Flowers of a tea rose - how to choose

Flowers of tea rose came to Russia only at the beginning of the XIX century. They instantly won the sympathy of all flower lovers. Do you know why a tea rose is called that? There are several versions of where this name came from.

According to one of them, half-opened buds resemble pialas, from which tea is drunk in the Middle Kingdom. According to another version, the opened flower exudes an aroma reminiscent of the smell of freshly brewed tea, so this rose was also called a tea.

In fact, it does not matter where this beauty got its name. It is important that this plant of stunning beauty dreams of having in its garden every florist. True, the flowers of the tea rose are very capricious, and in order for this beauty to take root in your garden, you will have to groom it, cherish it and fulfill all its whims.

So, if you were not frightened by the capriciousness of this plant, and therefore you still decided to purchase it, you should consider some of the nuances of choice and care. First of all, you need to know that the flowers of the tea rose have many kinds. The care and growth conditions of these plants can be fundamentally different. First you need to choose a variety for your climate zone.

Do not be guided by the advice of unscrupulous sellers that you can grow and southern variety, even in the middle band. It is possible, but what is the result? Will you receive the flowers you are counting on? No. You will get tired, will look after, hide in the winter, but at best you will achieve small unhealthy flowers. Therefore, a rose must necessarily match your climate zone.

All roses react painfully to root injuries, so it is advisable to transplant or plant them together with a clod of earth. But in the shops cuttings of plants are sold, as a rule, with bared roots. Therefore, this seedling must be soaked in water for a day before planting, it is possible to add a suitable rooting stimulant. In simple water it is advisable to hold the sludge for 24 hours, and if you added fertilizer, follow the instructions on the package.

Rose tea - a flower unusually beautiful, which is quite difficult to grow, but only at first. In the following time, it is enough just to take care of: it is obligatory to cover for the winter, to feed, to monitor the state of the rose, to prevent the diseases to which the flowers of the tea rose are very sensitive.

The color of the tea rose (photo - in the article) will be bright and saturated only in a healthy strong bush. Such roses bloom several times, which is why they need to be fed regularly. Top dressing begins after removal of the winter shelter. Fertilizers are best used not for universal, but specially designed for roses. They feed about once a week. Stop using fertilizers about a month before the first supposed frost.

Trimming should be done neatly. Some capricious varieties can react to it by the large appearance of colors that are smaller in size.

Certain varieties do not like wind and direct sunlight, others, on the contrary, react painfully to landing in the shade. Therefore, choosing a new beauty for your garden, first of all, make sure you are able to grow such a moody flower. Maybe you should first get some simpler look?