Planting a stone rose (young) in open ground

Planting and caring for a stone rose is quite simple, because the plant is very unpretentious, it develops normally in almost all regions of Our Country. It has high frost resistance, hibernates in open ground with minimal shelter. It practically does not need care – watering should be infrequent, and fertilizers are applied only 1-2 times per season. The plant can be propagated both vegetatively and from seeds (get seedlings and transplant into a flower bed).

Description and photo

The stone rose, which is also called young (Crassula family), is a perennial plant with rather thick shoots and leaf plates. It has nothing to do with rosaceae, but outwardly resembles a rose. The fact is that the lower rosette of leaves forms an inflorescence similar to a rose (sometimes it resembles a head of cabbage). It is quite large in diameter – up to 15 cm. Although there are also quite miniature varieties up to 1 cm.

Coloring, as well as the shape of the leaves of a stone rose, also depends on the particular variety. The palette is quite diverse: red, brownish, pink, white.

There are interesting species of juveniles, which, with proper planting and care, change color in different seasons. It is also affected by the level of illumination. In some varieties, pubescence is noticeable on the leaves. At the same time, all representatives of the stone rose are very unpretentious and hardy plants. Therefore, they are also called survivors.

Rosettes resemble rose inflorescences

Culture refers to ground cover plants, which must be considered when planting and caring. Young grows both in open ground and in pots. At the same time, miniature varieties of stone roses require very little space. Therefore, they can be grown even on small balconies.

How to plant a stone rose (younger)

Planting a stone rose can be planned both in early spring (from late March to mid-April) and in autumn (until the end of September). In the latter case, it is important to be in time before the onset of frost (at least 3-4 weeks). Specific planting dates depend on the climatic features of the region:

1. In the middle lane, a stone rose can be planted in early October.
2. In the south – in the middle of the month.
3. In the Urals and Siberia, landing and departure are planned for the second half of September.

The soil can be almost any, including infertile, dense. But in order for the stone rose to grow as best as possible and not suffer from pests, it is better to choose light and fertile loams. Basic requirements for the place:

• good illumination (partial shade is allowed);
• remoteness from the potato field (May beetles can severely damage a stone rose, even with proper planting and care);
• lack of stagnant water (lowlands are excluded).

If the soil is fertile, then it is not necessary to prepare it. Otherwise, humus or compost is introduced into the soil 2-3 months before planting (one bucket per square meter). If there is too much clay in the ground, it is also desirable to close up sand or sawdust up to 3-5 kg ​​for the same area.

When planting a stone rose seedling obtained from seeds, or vegetatively (for example, from a leaf), they act as follows:

1. Level the surface of the site.
2. Several holes are planned at a distance of 5 to 20 cm from each other (depending on the variety).
3. Small stones are laid on the bottom, a little sand (stone rose does not like excess moisture).
4. Sockets are planted, sprinkled with fertile soil.
5. Give some settled water.
6. A few weeks later, mulch for the winter.

But even with the right care, they will grow slowly. Therefore, it is preferable to first get the seedlings, and then transfer them to the flower bed.

How to care for a stone rose

The plant belongs to succulents, like aloe or “money tree”

In order to properly grow a stone rose, it is necessary to ensure both planting and competent care. Since the culture is unpretentious, the cultivation technology is quite simple. Even a summer resident without the necessary experience will cope with it.

Watering

Caring for a stone rose in the garden involves occasional watering. The plant is related to succulents, like aloe or “money tree”. It has fleshy leaves with a very dense coating. Thanks to this, water can be given not even weekly, but once every 10 days (that is, about three times a month). Watering should be moderate, since excess moisture has a bad effect on the plant.

In the middle of summer, with the onset of drought, the frequency of watering is increased – water is given once a week. Another important rule of care is that after moistening or heavy rains, the soil is loosened. At the same time, if necessary, weeds are removed.

Feeding

In order to properly care for the street stone rose flower, it is necessary to periodically feed. And you need to do this not in the first and not even in the second season. They start working from the third year. Fertilizer for cacti is used, but the concentration is reduced exactly by half.

During care, it is important to understand that excessive fertilization leads to the fact that the sockets grow fat, stretch out strongly and begin to disintegrate. The foliage brightens due to improper care, in general, the rose loses its decorative, attractive appearance. Therefore, fertilizers should be given no more than twice a season, for example, in June and September.

Wintering of a stone rose in the open field

Planting and caring for the plant is quite simple, since the stone rose normally tolerates winter in open ground. Almost all varieties are frost-resistant, and if they have grown strong enough (subject to the autumn planting dates), wintering will be successful. With the onset of frost, it is only necessary to cover with mulch, for example, dry leaves, spruce branches, straw or other materials.

Young winters in open ground

Fighting diseases and pests

In order to grow a beautiful stone rose flower in the country, as in the photo, it is necessary to organize proper care, as well as monitor preventive treatments for diseases and pests. If planted in a suitable place, the plant will not suffer from infections. But with stagnant moisture, excessive watering (especially in the lowland), the young are affected by rot. Fungicides are used to treat fungal diseases:

• “Maksim”;
• Fundazol;
• “Tatu”;
• “Score”;
• “RAW”.

It also happens that rosettes infect the larvae of May beetles and birds, weeds and rodents prevent them from growing. Traps are set to combat them, and insecticides are used to control insects, for example:

• “Decis”;
• “Fufanon”;
• “Match”;
• “Aktara”;
• “Fitoverm” and others.

Methods of reproduction

With proper care, propagating a stone rose is quite simple. There are several ways to do this:

1. Planting rejuvenated seeds for seedlings.
2. Leaves or cuttings.
3. Child sockets (children).

The last method is the easiest, because it does not require special care. At the end of September, children of adult plants are taken, separated from the mother bush and planted in an open, dry place. For the winter carefully mulch.

At the very beginning of summer, you can try to grow a stone rose from a leaf. To do this, the most powerful leaf plate is separated, dried for several hours, and then planted in a moistened mixture of sand and vermiculite in a 1: 1 ratio. Cover with a film, periodically watered and ventilated.

Four weeks later, with proper planting and leaving the leaf, a small rosette appears. It is formed for another two months, after which it can be transplanted to a permanent place (until the end of September) and mulched.

You can also grow young from seeds. They are planted in common containers (shallow, but wide) in early March. Preliminarily, the container is doused with boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate 1 g per 1 liter. The soil for planting and caring for a stone rose is prepared in advance on the basis of garden soil, peat, compost and humus in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1. It is disinfected by keeping in the oven (20 minutes at a temperature of 120 degrees).

Then holes are made in the boxes for drainage, a layer of small stones and soil is laid. When planting, the seeds of a stone rose are evenly distributed over the surface and deepened by no more than 5 mm. Then moisten from the sprayer, cover with a film and put on the windowsill. The place should be well lit, for proper care, maintain the temperature in the range of 20-25 degrees.

Periodically, the film is removed for ventilation. After planting, maintain a constant level of humidity. If all care conditions are met, stone rose sprouts will appear two weeks after planting. Then, after the formation of 2-3 leaves, the seedlings dive. Two weeks before planting in open ground, they begin to harden. In early May, they are transferred to the flower beds.

Application in landscape design

Young can be beautifully planted in almost any garden. It is suitable for single landings and compositions. Looks great in rock gardens, used as a groundcover. With proper planting and care of a stone rose, they make up patterns, ornaments both in the flower bed and in other places (paths, borders). Also, the plant is planted in nondescript places away from the garden, on a slope. Rejuvenated is also used for composing compositions in large flowerpots.

The main uses in landscape design:

1. Composition of different varieties.

   

2. Decorative flower bed.

   

3. Landing in rock gardens.

   

4. Decoration with stones.

   

5. Multi-tiered composition.

   

Conclusion

Planting and caring for a stone rose is available to all summer residents. This is one of the most unpretentious crops, the cultivation of which is very simple. The basic rules of care are associated with watering and occasional fertilizing. At the same time, it is worth considering that the juvenile does not tolerate excess moisture.