Contents
- The history of the appearance of the rose Ashram
- Description and characteristics of the variety
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Video “Description of the Rose Ashram”
- Recommendations for gardeners on planting and care
- Dangerous diseases and pests
- Options for using the Ashram rose in garden design
- Grade Reviews
For lovers of roses, all varieties and varieties of these plants are attractive and good in their own way. But impartial observers can distinguish favorites in appearance, aroma, decorativeness. A European beauty with a mysterious oriental name – Rose Ashram – will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.
The history of the appearance of the rose Ashram
The eastern name of the flower can cause a misconception about the place of origin of the rose. In fact, the authorship of the variety belongs to a European concern, known throughout the world for its unique aristocratic decorative flower cultures. Ashram is another masterpiece of breeders from the German rose company Tantau.
This tea hybrid appeared 21 years ago and still continues to be popular, becoming one of the most sought-after flower crops. The name of the culture is translated as “protection” and “secret refuge of the sages and hermits.” Other names of the variety can be found in the catalogs: TANmarsa and TAN01106.
Description and characteristics of the variety
The Ashram bush itself is quite compact and neat, growing to 0 m, with a diameter of approximately 7 m. Very rarely taller and spreading specimens are found. But at the same time, the shoots are strong, upright, with large leaf plates of a classical shape, but slightly elongated. The color of the leaves is rich green, the surface can be glossy and matte.
The main asset of the variety, of course, are its flowers. Large goblet buds are very dense, up to 5 cm high. The diameter of a blossoming flower varies from 10 to 16 cm. Most often, only one flower appears on one shoot, less often several. The petals are slightly bent to the outside to create a lace effect. Due to the terryness (a large number of petals), the middle is rarely noticeable.
Attention is drawn to the color of hybrid roses, which cannot be described in one word. In one bud, a whole gamut of copper-orange and peach shades is harmoniously combined with undertones of brown, pastel, sand and brick. When the flowering phase ends, pink notes appear in the color, which is why the rose resembles a cloud at sunset.
The Ashram blooms magnificently, for a long time and plentifully. The rose belongs to the re-flowering varieties. The flowering period of each flower lasts about 2 weeks. The aroma of the buds is very pleasant and light, but not as intense as other roses. Therefore, some gardeners consider this small nuance to be a lack of a flower.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is very difficult to challenge the merits of the Ashram:
- magnificent appearance of the flower;
- repeated and long flowering;
- ornamental shrub;
- does not need special care;
- good immunity to common fungal infections of roses;
- quite unpretentious to growing conditions.
The disadvantages of the variety include:
- low frost resistance, but the flower can be insulated;
- intolerance to waterlogging and precipitation, but growing in a greenhouse and greenhouse will help solve this problem;
- insufficiently intense smell, although not for all flower lovers the smell is crucial.
Experienced gardeners believe that real shortcomings can be called those features of the variety that cannot be corrected or prevented.
Video “Description of the Rose Ashram”
This video explains how to plant and apply the flower.
Recommendations for gardeners on planting and care
The agrotechnical measures that the Ashram variety needs are similar to those for the whole family. However, this variety has its own varietal characteristics, which must be taken into account.
Site and soil selection
All roses love warmth and well-lit areas. But for the Ashram, it is better to choose a slightly shaded place. The ideal option is a light shade during the period of the greatest activity of the sun and openness to the rays at other times of the day.
You also need to make sure that the place is well ventilated. Stable air circulation will protect the bushes from the appearance of fungal infections. But this does not mean that the bush does not need shelter from strong winds and drafts.
The soil should be fertile, with a neutral level of acidity. Soils that are too heavy or light are not suitable for the Ashram. Clay soils must be diluted with peat, humus and sand. Sandy soils need to be fertilized with clay soil with manure and soddy soil. The soil should not quickly pass moisture and heat up, air should freely penetrate to all parts of the plant.
Nuances of landing
The plant is planted loosely, so that the bush can develop freely. It is recommended to plant no more than 4 bushes per 1 m². Spring is considered the best time for landing, depending on the region it can be April or March. The planting algorithm is common for all roses and depends on whether the seedling has a closed or open root system.
Ashram can be grown in a flower container. This will allow you to place the rose in a place convenient for you, and remove the flower indoors for the winter.
Thinness of care
The rose is transplanted in early autumn, when the plant has completely faded. You can transplant in late spring, but then there is no guarantee that the bush will bloom in full. The bush must be transplanted together with an earthen clod, after which it is abundantly watered and fed with organic matter.
The frequency of watering depends on the amount of rainfall and temperature. In hot, dry weather, the crop must be watered at least 2 times a week, using 15–20 liters per bush. Closer to autumn, the number of waterings is reduced to 3 times a month.
Top dressing should be carried out seasonally:
- in the spring, nitrogen-containing complexes are demolished;
- mineral and organic fertilizers are added before flowering;
- in autumn, potassium-phosphorus complexes are used.
Pruning depends not only on the time of year, but also on the age of the bush. In autumn, old and damaged shoots are removed, the bush is thinned out. In the spring, during the period when the first buds appear, the old bushes are pruned heavily, leaving only a few buds on the shoot. To ensure early flowering and form a bush, 5 to 7 buds are left on the shoots. In summer, only faded buds and wilted shoots are pruned.
The ashram must be insulated and covered for the winter. It is not worth rushing with the procedure; they cover the bush when the mark on the thermometer is lowered to -5 ° C. Prior to this, the bush is cut, spudded with earth, compost or humus. It is not recommended to use peat, sawdust or straw for hilling. After the onset of frost, the bush is covered with spunbond or other covering material using a frame. From above, if necessary, you can insulate with spruce branches.
Dangerous diseases and pests
The Ashram has good immunity to common fungal infections. However, care errors or an incorrectly chosen place can provoke the appearance of powdery mildew, rust, and chlorosis. For disease control and prevention, fungicides and copper-containing preparations are used. Of the pests, roses can be bothered by rose aphids, leafworms, and spider mites.
Do not rush to use insecticides, try to cope with parasites with a soapy solution or garlic-onion tincture.
Author’s advice
Options for using the Ashram rose in garden design
Ashram is one of those varieties that will look equally harmonious in any style of landscape design. Bushes can be favorably shaded with the greenery of an ordinary lawn or rose bushes of other varieties, the flowers of which have a bright color. Roses will look great in mixborders with decorative conifers or cereals. They are suitable for flower beds and hedges.
Grade Reviews
“I love roses of delicate, unobtrusive shades. The ashram was a revelation for me, combining the splendor of pastel orange and pink tones. I also like her compact, neat bushes.
“In the country a few years ago I arranged a small rose garden. I select only the most unusual varieties, with interesting shapes and colors. The ashram fits perfectly into any green oasis, rarely affected by ailments and pests. And it stays in a vase for about two weeks.”
The Ashram variety is a vivid example of when an even more magnificent flower stands behind a beautiful name. Be sure to set aside a place for this rose and it will win your heart forever.