Carried away by his work, the English breeder D. Austin in 2012 presented a rose variety to lovers of roses, which is distinguished by the incredible beauty of the flower and wonderful characteristics. Below is all about how the flower looks, and how to care for it.
Grade description
Rosa Boscousel (Boscousin) - is, first of all, amazingly strongly terry flowers of the correct round shape. The color can be described as coral with a red undertone. Petals of the same shape, their number in one bud can reach 78 pcs. When the bud is fully opened, you can see the yellow center. Like many bush roses, Boscobel forms spectacular clusters of 3-5 inflorescences.
Rose Boscobel
The height of the bush is quite impressive and can reach 1.2-1.4 m. Strong flexible stems form a sprawling vertical bush, the width of which usually does not exceed 1 m. Small spikes are evenly distributed over all stems and branches. It has an incredibly pleasant smell with fruity notes.
Rules for the care of English rose varieties Boscobel
The success of growing this beautiful rose bush largely depends on the quality and composition of the soil. This rose prefers a slightly acidic, fertile, nutrient-rich soil, provided with a good drainage system.
In addition, the plant does not tolerate weeds, therefore, their regular removal will provide additional resources for the development of the flower.
Note! Weeding and mulching will reduce the number of weeds around the bush.
It is important to remember that as a mulch you need to use the bark of coniferous plants, which, in addition to weed control, slightly acidifies the soil. Overripe compost, foliage or manure for these purposes are categorically not suitable, as they can become sources of various diseases.
Lighting and watering
These roses prefer well-lit places. The flower will be pleased if direct sunlight will illuminate it for 4 hours. If the sunbaths are longer, this can lead to burnout of the petals and their rapid decline. The most optimal for the plant will be placement on the western side of the site.
As for watering Boscobel, in the summer season it is carried out as the soil dries. If possible, the water should be rain or at least well-maintained.
Important! The amount of water poured under the base of the bush should not exceed 10 liters. The older the bush, the larger the diameter of the coverage of irrigation.
On hot days, you can arrange a warm shower for the rose. However, it is worth remembering that direct sunlight on leaves and petals after irrigation can cause severe burns.
Rose Boscobel
Pruning and feeding
Rose Boscobel needs regular sanitary pruning. It is carried out with the aim of removing dried branches as a result of the defeat of any disease or pest. In addition, old or frozen branches are removed during sanitary pruning. This procedure is carried out in early spring and is of a large-scale nature.
Summer pruning, in which faded buds and lateral, young branches growing inward, are removed, stimulate growth, flowering, and proper formation of the rose bush. The pre-winter pruning is corrective in nature, it should be carried out 2-3 weeks before the onset of the first cold weather.
Important! The gardener needs to remember that only the use of clean, disinfected equipment can guarantee plant health.
English Rose Boscobel - one of those varieties of spray roses that need regular feeding. The first application of nutrients is made after the first wave of flowering has ended. As a rule, nitrogen fertilizers are chosen. This will allow the pink bush to gain a lush crown and improve the decorativeness of the bush.
All subsequent dressings are aimed at stimulating flowering and have in their composition, in addition to nitrogen, potassium. The last fertilizer application is made shortly before the end of the summer season. The procedure is aimed at enhancing the immunity of the plant before wintering. Nitrogen is completely removed from the composition of the nutrient mixture. If such a scheme seems too complicated for an inexperienced gardener, then it is possible to use a universal fertilizer intended for roses.
Pruning a rose bush
Winter care
The right approach to organizing the wintering of this rose will allow the bush to survive the cold season without any problems. Before the first frosts strike, you need to clean up the plant by removing weeds, fallen petals and other garbage. Next, you should treat the soil and the base of the bush with antifungal agents and insecticides and thoroughly loosen the soil. After these preventive measures, you can cover the bush with garden material.
Note! If the rose is grown in a warm climatic zone, then it will be enough to overlay the base of the bush with coniferous bark.
Reproduction of roses of the Boscobel variety can be done in several ways:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- seeds.
Propagation by layering
Planting material can be acquired during the next pruning. The stem, which will give the stem, must be at least a year old, well-formed and strong. It is necessary to carefully cut off part of the stem with secateurs, which has three healthy leaves. Before deepening into the soil, it is necessary to remove the two lower ones, leaving one top sheet.
The place for the cultivation of young shoots should be moderately lit without direct sunlight and strong drafts. You should carefully dig and loosen the soil, removing not only the weed grass itself, but also its roots. Planting the cuttings is necessary, observing a step of 25-30 cm. After planting the plant in the soil, it is necessary to cover the cuttings with a plastic garden cap to create a greenhouse effect.
Important! In order for rooted plants to survive the winter season, care must be taken to carefully shelter young roses in anticipation of the onset of the first frosts. In spring, when the soil warms up well, you can transplant flowers to a permanent place.
The easiest way to root the Boskobel rose is to use the strong side stems coming from the very base, bending them to the ground. The place of contact with the soil must be fixed with a garden bracket and sprinkled with earth. After 12 months, the rooted cuttings can be carefully disconnected from the main plant and planted in a permanent place.
Perhaps the most time-consuming will be to grow from seeds this beautiful Boscobel rose. "Boscobel, English rose" - this is it, as well as a description of the variety and the rules for care should be written on a bag of seeds. Most likely, planting material is already stratified and ready for landing. It is better to use individual containers, from which it will then be convenient to extract the plant, transplanting them to the site.
Note! A significant disadvantage of this method of breeding roses is that the first flowering will come in a few years.
Therefore, it is better to use the cuttings, and then provide the young sprout with the required care, described above. And then the very next year the flower will delight with its lush buds.
