protected from the wind. Moreover, it is better to plant light varieties in a sunny area, and dark varieties in partial shade. Otherwise, in too bright sun the intense color of the buds will become light. It should be remembered that these roses do not like waterlogging and wetlands. The soil for spray roses should be prepared in the fall. It needs to be dug up with the bayonet of a shovel. In spring, the ground should be leveled and holes should be dug for planting, measuring 50x50 cm.
The distance between spray roses should be maintained within 30-40 cm. Drainage is placed in a mound at the bottom of the recess, and humus or compost is placed on top. Having sprinkled the organic matter with a small layer of soil, we place the plant in the hole and dig it in, carefully compacting the soil so as not to damage the roots of the seedlings. We water the plantings with warm, preferably rainwater at the rate of 8 liters per rose bush.
Preparing seedlings for planting
Before planting, the stems of rose seedlings need to be trimmed. At the same time, buds, damaged and shriveled branches are removed. 4...5 eyes are left on the main shoots of the bush. less developed stems should contain at least 3 buds. It is also necessary to lightly trim the lateral roots and remove damaged ones.
For disinfection and speedy healing, carefully coat all cut areas with garden varnish.
After carrying out these operations, plants with bare roots are placed for 12 hours in a solution of water and sodium humate. To prevent drying, the roots of the seedlings are dipped into a mash made of clay, water and a root formation stimulator, the components are mixed until a creamy consistency. After this, the root system is carefully wrapped in moistened burlap.
Rose care spray
This plant is not capricious and caring for it is easy. In order for such roses to bloom well, they need to be fed. In the spring they need fertilizers with nitrogen, and during flowering - with potassium and phosphorus. Many flowers, for example, Victoria spray rose and other similar varieties, have good winter hardiness; on the eve of frost, their bushes must be hilled up and covered with protective material. Pruning roses is of great importance: it prolongs flowering and promotes rejuvenation of the plant. It is necessary to regularly remove faded buds from plants, in which pests can develop.
How to water a rose with a spray?
To maintain abundant flowering, outdoor roses must be watered regularly, and in summer this should be done either early in the morning or late in the evening. To prevent moisture from evaporating from the surface of the earth so quickly, it is better to cover the soil around the bushes with a thick layer of mulch or loosen it after each watering. Rose spray Mandarin, Barbados, Satin and many others can be subject to sunburn, so during especially hot periods the bushes can be given periodic sprinkling. As autumn approaches, watering roses should be reduced.
Protection from pests and diseases
We will find out what diseases and parasitic insects threaten the Spray rose, how to deal with the problems that arise, and get acquainted with preventive measures.
Aphid
A pest that attacks miniature rose bushes more often than others. Aphids settle on the lower part of leaves and quickly multiply into huge colonies. The pest sucks out the juices of the plant, which leads to drying out, curling and falling of the foliage.
Fight aphids using a soap solution with the addition of mustard powder. But if the damage is severe, only chemicals will help:
- Aktelik;
- Karbofos;
- Rogor et al.
Spider mite
The insect is very harmful to the rose Spray. The spider mite is small in size and is usually detected by thin white cobwebs appearing in secluded places of the plant.
The pest attacks the lower parts of the leaves, sucks the juices out of them, leads to the withering of the foliage, the appearance of dry yellow spots on it, and the loss of decorativeness by the plant. They fight insects by spraying with Fitoverm, Vermitek, etc.
Powdery mildew
The most common disease that affects Spray roses. The pathology appears as a whitish coating on the foliage. This is a fungus that is most often caused by external conditions: high humidity and cool temperatures.
It is better to combat powdery mildew using preventive measures. It is recommended to spray the bush with Bordeaux mixture and feed it with potassium and phosphorus. If the disease has already begun, spray the rose with a solution of soda ash (0.5%).
Rose spray in landscape design
A low-growing bouquet spray rose is a wonderful decoration for any area. It is used in borders, for decorating raised beds or gentle slopes. In any rose garden, even the smallest one, these miniature bushes, setting off the beauty of tall plants, are themselves bright spots of color. Bright yellow spray rose Sun City, orange-pink Allegria, brick-red Leonidas are often planted in group plantings on a green lawn background. These flowers can be seen along ponds and paths, in mixborders and arabesques. They perfectly complement garden sculptures in parks.
Description of the plant
The flower emigrated to the European continent from Colombia (South America).
The peculiarity of this rose variety is:
- Large bud shape with cupped flowers.
- Sturdy, thick stem with matte, dark green foliage.
- Yellow-green petals with scalloped edges.
The secret of obtaining light green petals was revealed by a botanist-breeder from Holland (Mayer), by grafting a white rose onto a wild thorn stump and obtaining a bud of a soft yellow color with a tint of green.
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Growing roses spray - tips
In order for rose spray Fire Flash, Midget, Leili Flirt, Mirabelle and other varieties to take root well after planting and delight with beautiful long-lasting flowering, you must follow some rules for caring for them:
- When planting roses in groups, the spray should be placed in the foreground so that tall plants do not shade them.
- These roses do not like to be in a draft, but even without air circulation they will be susceptible to fungal diseases.
- Groundwater should not come close to the soil surface in an area with roses.
- Avoid crowded plantings.
- When planting in autumn, seedlings need to be rooted about a month before the onset of frost, then they will overwinter well.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- frost resistance;
- persistent delicate aroma;
- rich color;
- the flowers can withstand the sun;
- the variety does not require special care;
- lush and continuous flowering;
- small bush size;
- pleasant aroma;
- the petals will not deteriorate after rain;
- small and lush buds;
- disease resistance;
- The variety is resistant to pests.
Flaws:
- The variety is poorly resistant to powdery mildew.
