Content
- 1 History of selection
- 2 Description and characteristics of the floribunda rose variety Leonardo da Vinci
- 3 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 4 Reproduction methods
- 5 Planting and caring for roses by Leonardo da Vinci
- 6 Pests and diseases
- 7 Rosa Leonardo da Vinci in landscape design
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 Reviews from gardeners about rose floribunda Leonardo da Vinci
Experienced gardeners are well aware of the Leonardo da Vinci rose, which is distinguished by its bright and long-lasting flowering and ease of care. Despite the fact that the variety is not new, it remains popular and in demand.
History of selection
Polyanthus rose “Leonardo da Vinci” (leonardo da Vinci) is the work of Alain Meilland, a breeder from the famous French company Rosa Meilland International. The manufacturer grows a third of the roses sold worldwide, exporting flowers to 63 countries.
The Leonardo da Vinci variety, reminiscent of an English rose, was bred in 1994 and received a US patent in 1997 for No. PP 9980. Participating in a flower competition in the Italian city of Monza, it became its winner.
Description and characteristics of the floribunda rose variety Leonardo da Vinci
According to the photo and description, Leonardo da Vinci is a rose that forms an upright bush with a maximum stem height of 150 cm and a width of 100 cm.The size of the plant varies depending on where it is grown.
The variety "Leonardo da Vinci" can be grown for cutting
Powerful rose shoots with rare red thorns cover emerald green glossy leaves with a dense structure. Against this background, double bright pink flowers with a diameter of 7 cm stand out clearly. The number of petals in each of them is about 40 pieces. The inflorescence contains up to 7 buds, evenly covering the entire surface of the bush. Their aroma is subtle, light, fruity, barely perceptible. Unlike the climbing rose, the Leonardo da Vinci rose does not require support, despite its tall shoots. Flowering continues from June to September, in several waves. The petals remain decorative after rain and do not fade under the sun.
Winter hardiness of roses by Leonardo da Vinci
Floribunda rose Leonardo da Vinci belongs to frost hardiness zone 6b, where in winter the temperature can drop to –20.6 ⁰С. Despite this, its landing site must be protected from winds and drafts, and it must be covered for the winter. For this purpose, in late autumn, after the onset of stable frosts, the foliage is removed from the plant, the shoots are shortened by 1/3 and the base is covered with peat, pine needles, sawdust or humus. After the air temperature drops to -10 ⁰C, the park rose “Leonardo da Vinci” is covered with spruce branches, straw, and non-woven material.
With the arrival of spring, the protection is removed gradually, slowly accustoming the plant to the bright sun, protecting it from burns.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The spectacular Leonardo da Vinci rose with delicate pink buds has a number of advantages:
- compactness of the bush;
- easy access to any part of the plant for processing;
- resistance of flowers to weather changes, high humidity, rain and sun;
- the beauty of blossoming buds;
- long flowering time;
- ease of care;
- high resistance to diseases and insect pests;
- winter hardiness.
The Leonardo da Vinci variety has practically no disadvantages. The only inconvenience that the plant can cause is its rapid growth, which requires pruning to avoid its strong thickening.
Reproduction methods
The most effective way to propagate the Leonardo da Vinci rose is using cuttings. The result is a healthy plant, preserving all varietal characteristics.
The reproduction method involves performing a number of sequential operations:
- Select shoots with a cut diameter of 5 mm, without signs of disease or damage.
- Cut the planting material into pieces 8-10 cm long with 2-3 buds, making an oblique cut from below, and an even cut from above.
- 2 leaves are left at the top of the cuttings, the lower ones are shortened by half.
- Lower the cuttings for 30-40 minutes. into a growth stimulator solution.
- Select an area with fertile soil, which is dug up using the bayonet of a shovel.
- Make small holes, add sand and ash.
- Cuttings are placed there.
- They create a shelter for them using support and non-woven material to obtain the necessary microclimate.
To root cuttings, you can not only immediately plant them in the ground, but also place them in a glass of rainwater.
Gardeners often use potato rooting. For this purpose, all the eyes are removed from the root crop, several holes are made, cuttings are inserted into them and the tuber is placed in a fertile soil mixture.
Trimming buds stimulates the appearance of new flower buds
When propagating the Leonardo da Vinci rose, a combination of several rooting methods gives the maximum effect.
Planting and caring for roses by Leonardo da Vinci
The agricultural technology for growing Leonardo da Vinci roses is simple. For planting, you need to prepare holes and fill them with a soil mixture made up of humus, sand and peat, mixed in a ratio of 1:2:1. By adding a little bone meal and superphosphate, you can speed up the process of rooting and the beginning of the growing season.
The soil is spilled, after which the seedling is placed in the center of the hole, the roots are sprinkled and the soil is compacted a little.
An earthen roller is made around the bush, and the plant itself is slightly shaded, protecting it from the bright sun. The rose is watered, and the soil around the tree trunk is mulched with peat, grass and leaves.
When planting several plants at once, you should take into account their future sizes and distribute the holes at a distance of at least 150 cm from each other.
Further care for the Leonardo da Vinci rose in the garden consists of regular watering, fertilizing and pruning.
Watering and fertilizing
The soil near the plant should be kept moist at all times. Watering is carried out with warm water as the top layer of soil dries. In clear sunny weather, do not allow drops to fall on the foliage of the plant so that it does not get burned.
Roses are fertilized using a special mixture that includes urea, potassium and saltpeter. It allows you to enhance flowering and gives the buds brighter shades.Humus or compost is used as organic fertilizer. They are applied under the roses once a week before watering.
Formation
Pruning of the Leonardo da Vinci rose is carried out for sanitary purposes and for the correct formation of the crown. Shortening by 5-6 buds promotes long and abundant flowering and the growth of new shoots.
Pests and diseases
The most dangerous insect pests are:
- spider mite, which is detected by the presence of small cobwebs on the leaves;
- leaf roller - prepares a shelter for itself in leaves rolled into a tube, where a web can be found;
- aphids - located in entire colonies on young shoots, they gradually turn yellow and dry out;
- rose sawfly - destroys foliage, buds, shoots, eating away their insides;
- scale insect - affects the bush if the plant is watered incorrectly;
- thrips - destroys buds from the inside, the main symptom is darkening of the top of the petals;
- pennitsa slobber - penetrates inside the shoots, on the surface of which foam is visible.
Insect pests are collected manually (scale insects, slobber) and insecticides are used, which are applied according to the instructions.
Floribunda "Leonardo da Vinci" is resistant to the most common rose diseases, but under unfavorable weather conditions and poor agricultural practices, its foliage and shoots are affected by powdery mildew. The entire plant becomes covered with a white coating, the process of photosynthesis stops, the rose stops developing and may die. To combat powdery mildew, preparations based on copper sulfate are used.
If there is a lack of potassium in the soil, brown spots may appear on the leaves. It gradually turns yellow and falls off.These are signs of black spotting, which can be destroyed by spraying with Bordeaux mixture or foundationazole.
Rosa Leonardo da Vinci in landscape design
The use of roses to decorate a site is universal. It looks great in group and individual plantings, as a border or background for other ornamental plants. The Leonardo da Vinci rose, grown on a standard, looks especially impressive. A tree-shaped plant with a large number of delicate flowers on a green lawn background is a stylish design solution.
Rose does not tolerate high groundwater
Other varieties of floribunda in apricot, lilac shades, hostas and delphiniums can be considered as companions for roses.
Coniferous plants (boxwoods, low junipers) are used as a background for roses. The landing site can be an open balcony, veranda or pergola. In order to decide on it, you should watch the video about the Leonardo da Vinci rose and get information about the size of the bushes and their appearance:
Conclusion
Leonardo da Vinci's rose is not only a garden decoration, but also an opportunity to create a magnificent bouquet from cut shoots. Thanks to proper care, the plant blooms for several months, from June to September.
