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Rose Jude the Obscure is a representative of the English rose bushes. The variety is not similar to the standard flowers of this species: it has a different bud shape, aroma, and characteristics. This rose is chosen by gardeners who want to create an unusual decor on their site.
History of selection
In 1950, David Austin, living in France, drew attention to rose bushes, whose flowers had an unusual appearance and a strong aroma. Inspired by the plant, he began developing modern varieties of English roses. His goal was to create a crop that would combine the characteristics of already forgotten varieties, but at the same time have a strong immune system and resistance to adverse weather conditions.
Rose Jude the Obscurus was developed in 1995 in the UK. The flower got its name from a novel by author Thomas Hardy, written in 1865. The rose is the result of crossing Windrush and Abraham Darby. Currently, the seedling producer is David Austin Roses.
Description of rose Jude the Obscurus and characteristics
Rose Jude the Obscure is a large shrub up to 1.2 m in height and up to 1.3 m in width. The leaf blades are dark green in color, with a glossy surface.
The shoots of the bush are strewn with thorns, strong, slightly drooping, branched
The flowers are very large, up to 12-14 cm in diameter, round in shape. From a distance they can be mistaken for double tulips. Even fully blossomed buds do not open their petals completely. In total, each bud can have up to 70 petals.
The color of the rose is soft, soft yellow in the center and pale apricot around the edges. The variety is characterized by a pronounced pleasant aroma. To most people, it smells like a mixture of mango and pineapple.
Rose Jude the Obscurus is a re-blooming rose; buds form on the bush several times during the season.
The variety is frost-resistant and tolerates low temperatures down to -30 °C. Rose Judy de Obscure is not afraid of heat and drought, the flowers do not fall off or fade. The species is characterized by immunity to black spot and powdery mildew with proper care.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
All English roses have a very strong, pleasant aroma. The advantages of the variety also include the following characteristics:
- purity of flower color;
- spherical shape of buds;
- frost resistance;
- ease of care;
- formation of buds along the entire length of the shoot.
Disadvantages of the Jude the Obscur variety:
- demanding of weather conditions (poorly tolerates rain, hail, heavy winds;
- shoots may break off due to the weight of the opened flowers.
Often the plants grow taller, as indicated by the manufacturer in the description. This should be taken into account if you plan to replant the shrub in the future. Immediately after planting and for 2 years, the buds of the Jude the Obscurus rose, according to the photo and description, are smaller than they should be.
The branches of young plants are weak and bend easily; as soon as the bush adapts, it will show its best qualities
Reproduction methods
To propagate the English park rose Jude the Obscurus, you should use one of the methods:
- cuttings;
- propagation by layering.
To propagate by cuttings, you need to cut off fresh shoots, keeping 3 leaves on them. The bottom of the branch should be cut at an angle.
Before planting, 2 out of 3 leaf plates are torn off. The cutting must be placed in the ground with the cut side down, and then covered on top with a bottle with an open neck. There should be 1 sheet left on the surface.
A seedling of the Jude the Obscur variety should be planted in partial shade, where there are no weeds and loose soil
The following year, the rooted seedlings must be transplanted to a permanent place. During the procedure, it is necessary to work with the root system as carefully as possible so as not to damage it.
Only mature shrubs can be propagated by layering. To do this, a young, flexible shoot without signs of damage should be bent down and then covered with earth. Clean the place thoroughly.
Next year, the rooted cuttings should be cut off from the mother plant and moved to a permanent place
Growing and care
For roses of the Jude the Obscur variety, it is better to choose areas on the south side of the garden. The hole should be on a hill.
The optimal time for planting in open ground in the southern regions is spring or autumn. After the snow melts, when the temperature stabilizes, it is recommended to transfer seedlings to open ground in the North.
Before planting, the seedling needs to be processed. It is necessary to trim its roots and disinfect open areas with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate. Place the rose root Jude the Obscure in the growth stimulator Kornevin for a day.
The hole for planting must be at least 50x50x50 cm. There must be a distance of 0.5 m between seedlings. A nutrient substrate should be prepared separately. To do this, you need to mix peat, humus and garden soil in equal parts.
It is important to place the plants in the hole so that the grafting site is deepened.
Straighten the root system, cover with soil on top and water generously. Straighten out the root system, cover with soil on top and water generously with water.
Rose Jude the Obscurus requires feeding twice in the spring. Nitrogen fertilizers should be used during the period of growth and bud formation. In autumn, the bush needs potassium fertilizers so that the branches of the plant have time to ripen and calmly endure winter frosts.
For roses of the Jude the Obscur variety, you should choose areas on the south side of the garden. The hole should be on a hill.
The variety is unpretentious: the rose feels great in places where there is at least 4 hours of light a day.
The crop should be pruned twice a year: in spring and autumn. Weak, old or disease-affected shoots must be removed. It is recommended to form a crown; for spreading shrubs, 1/3 of the branches are removed.
It is necessary to remove weeds and loosen the soil around the bush throughout the season.
It is necessary to prepare the bush for the winter period. The plant needs protection. At temperatures not lower than -5 °C, unripe shoots, fallen leaves and flowers should be removed.
Cover the bushes with earth, install a fence around them using wood, plywood or foam, fill the inside with humus
Pests and diseases
Although the Jude de Obscure rose has a strong immune system, if not properly cared for or if an infected seedling is planted, the variety can be susceptible to fungal diseases.
Powdery rose spores are surprisingly viable. They “sleep” in the ground for several decades, and wake up when conditions are favorable to them.
Spores are activated by high air humidity and heat, if there is a large amount of nitrogen in the soil. More often, signs of the disease can be found on the dense bushes of Jude the Obscura roses.
Initially, powdery mildew affects the stalks, and then young shoots. You can see a white coating on them. If the plant is not treated in a timely manner, the disease quickly spreads throughout the bush.
A rose affected by powdery mildew not only has an unattractive appearance, but also an aroma
In the early stages, it is enough to treat the bush with fungicidal agents. In its advanced form, powdery mildew is difficult to cure. All affected shoots must be removed, and the bush itself must be irrigated with Fitosporin-M or Fundazol.
A fungal disease that affects not only leaf blades, but also other parts of the plant is black spot.
The first symptom of the disease is black spots, round in shape, of various sizes.They spread along the leaves from bottom to top.
Gradually, the spots of black spot turn brown and merge into one large spot, which leads to the death of the leaf blade
If therapeutic measures are not taken, the plants will get sick every year: the spores successfully tolerate unfavorable conditions and become active with rain.
If signs of the disease are detected, all affected leaves must be torn off and burned. Fallen leaf blades must be destroyed.
The Jude de Obscura rose bush should be treated with copper-containing preparations, for example, Bordeaux mixture. Products such as Hom and Oxychom are effective against black spotting.
Application in landscape design
Most gardeners prefer to plant Jude the Obscurus roses alone. These flowers are self-sufficient and do not require companions. If you want to add a variety of colors to your garden, it is recommended to plant other varieties of roses nearby.
When designing a rose garden, one should take into account the varietal characteristics of various species.
Ideal neighbors for the Jude the Obscurus rose are foxglove, various varieties of mantle and garden geranium.
If you think through the planting scheme, then next to the rose you can place moisture-loving astilbe, delphinium, herbs, and coniferous trees
Conclusion
Rose Jude the Obscurus is one of the English beauties of David Austin, who created unique varieties with a rich aroma and spherical buds. The plant is unpretentious, frost-resistant, has an unusual color and a strong aroma. The bush can be grown in different regions if it is provided with shelter.
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