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The climbing rose Lavinia belongs to the Climber species. Such varieties are very popular with flower growers. The reason is the ability to grow Lavinia not only for garden decoration, but also as a cut plant. In addition, Tantau selection roses have good immunity, winter hardiness, high decorative properties, and rain resistance.
Lavinia from the Tantau line belongs to the elite species
Breeding history
The climbing variety Lavinia was obtained by a breeder of the German company Tantau Rosen, which is engaged in the cultivation of luxurious roses. His name is Mathias Tantau Jr. (Mathias Tantau). Hybrid varieties were taken for crossing. However, the exact name of the parental forms of the rose is not known for certain. Lavinia appeared in the early 90s of the last century, and by the beginning of the new century, the variety had become known far beyond the borders of the country.
Awards
Among the awards of the climbing beauty Lavinia, the most significant should be noted:
- Honorary award in the USA for participation in the Syracuse Rose Society Show - 1999.
- 1999 AARS Best Climbing Rose Award.
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award - 2000
In addition to the listed awards, the climbing rose Lavinia has a huge number of rave reviews from amateur gardeners.
Description and characteristics of the climbing rose Lavinia
The variety has the typical characteristics of a climber. External parameters of the plant:
- The bush is about 3 m high. The crown width is from 1.5 m to 2 m.
- The root system of an adult rose Lavinia is highly developed, extending 2 m deep.
- Branches are long, highly branched. Very durable and flexible. It is difficult to break them, but it is easy to create curved compositions. The thorns are large. The Lavinia variety does not require the installation of supports.
- Leaves. Alternate, dark green, large, very dense. The surface is glossy. On one petiole there are 4 leaves, they are arranged in pairs and 1 leaf, as a top. The edges of the plates are serrated.
- Inflorescences. Drooping, formed at the ends of the shoots. They consist of 2-3 flowers (usually), also often the inflorescences of the Lavinia rose have 7 buds.
- The buds are medium in size, very elegant. The shape resembles a bowl. The flowers are large, double, one about 9 cm in size, consist of 25-30 petals. The color is pink. At the base of the flower, the shade is more saturated, near the top it is much lighter. At the moment of dissolution, the petals are bent back, due to which the darker middle becomes visible. The aroma of Lavinia rose is pleasant, with fruity notes, intense.
Flowers are the main asset of the climbing rose
The bottom of the Lavinia rose bush is often exposed due to the location of the inflorescences at the top of the shoot. To avoid this, it is recommended to do cascade pruning of perennials. The second option is to try to tilt the branches closer to the ground. Then the variety forms buds along the entire length of the shoot.
Gentle Lavinia blooms in 2 or 3 waves per season. The variety is referred to as re-flowering.
If the rose is provided with high-quality care, then it forms its first buds in June, and ends flowering in late autumn. The Lavinia flower does not stay on the bush for too long. But the number of brushes in the amount of buds ready to bloom provides the rose with decorativeness for a long time.
The color of the petals of the variety is resistant to sunlight.When the sun is active, only the tips of the petals become a little paler, and the entire bud remains a rich pink color.
In addition to the listed parameters, the climbing rose Lavinia has a lot of excellent characteristics. Among them - good frost resistance, corresponding to USDA zone 5. An adult Lavinia bush hibernates without significant damage at -29 ° C. However, it is not recommended to leave the rose in cool regions without shelter.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Lavinia is a very beautiful climbing rose. It is present in areas of regions with any climatic characteristics.
Knowing the pros and cons of the variety will allow you to calculate the workload of the gardener
According to gardeners, the positive qualities of the Lavinia variety are:
- abundant long flowering rose;
- large-flowered;
- high winter hardiness and heat resistance;
- excellent immunity, subject to cultivation techniques;
- stands in a vase for a long time after cutting;
- the possibility of breeding varieties from seeds.
The Lavinia variety also has disadvantages:
- dimensions of an adult bush;
- poor resistance of buds to rain.
Despite some disadvantages, the climbing rose Lavinia is a favorite variety of many gardeners.
Reproduction methods
You can get young perennial seedlings in different ways. In the spring, the climbing variety is recommended to be cut. You need to cut the planting material from healthy, powerful shoots of the rose. Cuttings of Lavinia should be at least 0.5-0.7 cm thick, about 16-20 cm long. Make the upper cut straight, the lower cut at an angle of 45 °. The number of buds ready for growth is at least 3. Put the cutting in a solution of Heteroauxin or Kornevin for 12 hours, then plant. Prepare the soil from a mixture of sand and earth (1: 1). If you decide to cut the variety in the fall, then the process will be a little easier. Lay a drainage layer at the bottom of the container, then soil with sand and peat. Drizzle with water, place the stalk. Make several holes in a plastic bottle and cover the handle. The climbing rose seedling will be ready for planting next spring.
Cutting will preserve varietal characteristics
For propagation of Lavinia, shoots growing at the root collar are used by layering. In early spring (early March), you need to bend them to the ground, lay them in small grooves, and sprinkle them with soil. Provide the future rose with regular watering.
The seed method is only suitable for store-bought seeds. Sowing terms and seedling growing technology are traditional for climbing roses.
Growing and care
Even a novice gardener can grow the Lavinia variety. The main thing is to perform the necessary actions in a specific order:
- meet deadlines;
- choose planting material;
- prepare the place and soil;
- plant a climbing rose;
- provide competent care.
Each stage has nuances:
- Planting dates of the Lavini varietyI. In the spring, it is recommended to plant seedlings from the end of April to 10 May. This is the best period for warm regions. In the middle band, the dates are shifted by almost a month - the end of May or the beginning of June. The autumn planting of the climbing rose variety should be carried out from 1 to 15 October. Seedlings with a closed root system can be planted during the season.
- The choice of planting materialand. It is necessary to pay attention to several points. A high-quality Lavinia rose sapling should have 2-4 semi-lignified shoots directed in different directions. The bark is free from wrinkled areas and spots. There should be no bark exfoliation at the grafting site. The buds are in the stage of swelling, the roots are dark brown, elastic. Before planting, cut the roots of the variety to 30 cm, and the shoots up to 20 cm in length.
- Site preparation... It is necessary to take into account the size of the bush and its life span. For a climbing variety, you should choose an illuminated area with fertile loose soil. It is best if it is loam with neutral acidity. Groundwater at the site should run at a depth of no higher than 2 m from the surface. It is necessary to monitor the location of neighboring plants. Lavinia does not tolerate acidic soil.Therefore, there should be no crops nearby that require acidification, for example, hydrangeas.
Only healthy, strong seedlings are suitable for planting.
Planting process of the Lavinia variety:
- prepare a landing pit in the form of a cube with sides of 50 cm;
- lay a layer of drainage, then soil for roses;
- add 40 g of superphosphate and 20 g of potassium salt;
- mix the soil with fertilizers, add more earth on top;
- put the seedling in the hole, smooth out the roots;
- sprinkle with soil, compact slightly;
- pour with settled water;
- mulch the planting area.
After correct planting, the seedlings of the variety take root well. Rose Lawinia cannot be called completely unpretentious. Therefore, without proper care, she will not show her best qualities. The plant needs:
- Competent watering... The variety is recommended to be watered once a week, 10 liters of water is required for each Lavinia bush. At elevated air temperatures (more than 25 ° C), the frequency of watering is increased up to 1 time in 5 days. The main requirement is to prevent moisture stagnation so as not to provoke root rot.
- Dosed top dressing... When young leaves appear and before bud formation begins, nitrogen fertilization must be applied. When a rose enters its flowering period, it requires phosphorus and potassium. It is best to use mineral complexes to nourish roses.Important! The first year after planting, the plant should not be fed.
- Preventive treatments... In the spring, spray the bush with a solution of ferrous sulfate (3%). Regular weeding and mulching of the near-stem zone of the variety is considered a good prevention of the appearance of pests and diseases.
- Regular pruning... This is a must-have item when caring for climbing varieties of roses. The main time for climbers is spring. Pruning allows you to remove old, diseased and damaged shoots and form a crown. It is important to remember that flowers form on the branches of the 2nd year. Shoots growing below the grafting point should also be removed regularly. In summer, many gardeners advise, after flowering, to shorten the shoots by 1/3 of the length. It is necessary to remove all branches of the rose older than 3 years.
- Preparing for winter... Untie the branches from the supports, bend them to the ground, press them with spears. Cover the top with spruce branches or an appropriate covering material. Take it off in the spring.
In cool areas, the climbing variety requires shelter for the winter.
If it is decided to transplant a Lavinia rose, this should be done in the fall. It is imperative to keep an earthen lump so that the plant takes root well.
Pests and diseases
When following the rules of agricultural technology, gardeners do not complain about the health of the rose bush. But the plant can be visited by pests that are on neighboring crops. For example, aphids, spider mites, thrips, bronzes. You have to deal with them with folk remedies (soap solution) or use insecticides (with a large accumulation).
If any pest is found, measures should be taken immediately to save the climbing rose.
When the irrigation schedule is violated, the Lavinia variety can become sick. The main problems are gray rot, powdery mildew. The affected areas must be removed, the rose must be treated with fungicides.
Fungal diseases require immediate treatment, otherwise the culture may die
Application in landscape design
There are several recommendations from experienced designers for using the climbing rose Lavinia in garden compositions. It is best combined with conifers, for example, with thuja. By combining these two plants, you can get an original hedge. The main thing is to maintain a distance of 1-1.5 m between them. Bells, sage, cereals, lavender are considered excellent neighbors for a climbing rose. Clematis can be planted when the bush reaches the age of 2-3 years.
Even without neighbors, the decorativeness of the climbing rose remains at its best
It is not recommended to plant Lavinia next to plants that grow rapidly in breadth and fill a large space. The rose loses its attractiveness. Mixed flower arrangements, which make it difficult to care for the bush, are also not suitable. The variety develops poorly next to large plants.Tall birch, spruce or pine will make it difficult for it to absorb moisture and nutrients in the right amount.
Conclusion
The climbing rose Lavinia is able to decorate the site of any style and size. To do this, it is necessary to fulfill all the requirements of the bush's agricultural technology. Planting and post-plant care are especially important. Compliance with the recommendations is the key to a long and abundant flowering of a climbing rose.
