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Since its appearance, Rose Augustine Louise has won the recognition of many rose growers for its large double flowers, which are very diverse in color. It comes in golden champagne, peach and pink colors. Has a persistent rich aroma. The rose is resistant to diseases and pests, but does not feel well after rain and when exposed to direct sunlight. Characterized by long flowering.
Breeding stories
Rose Augusta Luise (Augusta Louise) is distinguished by its abundant and long flowering and is therefore very popular with many gardeners. Flower lovers owe this rose to German breeders. It was obtained in 1999 by the Tantau company with the participation of scientist Hans Jurgen Evans. He dedicated Rose Louise to the upcoming event - the 250th anniversary of Goethe's birth. The culture received its name from a certain person - the aristocrat Augusta Louise von Stolberg-Stolberg, who had a long correspondence with the famous philosopher and thinker.
Louise Augusta combines well with other varieties
However, it is known for certain that this flower first appeared in France in 1867. It was bred by the scientist-breeder Guyot. But then the rose did not take root. It was obtained again by crossing a tea rose and a remontant rose.
Since the beginning of the 2000s, the Augusta Louise rose has received a huge number of world awards, and has been recognized several times as the best - for its persistent aroma and for its high-quality variety among hybrid tea roses. She immediately took first position in the market. Fans of this culture should keep in mind that the rose is known under the names Hayley, Fox-Trot, Rachel, Westenra.
Description of the rose variety Augusta Louise and characteristics
In any garden, the hybrid tea rose Augusta Louise looks aristocratic. The flowers are well recognizable among other roses by their appearance and unique aroma. The bush reaches a height of a meter, a width of about 70 cm. The leaf plate is dense, glossy, dark green. During flowering, the rose smells pleasant. The aroma is persistent, predominantly fruity.
The flowering period is the entire summer season, including September. Augusta Louise differs from other varieties in its large, densely double flowers. The shades of the petals change depending on the weather, the age of the bush and the time of day from pink to beige and peach. Often the colors shimmer, turning golden hues as the sun sets. Many gardeners notice that color directly depends on the quality of the soil. If the soil is not fed, the bush’s nutrition is poor, then the shades are pale.With timely feeding, the color of the petals is more complex and rich.
The petals of Augusta Louise are predominantly apricot in color.
Each flower has 40 petals, which open gradually during flowering, ultimately forming incredible splendor. The diameter of the flower reaches 12 cm or more. Therefore, Augusta Louise is considered the largest among hybrid tea roses. Gardeners note the wavy flowering of this variety. It consists of three periods. At the same time, the first and second waves are the longest and most abundant, the third is not so active, but lasts until October.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any flower, the standard rose Augusta Louise has some disadvantages:
- does not tolerate prolonged heavy rains;
- direct sunlight can be harmful to the plant;
- the petals have a rich color only in the presence of fertile soil;
- the aroma is revealed in full force if the bush is located in partial shade.
The advantages of the rose include good resistance to diseases and attacks by insect pests, and the bush also tolerates frost without requiring additional shelter. But one of the most important advantages and features of the variety is its gorgeous flowering.
Reproduction methods
A rose of this hybrid variety can only be propagated by cuttings. With the vegetative method, Augusta Louise will pass on all her parental qualities. Cuttings should be taken from young bushes immediately after the first flowering.
Having chosen a strong stem, you need to pay attention to the thorns. They indicate the ability to quickly take root if it is well separated from the shoot. Next, the selected branches must be divided into cuttings. Each should be from 5 to 15 cm, have from 3 buds and leaves. The lower cuts should be made at an angle.
The flowers of the plant are densely double and filled
It is important to work with a sharp tool, having previously treated the blade. All cuttings should be placed in a container with water and a growth stimulator for several hours. Next must follow the rooting process. It can be done in different ways: in soil, in potatoes, in water and in a bag. The result of rooting is a strong rose root system, ready for development in open ground.
Growing and care
To grow a beautiful and healthy rose, before planting it is important to correctly determine the location of growth. Rose Augustine Louise loves a lot of light, she needs it for proper development, but she cannot tolerate exposure to direct rays of the sun. You definitely need to take care of the soil. It should be fertile, loose, with the addition of peat, humus, and sand.
Caring for the variety consists of periodically loosening the soil, regular fertilizing, and proper watering. Preventive treatment of plants against pests and diseases is important. If necessary, you will need support for the bush, and in winter, shelter from frost.
It is recommended to do it in two ways: with and without bending the stems to the ground. The shoots must first be trimmed and spruce branches, dry leaves and spandbond used as covering material.
How to prune an Augusta Louise rose correctly
The maximum height of the Augusta Louise bush is 1.2 m
Full pruning of the hybrid tea rose Augustine Louise should be done in the spring, as soon as the snow melts and buds begin to form. Based on the main goal (forming a bush or ensuring early flowering), pruning can be short, moderate and long.
With severe pruning (short), 2-4 buds are left on the shoot. It is necessary to rejuvenate an aged bush and is produced in the spring. Moderate pruning is used when forming a bush. As a result, 5-7 buds should remain on the shoots. It can provide high decorativeness. Long can be done during the summer. Its purpose is to remove faded buds.
Autumn pruning is necessary after the end of the flowering season. It is called sanitary because during the work, weak, diseased, dry and rotten branches should be removed.
Pests and diseases
Augusta Louise is resistant to parasites and diseases. But this does not mean that the bush will always be healthy. The susceptibility to insect attacks and infections is influenced by errors in care. As a result, the rose weakens, immunity decreases and the risk of developing illnesses increases.
Among the pests for roses, aphids are dangerous. To destroy it, you can use folk remedies and pruning, but if the case is advanced, then chemical preparations will be required.
Young bushes are often susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew. These diseases do not threaten mature roses.
Reviews of reviews suggest that the rose takes root well in the northern regions.
Park rose Augusta Louise in garden landscape design
Augusta Louise is characterized by a persistent, rich aroma when grown in partial shade.
For many landscape design masters, this variety is the most desirable.In addition to the fact that Augusta Louise is distinguished by beautiful large flowers, it harmonizes perfectly with other varieties of roses, as well as with small evergreen shrubs.
Augustine Louise is used to decorate gazebos, swings, and bushes are planted along the fence, near terraces or garden paths. It looks great as a hedge.
Conclusion
Rose Augustine Louise has long won the recognition of many gardeners. Despite the enormous popularity of all hybrid tea varieties of roses, they have some disadvantages that are difficult for true rose growers to come to terms with. But it was not for nothing that Augustine Louise was recognized as the best among many other roses at exhibitions. Its main advantages are very large flowers, which sometimes reach 18 cm in diameter, as well as an unusual fruity aroma. That is why the rose has become a welcome guest in many garden plots.
