Decorative wild rose: description and photo, varieties, planting and care

Decorative wild rose combines under the common name several varieties of plants. Its medical value is not too great, but such a shrub looks very attractive in the garden.

What does the description of the decorative dog rose look like?

The appearance of an ornamental rosehip depends on the specific plant variety. But there are also common features. Shrubs of this type have vertical or creeping stems 5-10 m long, the shoots are covered with thorns – sickle-shaped or straight, located mainly in the lower part.

The leaves of the ornamental wild rose are petiolate, pinnate with 5-9 leaflets or more. The plates are smooth in structure, sometimes with slight pubescence, usually elliptical or obovate in shape.

Flowering of decorative wild rose occurs from the beginning of June to the end of summer.

Ornamental rosehip buds can be collected in umbellate, paniculate or cluster-shaped inflorescences, the shade of the petals varies from white to pink and deep red. There are also yellow varieties.

Closer to autumn, the ornamental plant bears multi-nutlet fruits with yellow or brown seeds surrounded by fleshy hairy hypanthium. On the break, rose hips are usually red or orange, sour-sweet in taste.

How to distinguish medicinal rosehip from decorative

Both medicinal and decorative wild rose are represented by numerous species and varieties. At the same time, outwardly, the shrubs are very similar to each other in outline, structure, vegetative features and the shape of the fruit.

It is possible to distinguish medicinal rosehip from decorative by sepals. In vitamin medicinal varieties, they are directed forward, while in ordinary varieties they are bent back and “lie” on the fruit.

Types and varieties of decorative wild rose

It is customary to distinguish several main varieties of decorative dog rose. The differences between them are in size, shade of buds and flowering time.

French

Rosehip French, or Gallic, is a shrub widespread in southern Europe, in the Crimea and in western Our Country. It has a developed root system capable of producing shoots on the sides of the main plant. Abundantly covered with large and small curved spines and straight needles.

The inflorescences of the French rosehip are large, located at the ends of the shoots, the shade can be pink, bright red or burgundy. The species is characterized by large rich green leaves with hairs on the underside and large sepals with side feathers.

French decorative wild rose usually does not exceed 1 m in height and weakly branches.

May

May, or cinnamon, wild rose is a shrub that is widespread in central Our Country. It is characterized by high unpretentiousness and winter hardiness, has good immunity to pests and fungi.

In height, the shrub can rise up to 3 m. The inflorescences of the species are pale pink, medium in size, the shoots are covered with curved spikes, and thin straight needles are located next to the buds. The fruits are spherical or slightly elongated, appear on the branches in August and do not fall off for a long time.

In accordance with the name, the May rosehip blooms in late spring, but only in warm regions.

Park

The park rosehip, which is also often called the park rose, is distinguished by a dense crown and bright flowering. The buds of the plant can be white, yellow, orange, red and even purple depending on the particular variety. As a rule, the shrub gives double flowers with 100-150 petals. It usually rises above the ground by 1,5 m.

The park wild rose blooms at the end of May and retains its decorative effect for about a month.

The benefits of a large decorative wild rose

The difference between decorative and medicinal rose hips is, among other things, in the reduced use of fruits, flowers and leaves. Despite this, vitamins in parts of the plant are still present and have a beneficial effect on the body, albeit less pronounced.

When used according to proven recipes, the plant:

• strengthens the immune system and helps to get rid of colds faster;
• speeds up digestion and improves appetite;
• positively affects the state of blood vessels and normalizes the heart rhythm;
• equalizes blood pressure;
• helps cleanse the liver of toxins and toxins;
• normalizes the functioning of the nervous system and fights stress;
• improving sleep;
• relieves inflammation and promotes healing of mucous membranes;
• beneficial effect on the functioning of the kidneys and urinary system.

Due to the high iron content, the plant is used in folk medicine for the prevention and treatment of anemia.

Planting and caring for decorative rose hips

The photo and description of the decorative wild rose present it as a plant that is undemanding to growing conditions. When landing and in the process of further care, it is enough to follow the basic rules.

Site and soil requirements

Ornamental wild rose grows well in lighted and semi-shaded areas. But it is best to plant it on hills in the sun. This will ensure abundant and spectacular flowering. The soil requirements of the plant are low – the culture prefers slightly acidic or loamy soils.

Groundwater should not pass near the wild rose

Shortly before planting the shrub, the soil on the site can be improved. The selected place is dug up and brought in 1 m² soil 25 g of potassium salt, 50 g of superphosphate and 5-7 kg of compost. Sour earth should be treated with slaked lime.

How to plant

Ornamental rose hips are planted in spring before bud break or in autumn, in October and early November. Seedlings are placed 1,5 m apart, when forming a hedge, 50-80 cm are left between the bushes.

The landing algorithm looks like this:

1. In advance, a hole is dug on the site about 50 cm deep and wide. The hole is half filled with a mixture of garden soil, humus and mineral fertilizers.
2. The seedling of decorative wild rose is slightly cut off – up to 25 cm in total length, while the dimensions of the roots should be about 10 cm.
3. The underground part is briefly immersed in a mash of clay or peat and manure.
4. Decorative rose hips are installed in a dug hole and the roots are straightened.
5. The plant is covered with the remnants of the soil mixture, the soil is carefully tamped and watered.

Immediately after planting, it is recommended to mulch the shrub with peat, sawdust or other material. This will slow down the evaporation of moisture.

Ornamental rose hips are often planted near facades and fences to limit overgrowth.

When and how to fertilize

When growing ornamental rose hips, special attention should be paid to top dressing. Usually fertilize the plant from the second year of life. Before and after flowering, complex mixtures with a high nitrogen content are introduced into the soil. In August, decorative wild rose can be fed with potassium and phosphorus. Minerals will help the plant to better prepare for the winter and also ensure the abundant appearance of fruits on the branches.

Once a year, the shrub can be fertilized with compost or humus. Organics are recommended to be applied in the fall, scattering it in a thick layer in the near-trunk circle. In this case, top dressing will not only deliver valuable substances to the roots, but also insulate the plant before the onset of winter.

How to cut decorative rose hips

Ornamental wild rose grows quickly and requires regular pruning. The hedge or art group is trimmed as needed in accordance with the chosen shape. A single-growing shrub is pruned in early spring for sanitary purposes – all weak damaged branches are removed and strong shoots are shortened by 20 cm.

In order for the plant to retain its shape longer, it can be pinched at a height of about 70 cm. This further stimulates the development of lateral processes and flower buds.

Once every few years, it is recommended to rejuvenate the decorative wild rose. All branches older than five years are removed from the shrub and only young shoots are left that are actively involved in flowering and fruiting.

Diseases and pests

Like any culture, decorative wild rose can suffer from diseases and pests. His immunity is quite high, but some fungi are still dangerous. Among them:

• rust – with this disease, a dense orange coating appears on the stems, and red spots of a rounded shape appear on the leaves;
  
  

  Rust worsens the decorative properties of the plant and interferes with flowering.

• black spot – a fungal disease can be recognized by dark spots on the leaves, which quickly turn into necrotic areas and through holes;
  
  

  Under the influence of black spot, flower branches dry out

• powdery mildew – one of the most common ailments forms a whitish coating on the leaves of the plant and leads to their drying out.
  
  

  With powdery mildew, the buds dry out before they have time to open.

Bordeaux liquid and blue vitriol, as well as Fundazol and Skor preparations, are good for most fungal ailments. It is necessary to carry out spraying in accordance with the instructions several times from spring to autumn. It is important to start treatment when the first symptoms appear and immediately remove all affected parts of the plant.

Decorative rose hips in the garden can suffer from pest invasion. Especially dangerous for him are:

• aphids – the parasite feeds on plant sap and reproduces very quickly in huge colonies;
  
  

  Aphids are a carrier of viral and fungal infections for plants.

• leafworm – an insect lays larvae on a plant, and hatched caterpillars eat leaves and flower buds;
  
  

  A striking sign of a leaflet is the deformation of the leaves and the cobwebs on them.

• weevil leaf beetle – the insect feeds on young leaves, leads to drying and slow extinction of the plant.
  
  

  The leaf beetle appears on the decorative wild rose in April and May

Pest control is carried out using soap and ash solutions with moderate damage. If there are a lot of insects, then it is better to use chemical preparations – Inta-Vir, Actellik, Fufanon and others.

Preparation for winter

Decorative wild rose is highly frost-resistant and usually does not require careful shelter for the winter. Before the onset of cold weather, it is only recommended to mulch the trunk circle with compost, rotted manure or peat, and throw straw or spruce branches on top.

Young bushes are more sensitive to frost. For the winter, they can be additionally wrapped with burlap or other insulating material. But with the onset of a thaw, it will need to be removed, otherwise the shoots will begin to sag.

Why decorative wild rose does not bloom

Decorative wild rose in the garden may not bloom for several reasons:

1. Abundance of root shoots. The plant spends all its energy on the development of vegetative shoots, and there are simply no resources left for setting buds.
2. Lack of moisture. Rose hips tolerate drought well and do not require frequent watering. But if the spring turned out to be completely without rain, then it is necessary to bring a couple of buckets of water under the bush once a week, otherwise the plant will not bloom.
3. Lack or excess of fertilizers. Decorative wild rose may not bloom on too poor soil in the absence of top dressing. Excess fertilizer also reflects badly on it – nitrogen must be applied especially carefully to the soil, which is responsible for the growth of green mass.

The lack of flowering can also be associated with damage by fungi or pests. If the culture does not produce buds, you need to carefully examine the leaves and stems for insects or suspicious spots.

Decorative wild rose blooms poorly or does not give buds at all with a lack of sunlight

How to propagate decorative wild rose

Decorative wild rose on the site is propagated in several ways:

1. Seeds – the material is collected from fruits in August and sown immediately in open ground for natural winter stratification.
2. Layering – a healthy lower branch of the plant can be easily bent to the ground and fixed until roots appear on the buried part of the shoot.
3. By dividing – this method is used to rejuvenate and thin out old specimens, in the process the shrub is dug up and simply cut into 2-3 parts along the rhizome.

Vegetative methods are considered more convenient. They allow you to grow decorative wild rose faster and wait for flowering in the second year.

Propagation of decorative rose hips by cuttings

One of the best ways to propagate a plant on a plot is green cuttings. The algorithm is the following:

1. In late May or early June, young apical shoots about 10 cm long are cut from the shrub and the lower leaf plates are removed.
2. Sprouts are placed in water and left in a lighted place at room temperature until roots appear.
3. Strengthened cuttings are transplanted into peat pots with nutrient soil or immediately taken out to a temporary bed.

Until autumn, decorative dogrose is regularly watered, and then insulated for the winter. With the onset of spring, the sprouts can be transplanted to a permanent place.

For quick rooting, growth stimulants are added to the water for cuttings.

What plants are combined with

You can plant decorative wild rose in the garden with almost any shrubs and perennials that have similar requirements for soil and light. Bluebells, asters, phloxes, geraniums and lavender become good neighbors for culture.

It should be borne in mind that the wild rose suppresses other plants. When creating an artistic group, you should often cut the bush and remove the root shoots.

Is it possible to brew, there are decorative rose hips

The berries of the decorative wild rose contain less vitamins and minerals than the fruits of medicinal varieties. But for food consumption and brewing drinks, they are nevertheless suitable. Based on the fruit, you can prepare decoctions, infusions and teas with a pleasant aroma and strengthening properties.

Eating fresh berries of decorative wild rose is also not prohibited. But it should be borne in mind that their flesh is dryish and hairy, and the taste has a pronounced sourness. Such fruits do not have dessert qualities.

Conclusion

Ornamental wild rose is actively bred as a garden plant. The shrub is distinguished by beautiful flowering and unpretentiousness. The fruits of the culture have medicinal value, although they do not bring the same health benefits as rose hips.