Content
- 1 Breeding history
- 2 Description of the kimono floribunda rose variety and characteristics
- 3 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 4 Reproduction methods
- 5 Planting and caring for a kimono floribunda rose
- 6 Pests and diseases
- 7 Application in landscape design
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 Reviews with a photo about salmon pink rose floribunda Kimono
The floribunda kimono rose is a popular Dutch hybrid known for over 50 years. The short shrub produces rich pink, orange and salmon flowers. They appear throughout the summer until the first frost begins.
Breeding history
Floribunda is a large group of garden roses obtained by the Danish scientist Poulsen. He crossed hybrid tea varieties with large-flowered polyanthus. Therefore, floribundas, including the Rose floribunda Kimono, occupy an intermediate position between these two groups.
It was bred in the 1950s by the florist company De Ruiter (Netherlands). Refers to hybrid varieties, for the creation of which the following species were used:
- Cocorino - orange-hued floribunda
- Frau Anny Beaufays - pleasant salmon pink and orange color.
Moreover, to create the Kimono rose, along with polyanthus and hybrid tea, musk varieties were also used. Therefore, she inherited the benefits of all these representatives, including long flowering, excellent immunity and winter hardiness.
That is why she was quickly recognized in the florist community. In 1961, Kimono received a certificate confirming the successful completion of the tests. The hybrid was registered under the name Kimono, which has survived to this day.
Description of the kimono floribunda rose variety and characteristics
According to the description, the floribunda kimono rose (pictured and video) is a lush, densely doubled flower that adorns the garden throughout the summer and even in early autumn.
The bush is strong, with erect shoots 90–100 cm long. The crown is medium spreading - the maximum diameter is 75–80 cm. The degree of foliage is high, the leaves are smooth, have a muffled semi-matte surface, medium in size. Their color is saturated green.
At least 5 flowers are formed on each shoot, often there are about 20. Therefore, even from one branch, you can collect a full-fledged bouquet. Small buds, rounded shape, with a pointed tip.
Flowers are densely double-shaped, with a large number of petals (up to 40), arranged in several rows. They have wavy edges, after full blooming, they become saucer-shaped. The center of the inflorescence opens completely. Small diameter - up to 6-7 cm.
The flowers of the kimono floribunda rose are very lush
Despite their small size, the buds are distinguished by an extremely interesting color. At the beginning of flowering, the floribunda Kimono rose has a deep pink color. Then it gradually fades and becomes orange or salmon pink, with red veins visible on the petals. Subsequently, the roses turn soft pink and continue to delight the eye even after significant sun burnout.
The kimono floribunda rose blooms in two waves:
- The first inflorescences form in early June.
- The latter bloom in mid-September.
At the same time, the border between these waves is invisible - almost all summer, the rose gives many inflorescences, which exude a faint, but rather pleasant aroma.
The main characteristics of the climbing rose Kimono:
- hybrid, perennial flowering shrub;
- origin: crossing Cocorico x Frau Anny Beaufays;
- height 80-100 cm;
- width 70–75 cm;
- average number of inflorescences per stem: 5–10;
- flower type: double;
- flower size - up to 7 cm in diameter;
- color: from deep pink to salmon;
- flowering: long, in two waves, for three months;
- aroma: pleasant, unobtrusive;
- winter hardiness zone - 6 (withstands frosts without shelter up to -23 ° C);
- immunity: low, needs preventive treatments;
- resistance to rainy and cloudy weather: high.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
One of the most notable benefits of the kimono floribunda rose is its lush, pale pink flowers, which are produced in large quantities. The hybrid has several more important advantages:
- Long bloom, more than three months.
- Fairly high winter hardiness.
- The buds bloom even in rainy weather.
- During the rains, the inflorescences not only do not fade, but even become brighter.
- The flowers are beautifully shaped and colored, perfect for cutting.
- The bush is semi-spreading, it looks neat (subject to the rules of pruning).
- Shoots are devoid of thorns.
- The Kimono rose can be used in both single and group plantings.
At the beginning of flowering, the inflorescences of the Floribunda Kimono rose are painted in a rich pink color.
But there are also some disadvantages:
- The landing site must be selected carefully. It should be lit and protected from the wind as much as possible.
- Caring for a Kimono rose requires regular watering, fertilizing and other actions.
- In regions with severe winters, it needs careful shelter.
- Can be affected by rust, aphids, shoot cancer, black spot, powdery mildew.
Reproduction methods
Floribunda Kimono rose can be bred in several ways. Cutting is considered the most effective. Breeding instructions:
- At the beginning of summer, several lignified shoots are isolated and cut into several cuttings 7–8 cm long so that the top is slightly higher than the bud.
- The upper cut is made straight, and the lower cut oblique (45 degrees).
- Leaves and shoots are removed.
- Soak for several hours in a growth stimulant.
- They are planted in open ground with an interval of 15 cm and covered with foil.
The cuttings of the kimono floribunda rose must be constantly watered, and the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated, thoroughly mulched for the winter with dry foliage, hay or peat. In this state, the cuttings grow for two seasons, after which they can be planted in a permanent place.
Planting and caring for a kimono floribunda rose
Saplings of this plant can be planted only at the end of April (in the Urals and Siberia - 2 weeks later). The culture is thermophilic, so it is better not to risk it and wait until the soil warms up to at least 8-10 degrees. When choosing a place to plant a kimono floribunda rose, pay attention to the following factors:
- illumination (only slight shading is allowed);
- moisture level (higher elevations than lowlands);
- composition and structure of the soil - light loam or sandy soil with a neutral reaction (pH about 7.0).
If the soil is not too fertile, it is necessary to prepare in advance a mixture of turf soil with humus (2: 1) and a few pinches of wood ash (or superphosphate and potassium salt, 1 tablespoon per well). A kimono floribunda rose is planted according to the standard rules - they dig a spacious hole, fill in a fertile mixture, root the seedling and supplement it with earth. Then they tamp down a little, water and lay mulch (peat, humus, sawdust).
Top dressing is important to make during the mass formation of buds
Caring for a floribunda rose includes several steps:
- Watering plentifully, once a week - the soil should always remain slightly moist (although not wet). Water is given only at the root, without contact with the leaves.
- Top dressing - a single application of superphosphate and potassium salt or a solution of cow dung is enough during the formation of buds.
- Pruning - at least three times per season. All damaged branches are removed in early spring. During the flowering of the kimono floribunda rose, wilted inflorescences are cut off. In the fall, a shaping haircut is carried out, removing all protruding branches. In the first year after planting, this procedure is not performed.
- Shelter for the winter - the kimono floribunda rose bush is spud, covered with dry foliage and covered with spruce branches, spunbond or other materials. The layer must be removed in time in early spring so that the rose does not overwhelm.
Pests and diseases
Floribunda rose does not have strong immunity - it can suffer from fungal, bacterial diseases and insects. Particular danger is posed by:
- leafhopper;
- rose aphid;
- spider mite;
- gall mite.
The spread of infection is often observed;
- rust;
- gray rot;
- powdery mildew.
For prophylaxis in May, Kimono rose bushes should be treated with a fungicide: "Hom", "Skor", "Fitosporin", "Maxim", "Ordan", Bordeaux liquid.
Insects can be defeated with the help of insecticides: Iskra, Biotlin, Fitoverm, Karbofos, Confidor.
Folk remedies can also cope with pests, for example, a solution of ammonia, soda, infusion of chili peppers, shavings of soap with ash, tobacco dust and others.
Application in landscape design
The plant has a great decorative value: the Kimono rose is used both in single and in group plantings. Here are some interesting shrub uses:
- Flower row.
- A bush next to the lawn.
- Decoration of a decorative design.
- A hedge of flowers.
- A stem bush planted next to the house.
Conclusion
Floribunda Kimono rose is one of the most interesting decorative climbing roses, which can be grown in most Russian regions. Lush flowers appear all summer, they have a pleasant color, so they can decorate any place in the garden.
Reviews with a photo about salmon pink rose floribunda Kimono
I bought 4 seedlings at once, they all took root and the first flowers began to appear in the third year. Care is standard: watering and 1-2 additional fertilizing per season (nitrogen in spring and organic matter in summer). Shelter for the winter: spruce branches or agrofibre. The rest is nothing complicated.
