Shrub roses: description of species, varieties, care features

Shrub roses (spray roses) is a group that combines plants with one structure structure (bush). The buds and their color palette are diverse.

Among gardeners, the most popular shades of red, pink and cream. Great for bouquets, landscape gardens.

Description and features of spray roses

Flowers belong to the genus of wild rose. They owe their original structure to the stem and buds for many years to cross with other groups. In the process, species and varieties of original shades and flower shapes were developed.

Features of spray roses:

• Height - 30 cm-3 m;
• The form is compact, spreading;
• The stems are flexible and woody, smooth, with a large number of spikes;
• Leaves - in the form of an ellipse, various shades of green, matte.
• Flowers - 8-20 cm, single or in inflorescences.
• The smell is delicate or absent.

Moreover, each bush is unique. It has its own stem height, bud color, the shape of petals and leaves. It is worth knowing that, depending on the species and variety, the flower can grow both miniature and large enough, up to 20 cm. On some, there can be only 10-15 petals, while on others over 120.

Particular attention is paid to the work of breeders who have achieved a different flavor.

Classification of spray roses

A wide variety of roses cannot be described and disclosed in one subparagraph. Naturally, they were divided into types, consider the most popular.

English

Along with others, they earned the right to be called unique due to their aroma. The beginning of the landing dates back to the 80s of the last century. Varieties included in the form of "English" have a very wide range of uses.

They are virtually universal. They can be used both to form a bouquet, and to decorate your site, garden. In addition, they adapt perfectly to weather conditions and the environment. There is the possibility of forming a bush. They have a strong immunity to various diseases. In one summer, this beautiful flower can bloom twice. Varieties of English roses are very diverse.

French

They are considered to be rightfully one of the most ancient known to science. According to some reports, they were popular with knights in the Middle Ages. The plant is compact, there are thorns on the stems.

However, for their beautiful appearance they are forced to pay with short flowering, only 1 month during the summer. Varieties are divided into 2 groups, terry and semi-double flowers. The hue of the buds is mostly purple, closer to pink. You can grow them virtually anywhere in the country. Since they are unpretentious, they have the ability to adapt well to environmental conditions.

Floribunda

Beautiful view, one of the most popular today. The breeding was quite painstaking, not without unsuccessful attempts. The height is small, between 50 cm and 100 cm. The flowers are medium in size. This aroma is not endowed.

Varieties are also divided into 2 groups, smooth and semi-double. Like most bush roses, this species does not require special care. This explains the widespread use and great demand of gardeners throughout Russia. He tolerates frosts stably, the stems are quite strong. The flowering period is long, it is possible to achieve bloom twice. It can be grown as a standard tree. These roses are great for decorating the garden plot.

Hybrid Tea

This beautiful view was obtained through painstaking labor, crossing tea and repair roses. The efforts were not in vain, the resulting flower pleases the eye. The bush is small, up to 60 cm in height. The leaves on the stem are quite large, the flowers are larger than average.

Here you can find both single buds and inflorescences. By flowering, it is unique, occurs in 2 stages. During the first, after a month of flowering, there is a break for the early varieties. This pause lasts about 2 weeks, while for later it increases to a month. Further, the rose begins to bloom again, withering only in late autumn. Great for both flower beds and bouquets.

Read about hybrid tea roses on our portal.

Repairing varieties of spray roses

The name has French roots, which means “rise again”. It is not difficult to guess that most varieties have the characteristic of blooming twice. The view was obtained by crossing with many others, incorporating the best qualities.

Flowering begins in the first month of summer, in its middle. However, in many varieties that have the ability to bloom repeatedly, gardeners observe weak and late flowering. A business card is the ability to form stems from the middle to the high part of last year's shoot.

To provide rich beautiful flowering, pruning is required. A new bush is formed in no more than 6 stems. While the old one has up to 10. Quite high shoots are also pruned, leaving 12 kidneys on them. Low varieties are also pruned to obtain a more magnificent and beautiful flowering - up to 7 buds on the stem.

Differ in frost resistance, average whimsicality. In the middle lane they require shelter for the winter. The disease is susceptible to disease, but not much. Of the most common diseases, powdery mildew is isolated. Read about how to deal with powdery mildew on roses on our portal.

The best varieties in color

The most beautiful varieties in terms of shades, require careful care, and not everywhere can take root. The soil should be fertile, but not too moist, as this contributes to the development of diseases, and as a result of the death of the plant. In winter, these plants freeze, so you need to take care and arrange for them good shelter. Great for both the garden and for the formation of bouquets.

Reds

As a rule, they are brought from the Center of Europe. They differ not only in color (various shades of red), but also in high dark shoots with almost no thorns.

Bloom for about a month in mid-summer, some until the end of September. Unpretentious and frost-resistant.

Yellow

These roses can reach up to 2 m in height. Moreover, they are covered with a large number of thorns, have large flowers.

They are located alone, without forming inflorescences. Varieties that are more popular include:

Whites

This group is united by the presence of white and slightly creamy colors. By the size of the bush (50 cm-1.5 m) and the shape of the buds, they are very diverse.

Quite fastidious to the soil and soil fertilizer. They can be considered classics in bouquets.

Pink

Bushes with flowers of various shades of pink, medium growth with nodding shoots, very compact.

Mr. Dachnik advises: care for spray roses

Despite the fact that some varieties are unpretentious to the soil and environmental conditions, care is still required. Consider the main provisions that will ensure good growth and beautiful appearance of the plant.

Landing is carried out mainly in the fall, until the end of October. It is not recommended to buy seedlings in advance, i.e. in summer. Since the healthiest appear on sale closer to the fall. The landing site should be well lit by sunlight and be away from groundwater. Caring for the soil in which the flower is planted implies:

• Loosening. This will provide better air access to the roots.
• Watering. Not excessive, in moderation and suitable temperature. If you water too often, rot will appear.
• Top dressing. A fundamental part of growing a plant at its peak. Abuse this is also not worth it.
• Pruning. You need to pinch and trim for a more magnificent growth.

The main rules of care should include timely watering, since droughts do not like flowers, they do not even tolerate. It is recommended to treat plants from various pests, to apply means of preventing diseases.

The most common cause of disease damage is excessive watering and excess fertilizer in the ground. If rot occurs, there is no way to deal with this; you will have to remove the plant.

Do not forget to warm the roses for the winter.

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