The main difference between climbing roses is that they resemble creepers. There are a huge number of varieties of roses that differ in shades, shape, number of blooms throughout the season. Often these plants are used for vertical gardening. 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
Variety Santana belongs to the category of climbing roses. The plant re-flowers, with rich 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 completely covered with buds;
- flowers are not single, but are collected in brushes 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. Washed by 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 are more suitable for cultivation in regions with a mild climate;
- Santana is not very susceptible to disease;
- The fragrance of the flowers is light but very pleasant.
The plant looks great if there is a contrasting background: a light fence or a house wall (as in the photo).
The shoots have many branches even at the bottom of the bush, so the plant looks very aesthetically pleasing.
Landing
One of the most important steps in growing climbing roses is choosing the right place to plant. The rose is a photophilous plant. It is necessary that the site is well ventilated, but without drafts. The best option is the south side. If you have chosen the right place for planting roses, then it is likely that they will bloom next year. It is not necessary that the landing area be large. A 50 x 50 cm square of land is quite enough. A landing hole must be prepared in advance. Before planting, you need to fill it with a bucket of humus 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 approximately 30 cm. During autumn planting, the depth should be increased by 2-3 cm. During autumn planting, seedlings are spudded by 20 cm. The same principle of closing roses in winter so that they successfully overwinter.
Be sure to remove the leaves, as well as young and damaged shoots. Seedlings must be disinfected with a three percent 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 it can be given a minimum of attention. The essence of care is as follows:
- primary pruning of the bush is done to form the plant, direct it to growth, and also to avoid excessive thickening;
- water 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 top dressing, special mixtures for flowering crops are well suited. At rest, the rose does not require any additional care, and during the growing season, about 5 fertilizations will be needed.
Trimming
This is one of the most important moments 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 asymmetrical and uneven branches. It is also 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-blooming variety, the formation of a branch with flowers takes 3 years. After that, she fades away. 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 done before winter. This time, the branches with the maximum length are removed.
Diseases and pests
- Bacterial cancer – manifested by tubercles and growths on the roots. Over time, the plant dies. Infected areas must be removed. Roots without visible signs of disease should be treated with copper sulfate.
- Mučnistaâ rosa – white coating 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 the shoots and leaves. All affected leaves must be removed and burned. Good prevention is top dressing with phosphorus and potash fertilizers.
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