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Rose Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa) - a spectacular crop variety with bright, rich color, flowers. Excellent decorative qualities allowed him to gain wide popularity among gardeners, despite the fact that he appeared relatively recently. This was facilitated by the plant's high resistance to diseases and pests, which greatly simplified the care of the rose. But in order for this shrub to fully develop and bloom profusely every year, you need to properly plant and provide conditions in accordance with the requirements of the culture. Therefore, these features should be studied in advance.
The soil used for planting should be light, loose, rich in humus
Breeding history
Mona Lisa is a rose from the "Romance" series, which is considered new. This group is obtained by crossing hybrid tea, floribunda and park species. The varieties included in it are united by the charm of old roses, exquisite aroma, a special form of dense double flowers. And Mona Lisa is a prominent representative of it. The variety was bred in 2007. Its originator is the French rose-growing company Meilland, specializing in the development of new and unique crops.
For high decorativeness and increased immunity, Mona Lisa was awarded the ADR quality mark. In addition, the variety received a silver award at an Italian competition held in Monza.
Mona Lisa rose description and characteristics
The species is characterized by compact bushes with a height of 0.8 m and a growth diameter of about 0.6 m. Mona Lisa forms a large number of shoots, which are densely covered with medium-sized dense leaves, which gives it splendor and density. The plates of this variety consist of five to seven separate segments, which are attached to one petiole. The total length of the leaves reaches 8-10 cm. They have a deep green shade and glossy surface.
Mona Lisa's shoots are erect, strong. They easily withstand the load during the flowering period, therefore they do not need additional support.
The root system of a rod-type shrub, but with vegetative propagation, it is fibrous. The diameter of the central process is 2-3 cm. The width of the growth of the root system is about 30 cm. This feature of the variety must be taken into account when planting.
The first time the variety blooms in early June. Goblet buds, pink-cream color. As it blooms, the hue changes to a bright red. And closer to autumn, it becomes wine. Mono Lisa's flowers are densely double, each consists of 80-82 petals, so they look full. They are reminiscent of the old ones in structure, that is, they have a squared center, when the middle consists of four sectors.
Buds appear on the tops of the shoots in three to five pieces. They have an unobtrusive, sophisticated aroma that intensifies in hot weather and in the evening.
The variety is abundant throughout the season, which is one of its advantages. At the same time, the petals do not fade under the influence of sunlight and do not fade at elevated temperatures. Mona Lisa also has a high level of frost resistance. The plant can withstand temperatures as low as -30 degrees. Therefore, the variety can be grown in regions with difficult climatic conditions.
This species is resistant to rain
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Floribunda rose Mona Lisa has a number of advantages, for which it received universal recognition from gardeners. But it also has weaknesses that need to be considered. Therefore, you should study them in advance, which will allow you to compare the variety with other species, and make an informed choice.
Mona Lisa flowers stay fresh for five days
Main advantages:
- abundant, long flowering;
- high natural immunity;
- suitable for cutting;
- few thorns;
- high winter hardiness;
- easily propagated by cuttings;
- bright, saturated shade of petals;
- large size of flowers;
- the buds do not fade in the sun.
Disadvantages:
- picky about soil moisture;
- weak aroma;
- needs feeding.
Reproduction methods
To obtain new Mona Lisa rose seedlings, the vegetative method should be used. To do this, it is necessary to cut off the ripe shoot and divide it into pieces 10-15 cm long. In this case, each should have two or three internodes.
Cuttings should be planted immediately in the ground in a shaded place. But first, river sand should be added to the soil. Before planting, remove the bottom pair of leaves completely, and cut the top one in half to maintain sap flow in the tissues. The bottom cut should be made at a 45 degree angle, which will increase the rooting area. After that, the cuttings should be kept in Kornevin's solution for a day. And the next day, plant them, deepening them to the first pair of leaves.
For a successful result, it is necessary to install a mini-greenhouse on top, which will create favorable conditions.
According to gardeners' reviews, cuttings of the Mona Lisa rose take root after two months. During this time, it is necessary to control soil moisture and periodically ventilate them. You can transfer the grown seedlings to a permanent place when they fully get stronger and grow, which usually does not happen earlier than in a year.
Growing and care
For the full development of the Mona Lisa rose and lush flowering, it is necessary to select a site that is well lit and protected from cold gusts of wind. The soil should be rich in vermicompost and have good aeration. It is preferable to grow this variety on loam or sandy loam soil. But it is permissible to plant in clay soil with a preliminary introduction of 10 kg of peat and sand.
The groundwater level on the site should be at least 1 m. When planting, drainage should be laid on the bottom of the hole with a layer of 10 cm. For this, you can use crushed stone or broken brick. Also add humus, wood ash and thoroughly mix fertilizers with the soil.
When planting, the root collar of the bush should be flush with the soil
Rose Mona Lisa does not require complex care, so any novice gardener can cope with its cultivation. The variety needs regular watering in the absence of seasonal rains. Irrigation should be carried out once or twice a week with the soil getting wet up to 15 cm. In this case, the water should be settled.
Throughout the warm period, the soil at the base of the shrub should be loosened and growing weeds should be removed. Caring for the Mona Lisa rose also involves feeding. The first time to use fertilizers is in the spring at the beginning of the growing season. During this period, organic matter or urea can be used. Further feeding should be carried out between the flowering waves of the shrub. At this time, phosphate-potassium mineral fertilizers should be applied. They enhance the intensity of the color and increase the resistance of the rose to unfavorable factors.
In late autumn, the shoots of the plant should be shortened to a length of 40-50 cm. And the root circle should be insulated with a layer of peat or humus. In the spring, you should remove the protective mulch in advance, as it can cause the shoots to pry at the base.
The Mona Lisa rose does not need additional shelter for the winter. Pruning should be done in the spring. It involves the removal of frozen and broken branches.
Pests and diseases
This variety has a high natural immunity. But if the growing conditions do not match, the resistance of the Mona Lisa rose decreases. Therefore, experienced flower growers recommend preventive treatment of the shrub with fungicides, which will maintain immunity at the proper level.
To do this, you can use the following drugs:
- Topaz.
- Speed
- Hom.
- Bordeaux mixture.
Of the pests, aphids can cause damage to the shrub, since when growing several varieties on the site, it can also move to the Mona Lisa bush. A lesion can be recognized by twisted young leaves, as well as a massive accumulation of the pest at the tops of the shoots. When these signs appear, you need to spray the shrub with an insecticide solution. The following tools are suitable:
- Confidor Extra.
- Actellic.
- Inta-Vir.
- Fitoverm.
Application in landscape design
Mona Lisa is ideal for single plantings and multi-component compositions. In the first case, white gravel at the base or a short-cut green lawn can successfully highlight the beauty of this rose. The variety also looks good in mono-compositions of three to five bushes.
You can combine Mona Lisa with other varieties of culture, with the same flowering period and shoot height. Roses with white, blue, cream and lilac buds are suitable for her as companions. In the same color scheme, you can select perennials that can coexist side by side.
This variety looks spectacular on a trunk and as a tub plant.
You can use the shrub to decorate mixborders, create rock gardens and rockeries, as a frame for garden paths, as well as decorate stairs and an entrance to the gazebo.
Conclusion
Rose Mona Lisa deservedly enjoys the love of flower growers around the world. The variety successfully withstands competition and occupies a leading position in terms of demand from buyers. This is due to its excellent decorative qualities, which the shrub retains throughout the growing season. This is also facilitated by unpretentiousness to care and high frost resistance. Therefore, gardeners living in regions with difficult climatic conditions also have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of this variety.
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