Each gardener tries to decorate his plot. Some plant small bushes and create flower beds, while others prefer to create a hedge. As such a hedge, you can increasingly find beautiful park roses Decor Harlequin.
Rosa Harlequin (Arlequin or Harlequin or Harlekin) - what kind of variety is this, the history of creation
Rosa Harlequin belongs to the class of climbing large-flowered roses. It is not suitable for growing at home. Only in open space. This flower of extraordinary beauty with a captivating aroma was launched in 1986. The name of the variety arlequin or harlequin rose received in honor of the name of the family that bred it. This variety is unique in its beauty and has no subspecies.
Rosa Harlequin
Short description, characteristic
Harlekin rose bush is actively growing and developing. It can grow up to 3.5 meters in height, in width it can grow by 1.5-2 meters.
The main decoration of the bush is flowers. Over the entire flowering period, they change their shades. The young blooming bud is painted in a pale yellow color. As it blooms, the edges turn pink and the middle remains pale. The inflorescences are large and have the shape of a bowl, and the petals are terry. The maximum diameter of the flower is 10 cm. On one peduncle, about 5 buds most often immediately develop.
Important! A healthy plant is dense and branched. Its stems are strong, but at the same time quite elastic and flexible.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main positive characteristics of this rose include good tolerance of frost, which allows it to be grown even in areas with a cold climate. She also blooms for a long time and continuously. Some buds are constantly replacing others, maintaining a flowering appearance until the onset of autumn.
The disadvantages include the need for regular trimming of old and weakened twigs.
Use in landscape design
Rosa Harlequin is a wonderful decoration of tall vertical buildings. It blooms for a very long time and is quite plentiful. Even after the flowering period is over, it is beautiful, as it is a dense green bush. Landscape designers in the professional environment call her the queen of photo design. Due to its qualities, it received the second name - Rose Decor Harlequin.
Rose in design
Growing a flower, how to plant in open ground
Planting is the first step in caring for a garden beauty.
In what form is landing
As a planting material, seedlings are used. It is recommended to purchase a plant grown in your climate region. In stores, they are sold in containers, which allows them to be transported to the ground with minimal risk of harm. The maximum recommended shelf life of the seedling should not exceed 3 months. It is better to purchase a rose immediately before planting.
What time is the landing
The most favorable period for planting a seedling in open ground is April-May at an average temperature of 20-22 degrees. At this time, the soil has already warmed up, and frost is unlikely.
Location selection
Rosa Decor Harlequin prefers sunny areas. In this case, the selected area should be well ventilated. Do not place the rose near water sources, as well as in places where groundwater passes close to the upper layer of the earth. The most optimal place is a small hillock with a slope, from where the water can drain freely.
Ventilated and sunny area
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
Before planting, it is recommended to check the selected place for compliance with the required conditions for the active growth of roses. Wells are prepared first. If you plan to grow a rose near the wall of the building, then you need to retreat about 50 cm. The holes should be 2-3 times larger than the root system of the plant. A drainage layer is laid at the bottom. Additionally, you can fertilize the soil with mineral additives for roses. If the earth seems too dense, then it can be mixed with sand.
Landing procedure step by step
Before planting, the roots of the plant need to be abundantly moistened. This will make it easier to get the flower out of the pot. A little fertile soil is poured onto the drainage layer and a plant is already planting on it. The entire volume must be filled with soil mixed with sand. After planting, the rose needs to be abundantly watered
Plant care
Providing the flower with proper and balanced care, you can admire it for many years. And the appearance of the first flowers will not take long
Watering rules and humidity
Root system of a climbing rose. Decor is located close to the surface of the earth. If summers are hot and dry, then the roots may dry out. This inevitably leads to the death of the plant. The recommended frequency of watering is 2-3 times a week. In this case, at least 1 bucket of water should go to 1 bush. As an additional protection against drying near the roots, a layer of sawdust or peat can be scattered.
Top dressing and soil quality
In order for the rose to please the gardener with its active growth and flowering, it is recommended to regularly feed. For this, complex mineral preparations are suitable. Do not stop making them even in the fall - they help to better prepare for the winter.
The soil for the seedling should be fertile.
Important! Avoid places where other rose varieties previously grew.
Pruning and transplanting
Every spring, it is recommended to remove old and weakened shoots from the bush. Trimming the bush is better to eye level. If you plan to update it as much as possible, then pruning is carried out to the level of 2-3 kidneys.
If you need to carry out a transplant, then it is also better to do it in the spring on a cloudy day. The bush is trimmed to a level of 40-50 cm, and after the procedure, the ground must be constantly kept moist.
Features of wintering a flower
It is recommended to cover the rose after establishing minus temperature, namely in November-December.
Important! Do not rush to protect the rose from frost. Even if she spends 1-2 nights in the cold - this will help her to strengthen and become hardened. This will favorably affect the overall wintering.
The basal space is sprinkled with mulch, and it is recommended to cover the bush itself with burlap, which does not impede the exchange of air.
Shelter of roses for the winter
Flowering roses
The rose blooms very beautifully. To extend this period, you must adhere to some simple recommendations.
Period of activity and rest
Rosa climbing Harlequin blooms for a long period of time: July, August and sometimes September. In the first year after planting, one should not expect flowering. At this time, the rose takes root in a new place and is gaining strength.
Care during and after flowering
Buds ripen throughout the season, gradually replacing each other. It is recommended to cut off fading flowers so that they do not take away the strength of the flower, and make it possible to develop new ones.
Watering should remain plentiful. In order to develop a schedule it is necessary to rely on the condition of the soil. As soon as it dries, it must be moistened.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible causes
If the rose Harlequin Myam Decor does not bloom, it is recommended to check the following points:
- moisture and drainage of the soil. Water should easily pass through the upper layers, but not stay in the roots;
- pruning should be done regularly, but do not overdo it. It is worth trimming only weak shoots;
- the presence of top dressing;
- the rose loves aired areas.
Flower propagation
Rosa Harlequin propagates only by cuttings. Other methods are not suitable for this variety. The following is a description of the method.
Cutting roses
When produced
The procedure for pruning roses to cuttings should be carried out during the period of active flowering. The most favorable time is June-July, when the buds are still in their infancy, and also until the time of flowering. This will allow the flower to take root and strengthen before the onset of the first October frosts.
Detailed description
First, a shoot with a diameter of at least 1 cm is selected. It must be cut at an acute angle 2 centimeters below the end of the stem. Next, the seedling is cleaned of thorns and leaflets, and the lower cut part is peeled and placed in a rooting agent solution. To protect against bacteria and pests, the upper section is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and covered with wax.
After completing the procedures, the seedling is deepened into the soil by 15 cm and covered with a plastic bottle until the rooting.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
This variety of roses is quite resistant to external factors. However, it can be affected by the following insects:
- spider mite. They fight it with ordinary soapy solution, processing all the leaves and stems;
- aphids, which can be infused with wormwood. The bush should be regularly sprayed with a solution;
- cicadas also disappear after treatment with soapy water.
Healthy and blooming rose
Also, gardeners note the appearance of the following diseases:
- gray rot, which is formed due to excessive moisture and high humidity;
- rust - the formation of yellow and brown spots on the underside of the leaflets is characteristic of this disease;
- powdery mildew develops with prolonged damp weather. A white coating appears on the foliage.
With the development of these diseases, it is necessary to revise the irrigation regimen.
It is recommended to constantly monitor the general condition of the flower, and when the first signs of wilting or flower disease appear, make treatment with alternative methods or chemicals. Only with proper care will it be possible to grow a bush thick and rich in color.
