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Rose Super Trooper is in demand due to its long flowering, which lasts until the first frost. The petals have an attractive, shiny copper-orange color. The variety is classified as winter-hardy, therefore it is grown in all regions of the country.
Breeding history
The rose was bred in 2008 by Fryer in the UK.
The variety has won several world awards:
- UK, 2010. The title of "New Rose of the Year". The competition was held at the Royal National Rose Society.
- In 2009, the English certificate of quality "Gold Standard Rose".
- Netherlands, 2010. Public award. The Hague Rose Competition.
- Gold of the city. Glasgow Rose Competition. Held in the UK in 2011.
- Belgium, 2012. Rose Competition Kortrijk. Gold medal.
According to the World Classification, the Super Trooper variety belongs to the Floribunda class.
Bright orange color does not fade in adverse weather conditions
Description of Rose Super Trooper and characteristics
The buds are pale yellow in color. When they bloom, they turn copper-orange.
Description of the Super Trooper rose variety:
- blooms in brushes and singly;
- light aroma;
- the height of the bush does not exceed 80 cm;
- up to 3 bright roses grow in the stem, each one is 8 cm in size on average;
- in one bud from 17 to 25 double petals;
- re-blooms throughout the season;
- in width it grows to half a meter.
Flowering takes place in waves. In early June, buds are formed on the shoots of the past year. During the second wave, the inflorescences grow on new stems. The last roses wither in October, when the night frosts set in. The border between the waves is practically invisible. Throughout the season, Super Trooper produces many inflorescences that spread a light but very pleasant aroma.
The plant will delight with beauty for years with regular watering, fertilizing and loosening. Mulching the soil around the bush is recommended.
It is useful to mulch the soil around the bushes with rotted sawdust.
Characteristics of the Super Trooper variety:
- the bush is dense, branched and strong;
- resistant to adverse weather conditions, withstands rain, sun and frost equally well;
- perennial flowering shrub;
- foliage is dark green;
- the color of the flower is stable;
- disease resistance is high;
- winter hardiness zone - 5, which means that the plant can withstand temperatures up to - 29 ° C without shelter.
The bush is abundantly covered with leaves. They are located on petioles of 3 pieces. The plates are round, oblong, pointed in shape. The surface of the leaves with smooth edges and a glossy sheen. The roots go into the ground up to 50 cm.
The variety practically does not grow in width, therefore it is suitable for planting close to other plants. The flowers look attractive for a long time on a bush and when cut in water. The rose is suitable for growing in a flowerbed in a spacious container, as well as outdoors.
Floribunda Super Trouper rose has good frost resistance. In a region with severe winters (from -30 ° C), shelter in the form of sawdust or spruce legs is necessary. If the shoots are damaged by frost, the bush quickly recovers at the end of spring. If the roots are frozen, then the variety may start to hurt. Because of this, it will lag behind in development.
Drought resistance is high. The plant reacts calmly to the lack of moisture. In a region with a temperate climate, planting a rose is recommended in an open place. In the southern parts of the country, periodic blackouts are required.At noon, the bushes should be protected by a light shade from the scorching sun. If you choose the wrong place on the leaves, burns may appear, and the flowers will lose their turgor, droop and wither quickly.
The plot prefers protected from drafts. A place near the wall of a house or a solid fence is well suited. You can plant it near a tree that does not create a permanent shadow.
Prefers aerated soil, enriched with minerals. In order for the rose to develop well, drainage is done. Bushes do not tolerate wetlands, as well as ravines with a constant accumulation of rainwater.
When planting, the roots of the seedling should be directed straight down
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
A significant advantage of the Super Trooper rose is that the petals retain their color in any weather, although they may fade a little. The variety ends flowering with the onset of frost. The plant is unpretentious to care for.
The virtues of culture include:
- bright color of petals;
- suitable for single planting, as well as group;
- frost resistance;
- flowers have a beautiful shape, so they are used for cutting;
- a semi-sprawling bush looks neat, for this you need to follow the pruning rules;
- continuous flowering.
There are no downsides to the Super Trooper rose. Some summer residents attribute a weak aroma to a lack.
Rose Super Trooper blooms profusely all season
Reproduction methods
The bush does not propagate by seeds, since it does not produce material that retains its characteristics. The appearance of the Super Trooper rose variety is preserved by vegetative propagation.
The top of the shoot is cut off, which is thin and flexible. It is not suitable for grafting. The remainder is cut into pieces. Depending on the length of the shoot, it turns out from 1 to 3 blanks. The cuttings are made with three living buds, no more than 10 cm. They are grown in a pot with nutritious soil and watered on time. They are transplanted to a permanent place when several branches appear.
Be sure to leave a few leaves on the cuttings.
The division of the bush is also used for reproduction. The Super Trooper rose is dug up and divided into pieces, each of which contains roots. The procedure is carried out in spring or autumn, a month before frost.
Growing and care
The Super Trooper rose is planted in spring or autumn. The pit must be drained. Compost mineral fertilizers with a fertile substrate are poured to the bottom. The vaccination site is deepened by 5-8 cm.
Subsequent agricultural technology:
- loosening is carried out regularly so that oxygen can easily enter the root system;
- remove weeds;
- the bush needs 30 liters of water per week, so watering is carried out, taking into account precipitation.
With insufficient nutrition, the plant loses its decorative effect. Nitrogen is used in spring and phosphate and potassium in summer. They are fed 4 times per season: in spring, during budding, during flowering, a month before frost.
After the snow melts, the parts damaged by frost are removed. In the summer, all wilted buds are cut, and in the fall - old stems, leaving new shoots. They carry out water-charging irrigation for the winter and mulch.
In cold regions, the bushes are left for the winter under spruce branches and covering material
Pests and diseases
The Super Trooper rose is valued for its resistance to pests and diseases. The bush can be harmed by:
- Aphid... The insect feeds on the sap of the plant. It sharply worsens its condition and deforms the leaves.
Aphids prefer young shoots and buds
- Caterpillars... Undermine the health of the bush. They spoil the appearance.
Caterpillars can eat all the foliage in a few days.
If there are few insects, then you can collect them by hand. With a large amount, special preparations are used. Processing is carried out 3 times: in the spring, at the end of flowering, before wintering.
Application in landscape design
When choosing a site, it is important to remember that you cannot place bushes close to a solid fence.Its shade will prevent the plant from developing and blooming luxuriantly due to lack of lighting and poor air circulation. Rose Super Trooper decorates the garden in single planting or in small groups. With its help you can:
- form a hedge;
- decorate the edges of the track;
- close the ugly walls of buildings.
A rose looks beautiful next to conifers. Their tandem allows you to create spectacular compositions.
Flowers look beautiful in a single planting
Conclusion
The Super Trooper Rose graces the garden with its fiery, vibrant orange color from early summer to mid-fall. They appreciate it for its unpretentious care and high frost resistance. The bushes do not grow in breadth, so they are combined with other varieties of roses and decorative flowers.
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