Content
- 1 History of selection
- 2 Description of the Queen Elizabeth rose and characteristics
- 3 Varieties, sports roses
- 4 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 5 Reproduction methods
- 6 Planting and caring for floribunda rose Queen Elizabeth
- 7 Pests and diseases
- 8 Application in landscape design
- 9 Conclusion
- 10 Reviews with photos about rose Queen Elizabeth
Rose Queen Elizabeth is a classic variety of pure pink, yellow and snow-white flowers. The bush is compact and tall. The inflorescences are lush, double, moderately large (up to 12 cm in diameter). Ideal for decorating seating areas, as well as for planting next to paths and porches.
History of selection
Rose The Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Elizabeth - Queen Elizabeth) is a variety of the grandiflora group, obtained by crossing representatives of the floribunda category and hybrid tea roses. The variety was bred by the American breeder Walter Edward Lammers in 1951 based on two varieties:
- Charlotte Armstrong;
- Floradora.
The first publication about the new variety dates back to 1954. In one of the issues of the magazine “Germain Seed&Plant Co” a description of the Queen Elizabeth grandiflora rose variety appeared.
The Queen Elizabeth variety got its name in honor of the British Queen Elizabeth.
In 1954, the rose won a gold medal at an exhibition in Portland (USA). In 1955, there were already 3 awards - from the All-American Society of Breeders, the Rose Society (USA) and the Royal Association (UK). The Queen Elizabeth variety received several more awards in different categories:
- "Best Grandiflora";
- "Favorite Rose in the World";
- "Queen of the Show" and others.
The last nomination was in 2000: Queen Elizabeth was awarded a prize from the American Cape Rose Society.
Description of the Queen Elizabeth rose and characteristics
Rose Queen Elizabeth is a tall shrub with strong, strong shoots. An adult plant reaches a height of 100 to 200 cm, and can grow up to 250 cm. The branches grow upright, so the crown is compact, even in developed bushes its diameter does not exceed 100 cm. There are several sharp thorns on the surface of the stems, but they are not located so often, like many other varieties.
The leaves are dark green, large in size, leathery. Decorative due to the glossy surface, combined with delicate pink flowers. At the same time, young foliage has a purple tint. Each shoot usually produces 3–5 flowers, rarely up to 10. The buds are graceful, sharp, up to 5.5 cm in height. The rosette is cup-shaped, the center is raised, and as the bud opens it flattens.
The flowers of the Queen Elizabeth variety are large, reaching from 6 to 11 cm in diameter.
The color is classic pink, delicate, attractive.
Main characteristics of the culture:
- flower type – double (the number of petals is from 27 to 40, they are arranged in several rows);
- the number of buds on one shoot is 3–5;
- winter hardiness: zone 6 (withstands down to -23 °C);
- the shape of the bush is compact, with erect branches;
- rain resistance is weak (inflorescences do not open);
- repeated flowering (June-July and August-September);
- the aroma is moderately expressed;
- resistance to diseases (powdery mildew, black spot): average;
- purpose: landscape design, bouquets, flower arrangements.
Varieties, sports roses
Along with the classic pink variety, 2 more sports of the Queen Elizabeth rose have been bred - White (white) and Yellow (yellow). Sports are the buds that periodically appear on the shoots of a bush. They produce shoots with altered genetic material (with mutations). Breeders separate these shoots and create new varieties.
Rose hybrid tea White Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth White is a variety with single (less often in inflorescences) white flowers of double type. Produced in the UK. It has good winter hardiness - the bush is able to recover even after a frosty winter. Another advantage is high immunity to black spot and powdery mildew.
White Queen Elizabeth flowers are large, 7–12 cm in diameter
Hybrid tea rose Yellow Queen Elizabeth
The Yellow Queen Elizabeth variety is a variety bred in Belgium.Lush, double roses have 30–40 petals, colored yellow. They reach 9–10 cm in diameter. The bush is compact and low (up to 100 cm). Resistance to diseases is average; it may suffer from fungal infections in unfavorable seasons.
Rose Yellow Queen Elizabeth has a pleasant, light aroma
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety is valued for its high decorative properties. Queen Elizabeth is a classic rose that will decorate any flower garden. It has several advantages:
- flowers are large, double;
- pleasant aroma;
- suitable for cutting;
- classic, delicate shades: pink, white, yellow;
- dark green leaves with a glossy surface;
- the bush is compact, neat;
- Repeated flowering continues until the end of September.
The variety also has some disadvantages that need to be taken into account in advance:
- winter hardiness down to -23 degrees, so the crop must be covered;
- during rains the buds do not open;
- Disease resistance is average.
Reproduction methods
Rose Queen Elizabeth can be propagated vegetatively:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush.
The simplest and most effective method is rooting cuttings. They are received at the beginning of summer. Cut several green shoots, leaving 3 buds on each. Then cuts are made from above and below, planted in a pot (turf soil with humus and peat 2:1:1), watered and covered with a bottle. After 1–1.5 months, when roots appear, they are transferred to the ground. Be sure to mulch for the winter.
Layers are also obtained in early summer. The lower shoots of the Queen Elizabeth rose are carefully bent, fixed and sprinkled with fertile soil and peat. First, an 8–10 cm long incision is made on the lower part. Then it is pinned to the ground. In the fall, they are cut off and moved to a new location.In this case, in the first year the buds are cut off - they can bloom only the next (second) season.
Another way to propagate Queen Elizabeth roses is by dividing an adult bush. It is dug up in early April and divided into several parts so as to leave several growth buds for each division. The longest roots are removed. When planting, make sure that the buds “look” up. They dig in with fertile soil, water and mulch.
Planting and caring for floribunda rose Queen Elizabeth
Rose Queen Elizabeth needs good care - the splendor and duration of its flowering depend on the conditions. Select a place that is sunny, protected from winds and without stagnant moisture (preferably high ground, but not low land).
When planting Queen Elizabeth roses, the root collar is deepened by 2–3 cm
It is advisable to prepare the soil in advance in the fall. If the land is infertile, it is recommended to prepare it six months before planting according to the following instructions:
- Clean and dig up.
- Apply complex fertilizer (30–40 g per 1 m2) or humus (3–5 kg per 1 m2).
- Six months later, on the eve of planting, dig again and make holes 30–50 cm deep (add 15 cm to the size of the roots).
How to plant floribunda rose Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth rose seedlings are rooted in mid-May, when return frosts are no longer expected according to the forecast. Algorithm of actions:
- At the bottom of the prepared holes it is necessary to place a layer of small stones 5–7 cm (pebbles, broken bricks and others).
- Then fill the turf soil with humus (1:1).
- Root the seedlings.
- Sprinkle with sand and water well (5–10 l).
- Mulch with compost, peat, humus, sawdust or other materials.
Aftercare
Caring for the Queen Elizabeth rose comes down to several important steps:
- Abundant watering during flowering - weekly (up to 2 times during drought).
- Periodic spraying of foliage (on hot days after sunset).
- Application of complex mineral fertilizers up to 5 times per season (every 2–3 weeks during flowering).
- Regular weeding.
- Periodic loosening of the soil - after watering and rain.
For decorative and sanitary purposes, flower growers recommend periodic pruning of Queen Elizabeth roses. Usually the haircut is done every year in early spring (before the buds swell). At this point, remove all damaged branches and old shoots. In summer, cut off flower stalks as they wilt. It is also important to cut off the buds that appear in September. They will be able to bloom, but the plant will not have time to prepare for the winter dormancy period.
To ensure lush flowering, the rose is regularly watered and fed, and insulated for the winter.
Pests and diseases
Rose Queen Elizabeth can suffer from powdery mildew, black spot, rust, spider mites, thrips and other insects. When spots appear on the leaves, the bushes are treated with fungicides:
- Bordeaux mixture;
- "Ordan";
- "Topaz";
- "Skor";
- "Maksim".
Insects are removed manually, after which they are treated with insecticides:
- "Fitoverm";
- "Aktara";
- "Decis";
- "Confidor";
- "Vertimek".
Application in landscape design
Rose Queen Elizabeth is valued for its delicate pink flowers and compact bush size. It looks great against the background of well-groomed lawns, in ceremonial places that attract attention.Rose bushes decorate the porch, seating areas and other areas.
Rose Queen Elizabeth looks beautiful next to the front entrance
Lush flowers do not need any additions. Therefore, roses are often used in single plantings - they enliven the space, turning even a nondescript place into an attractive zone.
Rose Queen Elizabeth can be planted in flower beds located around the perimeter of the building
The flower looks appropriate along the path. The seedling is neat and does not grow wide.
The bush can be placed next to the path leading to the house
Conclusion
Rose Queen Elizabeth is suitable for lovers of classic flowers. This is a beautiful bush with dark green foliage, against which the pale pink inflorescences look especially attractive. Suitable for decorating various compositions, most often used in single plantings.
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