Chinese rose Angel Wings is a variety of Chinese hibiscus. The plant is a perennial. Chinese hibiscus, which in our conditions is grown only as a houseplant, is often called the Chinese rose.
Appearance of the plant
Among the many varieties, the Chinese rose Angel Wings is especially popular among gardeners. The plant is a small bush, from 20 to 60 cm in height, and sometimes up to 1 meter. In width it can occupy from 30 cm to 1 meter of area.
The plant is covered with small leaves of bright green color, the stem is strong but thin, also green. The most important thing is the flowers, which is why gardeners grow the Chinese rose Angel Wings. Delicate, white or pink, sometimes both colors on one bush, the flowers are collected in inflorescences. There are a great many inflorescences on a plant bush, more than 100. Flower petals can be double, smooth or semi-double.
Growing Angel Wings Roses from Seeds
Garden Chinese rose It is recommended to grow angel wings from seeds, because such plants tolerate Russian frosts much better. Growing from seeds is profitable and, from an economic point of view, for a small amount you will get several plants for decoration at once discounts or rockery.
- Keep in mind that Chinese roses grown from seed are very variable.The flowers of the plant can turn out to be very different, both double and smooth. Gardeners claim that double flowers are obtained from Chinese roses grown from imported seeds. But, nevertheless, flowers in any case will delight you with delicate colors, and there will be a lot of them. Chinese rose Angel Wings seeds germinate very poorly. You should be patient;
- In order to grow Angel Wings, you should first prepare the soil for planting and the seeds themselves. The plant is undemanding to soil. You can buy ready-made soil for roses or make your own. The main thing is that the soil is light enough and well permeable to moisture and air. You can add river sand and humus to the finished peat soil. Then spray the prepared soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Pest larvae die from exposure to potassium permanganate;
Plant seeds need stratification. - Chinese rose seeds of the Angel Wings variety should also be disinfected. They are being processed hydrogen peroxide. During the procedure, it becomes clear which seeds should not be planted, as they will not sprout. These are the ones that surfaced. The plant seeds are kept in hydrogen peroxide for about 20 minutes;
- Then take it out and lay it on moistened cotton pads or some non-woven material. The rose seeds are also covered with material on top and placed in a plastic bag. It is very convenient to use bags with a zip fastener; they retain moisture for as long as possible. The packets of seeds are placed in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf, where they will lie for about 2 months until the first shoots appear;
- Check your rose seeds regularly. They must be moisturized.For preventive purposes, you can treat it again with hydrogen peroxide to avoid the appearance of mold. Be sure to label the seeds when they were stratified;
- Sprouted seeds of the Chinese rose Angel Wings are planted in the ground. The containers are filled with drainage material, soil, and sprouted seeds are placed on top, which are sprinkled with vermiculite or river sand. Don't forget to make drainage holes in the containers to avoid stagnation of water. Place glass on top or cover with film;
- Before planting, treat the soil with Fitosporin-M, which suppresses the development of bacterial and fungal infections. Follow the instructions. The drug is available in different forms;
- Place containers with seeds in a well-lit place. In apartments this is usually a window sill. Avoid drafts. Watch detailed video:
- Another way to stratify the seeds of the Chinese rose Angel Wings is combined with planting. Expanded clay is placed at the bottom of the planting container for drainage, prepared soil is placed on top of it, seeds are placed on top, sprinkled with sand, and it is moistened. For planting, it is convenient to use plastic containers from confectionery products that have a lid. So, you will get a kind of mini-greenhouse. If the planting container does not have a lid, cover the top with film or cover it with glass.Before planting, place the plant seeds in a growth stimulator solution. Thus, the percentage of seed germination increases.
- For about 10 days, the container with Angel Wings rose seeds should be kept at room temperature, then it is placed in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. During this period, the first shoots may appear.Then the containers are removed from the refrigerator and placed in a well-lit place with a temperature of no more than 20 degrees;
- February is the best time to sow Angel Wings rose seeds. Based on reviews from experienced gardeners, the following statistics can be deduced: out of 10-12 planted seeds, only a third can sprout. And this will be a good result!
Plant seeds need stratification.
Before planting, place the plant seeds in a growth stimulator solution. Thus, the percentage of seed germination increases.Some amateur gardeners argue that stratification is not necessary at all. Quite possible. But still, the stratification process increases the percentage of seed germination, the seedlings are stronger and more viable. Stratification is intended to activate the hidden life potential inherent in the seeds of a plant by nature.
Care
At first, Chinese rose seedlings need to be provided with warmth and moisture. The temperature should not fall below +14 degrees. The mini-greenhouse is in a closed state, thus providing the necessary conditions for favorable plant growth. Make sure that the earthen ball does not dry out; moisten the top layer with a spray bottle. Excess moisture can lead to seedlings becoming infected with blackleg.
Chinese rose seedlings need good lighting; the light should be on for at least 10 hours. In spring, daylight hours are too short. If necessary, use additional illumination of the plant using phytolamps.
Start hardening off the stronger seedlings by opening the greenhouse slightly and gradually increasing the ventilation time. At this stage, avoid burns from falling sunlight; the leaves are still too tender.
For Chinese rose seedlings, you can use fertilizers intended for indoor plants, but not earlier than March, so at first there are enough nutrients in the planting material.
When the second pair of leaves appears, the plants are ready for picking. According to the calendar dates, the pick falls in April–May. Small plants are planted in separate containers.
Angel Wings begin to bloom in the spring, three months after planting. But it is better to remove the first flowers, this will stimulate further flowering, then there will be much more buds on the future bush. Pinching the top of a Chinese rose leads to the formation of side shoots, and the bush becomes more magnificent.
And in May, when a stable warm temperature has established, when the time for return frosts has passed, the plants are ready to be transplanted into open ground to a permanent place of growth.
After minor adaptation, the plants begin to grow and prepare to bloom. Typically, the peak of flowering occurs in June-July, when the bushes are completely covered with flowers. They bloom until September, but not so profusely.
Chinese roses overwinter well. They need to be covered only if the winter is expected to be harsh and with little snow. For shelter, spruce branches, agrofibre, jute material, burlap, and brushwood are used. It is recommended to cover the soil between the rows with manure with a high content of straw, bark or leaves. Hilling up protects rose bushes from freezing. Roll the soil to the base of the stem of the Chinese rose Angel Wings to a height of about 10 cm. It is better to use additional soil, otherwise there is a risk that you will expose the roots of the bush, which run close to the surface of the soil.
In spring, rose bushes are pruned, removing dead branches. It is better to carry out pruning in several stages, as the buds awaken. Healthy branches are shortened by one third. By pruning the plant, you can shape the shape of the bush and encourage the growth of additional shoots.
Chinese roses are very unpretentious.But they respond to regular care with exuberant flowering, which begins in spring and ends in early autumn. It is recommended to mulch the soil around the plant. Roses don't grow around bushes weeds, and moisture is retained. Water as required, depending on the dryness of the surrounding air, do not allow the soil to dry out significantly. You can pamper your plants with fertilizers, both mineral and organic. Lack of nutrition leads to the appearance of a disease such as leaf chlorosis. The color of the leaves changes, they curl, flowers and buds fall off.
You can try to propagate angel wings by cuttings. To do this, in the spring, cuttings are taken from young shoots of the plant that are not very woody. Place them in water and wait for roots to appear. Then they are planted in the ground. But experienced gardeners try to grow Chinese roses from seeds. Such plants are less demanding and do not freeze out in winter.
Conclusion
Try growing Chinese rose Angel Wings or Angel Wings from seeds. Believe me, it's worth it. The process is exciting, and your pride will know no bounds when you receive the result of your labors. The plant may not pretend to be unusual, however, it will delight you with its abundant and long-lasting flowering. Moreover, the Chinese rose is a perennial plant; the bushes grow for more than 5 years with proper care.
