Rose in the world has received universal recognition as one of the most beautiful and bright colors. Refined and fragrant buds attract all the fairer sex. It is simply impossible to count all the types of roses that now exist. One of the most popular is the Midsammer variety.
Rose Floribunda Midsummer (Midsummer)
Rosa Midsammer is a representative of the floribunda group. This variety was obtained by crossing such varieties of roses as nutmeg, tea, polyanthus.
As a result, specimens resistant to colds and diseases, with a long flowering period, were obtained. In addition, roses of this group are unpretentious in care, breed well and are not demanding during the growing period.
Rosa Midsammer - a chic representative of the floribunda group
The description says that the bush of the climbing rose Midsammer reaches a height of 1 m and a width of 0.6 m. Flowers of medium size reach a diameter of 6 to 8 cm.
Inflorescence on one stalk has 10 or more buds. The flowers are lush, contain up to 30 petals. The color of the flowers is diverse. Inside the rose can be pink, bright raspberry, scarlet or cherry, sometimes orange, red are slightly noticeable. The edges of the petals are painted in a dark green hue.
Characteristic features:
- stems are straight;
- bush of the correct form;
- the foliage is deep green, has a glossy surface;
- flowers are arranged compactly on one stalk;
- the flowering process begins in the second half of June.
Floribunda Midsammer impresses with a touch of flowers and a delicate aroma
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Due to its structure, the Midsammer bush looks colorful and aristocratic. It attracts a delicate and pleasant aroma, which is characteristic only of roses of the floribund group.
In addition, gardeners appreciate:
- unpretentiousness in cultivation and care;
- resistance to frost;
- increased immunity to diseases and pests;
- good tolerance of high temperature and humidity;
- long flowering period;
- After cutting, it does not fade for a long time, therefore it is an excellent option for creating bouquets.
Important! But there are several nuances that slightly spoil the overall impression of this variety. A large number of buds on one stem close the greens. This spoils the decorative look of the bush. In addition, the buds open simultaneously. Therefore, at one time on the stem can be both green buds and a flower with crumbling petals.
Use in landscape design
Beautiful color and splendor of inflorescences favorably characterize the Midsammer rose. Due to these characteristics, it is often used in landscape design.
She looks great in both individual and group landings. Quite often, the Midsammer rose is combined with climbing roses of another variety. The flower in combination with coniferous plants looks royally. It is decorated with garden paths, gazebos and altankas.
Floribunda - Queen of Landscaping
Flower growing
Gardeners treat roses as moody plants in the care and cultivation. This statement does not apply to the Midsammer floribund. You won’t have to spend a lot of time and effort on this rose.
What time is the landing
A rose is planted with a seedling in open ground. It is best if planting material is purchased in the greenhouse rose garden.
Optimum planting time in spring or autumn. In the spring, you must wait until the soil warms up well. And in the fall, landing is done before the start of frost.
It is impossible to name the exact time, since everything depends on the climate of the region. The main thing is that such a time is selected that the seedling has time to take root before the onset of frost. Only in this case will the plant survive the winter safely.
Important! If the seedling is purchased planted in a container with soil, then it can be planted even in the summer.
Location selection
There is an opinion that the rose is not a shade-loving plant and they need to be planted on the south side of the site.
As for Midsammer, direct sunlight at lunchtime can lead to burns on the foliage. For this variety, it is necessary to select a place on the site where in the afternoon there will be light partial shade.
In addition, places protected from wind and drafts should be excluded. The best option is to plant a bush near the arbor, near the hedge or the wall of the house.
It is better to break the rose garden near the hedge or near the arbor
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
The soil mixture for floribunda is selected average. If there is sandy soil on the site, then you need to add a little clay, compost and turf soil to it. Purified river-type sand, peat, humus and compost are added to clay soil.
Important! The acidity of the substrate should vary between 5.5-6.5 pH. If the indicators exceed the permissible norm, then it is necessary to carry out the liming process. With insufficient acidity, more organics contribute.
Plant care
Any plant, even unpretentious, requires care. Only with constant care and providing the necessary conditions, the Midsummer rose will develop correctly and will delight its owners with lush flowering.
Watering rules and humidity
Watering the Midsammer is necessary based on weather conditions. In hot and dry times, watering takes place twice a week. For each bush, up to 20 liters of settled liquid are calculated. The water temperature for watering the rose should be at room temperature.
Top dressing and soil quality
The formation of lush inflorescences on rose bushes is affected by the timeliness and quality of spring dressing. It is also necessary to fertilize the plant during growth and active development.
In this case, 2 feeding methods are used:
- alternating organic and mineral additives twice a month;
- mix both components and contribute every 2 weeks.
The fertilizer mixture is prepared as follows. Manure is added to the water in a ratio of 3: 1, respectively. In addition, potassium, nitrogen and superphosphate additives are added to the composition. All components are thoroughly mixed and left to ferment for 14 days. For top dressing, take 1 part of the mixture and dilute in 10 parts of water.
Important! In the autumn period, potassium top dressing is mandatory. This will increase the resistance of roses to cold in the winter.
Pruning and transplanting
The beauty of the bush and the splendor of flowering depends on its correct formation. This procedure is carried out in the early spring before the sap flow begins. Before trimming, it is necessary to disinfect the tools, and the places of the cuts are treated with garden var. This will help to exclude infection of the shrub with fungus and other diseases.
Cropping methods are divided into three types:
- light
- moderate
- strong.
For the formation of a bush and dosing the flowering intensity, light and medium pruning is used. Using strong pruning, the plant is rejuvenated.
Step-by-step instructions for planting a rose
Features of wintering a flower
Rosa Midsammer tolerates cold and is resistant to frost.
But, for a comfortable state of the plant and good further development, it is recommended to protect the bushes in the winter. In winter, shrubs are sprinkled with a mixture of dry peat and soil.
In regions with severe winters, where frosts remain for a long time below -30 ° C, additionally cover with agrofibre.
Flowering roses
Rosa Midsammer has a long flowering period. Starting from the second half of June and ending with September.
Important! To ensure abundant flowering of roses, it is necessary to carry out a number of measures before the start of the process and after they fade.
Before the buds begin to form, it is necessary to water the bushes with sodium humate in the ratio: add 1 tbsp. To 4 buckets of water. l facilities. In the early spring, spray the Epinoma. Dilute 1 ampoule into 5 liters of water. During the first flowering, fertilize with mineral fertilizers with nitrogen.
During flowering, wilted buds must be removed.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible causes
If the rose does not bloom, it is first necessary to determine the cause. There may be several:
- The quality of the seedlings. In this case, it is impossible to change the situation. You will have to replace the bush with a new seedling purchased in another nursery.
- Poorly prepared soil. A bush is transplanted into properly prepared soil.
- Incorrect feeding.
- Incorrect landing site location.
Important! In order to constantly tie new buds on rose stems, it is necessary to remove wilted flowers in a timely manner.
Flower propagation
There are two ways to propagate a rose:
- by seeds;
- cuttings.
At home, the seed method is used extremely rarely. More often they are bred by cuttings.
The process consists of several stages:
- Preparation of cuttings. For this, shoots are cut, the length of which is 40-50 cm. It is better to do this at the end of June. Next, make an oblique cut at a height of 1 cm from the bottom sheet. Then leave at least 3 kidneys and with an even incision cut off excess at a distance of 5 mm from the upper kidney.
- The spikes are removed with a sharp secateurs.
- The lower cut of the shank is placed in a potassium permanganate solution for a quarter of an hour to prevent decay. Then they are treated with any growth stimulator.
- Next, put in a pot with a substrate and cover with a jar to create a greenhouse effect.
- When the cuttings take root, and this can be understood by the appearance of new leaves on them, they are transplanted to a permanent habitat.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
The Midsammer rose has a well-developed immunity to various diseases and pests. But, if the plant is not properly maintained, the irrigation regime is violated, then problems can arise. With excessive watering, the root system can rot. This is detrimental to the plant, it is unlikely to be saved.
Important! As with all roses, a common problem is aphid, tick, or scabies. The fight against these insects is best started with preventative measures. For this, it is necessary to carry out systematic spraying of bushes with a soap solution.
If these measures do not help, then the shrubs are treated with the insecticides Aktara, Aktellik or Fitoverm.
Proper care of the Midsammer rose will allow gardeners to enjoy gorgeous flowers throughout the summer. Features of flower care do not look extremely complex, so the plant can be recommended to beginner gardeners.
