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Rose Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa) – a spectacular variety of culture with bright, rich colors, flowers. Excellent decorative qualities allowed him to gain wide popularity among gardeners, despite the fact that he appeared relatively recently. This was facilitated by the high resistance of the plant to diseases and pests, which greatly simplified the care of the rose. But in order for this shrub to fully develop and bloom profusely every year, you need to properly plant and provide conditions in accordance with the requirements of the culture. Therefore, these features should be studied in advance.
The soil used for planting should be light, loose, rich in humus.
History of breeding
Mona Lisa is a rose from the Romance series, which is considered new. This group was obtained by crossing hybrid tea, floribunda and park species. The varieties included in it are united by the charm of old roses, exquisite aroma, a special form of densely double flowers. And Mona Lisa is a bright representative of it. The variety was bred in 2007. Its originator is the French rose-growing company Meilland, which specializes in breeding new unique types of culture.
Mona Lisa was awarded the ADR quality mark for its high decorative effect and increased immunity. In addition, the variety received a silver award at the Italian competition, which was held in Monza.
Description of the Mona Lisa rose and characteristics
The species is characterized by compact bushes with a height of 0,8 m and a growth diameter of about 0,6 m. Mona Lisa forms a large number of shoots that are densely covered with medium-sized dense leaves, which gives it splendor and density. The plates of this variety consist of five to seven separate segments, which are attached to one petiole. The total length of the leaves reaches 8-10 cm. They have a dark green saturated shade and a glossy surface.
The shoots of the Mona Lisa are erect, strong. They easily withstand the load during the flowering period, so they do not need additional support.
The root system of the shrub is of the tap type, but during vegetative propagation it is fibrous. The diameter of the central process is 2-3 cm. The width of the growth of the root system is about 30 cm. This feature of the variety must be taken into account when planting.
The first time the variety blooms in early June. The buds are goblet, pink-cream color. As it blooms, the shade changes to bright red. And closer to autumn it becomes wine. Mono Lisa flowers are densely doubled, each consists of 80-82 petals, so they look full. They are similar in structure to the old ones, that is, they have a squared center, when the middle consists of four sectors.
The buds appear on the tops of the shoots in three to five pieces. They have an unobtrusive subtle aroma that intensifies in hot weather and in the evening.
The variety blooms profusely throughout the season, which is one of its advantages. At the same time, the petals do not fade under the influence of sunlight and do not fade at elevated temperatures. Mona Lisa also has a high level of frost resistance. The plant can withstand temperatures down to -30 degrees. Therefore, the variety can be grown in regions with difficult climatic conditions.
This species is rain tolerant.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Floribunda rose Mona Lisa has a number of advantages, for which it has received universal recognition from gardeners. But it also has weaknesses that need to be taken into account. Therefore, you should study them in advance, which will allow you to compare the variety with other species, and make an informed choice.
Mona Lisa flowers stay fresh for five days
The main advantages:
- abundant, long flowering;
- high natural immunity;
- suitable for cutting;
- few spikes;
- high winter hardiness;
- easily propagated by cuttings;
- bright, saturated shade of petals;
- large size of flowers;
- buds do not fade in the sun.
Disadvantages:
- picky about soil moisture;
- weak aroma;
- needs sustenance.
Methods of reproduction
To obtain new Mona Lisa seedlings, the vegetative method should be used. To do this, it is necessary to cut off the ripened shoot and divide it into parts 10-15 cm long. In this case, each should have two or three internodes.
Cuttings should be planted immediately in the ground in a shady place. But first, river sand should be added to the soil. Before planting, completely remove the lower pair of leaves, and cut the upper pair in half to keep the sap flow in the tissues. The bottom cut should be made at an angle of 45 degrees, which will increase the rooting area. After that, the cuttings should be kept in the Kornevin solution for a day. And the next day, carry out a landing, deepening them to the first pair of leaves.
For a successful result, it is necessary to install a mini-greenhouse on top, which will create favorable conditions.
According to the reviews of flower growers, Mona Lisa (Mona Lisa) rose cuttings take root after two months. During this time, it is necessary to control the soil moisture and periodically ventilate them. It is possible to transfer grown seedlings to a permanent place when they are fully strengthened and grow, which usually happens no earlier than a year later.
Cultivation and care
For the full development of the Mona Lisa rose and lush flowering, it is necessary to select a site that is well lit and protected from cold gusts of wind. The soil should be rich in biohumus and have good aeration. It is preferable to grow this variety on loam or sandy soil. But planting in clay soil is acceptable with a preliminary application of 10 kg of peat and sand.
The groundwater level on the site must be at least 1 m. When planting, drainage should be laid on the bottom of the hole with a layer of 10 cm. For this, crushed stone or broken brick can be used. Also, additionally add humus, wood ash and mix fertilizers thoroughly with the soil.
When planting, the root neck of the shrub should be level with the soil.
Rose Mona Lisa does not require complex care, so any novice gardener can handle its cultivation. The variety needs regular watering in the absence of seasonal rains. Irrigation should be carried out once or twice a week with wetting the soil up to 15 cm. In this case, the water should be separated.
Throughout the warm period, loosen the soil at the base of the shrub and remove growing weeds. Caring for the Mona Lisa rose also involves top dressing. The first time you need to use fertilizer in the spring at the beginning of the growing season. During this period, organic matter or urea can be used. In the future, top dressing should be carried out between the waves of flowering shrubs. At this time, phosphorus-potassium mineral fertilizers should be used. They enhance the intensity of the color and increase the resistance of the rose to adverse factors.
In late autumn, the shoots of the plant should be shortened to a length of 40-50 cm. And insulate the root circle with a layer of peat or humus. In the spring, the protective mulch should be removed in advance, as it can cause the shoots to warm up at the base.
The Mona Lisa rose does not need additional shelter for the winter. Pruning should be done in the spring. It involves the removal of frozen and broken branches.
Pests and diseases
This variety has a high natural immunity. But if the growing conditions do not match, the resistance of the Mona Lisa rose decreases. Therefore, experienced flower growers recommend preventive treatment of shrubs with fungicides, which will help maintain immunity at the proper level.
To do this, you can use the following drugs:
- Topaz.
- Speed
- Hom.
- Bordeaux mixture.
Of the pests, aphids can cause damage to the bush, since when growing several varieties on the site, it can also move to the Mona Lisa bush. You can recognize the defeat by twisted young leaves, as well as a massive accumulation of the pest on the tops of the shoots. When these signs appear, spray the shrub with an insecticide solution. Suitable tools are:
- Confidor Extra.
- Actellic.
- Inta-Vir.
- Fitoverm.
Application in landscape design
The Mona Lisa variety is ideal for single plantings and multi-component compositions. In the first case, white gravel at the base or a short-cut green lawn can successfully emphasize the beauty of this rose. The variety also looks good in monocompositions of three to five bushes.
You can combine Mona Lisa with other varieties of culture, with the same flowering period and shoot height. Roses with white, blue, cream and lilac buds will suit her as companions. In the same color scheme, you can select perennials that can coexist side by side.
This variety looks impressive on the stem and as a tub plant.
You can use shrubs to decorate mixborders, create rock gardens and rockeries, as a frame for garden paths, as well as to decorate stairs and the entrance to the gazebo.
Conclusion
Rose Mona Lisa deservedly enjoys the love of flower growers around the world. The variety successfully withstands competition and occupies a leading position in terms of demand from buyers. This is due to its excellent decorative qualities, which the shrub retains throughout the entire growing season. This is also facilitated by unpretentious care and high frost resistance. Therefore, gardeners living in regions with difficult climatic conditions also have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of this variety.
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