Chinese garden rose

Chinese rose Angel Wings is a variety of Chinese hibiscus. The plant belongs to perennials. The Chinese hibiscus, which in our conditions is grown only as a houseplant, is very often called the Chinese rose.

Plant appearance

Among the many varieties, the Chinese rose Angel Wings is especially popular among gardeners. The plant is a small bush, from 20 to 60 cm high, and sometimes up to 1 meter. In width, it can occupy from 30 cm to 1 meter of area.

The plant is covered with small bright green leaves, the stem is strong, but thin, also green. The most important thing is the flowers, for which gardeners grow the Chinese rose Angel Wings. Delicate, white or pink, sometimes both colors on one bush, flowers are collected in inflorescences. There are a great many inflorescences on a plant bush, more than 100. Flower petals can be double, smooth or semi-double.

Growing Rose Angel Wings from Seeds

Garden Chinese rose Angel Wings is advised to grow from seeds, because such plants tolerate frosts much better. Growing from seeds is profitable and, from an economic point of view, for a small amount you will get several plants at once to decorate a rabatka or rockery.

• Keep in mind that Chinese roses grown from seed are very variable. The flowers of the plant can turn out to be very different, both double and smooth. Gardeners claim that double flowers are obtained from Chinese roses grown from imported seeds. But, nevertheless, flowers in any case will delight you with delicate colors, and there will be many of them. Chinese rose seeds Angel Wings germinate very poorly. Be patient;
• In order to grow Angel Wings, you should first prepare the soil for planting and the seeds themselves. The plant is undemanding to the soil. You can buy ready-made soil for roses or make your own. The main thing is that the soil is light enough, well permeable to moisture and air. In the finished peat soil, you can add river sand and humus. Then spray the prepared soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Pest larvae die from exposure to potassium permanganate;Plant seeds need stratification.
• Chinese rose seeds of the Angel Wings variety should also be disinfected. They are treated with hydrogen peroxide. During the procedure, it turns out which seeds should not be planted, as they will not sprout. These are the ones that have surfaced. Plant seeds are kept in hydrogen peroxide for about 20 minutes;
• Then they are taken out and laid out on moistened cotton pads or some kind of non-woven material. From above, rose seeds are also covered with material and placed in a plastic bag. It is very convenient to use bags with a zip fastener, they retain moisture as long as possible. Seed bags are put in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf, where they will lie for about 2 months until the first shoots appear;
• Check rose seeds regularly. They must be hydrated. It can be treated again with hydrogen peroxide for preventive purposes to avoid the appearance of mold. Be sure to sign the seeds when they were laid for stratification;
• Sprouted seeds of Chinese rose Angel wings are planted in the ground. The containers are filled with drainage material, soil, germinated seeds are placed on top, which are sprinkled with vermiculite or river sand. Don’t forget to make drainage holes in the containers to avoid stagnant water. Put glass on top or tighten with a film;
• Treat the soil before planting with Fitosporin-M, which inhibits the development of bacterial and fungal infections. Follow the instructions. The drug is available in different forms;
• Place seed containers in a well-lit area. In apartments, this is usually a window sill. Avoid drafts. Watch the detailed video:
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• Another way to stratify the seeds of Chinese rose Angel wings is combined with planting. Expanded clay is laid at the bottom of the planting tank for drainage, prepared soil is laid on top of it, seeds are placed on top, which are sprinkled with sand, and moistened. For planting, it is convenient to use plastic containers from under confectionery products that have a lid. So, you get a kind of mini-greenhouse. If the landing container does not have a lid, then tighten its top with a film or cover it with glass.Before planting, place the plant seeds in a growth stimulator solution. Thus, the percentage of seed germination increases.
• For about 10 days, the container with rose seeds Angel Wings should be at room temperature, then it is placed in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. During this period, the first shoots may appear. Then the containers are removed from the refrigerator and placed in a well-lit place with a temperature of no more than 20 degrees;
• February is the best time to sow Angel Wings rose seeds. Based on the feedback of experienced gardeners, the following statistics can be deduced: out of 10-12 seeds planted, only a third can sprout. And this will be a good result!

Some amateur gardeners argue that stratification is not needed at all. Quite possible. But still, the stratification process increases the percentage of seed germination, the seedlings are stronger and more viable. Stratification is designed to activate the latent life potential inherent in nature in the seeds of the plant.

Care

At first, Chinese rose seedlings need to be provided with warmth and moisture. The temperature should not fall below +14 degrees. The mini-greenhouse is in a closed state, so the necessary conditions for the favorable growth of plants are provided. Make sure that the earthen ball does not dry out, moisten the top layer with a spray bottle. Excess moisture can lead to blackleg disease in seedlings.

Seedlings of Chinese roses need good lighting, the light must come for at least 10 hours. In spring daylight hours are too short. If necessary, use additional illumination of the plant with phytolamps.

Start to harden the seedlings that have grown stronger, opening the greenhouse slightly, gradually increasing the ventilation time. At this stage, avoid sunburn, the leaves are still too tender.

For seedlings of Chinese roses, fertilizers intended for indoor plants can be used, but not earlier than March, since at first there are enough nutrients in the planting material.

When the second pair of leaves appears, the plants are ready for picking. According to calendar terms, picking falls on April-May. Small plants are planted in separate containers.

Angel wings begin to bloom in the spring, three months after planting. But it is better to remove the first flowers, this will stimulate further flowering, then there will be much more buds on the future bush. Pinching the top of the Chinese rose leads to the formation of side shoots, the bush becomes more magnificent.

And in May, when a stable warm temperature is established, when the time for return frosts has passed, the plants are ready for transplanting into open ground to a permanent place of growth.

After a slight adaptation, the plants begin to grow and prepare to bloom. Usually the peak of flowering occurs in June-July, when the bushes are completely covered with flowers. They bloom until September, but not so abundantly.

Chinese roses overwinter well. Covering them is required only if the winter is expected to be harsh and with little snow. For shelter, spruce branches, agrofibre, jute material, burlap, brushwood are used. It is recommended to cover the soil between the rows with manure with a high content of straw, bark or foliage. Hilling protects rose bushes from freezing. Roll the earth to the base of the stem of the Chinese rose Angel Wings to a height of about 10 cm. It is better to use additional earth, otherwise there is a threat that you will expose the roots of the bush, which pass close to the surface of the soil.

In spring, rose bushes are pruned, removing dead branches. Pruning is best done in several stages, as the kidneys awaken. Healthy branches are shortened by one third. By cutting the plant, you can form the shape of a bush and cause the growth of additional shoots.

Chinese roses are very unpretentious. But they react to regular care with violent flowering, which begins in spring and ends in early autumn. The soil around the plant is recommended to be mulched. Weeds do not grow around rose bushes, and moisture is retained. Water as needed, depending on the dryness of the surrounding air, do not allow significant drying of the soil. You can pamper the plants with top dressing, both mineral and organic. Lack of nutrition leads to the appearance of a disease such as leaf chlorosis. The color of the leaves changes, they curl, flowers and buds fall.

Angel wings can be propagated by cuttings. To do this, cuttings are cut in spring from young shoots of a plant that are not very stiff. Put them in water and wait for the roots to appear. Then planted in the ground. But experienced gardeners are trying to grow a Chinese rose from seeds. Such plants are less whimsical, do not freeze out in winter.

Conclusion

Try growing Chinese rose Angel Wings or angel wings from seed. Believe me, it’s worth it. The process is fascinating, and your pride will know no bounds when you get the result of your labors. The plant, perhaps, does not pretend to be unusual, however, it will please with its abundant and long flowering. Moreover, Chinese rose is a perennial plant, the bushes grow for more than 5 years with proper care.