Hybrid tea roses are among the most popular roses. They do not require complex care, bloom for a long time, have a characteristic aroma. Below is a description and photo of one of these varieties – “Desire”.
Description
Desiree roses are unpretentious, rarely get sick, bloom almost all summer. Used as tapeworms, in group plantings. One of the best varieties for cutting. Suitable for growing in greenhouses.
Advantages:
- High decorative effect;
- Pleasant aroma;
- Weather resistance;
- Long flowering;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- Frost resistance.
The flowers of this variety bloom for a long time, keeping a neat goblet shape. They do not lose their decorative effect after heavy rains and strong winds. They do not fade in the sun for a long time.
Flowering is very early, depending on the region of cultivation, it blooms in May or early June. It blooms profusely until mid-summer, after a short break it resumes flowering in August.
Characterization
Rosa “Desiree” refers to tea-hybrid. Released in Germany.
The flowers are pale pink, the size is from 9 to 11 cm. 1 – 3 buds are formed on the stem. Blooms profusely all season until frost. It has a bright, characteristic aroma.
The bush is medium, up to 100 cm, sprawling. The leaves are dark green, shiny.
Landing
For planting bushes, it is advisable to choose a bright place, protected from cold winds. Desiree roses are undemanding to the soil, but bloom best in nutrient-rich, loose soils.
Before planting the bushes, a landing pit is prepared in advance. The depth of the pit should be about 60 – 70 cm, width – 50 cm. If several bushes are planted, the distance between them should be at least a meter. At the bottom of the pit, it is necessary to lay out a drainage layer of at least 15 cm.
The excavated earth is mixed with humus, sand, a complex of trace elements, wood ash and nitrogen fertilizers. It is important to mix the resulting mixture well so as not to burn the roots of the bushes.
The bushes are covered with the resulting mixture and poured abundantly with warm water. The soil around the bushes can be covered with black film or other mulching material.
Care
Rose “Desiree” does not require complex care, she has good immunity, she very rarely gets sick. In the northern regions, this variety requires shelter for the winter.
Bush care is as follows:
- Watering;
- Weeding;
- Loosening the soil;
- pruning;
- Protection against diseases and pests.
Watering the bushes is carried out if necessary, excess moisture can harm the root system. The topsoil should dry out between waterings.
Pruning is carried out for the first time in the spring, before the awakening of the bushes. Remove dried, weak branches growing inside the bush. The second time pruning is carried out after the appearance of green branches. It is advisable to do it as early as possible so that the bush does not waste energy. It is necessary to remove the shoots that grow inside the bush, the lower branches, to a height of up to 20 cm, one of the competing shoots.
Sometimes several buds can form on the stem of the Desiree rose, if the flower is intended for cutting, the extra buds are removed.
Properly planted rose bushes will require very little care to please with their beauty for a long time.
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