Climbing rose The Utersen Rosarium is an excellent proof that everything comes in due time. This beauty was bred in 1977. But then her large flowers seemed too old-fashioned to gardeners all over the world. They considered them to be similar to the dresses of the ladies of the Victorian era, adorned from head to toe with lush ruffles. Having not received the well-deserved popularity, the Rosarium Utersen rose was left for as long as 23 years. And only in 2000, when the vintage style came into fashion again, flower growers remembered the Rosarium Utersen rose. Since then, this climbing rose has only strengthened its position, retaining the recognition and popularity it received.
Variety characteristics
Rosarium Utersen rightfully belongs to the brightest representatives of climbing roses of the group of climbers.
These roses are perfect for growing in the middle lane and the Moscow region.
This climbing rose variety has rather large bushes. They can grow up to 4 meters in height and no more than 1.5 meters in width. The shoots of this rose are thick, strong and slightly prickly. They have thin and long thorns that are not always visible behind the glossy, dense foliage of a dark green color. That is why experienced florists work with this rose exclusively with thick gloves.
The Rosarium Utersen variety can be grown both in bush form and used for vertical gardening. In the photo below, you can appreciate the beauty of this variety in various forms of cultivation.
In addition, Rosarium Uthersen is one of the few rose varieties that grow beautifully in the form of a trunk. Proof of this is the photo below.
The flowering of this climbing rose variety is simply amazing. At the very beginning, the densely leafy bushes of the Rosarium Utersen variety are covered with many fragrant buds with a color from bright crimson to a rich dark pink hue. The buds of this variety are located on the bush in groups of 3 to 7 pieces on each cluster. As they bloom, they acquire a light silvery hue. Fully opened buds will have a diameter of 10 - 12 cm. Each rose of this variety consists of more than 100 petals. Therefore, as you can see in the photo below, fully opened flowers become almost flat and languid in appearance.
This climbing rose will delight the gardener with its flowers throughout the summer. In this case, only the first flowering will be the most abundant. With each subsequent undulating flowering, the number of buds on the bushes will decrease. By mid-September, only a few of them may remain on the Rosarium Utersen variety. Despite this, even a few flowers of this variety can fill the garden with a light, captivating and slightly sweet aroma with hints of wild rose and apple.
With regard to resistance to diseases, then the rose variety Rosarium Utersen is above all praise. He not only has good immunity, but also winters well in our climate, which is not entirely favorable for roses.
Growing recommendations
The successful cultivation of the climbing rose variety Rosarium Utersen depends primarily on the seedling. If the seedling is weak, then it will be quite difficult to grow a good and strong bush from it.
The price for them will vary from 300 to 1500 rubles per seedling.
When choosing a seedling of this rose, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:
- root collar - it should have a rich dark green color;
- the root system - it must be flexible, without traces of rot;
- on the number of live shoots - a healthy rose seedling should have at least 3 of them.
The best time to plant a rose seedling of the Rosarium Utersen variety will be autumn. Spring planting is also allowed. In order for the seedling to survive the planting better, it is recommended to soak its root system in water with the addition of any growth stimulant, for example, Kornevin.
After that, you can proceed directly to planting. To do this, you need to choose a sunny and well-ventilated place. It is under such conditions that the flowering of this rose will be especially lush and long-lasting. In the selected place, you need to dig a hole with a depth and width of 50 cm.Before you immerse the seedling in it, you need to add rotted manure or other organic fertilizer there and spill it well with water.
After that, the rose seedling is placed in the hole, and its root system and neck are sprinkled with earth. It is very important that the neck is covered with soil 5-6 cm. The photo below shows the correct location of the seedling in the hole.
If the planting was carried out in the fall, then the seedling will need to be covered with non-woven material. This is not necessary for spring planting.
The Rosarium Utersen variety does not differ in increased requirements for care. But the first few years after planting, he still needs a little more attention than already mature bushes. Caring for a rose of the Rosarium Utersen variety will consist in carrying out the following procedures:
- Watering... In a normal summer, watering this rose should be carried out no more than once a week. In this case, at least one bucket of water must be brought under each bush. In dry summers, watering should be carried out more often, but only as the topsoil dries up.
- Top dressing... Fertilization is especially important for young seedlings that are less than 3 years old. For these purposes, both mineral and organic fertilizers are suitable. The amount of dressing will directly depend on the age of the bush. The younger he is, the more often top dressing is carried out and vice versa. The first three years after planting, it is recommended to feed the bushes 4 - 5 times per season. From the 4th year, the amount of dressings is reduced to 2 times per season.
- Pruning... This procedure is necessary not only to prevent heavy thickening of the bushes, but also to ensure long and abundant flowering. The best time to prune this variety is in spring or fall. The first step is to remove all dead and diseased shoots. Only then can you start pruning healthy shoots. However, it is not recommended to cut them by more than half. The cut should be made with a sharp pruner at a 45 degree angle above the kidney. The photo below shows how the correct cut should look like.
- Shelter for the winter... In our climate, without this procedure, not a single variety of roses will be able to winter. To do this, before the onset of frost, you can begin to slowly remove the leaves from the bushes of this variety of roses. In this case, it is very important to start removing leaves from the bottom, gradually moving up the shoot. After that, the shoots must be gently pressed to the ground. You can fix them in this position using a wire or a metal hook, as shown in the photo below.
After that, under the shoots and on them, you need to put spruce branches or dry branches with foliage. Only then are the bushes covered with non-woven material. In this form, the bushes should remain until spring. With her arrival, they must be carefully and step by step disclosed. The video will help you visually familiarize yourself with the procedure for hiding roses for the winter:
Rose varieties Rosarium Utersen is an excellent choice for both large and small gardens. It will perfectly fit into any landscape and will delight everyone with its long and lush flowering.
