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Rose Bella Vita is one of the most popular hybrid tea varieties. The plant is valued for its frost resistance and excellent decorative qualities. The variety "Bella Vita" is grown by domestic and foreign gardeners. Due to its characteristics, this rose is actively used in landscape design when creating flower arrangements.
History of selection
The variety was bred in the Netherlands in 2000. The organizer of the work is the famous Dutch breeder Lex Voom.
Hybrid tea roses “Bella Vita” were obtained by crossing the variety “Dolce Vita” with an unknown seedling. This explains the unique two-tone color of the plant.
Description of Bella Vita rose and characteristics
It is a medium-sized shrub up to 100 cm high. The plant consists of several erect stems with a compact, proportional crown. Rose bushes are highly branched, with a large number of side shoots. The width of the plant reaches 80 cm.
The root system is taprooted, highly branched. The underground shoots are powerful and lie at a depth of 40-45 cm.
The stems are light, with a small number of thorns.The leaves are ovate, dark green, matte. The jagged edges characteristic of many varieties of roses are absent. The leaves have noticeable light veins. The plates are collected on short shoots-legs, 2-5 pieces each. The foliage is dense, dense, and remains decorative until late autumn.
Bella Vita rose flowers consist of 40-50 petals
The budding period occurs in May. Flowering begins in June and continues for several weeks. After a short period of time, the buds open again. The second wave continues until the end of August or the beginning of September.
The buds are two-colored, consist of pink and white petals, medium-double. The shape is cup-shaped. The diameter is 10-12 cm, but some specimens are 13-14 cm. There is usually 1 flower on the stems, but on some plants there are bunches of 3-5 pieces. The aroma of Bella Vita roses is pleasant, but weak, noticeable only if the plant is in close proximity.
The stems are strong, so during the flowering period they do not bend under the weight of the buds. Therefore, no additional supports or garter are required during this period.
The Bella Vita rose variety is characterized by low sensitivity to cold. The plant belongs to the sixth frost resistance zone and tolerates temperatures down to -23 degrees. In the south and central Russia, the Bella Vita variety can winter without shelter. In regions with a more severe climate, additional measures are needed to protect bushes from freezing.
The variety is characterized by average drought resistance.A long-term lack of watering and precipitation affects the duration and quality of flowering and can lead to premature wilting. Regular rains do not harm the plant, provided it is planted in well-drained soil.
The Bella Vita variety exhibits high resistance to diseases, especially powdery mildew, rust and black rot. Due to the lack of intense aroma, the flowers do not attract harmful insects.
Due to its resistance to disease and cold, the Bella Vita variety is suitable for cultivation in any region of the Russian Federation. The plant is considered unpretentious in care, however, cultivation in different regions has its own characteristics.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Bella Vita variety has gained wide popularity among gardeners all over the world. He has repeatedly received awards at exhibitions and competitions. This is due to the many benefits the plant has.
Among them:
- excellent decorative qualities;
- compactness of the bush;
- ease of care;
- high winter hardiness;
- absence of pests;
- low sensitivity to infectious diseases.
In some regions, Bella Vita roses begin to fade only with the arrival of frost.
This variety has very few disadvantages. Gardeners recognize the sensitivity of roses to drought as a significant disadvantage. Another drawback is that the bushes do not develop well in the shade and require sufficient sunlight. Otherwise, the plant is considered unpretentious.
Reproduction methods
Bella Vita roses lend themselves well to division. It is carried out in early spring, when the bush is just beginning to recover after wintering. The plant needs to be dug up entirely, cleared of soil and cut into 2-3 parts.They should have intact roots with buds and several shoots, which are subsequently shortened. The resulting bushes are planted in a previously prepared area.
Another effective method used for hybrid tea varieties is cuttings. The middle part of the shoots with 2-3 buds is used as planting material. The bottom cut should be 1 cm below the eye. It is soaked in a growth stimulator and planted in the prepared soil mixture.
The Bella Vita variety is not propagated by seeds. Such planting material does not allow you to grow a full-fledged bush with the declared characteristics.
Growing and care
The Bella Vita variety is planted in fertile, loose soil enriched with vermicompost and other organic substances. Site preparation is carried out in early spring. The soil is dug up and fertilizers are applied. Planting is carried out when it warms up or in the fall.
The place for the rose bush should be sunny and windless
Planting stages:
- Prepare a hole 60-70 cm deep.
- Place a drainage layer 25-30 cm thick.
- Sprinkle with soil.
- Place the seedling in the hole.
- Spread out the roots.
- Cover with soil and compact.
For Bella Vita roses, abundant watering is recommended. In the spring it is carried out once a week, and in the summer 2-3 times. Drying out the soil around the plant is unacceptable, so regular watering is required.
The first feeding is carried out in the spring. Use nitrogen fertilizers to stimulate the growth of shoots and foliage. During the budding period, potassium-phosphorus compounds are added, which have a positive effect on flowering.The last feeding is carried out in the fall along with final watering to saturate the bush with nutrients.
Throughout the growing season, it is necessary to periodically loosen and mulch the soil. This is done 1-2 times a month. The depth of tillage is 8-10 cm.
Pruning is done twice a year. The first is spring, formative, designed to stimulate the growth of new shoots. The second is autumn, sanitary, in which faded flowers and foliage are removed.
For winter, shoots are pruned, leaving short stems. They should only be covered if cold, windy weather is forecast. The plant is hilled up and mulched with bark. The outer shoots are wrapped in breathable non-woven material.
Features of planting and caring for hybrid tea roses:
Pests and diseases
The Bella Vita variety is resistant to fungal infections. The plant does not suffer from powdery mildew and rust even in the case of prolonged waterlogging. The risk of disease exists only against the background of prolonged drought. For preventive purposes, bushes can be treated with a fungicide in the spring and during the formation of flowers.
During flowering, you cannot spray the rose.
Pests rarely attack the flower. Aphids, thrips or leaf rollers may appear on roses. When damaged by insects, the plant is treated with insecticidal preparations in accordance with the instructions.
Application in landscape design
Compact Bella Vita roses are excellent for group plantings. Bushes are placed in rows, preferably in open areas. Roses should not be planted under fences where they may be shaded. They look best on neatly trimmed lawns or against the backdrop of low-growing shrubs.
When planting in flower beds or alpine hills, it is necessary to give the bushes a central place. Then they will be sharply accentuated against the background of other plants. This variety is not used for hedges. However, container planting is allowed, which is convenient for decorating various garden buildings.
Conclusion
Rosa Bella Vita is a common hybrid tea variety that is ideal for growing in different regions of Russia. The plant adapts well to climatic conditions and is undemanding to the place of cultivation. Caring for such roses involves a standard set of measures, including watering, fertilizing and pruning.
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