The main difference between climbing roses is that they resemble vines. There are a huge number of varieties of roses, differing in shades, shapes, and the number of blooms throughout the season. Often these plants are used for vertical gardening. The garden queen not only covers part of the building, but also makes the area uniquely elegant. Today’s article is devoted to the description of Santana roses - one of the most beautiful varieties of the “climbing” category.
Description
The Santana variety belongs to the category of climbing roses. The plant is a repeat bloomer, with deep red flowers up to 10 cm in size. Here are the main characteristics of the flower:
- the surface is velvety, bright red;
- flowering is long and abundant, the branches are entirely covered with buds;
- the flowers are not single, but collected in brushes of 3 to 7 pieces. The bush is covered with flowers evenly, so the plant looks unusually harmonious;
- The variety is resistant to rain and bad weather. Washed by the rain, Santana roses become even brighter and more luxurious;
- the bush grows up to three meters in height. The branches are quite elastic, they do not need additional support;
- roses are frost-resistant, but are more suitable for cultivation in regions with mild climates;
- Santana is not very susceptible to diseases;
- The aroma of flowers is light but very pleasant.
The plant looks great if there is a contrasting background: a light fence or the wall of a house (as in the photo).
The shoots have many branches even in the lower part of the bush, so the plant looks very aesthetically pleasing.
Landing
One of the most important stages in growing climbing roses is choosing the right place for planting. Rose is a light-loving plant. The area needs to be well-ventilated, but without drafts. The best option is the south side. If you have chosen the right place to plant roses, then there is a high probability that they will bloom next year. It is not at all necessary that the planting area be large. A square of land 50 x 50 cm is quite enough. The hole for planting must be prepared in advance. Before planting, you need to pour a bucket of humus into it and water it generously.
It is necessary to select plants with two or three mature stems of a woody structure, with intact bark and a good root system.
Planting period is from mid-September to mid-October or from mid-April to mid-May. The planting depth is approximately 30 cm. When planting in autumn, the depth needs to be increased by 2-3 cm. When planting in autumn, seedlings are hilled up to 20 cm. The same principle applies to closing roses in winter so that they can successfully overwinter.
It is imperative to remove leaves, as well as young and damaged shoots. Seedlings need to be disinfected using a three percent solution of copper sulfate.
Immediately after planting, you need to trim the top part of the bush, leaving only 20 cm. This is necessary for more intensive development of the plant.Rosa Santana requires careful care for the first year, after which it can be given a minimum of attention. The essence of care is as follows:
- primary pruning of the bush is done to shape the plant, direct it to growth, and also to avoid excessive thickening;
- Water the roses in the garden once a week. If the summer is rainy, then it is permissible to water less often;
- There is a certain algorithm for applying fertilizers. The humus poured into the holes during planting “works” for another two years. At the same time, roses need mineral and organic fertilizers. Special mixtures for flowering crops are well suited for fertilizing. In a dormant state, the rose does not require any additional care, and during the growing season it will require approximately 5 fertilizer applications.
Trimming
This is one of the most important points in caring for climbing roses - in general and for Santana - in particular.
In addition, pruning is necessary to make the plant look more beautiful.
If you do not prune the rose, then, in the end, the bush will turn into shapeless thickets. That is why you need to immediately get rid of asymmetrical and uneven branches. It is also necessary to get rid of young shoots to avoid excessive thickening. You need to leave the shoots formed last year, on which the inflorescences are tied. For Santana roses, as a re-blooming variety, the formation of a branch with flowers takes 3 years. After this she fades. Therefore, the main shoots are removed after 3 years on the 4th. You need to leave a couple of 1-year-old shoots and no more than seven flowering ones. Pruning is also done before winter.This time the branches with the maximum length are removed.
Diseases and pests
- Bacterial cancer – manifested by tubercles and growths on the roots. Over time, the plant dies. Infected areas must be removed. Roots without visible signs of disease should be treated with copper sulfate.
- Powdery mildew – white coating on leaves and stems. The plant develops poorly, flowering is poor. Affected plants must be removed and burned. In the spring, before the buds open, you need to spray the plant with copper sulfate.
- Black spot – the appearance of black spots on shoots and leaves. All affected leaves should be removed and burned. Good prevention is fertilizing with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
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