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Climbing rose Amadeus is an indispensable plant for vertical gardening, decorating columns and arches. Many gardeners grow it on balconies and terraces. Despite its youth, the variety is popular.
Climbing rose Amadeus blooms until the first frost
History of selection
The originators of the climbing rose Amadeus are the German breeders “Kordes”. The plant was obtained in 2003. Thanks to the efforts of the creators, the Amadeus variety has acquired an amazing aroma, which contains raspberry, cherry and apricot notes.
The climbing rose Amadeus is the owner of international certificates and awards
Description and characteristics of the climbing rose variety Amadeus
The climbing rose Amadeus, a photo and description of which is presented below, according to reviews from flower growers, is an excellent option for creating flower arrangements.They can be planted alone or in combination with different garden plants.
Climbing Amadeus makes original arches
Description of the bush
The variety stands out among other rose bushes due to its power and tallness. As a rule, the length of the lashes is on average 3-4 m. Florists who have been engaged in the crop for more than one year note in their reviews that the climbing rose Amadeus requires supports, since the plant constantly forms side branches, which makes the bush heavy.
There are many crooked thorns on the bright green shoots. They are very sharp.
Flowers
The climbing rose Amadeus, which is clearly shown in the video, is a variety with double flowers. Each dense elongated bud has up to 42 petals. The inflorescence is strong, lush, it contains up to 7 large roses, the diameter of which varies within 12 cm. The petals are of a rich red hue.
After flowering, the buds have a crimson tint, then become burgundy.
The flowering of remontant rose bushes is not only long-lasting, the buds bloom in two waves, 1.5 months each. Between them, single flowers appear on Amadeus. Therefore, it seems that the climbing rose does not stop forming buds throughout the summer.
The plant is frost-resistant and can withstand temperatures down to -30 °C without much loss. But only if the long climbing shoots are cut off before wintering, and the remaining ones are bent to the ground and covered.
Climbing rose Amadeus can be grown as a standard crop
Why are buds not forming?
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to observe lush flowering. Although this does not happen often, gardeners should be aware of the reasons. Rare flowers or their complete absence on the climbing rose Amadeus may be due to:
- with insufficient lighting;
- with a lack of nutrition, since a powerful bush requires a lot of them;
- with diseases of rose bushes or when attacked by insects;
- with incorrect or untimely pruning;
- with the need to transplant rose bushes.
On which shoots does the Amadeus rose bloom?
As already noted, improper pruning of a climbing rose can result in infrequent or no flowering. That is why it is important to know which shoots to leave.
The climbing rose Amadeus forms buds along the entire length of last year's shoots, which have successfully overwintered. It is on them that the first wave of flowering occurs. There should be at least 3-5 such shoots. They are not pruned in the fall; in the spring, only the apical underdeveloped buds are removed.
The second wave of flowering occurs on replacement shoots.
Since there are a lot of them on climbing bushes, in order to protect the plants from diseases and pests, some of them need to be cut out.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
To understand whether it is possible to plant a new plant on the site, and most importantly, whether it will be possible to properly care for it, you need to know not only the description. It is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the variety.
First you need to find out the advantages of the climbing rose Amadeus (Amadeus). Thanks to the efforts of German breeders, it has:
- abundant and long flowering from the beginning of summer until the first frost;
- an interesting color palette of petals that can change color;
- the ability to develop and form buds in partial shade;
- powerful root system;
- good immunity, powdery mildew rarely appears on the plant.
If we talk about the disadvantages, according to flower growers who have been engaged in the crop for many years, the climbing rose Amadeus has only one disadvantage - a large number of sharp thorns.
If you lower the vines of the Amadeus variety to the ground, you can use it as a ground cover plant
Reproduction methods
The climbing rose Amadeus is propagated at home using layering. In May, when the soil has warmed up well, a young shoot is bent down from the mother bush, fixed and sprinkled with soil. During the summer, water abundantly. When a good root system is formed, the seedling is transplanted to a permanent location.
Growing and care
The climbing rose Amadeus is considered an unpretentious crop. But without proper care, no plant, including this variety, will be able to develop normally and delight with abundant flowering.
Planting dates, choice of location and soil
The German climbing rose variety is planted both in spring and autumn. It is not forbidden to place container seedlings in a permanent place even in summer. For planting you need loose, well-fertilized soil.
To plant the climbing variety, choose an elevation; groundwater should not come close to the surface. Otherwise, problems will begin with the root system. In the place where the Amadeus rose will grow, there should be natural shading so that the sun's rays do not burn the flowers and leaves.
Seedling preparation
After inspection, the roots, long shoots and branches of the seedling are pruned. Before planting, roses are dipped into a biostimulator. The mixture is prepared from mullein, 2 phosphorobacterin tablets and clay. They are dissolved in 10 liters of water.
Landing rules
Planting the climbing rose variety Amadeus is not particularly difficult. All stages are almost identical.
Landing sequence:
- dig a hole 50x50x50 cm;
- lay drainage;
- cover 2/3 with nutrient soil;
It is not recommended to add fresh manure under the climbing rose Amadeus.
- make a tubercle in the center and place the seedling, straightening the roots;
- sprinkle with earth;
To avoid deepening the grafting site, you can use a measuring stick
- form a tree trunk circle, water it, add mulch.
As a protective layer, you can use not only humus, but also straw and fresh mown grass.
Watering and fertilizing
The climbing rose variety Amadeus needs to be watered abundantly, as it is a moisture-loving plant. Nitrogen fertilizers are used as fertilizing (in spring); during the flowering period, the food should contain phosphorus and potassium. Before wintering, it is advisable to add superphosphate.
Trimming
When pruning the climbing rose Amadeus, you need to be careful. This concerns the regulation of growth. Because flowers are formed on last year's shoots. It is necessary to leave 3-5 shoots of different ages. In the fall, old branches are cut out, but summer growth should not be touched.
Shelter for the winter
In the fall, after the end of flowering, the lashes are removed from the support and laid on the ground. When the temperature drops below -6 degrees, they begin to cover, having pre-pruned. Dry leaves or spruce branches are sprinkled on top. In the conditions of the Urals or Siberia, boxes and non-woven material are placed on the bushes. In winter they are covered with snow.
Pests and diseases
Despite its resistance to diseases, the climbing rose Amadeus still needs to be sprayed for prevention with antifungal agents.You can use the drugs "Skor", "Maxim", "Quadris", "Aktaru".
To control pests, purchase special preparations.
Application in landscape design
The climbing variety is valued by landscape designers.
This unique plant is almost not afraid of neighboring garden crops
Options for placing roses in the landscape:
- On lawns singly or in groups.
- Several varieties with red or pink shades.
- Next to evergreens and conifers.
- Use trees and shrubs as support, but they should not grow intensively.
- Design arches, balconies, terraces.
Conclusion
The climbing rose Amadeus is distinguished by the beauty of its velvety buds. It enjoys well-deserved popularity among Russian flower growers.
