Good afternoon, my reader. Shrub rose varieties are invariably popular among gardeners. And this is not only because of the magnificent appearance, but also due to the fact that they are not demanding in care. Rose flowers will adorn almost any garden.
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Distinctive features of spray roses
- Flowers on bushes are distinguished by a huge variety of colors and shapes.
- Shrub roses bloom from spring to autumn due to the fact that the flowers constantly die off and new ones grow.
- Developing rapidly. During the season they can reach a height of 2 meters.
- They are not demanding to care for and tolerate temperature fluctuations well.
- Fragrant.
- Shrub roses can be grown as indoor plants.
When choosing flower varieties, consider the goals you want to achieve when decorating your garden.
Varieties and types of spray roses
Marmalade skies
They belong to the wild. They do not require shaping or complex maintenance. They decorate a fence, a gazebo, walls of buildings or create a hedge. Flowers are medium-sized, neat, appear once a year.
Midnight blue
They have a climbing shape, therefore they are used to decorate railings, arches, arbors.
George burns
They belong to ground cover, that is, they cover the surface with a carpet of flowers. Can be used to decorate gazebos. Small flowers are slightly double, bright, appear quite early.
Shooting Star
Flowers of this variety are suitable for making bouquets and go well with other flowers. They belong to hybrid tea and can be grown on a windowsill.
Abraham darby
This English type of shrub rose can be grown as a strict shape using pruning, or as a spreading tree for a free, natural style garden. Plants are unpretentious and very showy.
Canadian roses
The most frost-resistant. Even frosts down to -40 ° C are not a problem for them. But at home, they do not grow.
Planting and leaving
When choosing a location for rose bushes, make sure they have enough sunlight and are sheltered from cold winds. Roses need fertile soils and do not tolerate close groundwater.
The hole for the rose bush should be about 30 cm wide and 30 cm deeper than the longest root. Dip the bush into the hole and sprinkle with earth, layer by layer. Water each layer so that it compresses evenly. Planting in a pot follows the same principle.
The minimum distance between rose bushes is 30 cm. If the variety is small, then you can leave a little less, and for climbing it will require more space. Water the roses for several days after planting, preventing the soil from drying out, but make sure that the roots do not rot. Prune the branches to form a crown, and for the first winter, be sure to bend the bush to the ground and cover it.
It is recommended to plant early blooming plants between rose bushes to keep the garden in bloom at all times.
How to use spray roses in your garden design
It is very tempting to use spray roses to decorate a gazebo or decorative arch. However, do not start with this if you are completely inexperienced with these colors.
Here are the most affordable options for incorporating rose bushes into your garden landscape:
- Simple flower beds with spray roses will look spectacular.
- If you plant roses in rows along paths or other elements, you get a hedge. It can be supplemented with fences or stone decorations.
- Allocate a separate corner for roses, arrange them, picking them up in height and color, and you will have a magnificent Provence-style group, next to which you can place a recreation area.
Having mastered these simple methods, you can move on to more complex ones.
Features of the design of arches
The shape and size of the arch are selected in accordance with the designer's idea. First of all, we decide on the size. The decorative arch can be small, and the one that serves as a passage must be large enough.
The shape of the arch is determined by the general style. In a landscape with flowing lines, an angular arch would be inappropriate, but it will fit well with modern design.
The material of the arches is most often limited to metal and wood. At the same time, the metal wins in terms of design possibilities, durability, ease of use. Wooden arches will look good in country, provence and rustic styles.
The cascades of arches create a fabulous atmosphere.
Thus, spray roses are a real find for decorating a garden. And those who do not yet have a plot can plant them on the windowsill.
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