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Rosa Bella Vita is one of the most popular hybrid tea varieties. The plant is valued for its hardiness and excellent decorative qualities. The Bella Vita variety is grown by domestic and foreign gardeners. Due to its characteristics, such a rose is actively used in landscape design when creating flower arrangements.
Breeding history
The variety was bred in the Netherlands in 2000. The organizer of the work is the famous Dutch breeder Lex Wum.
Bella Vita hybrid tea roses are obtained by crossing the Dolce Vita variety with an unknown seedling. This explains the unique two-tone color of the plant.
Bella Vita rose description and characteristics
It is a medium-sized shrub up to 100 cm high. The plant consists of several erect stems with a compact proportional crown. Rose bushes are highly branched, with a lot of side shoots. The width of the plant reaches 80 cm.
The root system is pivotal, highly branched. Underground shoots are powerful and lie at a depth of 40-45 cm.
Stems are light, with few thorns. Leaves are ovoid, dark green, matte. The notches on the edges, characteristic of many varieties of roses, are absent. There are noticeable light veins on the leaves. Plates are collected on short stems of 2-5 pieces. The foliage is dense, dense, retains decorative effect until late autumn.
Bella Vita rose flowers consist of 40-50 petals
The budding period takes place in May. Flowering begins in June and lasts for several weeks. After a short period of time, the buds open again. The second wave lasts until late August or early September.
The buds are two-colored, composed of pink-white petals, medium-double. The shape is cupped. The diameter is 10-12 cm, but some specimens are 13-14 cm. On the stems there is usually 1 flower, but on some there are bundles of 3-5 pieces. The aroma of Bella Vita roses is pleasant, but weak, perceptible only if the plant is in the immediate vicinity.
The stems are strong, so during the flowering period they do not bend under the weight of the buds. Therefore, during this period, additional supports or a garter are not required.
The Bella Vita rose variety is characterized by low sensitivity to cold. The plant belongs to the sixth zone of frost resistance and tolerates temperatures up to -23 degrees well. In the south and in central Russia, the Bella Vita variety can winter without shelter. In regions with a more severe climate, additional measures are needed to protect the bushes from freezing.
The variety is characterized by medium drought resistance. Long-term lack of watering and precipitation affects the duration and quality of flowering, can lead to premature wilting. Regular rain does not harm the plant as long as it is planted in well-drained soil.
Bella Vita is highly resistant to diseases, especially powdery mildew, rust and black rot. Due to the lack of an intense aroma, the flowers do not attract harmful insects.
Due to its resistance to disease and cold, the Bella Vita variety is suitable for growing in any regions of the Russian Federation.The plant is considered unpretentious to care for, however, cultivation in different regions has its own characteristics.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Bella Vita has gained wide popularity among gardeners all over the world. He has repeatedly received prizes at exhibitions and competitions. This is due to the many benefits of the plant.
Among them:
- excellent decorative qualities;
- compactness of the bush;
- ease of care;
- high winter hardiness;
- lack of pests;
- low sensitivity to infectious diseases.
In some regions, Bella Vita roses begin to fade only with the arrival of frost
There are very few disadvantages of this variety. A significant disadvantage by gardeners is the sensitivity of the rose to drought. Another disadvantage is that the bushes do not develop well in the shade and require a sufficient amount of sunlight. The rest of the plant is recognized as unpretentious.
Reproduction methods
Bella Vita roses lend themselves well to division. It is carried out in early spring, when the bush is just beginning to recover after wintering. The plant must be dug out entirely, cleaned from the ground and cut into 2-3 parts. They should have intact roots with buds and several shoots, which are further shortened. The resulting bushes are planted in a pre-prepared area.
Another effective method used for hybrid tea varieties is cuttings. The middle part of shoots with 2-3 buds is used as planting material. The bottom cut should be 1 cm under the eyelet. It is soaked in a growth stimulator and planted in a prepared soil mixture.
The Bella Vita variety is not propagated by seeds. Such planting material does not allow growing a full-fledged bush with the declared characteristics.
Growing and care
The Bella Vita variety is planted in fertile loose soil enriched with vermicompost and other organic substances. Site preparation is carried out in early spring. The earth is dug up, fertilizers are applied. Planting is carried out during warming or in autumn.
The place for the rose bush should be sunny and calm.
Planting stages:
- Prepare a pit 60-70 cm deep.
- Place a drainage layer 25-30 cm thick.
- Sprinkle with soil.
- Place a seedling in the hole.
- Spread the roots.
- Cover with soil and compact.
For Bella Vita roses, a plentiful watering regime is recommended. In the spring it is held once a week, and in the summer 2-3 times. Drying out of the soil around the plant is unacceptable, so regular watering is required.
The first feeding is carried out in the spring. Nitrogen fertilizers are used to stimulate the growth of shoots and foliage. During the budding period, potassium-phosphorus compounds are introduced, which have a positive effect on flowering. The last feeding is carried out in the fall along with the final watering in order to saturate the bush with nutrients.
Throughout the growing season, it is necessary to periodically loosen and mulch the soil. This is done 1-2 times a month. The depth of tillage is 8-10 cm.
Pruning is carried out twice a year. The first is spring, formative, designed to stimulate the growth of new shoots. The second is autumn, sanitary, in which withered flowers and foliage are removed.
For the winter, the shoots are cut off, leaving short stems. They should only be sheltered if cold, windy weather is forecasted. The plant is spud and mulched with bark. The outer shoots are wrapped in a breathable non-woven material.
Features of planting and caring for hybrid tea roses:
Pests and diseases
The Bella Vita variety is resistant to fungal infections. The plant does not get sick with powdery mildew and rust even in case of prolonged waterlogging. The risk of disease exists only against the background of prolonged drought. For preventive purposes, the bushes can be treated with a fungicide in the spring and during the period of flower formation.
During flowering, you can not spray the rose
Pests rarely infect a flower.Aphids, thrips or leaf rollers may appear on roses. When infected by insects, the plant is treated with insecticidal preparations in accordance with the instructions.
Application in landscape design
Bella Vita compact roses are perfect for group plantings. Bushes are placed in rows, preferably in open areas. Roses should not be planted under fences where they can be shaded. They look best on neatly trimmed lawns or against the backdrop of undersized bushes.
When planting in flower beds or alpine slides, it is necessary to give the bushes a central place. Then they will be sharply accentuated against the background of other plants. This variety is not used for hedges. However, container planting is allowed, which is convenient for decorating various garden buildings.
Conclusion
Rosa Bella Vita is a common hybrid tea variety that is ideal for growing in different regions of Russia. The plant adapts well to climatic conditions and is undemanding to the place of cultivation. Caring for such roses provides a standard set of activities, including watering, feeding and pruning.
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