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English rose varieties are a relatively new variety of ornamental crops. Suffice it to say that the first of the English roses has only recently crossed the fifty-year milestone.
The founder of this unusual group of horticultural crops is farmer D. Austin (Great Britain). Roses “Charles Austin” and “Pat Austin”, bred by him, have received wide recognition from flower growers in different countries.
Variety description
Roses Charles Austin are loved by flower growers, thanks to large beautiful flowers in the form of cups. As they bloom, the flowers take on a variety of shades of apricot color. The petals are more intense at the base, fading to cream at the edges. A feature of the variety is a pleasant strong smell with fruity notes.
Bushes erect, with dense foliage. The height of the bush reaches an average of 1,2 m. These roses have attractive not only flowers, but also leaves. The variety is resistant to adverse conditions. Care activities that allow you to get flowers again include pruning and top dressing immediately after the rose has faded for the first time.
Plants are moderately resistant to rain. During prolonged rains, some flowers may be damaged. The flower in diameter reaches from 8 to 10 cm.
Standard roses Charles Austin
The essence of growing roses on a bole is that roses are grafted onto a wild rose shoot, from which a flowering crown is formed. Variety Charles Austin looks good on rootstock and solo, and in combination with other varieties. In the latter case, it is necessary to choose grafts that are the same in strength so that the plants do not oppress each other. As a rule, the inoculation is done in a T-shaped incision. A standard rose is formed in spring. It can be a flowering “tree”, and a rounded undersized shrub that will decorate an alpine hill.
Prevention and treatment of black spot
Black spot is a fairly serious disease of roses that requires immediate treatment. The plant stops growing, “sun-shaped” black spots appear on the leaves. The development of the disease occurs in the direction from the bottom up. In advanced cases, the spots merge with each other. Flowering becomes more sparse compared to healthy plants.
The most effective method is to immediately remove the affected leaves and burn them. Fungicides are used to treat diseased plants. Spraying frequency – 1 time in 2 weeks. It is important to use several drugs so that the fungus does not have time to adapt. Such means as Skor, Oxyhom, Profit, Strobi are especially helpful. Bordeaux liquid can also be used to spray soil and plants.
Of the folk ways to combat black spotting, they help.
- Dandelion decoction.
- Decoction of onion peel.
- Sprinkling plants with crushed ash.
- Infusion of herbs (horsetail, nettle).
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