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Rosa Grand Amore is an amazing flower. The plant is resistant to diseases, tolerates weather fluctuations well, does not require exhausting care. It is enough to study the basic rules of agricultural technology of the variety to decorate the garden composition.
Thanks to its parameters, the Grand Amore variety has been awarded many awards.
History of breeding
The variety belongs to the group of hybrid tea roses. The breeding was carried out by scientists from Germany. Breeders combined several types of garden and tea roses so that the hybrid had all the declared qualities. The work was completed in 2004. Rosa Grand Amore has passed all variety tests and has withstood a rigorous peer review. Due to its unique characteristics, it has won numerous awards. The very first was the ADR quality mark (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprufung). The variety was awarded the highest marks for winter hardiness, disease resistance and flowering splendor. The rose has several more worthy award signs. Competition gold medals:
- 2004 – Hagg;
- 2005 – Lyon;
- 2007 – Rose Hill Trail;
- 2009 – Hagg;
- 2010 – Portland.
This list confirms the uniqueness and high decorativeness of the Grand Amore variety.
Description of the variety of roses Super Grand Amore and characteristics
The main advantage of the plant is the flower. However, the external parameters of the bush also matter – the rose serves as a decoration for the site. Grade sizes:
- The bush is about 80-100 cm high. The rose grows up to 45 cm wide.
- The stems are straight, neat, grow very quickly. Well leafy throughout.
- The leaves are an original shade that changes over time from reddish brown to dark green.
- Buds form at the end of each branch. They have a pointed shape. When the flower opens, it looks like a beautiful glass. The bud has up to 35 petals, outwardly similar to satin material. Their ends are pointed.
- The flowers are large, blood red, burgundy or bright crimson. Diameter 10-12 cm. The blooming process is very slow. Thanks to this quality, the flowering period is extended. It begins at the beginning of summer, and ends before the first frost. The Super Grand Amore variety is distinguished by larger flowers, the diameter of which is 20 cm. The bud shows the maximum size from the second year after planting.
Grand Amore flower justifies all the efforts spent on growing a bush
Rose has worthy characteristics:
- excellent decorative effect;
- re-flowering;
- high frost resistance;
- good immunity.
Flowers are resistant to gusts of wind and showers, the rose does not stop budding when it gets cold.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Grand Amore variety is in high demand. Flower growers love it for its valuable advantages, and take into account some of the disadvantages.
Even under adverse climatic conditions, the rose shows a high decorative effect.
The benefits of roses are:
- Resistant to weather changes.
- Unpretentiousness to growing conditions.
- Undemanding to care.
- Resistance to diseases and pests.
- Excellent external parameters and decorative effect.
- The beauty of the flower and the pleasant aroma.
There are few disadvantages of a rose, but you should know about them:
- The need for winter shelter.
- Careful care of the root system after planting.
- Demanding for feeding.
- Mandatory removal of faded buds.
These are not so important parameters for the grower. The main thing is that the variety has a high resistance to diseases, pests and weather conditions.
Methods of reproduction
The Grand Amore variety is propagated by cuttings from half-lignified shoots. Cut the material should be early in the morning when there is no heat. It is not recommended to take young shoots or shoots treated with nitrogen fertilizers. The process of harvesting a rose cutting:
- Cut the shoot with oblique cuts at an angle of 45 °. This applies to the top and bottom ends.
- Dry the cuttings.
- Prepare a shady area for planting.
- Deepen the chubuchki by 2-3 cm, water.
- Cover the shoots with a jar, moisten regularly.
When the Grand Amore cutting takes root, do not transplant it, but leave it to winter in the cutting. Transplant roses to a permanent place in the spring.
The development of a new plant depends on the quality of the harvested cuttings.
Cultivation and care
To get a luxurious bush, the grower will have to fulfill a number of conditions. The famous variety grows quickly. But a violation of the technology of planting or care will lead to a decrease in its decorative effect. When growing a Grand Amore rose, you must:
- Adhere to landing dates. The best time for the southern regions is from early September to mid-October. For areas with an early onset of cold weather, spring planting of the variety is recommended before bud break begins. This time is in April or May.
- Provide a plot that meets all the requirements of the variety. The main attention should be paid to illumination. The sun should be enough, but at noon the rose needs partial shade. She also does not like drafts and gusts of cold wind. Well, if the place is protected by buildings or tall trees, shrubs. It is important that they are at least 3 m apart.
- Prepare the soil. Garden soil filled with a nutrient mixture of manure, peat and sand (3: 1: 2) is suitable for culture. The earth must be slightly acidic.
- Prepare planting material. If the root system of a variety seedling is open, you need to soak the roots in water for several hours. Then cut off part of the shoots, leaving 3-4 of the most powerful. They will be removed by 10-15 cm, leaving 2-4 buds. Cut out damaged, dry, broken roots. Do not touch small branches.
The algorithm for planting a seedling of the Grand Amore variety:
- dig planting holes 50×50 cm in the prepared place;
- be sure to form a drainage layer;
- pour a nutrient mixture of wood ash and mineral fertilizer for roses;
- sprinkle fertilizer on top with a small layer of earth;
- put a rose, straighten the roots;
- carefully fill the hole with earth, trying to fill all the voids between the roots;
- tamp the soil;
- water the bush;
- lay down the mulch.
If it is decided to plant several rose bushes, then make the row spacing at least 60-80 cm, leave 30-50 cm between plants.
Video about the nuances of planting roses Grand Amore:
Care of a variety consists of several main stages:
- Watering. Frequency depends on weather conditions. When the weather is comfortable, it is enough to water the bushes once a week. During periods of drought, additional irrigation will be required. One plant needs at least 5 liters of settled warm water. It is important to protect the leaves and flowers from moisture. As soon as the rose blooms, stop watering.
- Feeding. Grand Amore requires nutrition in the spring before buds open and in the middle of summer. It is recommended to use complex mineral compositions for roses or folk recipes. The rose responds well to feeding with chicken manure, which must be insisted for 6-7 days in a ratio of 1:20 with water. Before watering, dilute again with water 1: 3. Cow dung is infused in a ratio of 1:10, and diluted 1:2. Organic is good for young bushes. Mature plants are better suited for mineral complexes.
- Weeding. So that the rose does not have to compete with weeds for moisture, sun and nutrients, they must be removed regularly. Also, weeds can become a shelter for pests.
- Trimming. The Grand Amore variety should be kept in good condition. To do this, the procedure will need to be repeated at least three times. The first (spring) serves as a sanitary one and is intended for cutting dry, diseased and damaged stems. The second (summer) is aimed at removing faded buds. The third (autumn) prepares the bush for winter. Now long, thin, damaged, diseased and weak shoots are removed.
- Preparation for winter. After autumn pruning, a mound of sand or soil should be poured onto the root system zone. In cold areas, additionally cover with spruce branches.
Proper planting and compliance with all stages of care guarantee that the Grand Amore rose will become the queen of any site.
To achieve repeated flowering, it is necessary to remove faded buds in a timely manner.
Pests and diseases
Roses can be threatened by pests. Treatments are needed. Beetles (bronze), caterpillars and aphids are considered dangerous for Grand Amore. Acrofit and Confidor maxi work well against them.
Among the diseases, one should be wary of powdery mildew, gray rot, black spot. This is especially true in rainy summers. Against powdery mildew, you can use Bordeaux mixture or Topaz. A solution of sulfur (1%) or Topaz helps to fight black spot. Soot deposits are removed with a soap-alcohol composition.
Application in landscape design
In projects, large red roses are best used as a central figure. They attract attention, so the Grand Amore monoplants are the most spectacular. The variety goes well with wild flowers, herbaceous perennials, conifers.
You should not place a rose near a raspberry, pear or cherry. Also bad neighbors for Grand Amore are tall trees that block the access of the sun.
When composing the composition, the size of the rose bush should be taken into account.
Conclusion
Rosa Grand Amore has all the necessary characteristics. Adhering to the recommendations of the originator and fulfilling the requirements of agricultural technology, even a novice rose grower can grow a luxurious bush.