Content
- 1 History of selection
- 2 Description and characteristics of the climbing rose Eva
- 3 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 4 Reproduction methods
- 5 Planting and caring for climbing rose Eva
- 6 Pests and diseases
- 7 Application in landscape design
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 Reviews of the climbing hybrid tea rose Eva
Rose bushes planted on the site transform it, making it cozy and beautiful. Most varieties and species are distinguished by their lush flowering and ease of care. The climbing rose Eva is no exception, which takes up little space and can be used even for the smallest areas.
Variety "Eva" blooms throughout the summer
History of selection
The climbing rose “Eva” is the result of the work of German breeders from the Rosen Tantau company, located in the north of Germany. It is known for its achievements in the field of growing new varieties intended for cutting, for planting in greenhouses and open ground. The company began its work more than a century ago, and during this time it has acquired significant authority among specialists and amateur gardeners.
The rose variety "Eva", belonging to the "Starlet" series, was bred in 2013.Miniclimber is distinguished by high quality seedlings, long flowering, and the ability to be used in the design of a plot, veranda and balcony.
Description and characteristics of the climbing rose Eva
Since the park rose “Eva” is a mini-climber, its shoots do not grow more than 1.5-2.2 m. Due to their elasticity, they can do without support, but for greater reliability it is worth organizing it for a climbing rose, and tying it up if necessary . The bush is dense, powerful, constantly forming basal shoots and branches, growing up to 1 m in width.
The pink flowers are large (6 cm in diameter), double, pompom-shaped, collected in large inflorescences. The petals are wavy and cup-shaped. After full bloom, the buds remain on the shoots for a long time. Their aroma is not strong, pleasant, sweetish.
The young foliage of the plant has a reddish tint, later it becomes dark green, dense in structure.
The “Eva” variety is frost-resistant, but with the onset of winter, the branches must be removed from the support and covered. Experts note the low susceptibility of the climbing rose Eva to diseases and pests, provided that the rules of agricultural technology and proper care are followed.
Before planting, a cut of the “Eva” rose cutting is treated with a solution of 96% ethyl alcohol.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Climbing “Eva” has a number of advantages over other varieties:
- high survival rate of seedlings;
- resistance to adverse weather;
- early, long, repeated flowering;
- developed immunity to diseases and pests;
- average winter hardiness (climate zone 6);
- self-cleaning of buds;
- pleasant aroma.
The climbing rose “Eva” has few disadvantages:
- the need for shelter for the winter;
- severe burning of petals in the sun.
Summer pruning of faded shoots is a means of regulating rose flowering
Reproduction methods
The most effective way to propagate the climbing rose “Eva” is cuttings. The method is characterized by ease of execution and a high percentage of rooting.
Cuttings containing at least two internodes are cut from healthy shoots after the first wave of flowering. Their length is about 10-15 cm, the lower cut is made oblique, the upper cut is straight.
Rooting can be carried out in water or in a special substrate consisting of sand and ordinary soil. In the first case, the leaf blades are shortened by 2/3 and the cuttings are dipped in water with the addition of a growth stimulator. After a month and a half, roots appear on them, after which the climbing rose seedlings are transferred to open ground.
When placing planting material in the substrate, make sure that the planting depth is no more than 1 cm. The cuttings are covered with glass or plastic containers on top and shaded. It is necessary to monitor the humidity, periodically ventilating the shelter.
It is allowed to graft the climbing rose “Eva” with a dormant eye onto a two-year-old rose hip (into the root collar). This method requires certain skills; the kidney survival rate is very low.
Planting and caring for climbing rose Eva
When choosing a place for a seedling, it is necessary to take into account that the climbing rose “Eva” grows and develops well in an area protected from drafts and northern winds. The place should be sufficiently illuminated in the evening and morning, and at noon should be slightly shaded.
It is unacceptable to locate a seedling of the climbing rose “Eva” in low-lying areas where there is stagnation of water in the soil and cold air at night.After choosing a place, you need to plant the plants correctly and carefully care for them.
When the first signs of powdery mildew appear, it is necessary to remove the affected foliage.
Landing
Planting of the climbing rose “Eva” begins at the end of April or beginning of May. A hole 60 cm deep is prepared for it, drainage, compost and garden soil are placed on the bottom. The root system is dipped into the stimulator solution and after 1 hour the plant is planted, positioned at an angle of 30⁰ relative to the support. Water at the root, add soil to the hole if it has settled and mulch with peat.
Watering and fertilizing
Despite the drought resistance of the climbing rose "Eva", moistening the soil under it is a mandatory procedure during dry periods. The average consumption should be 15 liters per bush. Watering is carried out with warm, settled water in the morning or evening.
Fertilizing is carried out several times per season: in the spring - with nitrogen fertilizers, in the summer - with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
Trimming
The procedure is carried out with the aim of forming a bush, rejuvenating it or sanitizing the plant.
In spring, the shoots are shortened to four buds so that the plant takes root faster after planting, blooms profusely and looks healthy. Autumn pruning for sanitary purposes involves removing old, diseased and damaged shoots.
When planting flowers along paths, leave a distance of 1 m between bushes
Preparing for winter
When temperatures drop below -7 ⁰C, the climbing rose “Eva” is covered. First, the shoots are shortened and the base of the bush is mounded high, then the branches are laid horizontally and covered with spruce branches, a rigid frame is installed, onto which non-woven material and film are stretched.
Pests and diseases
The defeat of the climbing rose "Eva" by fungal diseases leads to its loss of decorative properties, and sometimes to death. The causes of the disease are most often unfavorable weather conditions, violation of agricultural practices or improper care.
Koniothirium
Among the main symptoms of a fungal disease are red, burn-like spots on the bark, which gradually turn black and cover the shoot around the circumference. When they appear, it is necessary to cut out the affected parts of the plant and burn them.
Bacterial cancer
The disease manifests itself in the form of growths, first soft, and then hardening to the state of stone. Bacterial cancer cannot be treated; the affected plant is completely removed from the site and disposed of.
Powdery mildew
The main symptom of powdery mildew is a white coating, which gradually acquires brown tints. To combat the disease, copper sulfate preparations are used, spraying is carried out in several stages.
The main pests that can cause damage to the climbing rose "Eva" include aphids and spider mites. To destroy them, both folk remedies (soap solution, tobacco or wormwood infusion) and chemical preparations (insecticides and acaricides) are used.
Rose 'Eve' can be grown as a container plant
Application in landscape design
The abundance of flowers of the climbing rose “Eva”, their delicate pink color and decorative effect make it possible to use the miniclimber in various landscape design options. Both single and group plantings are successfully used.
Hedge
If there are unattractive buildings on the site, they can be disguised using a hedge of climbing roses "Eva". By stretching a mesh or installing a lattice, several problems in the design of the territory are solved at once - a bright accent is created and the area is divided into zones.
Arches
Despite the short length of the shoots of the climbing rose “Eva” (about 2 m), it is not difficult to design an arch with their help. It is installed at the entrance or used as a decorative element anywhere on the site. In order for the shoots to hold well, they need to be carefully wrapped around the arched elements. It is possible to use the climbing rose variety “Eva” together with other vines - lemongrass, clematis.
A rose brush can have more than 10 buds in an inflorescence
Rose garden
From miniclimbers you can create a small garden where the shoots are arranged vertically, supported by trees, columns or poles. Climbing roses “Eva” look interesting in combination with other varieties or low-growing flowers.
Solitaires
The climbing rose "Eva" as a tapeworm looks impressive on the lawn, next to large boulders or stones, against the background of conifers or ornamental shrubs. In this case, reliable support is necessary. In its absence, the plant can be used as a ground cover.
Terrace or balcony design
Decorating the entrance to a terrace, gazebo or pergola, made with the climbing rose “Eva”, allows you to give them coziness. It is permissible to plant the plant in a container on the balcony. The main thing is that it is not exposed to the bright sun all day long.
Conclusion
Climbing rose Eva is an excellent option for decorating a garden that occupies a small area.Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, it can improve even the most unattractive piece of land, decorate its unsightly elements and create a mood thanks to long and abundant flowering.
Reviews of the climbing hybrid tea rose Eva
