The main difference between climbing roses is that they resemble vines. There are a huge number of varieties of roses, differing in shades, shape, number of blooms throughout the season. These plants are often used for vertical landscaping. The Garden Queen not only closes part of the building, but also makes the site uniquely refined. Today's article is devoted to the description of Santana roses - one of the most beautiful varieties of the "climbing" category.
Description
Santana belongs to the category of climbing roses. The plant is re-blooming, with deep red flowers up to 10 cm in size.Here are the main characteristics of the flower:
- the surface is velvety, bright red;
- flowering is long and abundant, the branches are entirely covered with buds;
- flowers are not single, but are collected in a brush from 3 to 7 pieces. The bush is evenly covered with flowers, so the plant looks unusually harmonious;
- the variety is resistant to rain and bad weather. Bathed in rain, Santana roses become even brighter and more luxurious;
- the bush grows up to three meters in height. The branches are quite elastic, they do not need additional support;
- roses are frost-resistant, but more suitable for cultivation in regions with a mild climate;
- Santana is not very susceptible to disease;
- the aroma of the flowers is light, but very pleasant.
The plant looks great if there is a contrasting background: a light fence or a wall of a house (as in the photo).
Shoots have many branches even in the lower part of the bush, so the plant looks very aesthetically pleasing.
Landing
One of the most important stages in growing climbing roses is choosing the right place for planting. Rose is a light-loving plant. It is necessary that the site be well-ventilated, but without drafts. The best option is the south side. If you have chosen the right place for planting roses, then there is a high probability that they will bloom next year. It is not at all necessary that the landing area be large. A square of land 50 x 50 cm is quite enough. The hole for landing must be prepared in advance. Before planting, you need to pour a bucket of humus into it and water it abundantly.
It is necessary to select plants with two or three mature stems of a woody structure, with intact bark and a good root system.
Planting time is from mid-September to mid-October or from mid-April to mid-May. The planting depth is about 30 cm. For autumn planting, the depth should be increased by 2-3 cm. For autumn planting, seedlings are spud by 20 cm. The same principle of winter closing of roses so that they successfully overwinter.
It is imperative to remove the leaves, as well as young and damaged shoots. Seedlings must be disinfected with a 3% solution of copper sulfate.
Immediately after planting, you need to cut off the upper part of the bush, leaving only 20 cm. This is necessary for a more intensive development of the plant. Rosa Santana requires careful care for the first year, then she can be given a minimum of attention. The essence of care is as follows:
- the primary pruning of the bush is done to form the plant, direct it to growth, and also to avoid excessive thickening;
- watering roses in the garden once a week. If the summer is rainy, then it is permissible to water less often;
- there is a certain algorithm for fertilizing. Humus, poured into the holes during planting, "works" for another two years. At the same time, mineral and organic fertilizers are necessary for roses.For feeding, special mixtures for flowering crops are well suited. At rest, the rose does not require any additional care, and during the growing season, it will take about 5 fertilizers.
Pruning
This is one of the most important points in the care of climbing roses - in general and for Santana - in particular.
In addition, pruning is necessary to make the plant look prettier.
If you do not cut the rose, then, in the end, the bush will turn into shapeless thickets. That is why you need to immediately get rid of asymmetric and uneven branches. It is necessary to get rid of young shoots so that there is no excessive thickening. You need to leave the shoots formed last year, on which the inflorescences are tied. For Santana roses, as for a re-flowering variety, the formation of a branch with flowers takes 3 years. Then she fades. Therefore, the main shoots are removed after 3 years on the 4th. You need to leave a couple of 1-year-old shoots and no more than seven flowering ones. Pruning is also done before winter. This time, the branches with the maximum length are deleted.
Diseases and pests
- Bacterial cancer - manifested by tubercles and growths on the roots. Over time, the plant dies. The infected areas must be removed. Roots without visible signs of disease must be treated with copper sulfate.
- Powdery mildew - white bloom on leaves and stems. The plant develops poorly, flowering is poor. Affected plants must be removed and burned. In the spring, before bud break, you need to spray the plant with copper sulfate.
- Black spot - the appearance of black spots on shoots and leaves. All affected leaves must be removed and burned. A good prevention is feeding with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
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