Content
- 1 Breeding history
- 2 Description and characteristics of the climbing rose floribunda of the Rumba variety
- 3 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 4 Reproduction methods
- 5 Planting and caring for a rose floribunda Rumba
- 6 Pests and diseases
- 7 Application in landscape design
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 Reviews with a photo of a climbing rose Floribunda Rumba
Floribunda Rumba is a re-flowering crop used for growing in warm climates. The plant forms large two-colored buds, there are no thorns on the shoots. The climbing variety of compact size is suitable for vertical landscaping of verandas, garden gazebos, creating arched structures. The Climbing Floribunda Rumba is often found in the gardens of the Southern Regions.
Breeding history
Climbing rose Rumba was created in 1972 by a breeder from Denmark E. Poulsen
A multi-flowered (polyanthus) variety and several tea varieties with brightly colored buds were taken as a basis. The Rumba rose was classified as a floribunda for its repeated flowering cycle and relatively short growth for the climbing variety.
Description and characteristics of the climbing rose floribunda of the Rumba variety
The floribunda of the Rumba variety is characterized by a multi-year biological cycle. The rose grows slowly, in the third season after planting it forms single buds. The climbing variety reaches its end point of growth in the fifth year of the growing season. From this age, abundant flowering begins and continues for 15 years without transplanting.
Climbing floribunda Rumba has a low frost resistance. Growing roses is only possible in climatic zones 6-9. If the winter temperature drops below -20 0C, the plant dies even with good insulation.
When the plant enters a dormant phase, it is placed in a greenhouse or on a heated veranda, and in the spring it is taken out to the site.
The floribunda climbing rose has an average drought tolerance. Rumba cannot do without watering for a long time, but it does not tolerate waterlogged soil well. It responds negatively to high air humidity at low temperatures, the flowers lose their shape and color.
The climbing rose Grandiflora Rumba is thermophilic, therefore floribunda is placed in an open area. This is one of the few varieties that is not afraid of direct sunlight throughout the day. There are no burns on the leaves, the flowers do not fade, so there is no need to provide Rumba with periodic shading.
Full vegetation of the climbing rose floribunda is possible only on light, fertile soils with good drainage. The climbing rose does not tolerate the close location of groundwater, lowlands. The size of flowers, their number and color brightness depends on the acid-base reaction of the soil. Floribunda Rumba fully develops only on neutral soils.
The Rumba variety is distinguished by repeated budding. The first flowering cycle takes place on perennial shoots. Flowers do not bloom at the same time, the process begins in June. The second wave blooms on the shoots of the current season, the period lasts from July to September. In the subtropical zone, the re-flowering climbing rose Rumba can give buds of the third wave in September, but they are single, open again.
Description of floribunda Rumba:
- The climbing rose grows in height from 60 cm to 1.5 m, width - within 50 cm. The lashes are straight without thorns, dark green.
- The foliage is dense with an emerald hue.The leaf plates are rounded, pointed from above, glossy.
- The buds are collected in racemose inflorescences of 5-7 pieces. The flowers are densely double, their diameter is 3–6 cm. The buds are yellow, the lower petals, when blooming, become light burgundy, then dark scarlet along the edges, the core remains sandy.
- The climbing rose has a subtle yet persistent scent.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Rumba is a popular variety that compares favorably with other floribunda varieties with an exotic two-tone color. The main benefits of a rose:
- compactness of the bush;
- lack of thorns;
- does not fade in the sun;
- can be grown in a portable container;
- long flowering period;
- decorativeness;
- high stress resistance;
- pronounced aroma.
The climbing floribunda has the following disadvantages:
- does not tolerate high humidity of air and soil;
- average drought resistance. The culture needs frequent watering;
- low frost resistance does not allow growing the plant in regions with cold winters.
Reproduction methods
The climbing rose is created from several varieties, so it will not work to get a plant from seeds. Rumba will grow up, but will not inherit maternal qualities.
Climbing floribunda can be propagated by layering. This method is suitable for regions with warm climates. Vegetative buds are poorly rooted. At the slightest drop in temperature or lack of moisture, the root filaments die off.
Cuttings are taken from last year's shoots. The entire lash is divided into sections 12 cm long. The top is cut exactly, the lower part at an angle. Harvesting is carried out before budding or after the first wave of floribunda flowering, so that the material has time to take root before autumn.
If there is a lot of planting material, you can make a mother plant under arcs with a stretched film. Close a small number of cuttings with cut plastic bottles. The material is treated with an antifungal agent and the lower part is placed in the soil, deepening by 5–6 cm. Watering and air circulation are provided constantly. They are insulated for the winter; in the spring, two-year-old seedlings are assigned to the site. Climbing Rumba will bloom in two seasons.
2-3 upper leaves are left on the cuttings, since they are necessary for the rose for photosynthesis
Planting and caring for a rose floribunda Rumba
A climbing rose is planted on the site in the spring. If the material is grown from the cutting on its own, then they wait until the positive temperature is established. Tentatively, the planting begins at the end of April. If a seedling with a closed root system was purchased by the nursery, you can plant it at any warm season. Previously, the bush is left in the open air for several days for adaptation. Transplanted together with an earthen clod. Climbing Rumba easily tolerates the procedure and takes root easily. The autumn period is also suitable for transplanting (1.5 months before frost).
Planting algorithm:
- They dig up a place for a climbing rose, add organic matter and complex mineral fertilizer.
- Dig a hole, taking into account the length of the root and add 15 cm to drainage and fertile soil.
- Soil is poured at the bottom, a hill is made.
- They put a seedling, lightly fall asleep and watered so that there are no air pockets left.
- Fill the hole with soil, deepen the root collar by 5 cm. Water.
The root circle is mulched with humus mixed with peat. The climbing floribunda grows only near the support, therefore, after work, a structure is installed, to which, over time, the whips are fixed in any direction. The bush is quite compact, so wide trellises are not needed. For a Rumba rose, a column with a height of no more than 1.5 m is quite enough.
Floribunda Rumba agrotechnics:
- Watering is carried out as the top layer of the soil dries up. The land should be constantly moist, but without stagnant water. Additional watering is not required during the rainy season.
- Aeration of the soil is important for a young rose.Loosening should be shallow so as not to damage the root system, but regular. During the procedure, weeds are removed.
- Top dressing during the planting season of the climbing floribunda Rumba is not needed, a nutrient mixture and organic mulch are enough for her. Starting next year, nitrogen and potassium are added in the spring, phosphate in the summer. In the fall, use a complex mineral fertilizer and compost in the form of mulch.
- Pruning is carried out in the third year of growth. In autumn, the weak, growing inward shoots are removed. If necessary, the bush is thinned out. In the spring, the frozen lashes are removed. Withering flowers are cut during the cycle.
When the climbing Rumba enters a dormant period, they carry out water-charging irrigation, spud and cover with a layer of mulch. In cold areas, the stems are removed from the support, fixed on the ground surface and covered with leaves or sawdust.
Pests and diseases
Climbing Rumba does not tolerate temperature changes. If the air humidity is too high, then the plant is affected by black spot. At the beginning of the growing season, prophylaxis with any copper-containing preparation is necessary. If a rusty bloom has appeared on the leaves, they are treated with "Hom".
In case of insufficient nutrition and watering, climbing floribunda is affected by powdery mildew, treatment is carried out with "Fitosporin-K"
With regard to pests, Rumba does not differ from other varieties. With the massive spread of insects on a climbing floribunda, they reveal:
- aphids, in this case "Confidor" is effective;
- leaflet, use "Iskra";
- gall or spider mite, "Agravertin" is used to combat it.
At the beginning of the season, when the leaves are blooming, Rumba is treated with colloidal sulfur.
Application in landscape design
Rumba rose is grown near the support. Climbing floribunda is a good option for vertical landscaping in the garden and on the backyard. The variety is most often used:
- As an accent color for the foreground of an ephedra hedge.
- In combination with other varieties of climbing roses to decorate the fence.
- Solo for lawn decoration.
- Decorate the walls of the building.
- Arched structures are created.
- A climbing variety is grown on decorative trellises for tamping large-sized trees.
- Decorate recreation areas.
Rumba is suitable for any composition that includes climbing medium-sized roses.
Conclusion
Floribunda Rumba rose is a hybrid variety, characterized by two-tone flowers and a compact crown. A perennial plant is characterized by abundant flowering. The culture has a low index of frost resistance, therefore it is used for growing in warm climates.
Reviews with a photo of a climbing rose Floribunda Rumba
Valeria Novikova, 42 years old, Stavropol Territory
