Contents
- History of breeding
- Description and characteristics of the hybrid tea rose variety Gloria Day
- Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid tea rose Gloria Dei
- Methods of reproduction
- Planting and caring for a rose Gloria Day
- Pests and diseases
- Climbing rose Gloria Day Climing in landscape design
- Conclusion
- Reviews of hybrid tea rose Gloria Day Climing
Among the huge variety of hybrid tea varieties, the Gloria Day rose stands out for its spectacular bright look. The combination of delicate shades of yellow and pink makes it recognizable among many others. Of interest is the touching story of the creation of the variety.
Rose “Gloria Day” is recommended to be planted on the site after legumes or asters
History of breeding
The French nursery “Meiland” became the birthplace of the most famous variety “Gloria Dei” (Gloria Dei). The gardener Joseph Rambeau, who had a special love for roses, gave rise to a business that became a life’s work. He was continued by his daughter, son-in-law and grandson Francis. It was he who in 1935 grew 50 hybrids from seeds brought from the United States. Considering the newly blossomed flowers, the young breeder noticed a pink-yellow specimen. On the seedling, two out of three buds died. From the third came the famous Gloria Day.
During this period, the plant did not yet have the status and registered name, but it was very popular, it was sent from the nursery to many countries on the orders of breeders and gardeners. Established ties were broken by the war that began in 1939 and swept across Europe. Rosa in different states gave their names. At home, she was called “Madame Meyyan” (Mine A. Meilland), the Italians gave the name – “Delight” (Gioia), in Germany – “Glory to the Lord” (Gloria Dei), in the USA – “Peace” (Peace). In the USSR, the rose was delivered under the name “Gloria Day”.
She became a symbol of peace – she survived in a harsh time, flowers were presented at the UN assembly in 1945. The variety often received awards at competitions and exhibitions.
Description and characteristics of the hybrid tea rose variety Gloria Day
Variety “Gloria Day” has peony flowers of golden color with a pinkish tinge. The diameter of blossoming buds is up to 15 cm. Each of them contains about 35 petals, delicate, thin and slightly wavy. The saturation of their color depends on the light and climate. The aroma is pleasant, medium strength.
The plant forms a powerful semi-spreading bush from one meter and above. Run with spikes. Sheet plates are glossy, dense structure.
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Its flowering begins in July and lasts 2 weeks, after which in early September there is a repeated, but more moderate budding. The plant belongs to the 6th zone of frost resistance and tolerates a drop in temperature to -23 ⁰С.
The variety was entered into the state register in 1970 with a recommendation for use in all regions of the Federation.
After the autumn planting, the seedling is covered for the winter especially carefully.
Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid tea rose Gloria Dei
Despite the apparent tenderness of the flowers, the rose has the following advantages:
- it is resistant to a number of diseases and is affected by pathologies under extremely adverse weather conditions;
- undemanding in care;
- has frost resistance;
- successfully propagated by cuttings or grafting on wild rose;
- has a spectacular color and flower shape;
- suitable for cutting;
- has a strong bush.
The disadvantages of the rose “Gloria Day” are not so many:
- flowers can fade in the sun;
- after heavy rain, the buds sometimes do not open;
- late start of flowering.
Methods of reproduction
For several decades, the Gloria Day variety has remained in demand among amateur gardeners. In order to propagate a rose, you should purchase a ready-made seedling, and after it has rooted and grown, use it as a mother plant. The most effective methods are cuttings and grafting.
Reproduction by cuttings
The method does not give 100% rooting, but with a favorable outcome, a native-rooted plant is obtained. To do this, they act according to the algorithm:
- In cloudy weather, parts of semi-lignified shoots of medium diameter are cut.
- The tops are cut off, and the stem is divided into parts 7-9 cm long.
- The upper cut on the handle is made at an angle of 90⁰ above the kidney, the lower one is oblique under the kidney.
- The leaves are shortened by half.
- The cuttings are placed in a solution of a root formation stimulator for 5 hours.
- They are planted in boxes with a moistened soil mixture of peat, sand and sod land at an angle of 45⁰.
- Cover with foil or plastic containers.
- A month later, the rooted cuttings are freed from shelter, the plants are grown and planted.
Roses are watered twice a week.
Reproduction by grafting
The method consists in using rose hips as a rootstock for the Gloria Day rose. Grafted by bud or cuttings. In the first case, the bark is cut in a T-shape and a scion is inserted under it, consisting of a rose bud and a piece of shield. After that, the stock is tightly wrapped with a film, leaving the kidney open. Within a month, it will become noticeable that the kidney is developing. After complete engraftment of the scion, the film is removed.
Planting and caring for a rose Gloria Day
The plant needs a site that is well lit by the sun, ventilated, but without drafts and northern winds. A soil with a neutral reaction, air and moisture permeable, rich in organic matter is preferred.
For the Gloria Day rose, spacious pits 50 cm deep and wide are prepared, placing them at a distance of 60-70 cm. Drainage is placed at the bottom, and humus is placed on top. The plant is installed in the center of the pit, its roots are straightened and covered with soil. After watering, the soil surface is mulched with peat, humus and foliage.
Gloria Day rose bush grows up to 130 cm wide
Watering the seedling is carried out with warm water strictly “under the root”. Twice a month, the soil near the plant is loosened, removing weeds. Top dressing is carried out several times – in the spring organic matter is brought under the bush, after flowering is over – mineral complexes.
Pruning roses “Gloria Day” for the purpose of rejuvenation is carried out in the fall, removing damaged and unripened shoots.
In preparation for winter, the bushes are covered with spruce branches, sawdust, boxes or non-woven material.
Pests and diseases
The occurrence of diseases and damage to roses by insect pests is most often associated with poor lighting, adverse weather conditions, thickening of plantings and insufficient ventilation. Plants located nearby can become a source of infection.
Climbing rose ‘Gloria Day Climbing’ fragrance intensifies after rain
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The occurrence of a fungal disease is signaled by the appearance of a white coating on the leaves, which eventually becomes brown. The rose stops developing, does not form buds, and later parts of the plant turn black and die.
To combat parasitic fungi, fungicides are used, and the affected parts of the plant are cut out and disposed of.
Black spot
Pathology is characterized by the appearance of round black spots on the upper part of the leaves and on the shoots. After some time, spores form in their place, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. Rose “Gloria Day” loses its decorative effect, the bushes are completely bare. In the fight against black spot, copper sulfate preparations are used and plants are supported with immunostimulants.
Rust
On heavy and wet soils, roses often suffer from rust. At the beginning of summer, red spots appear on the reverse side of the leaf plates, gradually turning black. The shoots darken, bend, the Gloria Day rose stops developing, stops blooming. To combat rust, preparations containing copper are used, and the affected foliage is collected and burned.
vermin
Pests can cause irreparable damage to the plant. The most common among them:
- spider mite;
- rose aphid;
- leaflet;
- shield;
- drooling pennitsa;
- bear.
The use of insecticides and manual collection of insects are the main options for controlling them.
Climbing rose Gloria Day Climing in landscape design
As a result of bud mutations, a climbing large-flowered hybrid of “Gloria Day” with the name “climing” appeared. It is distinguished by strong growth, long shoots (up to 4 m), late long flowering and large beautiful buds.
Rose “Gloria Dei Climbing” (Gloria Dei Climbing) is successfully used for vertical gardening. Its yellow-pink flowers and decorative emerald leaves cover the entire plant from top to bottom. With its help, arches, columns are created, balconies and gazebos are decorated.
The rose goes well with other creepers – lemongrass, grapes, it is effectively shaded by conifers and ferns. The climbing variety also looks impressive next to other species.
Conclusion
Tea rose “Gloria Day” from French breeders has long become a legend, having gained popularity all over the world. Bush and climbing species are still bought in the Meilland nursery, receiving seedlings that can grow in one place for many years, bloom profusely and delight the eye with the magnificence of blossoming buds.
Reviews of hybrid tea rose Gloria Day Climing
Many gardeners note the unique characteristics and versatility of the Gloria Day Climing rose in their reviews, descriptions and photos.
