Rosa Robusta: planting and care

At the moment, there are about twenty thousand different varieties of roses. They grow florists of different countries and climatic zones. Special honor among their relatives enjoys the rose of "Robusta". The appearance of the flower and the rules of caring for it makes it quite popular among these natural ornaments. A flower bed with roses looks attractive in any garden, attracting the envious eyes of neighbors and causing the desire to grow such a miracle of the flora on its site. In this article, we will try to tell you what you need to know the person who is going to do the cultivation of this plant.

general information

Rosa "Robusta", the description of which we represent to you, is a low shrub. Its height can reach one and a half meters. Flowers are painted in a red shade, and it is so saturated and bright that it can not be overlooked, wherever they grow. The structure of buds is smooth, non-marble, with uneven edges. Flowers have an elongated shape with a multitude of stamens in the center. Usually on a bush buds are located on five-ten pieces in the form of bundles. The whole bush is strewn with spines. And the spines are so sharp and long that it is impossible to work with the plant without protective devices.

Another remarkable feature, which stands out for the rose "Robusta", is a chic green foliage. It is thanks to this quality that the bush is often used as a living fence. Large leaves perfectly in harmony with bright colors. As for capriciousness, the plant is considered unpretentious. It can safely grow in the shade, develop on different grounds and does not require any special conditions. Flowering Robusta (rose) throughout the summer and autumn. The only drawback of this kind is the lack of flavor. It is so weak that it is almost impossible to catch it.

Choose a variety

In order to understand the types of this shrub, it is important to understand that the rose "Robusta" refers to the shrabbic class. It is called "middle-spinning". Created on the basis of the famous "Rugosa", it is the brightest. Simultaneously with its help two different subspecies are deduced:

1. Pink Robusta.
2. "Cordoe Robusta."

The first has delicate pink flowers with a white center. In this case the buds are large in size, and the thorns are not so sharp and long. The second option is no less attractive. Both of them are distinguished by strong resistance to bad weather conditions and pest attacks.

Park roses: planting and care

For correct and rapid growth and development of shrubs, it is necessary to properly plant it and provide basic care. There are several tips that are recommended to adhere to when growing a plant:

• When planting, prepare a pit 70 x 70 cm in size. It is recommended to immediately add fertilizer to the soil, for example, a mineral complex: about one hundred grams per bush.
• While the plant is developing, you can cover the ground around the bush with a special cloth. This will protect the rose from a large number of weed plants, which significantly reduce growth. Also, such a measure helps to keep the right amount of water in the soil, as it simultaneously protects the earth from drying out.
• It is necessary to carefully monitor the formation of the bush and conduct regular spring and autumn pruning of branches. With the arrival of heat, remove all the dried branches. And also those that grow up incorrectly. You can leave about eight strong branches. When pruning in autumn, it is also necessary to remove the attention of the buds that have emerged.
• Another point is feeding the plant, which must be done regularly to make the bush fluffy, and the leaves are healthy and bright. It is recommended to use special fertilizer complexes developed for this plant species. If you do not feed the bush, it will become poorly bloom, and the leaves will begin to turn yellow.
• As for the watering of the rose, this procedure should be carried out abundantly, but infrequently: as the land dries up.

Reproduction of rose

Rosa "Robusta" reproduces in several ways. Here are the simplest:

• The usual division of the bush. It is very easy to do this. It is necessary to dig a bush, to separate a part from cuttings or offsprings and to root.
• Another way is to draw off. To do this, you need to bend the branch of the bush to the ground and prikopat. If you do this in early spring, then by autumn you will get an already established bush. Now it can be excavated, separated from the parent and transplanted to a new location.

Problems and solutions

Park roses, planting and care described in this article, can suffer from the attack of various pests. And although the plant has sufficient and strong resistance, it has no absolute protection. What problems are possible? We list some of them:

• Dark spots - the appearance of such formations on the leaves. They turn yellow and wither. What to do in this situation? It is necessary to remove the leaves affected by the disease. And the entire bush is treated with a solution containing zinc and copper.
• Powdery mildew. White dust appears on the leaves. It is very similar to flour. It is necessary to treat the shrub with a fungicide, and then water with the use of a "mullein" infusion.
• Rust - the appearance of red spots on the leaves. Basically, such formations are observed on the reverse side of the leaf. The fungicide also helps.
• Attack of aphids. The presence of a pest is noticeable to the naked eye, and it is necessary to fight it with the help of any solution against these insects.

Applying a rose

Different uses of the plant show that it is not only beautiful, but also useful:

1. A flower bed with roses looks beautiful in any garden as an ornament.
2. A low, but thick fence from this shrub will become a decoration not only of your site, but of any public place or park.
3. In addition to decorative, this rose is also used for culinary purposes. So, jam and tea are made from it.
4. In cosmetology, the flower is used as an aromatic material. Her petals are also added to various baths and masks.

In conclusion, I want to note that the bush is so attractive that all of the above rules of nursing and breeding are worth it to cultivate a plant. After all, all the invested forces, you will see with the coming of spring, when the rose blooms in your garden with beautiful bright buds.