Description and characteristics of Pierre de Ronsard roses, planting and care
This flower has a special, classic beauty. Roses Pierre de Ronsard are the first varieties to be created for a series called Romantika. It includes roses with dense double flowers, which have an old medieval charm. This variety has won awards several times during its existence. It was bred for cultivation in the south of France, on the Mediterranean coast, but over time it began to be grown in temperate latitudes.
Description and characteristics of rose Pierre de Ronsard
This variety was developed in France in 1985. It is named after a famous medieval poet. The variety has another name: Eden Rose.This bush reaches 3.5 meters in height and 2 meters in width. It grows slowly, for normal development it is necessary that there is a support next to the bush: a fence, a house wall or a metal frame. The branches are stiff, but not very hard - they bend slightly under their own weight. The shrub looks compact.
The foliage is dark green. The petals of the flower have a creamy color with a pink tint. The buds are large, their diameter is from 9 to 12 centimeters. They are dense and heavy. Some buds have more pink than cream. In the middle, the color is more intense.
The buds of the first wave are the largest. They can reach 15 centimeters. Flowers in subsequent waves will have a slightly smaller size. The outer part of the petals is sometimes pale green. One bud contains about 60 petals. The rose has few thorns.
Pros and cons of colors
Pierre de Ronsard roses have their own strengths and weaknesses.
The advantages include:
- This variety has a high resistance to diseases and insect pests.
- Flowers on rose bushes Pierre de Ronsard are found during almost the entire warm period. In a plant, flowering occurs repeatedly. As soon as one wave of roses fades, another begins. It only ends when the frost is about to start.
- This plant is resistant to adverse weather conditions. It is capable of withstanding thirty-degree frost without loss. The rose is not afraid of bad weather, drought, or strong winds.
- This rose is very beautiful.
However, disadvantages can also be noted:
- Unfortunately, this rose variety has a weak scent.
- It is necessary to grow a plant using a frame; this will require additional financial investments.
Cultivation rules of the variety
They are planted in early spring, when the ground warms up, and frosts can no longer be expected.
Choice of place and conditions of detention
These bushes are unpretentious, but if you create comfortable conditions, they will delight you with beautiful flowers.
Lighting and location
For planting, a bright place with a lot of air is recommended. You need to make sure that there are no drafts. It is desirable that there is a fence nearby, a wall of a house or something similar. Such a surface can later become a support for the shrub.
Temperature
The plant can withstand a wide range of temperatures: from -30 to +40 degrees, but the optimal one is in the range from 20 to 25 degrees.
Air and humidity
Rose prefers fresh air, but does not tolerate drafts. Before planting a seedling and immediately after it, the land is watered abundantly.
Priming
This variety is better suited to black soil, but the rose will grow well on sandy loam or loamy soil. It is important that it is loose. The soil is diluted with peat, sand, ash or organic fertilizers.
The process and scheme of planting rose seedlings
Before planting, they dig up the earth. In the place where the rose will be planted, weeds need to be removed. In order to reduce the acidity of the soil, it is mixed with charcoal.
For planting, a hole is dug into which you need to pour half a bucket of humus. Its depth is 50 centimeters, and its dimensions are 40 by 40 centimeters. It is allowed to add a small amount of potash fertilizers. Then they are covered with earth so that the roots do not burn. The pit must be moistened abundantly before planting.
It is recommended to trim the roots so that their trim is no longer than 20 centimeters. The bush is planted in a prepared hole, then the roots are buried. Water the rose immediately afterwards.
The height of the aboveground part of the seedlings should not exceed 20 centimeters. If it is larger, it is recommended to cut to the desired size.
The subtleties of caring for the variety
This variety does not require special care, however, in order for the Pierre de Ronsard rose to grow well, you need to follow certain rules when leaving.
Watering, loosening and weeding
For the growth of the rose bush, it is necessary to water abundantly, regularly loosen the soil, and do weeding.
Regular watering is required. It is necessary to moisten the root, but make sure that the spray does not fall on the leaves. It is recommended to water in the early morning. The water must be prepared in advance. It must be clean and at room temperature. Watering is not necessary in autumn.
Fertilization
It is necessary to feed the plant in early spring with potash fertilizers. However, as soon as buds begin to appear in mid-June, such fertilizers cannot be used. Now, liquid mullein is suitable, as well as potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
Role of mulch
Broken brick or rubble can be used as mulch.
Support
This variety will grow well when it has support. It is recommended to make a garter, provided that the length of the kidneys has already reached 3 centimeters. It should be borne in mind that the natural position of the attached branch is horizontal. When tied in this way, the rose will grow a large number of buds.
It must be remembered that a support that has been standing for many years can become a source of infection for a plant. To prevent this from happening, she must be cared for. To do this, it can be regularly cleaned, as well as sanded and painted.
It is not recommended to use wire for the garter, as it can damage the rose.
Pruning
After flowering, you need to prune. At the same time, faded buds, herbaceous shoots are removed. In order to stimulate intense flower formation, you need to pinch. It is done just above the third or fourth kidney.
It is necessary to remove wattle, the age of which is more than three years.Flowers may appear on those that grew this year or last year.
Shelter for the winter
In order for the rose bush to survive the winter well, it is necessary to take care of its shelter from the cold. To do this, you can tie the plant first with natural material, then use a covering.
As a natural one, you can use dry foliage or spruce branches. Rags or old clothes are also suitable for this purpose. Covering material will allow you to organize additional protection from bad weather. To do this, you can use spunbond, geotextile or lutrasil.
In most of the country, such a shelter for the winter will be sufficient. In severe frosts, you can additionally make a plywood house for the rose bush.
Diseases, pests and prevention from them
This variety is highly resistant to disease. Therefore, diseases such as powdery mildew and spotting do not threaten him. However, preventive measures are taken annually. For this, in early spring, the bush is sprayed with copper sulfate.
There is no reason for the plant to fear harmful insects, but the danger still exists. This variety can be harmful to aphids. To combat it, you can use suitable insecticides or apply folk remedies. For this purpose, you can use a decoction of onion peel or take a mixture of milk with iodine.
Rose propagation methods
The propagation of the Pierre de Ronsard rose is usually done in the following ways:
- In order to prepare the cuttings, take the middle of the lash, which has already faded. It should be about 15 centimeters long. It is placed in a humid environment, covered with a film. Cuttings are planted in the third season.
- Having bent the lower lash to the ground, it is fixed and sprinkled with earth. After a year has passed, the sprout is cut from the mother plant. It is now ready to land in the ground.
Application in landscape design
Pierre de Ronsard grows well in height. This quality allows it to be used to decorate both buildings and various structures. The landscape, decorated with bushes of such roses, takes on a special, classic style.
Also looks good as one of the elements of vertical gardening. Can be used for a park or as a decoration for outdoor cafes.
Conclusion
This rose has its own special beauty, which resembles the atmosphere of paintings by medieval artists. It was created in the 20th century, but it looks like this variety is old. Growing the Pierre de Ronsard variety does not cause any particular difficulties, but such a rose bush will delight the owner with its beauty.
