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Cultivation of many varieties of climbing roses is possible in the sharply continental climate characteristic of the Urals. It is important for gardeners to choose varieties of ornamental crops that are suitable for growing in areas with harsh winters and dry summers. In recent years, climbing roses have become quite common in the Urals.
Climatic features of the region
The climate of the Ural region differs significantly in its different parts. The length of the mountain range and the adjacent flat area is 2.5 thousand km. The Ural ridge serves as a natural barrier to air flows flowing in the western and eastern directions, due to which the climate acquires a sharply continental character. On the other hand, when moving from south to north, the difference in weather conditions becomes noticeable. The steppe zone is gradually replaced by forest.
Tundra predominates in the north of the Urals
Comment! Beginning gardeners often use the advice of landscape designers without taking into account the specifics of geography.When setting up a rose garden in the Urals, local climatic conditions should be taken into account.
The best varieties of climbing roses for the Urals with photos
Many varieties of roses are suitable for cultivation in the southern part of the Urals. In a relatively warm region, the thermometer rarely drops to critical levels in winter. Winter-hardy varieties of climbing roses are suitable for growing in the middle and northern Urals.
Important! Climbing roses should not be fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers during flowering, since the macronutrient negatively affects the formation of buds, reducing their quantity and quality.
Chippendale
The Chippendale variety of roses has been developed since 2005, but the flowers admittedly look like they were taken from an old painting. The bush of the plant is powerful, up to 1.2 m high and about 1 m wide. Branched, erect stems form a bush with a high degree of foliage. The buds of climbing roses are apricot or orange in color. When blooming, the flowers take on a pale pink hue.
On each shoot, up to three dense flowers bloom simultaneously; Chippendale roses do not lose their beauty even during a downpour.
Casino
The Casino variety was bred in the middle of the last century by Irish breeders. At the international flower exhibition organized in Florida in 2011, the hybrid was recognized as the best among climbing roses. The perennial variety forms bushes 3.5-4 m high and up to 2 m in diameter. The plant reaches its maximum size by the fourth year after planting. Casino roses are distinguished by a long flowering period: from June until autumn frosts, which allows the crop to be grown in the Urals. In the first wave, single buds predominate. At the second stage, brushes of several colors are formed.The deep yellow petals form classic goblet-shaped buds.
Flowers of the Casino variety retain their original appearance for a long time after cutting, which allows you to create beautiful bouquet compositions
Mont Blanc
Tall bushes of climbing rose Mont Blanc grow 3 meters or more. The spreading shoots are covered with shiny leathery leaves of a dark green color. Double flowers consist of many petals. The pleasant creamy color of the buds acquires a pinkish tint over time. The flowering of the crop in the Urals continues from early summer until mid-autumn. Mont Blanc serves as a striking element of a garden or area intended for relaxation. Several bushes planted in a row can become a chic hedge.
The Mont Blanc rose retains its excellent decorative qualities throughout the entire growing season.
Gloria Day
The Gloria Dei variety is part of the group of climbing roses - climbing roses that are the result of bud mutations. The bush of the plant reaches 3 m in height and 1 m in diameter. Large leaves cover flexible shoots in large quantities. Double flowers are arranged singly on the branches. The color of the buds is unusual: pink along the edges, turning into bright yellow in the center. Flowering occurs in several waves and ends only with the onset of cold weather, which makes the climbing rose especially valuable for cultivation in the Urals. The Gloria Day variety has a pleasant aroma that intensifies in bad weather and in the evening.
Gloria Day, as well as other climbing varieties, is characterized by late and abundant flowering.
Westerland
Rose Westerland with large, showy flowers is popular with landscape designers who use the variety to decorate their garden plots and urban areas.Depending on climatic conditions, the crop has a bush or climbing form. The tall plant grows more than 1.5 m wide. The Westerland variety is characterized by continuous flowering throughout the summer. Cup-shaped rose flowers consist of 25-35 dense petals with a wavy border. The color of the buds ranges from pink-apricot to orange.
The Westerland variety is among the top best park varieties, distinguished by its resistance to adverse weather conditions of the Urals
Flammentanz
The voluminous bush of the Flammentanz rose is 1.5 m in diameter. In the temperate continental climate typical of the Urals, the shoots reach 2.5 m in length. The woody stems are covered with prickly, large thorns. The pointed leaves are light green in color. Large terry buds, collected in brushes, have a bright red color with a burgundy tint. The variety does not respond well to soil drying out, so it requires frequent watering, but the bushes tolerate temperature changes easily. The budding process lasts 30-35 days; old vines bloom especially profusely.
Rose Flammentanz is used both for decorating personal gardens and for creating floral compositions
Pierre de Ronsard
The Pierre de Ronsard variety, due to its high level of decorativeness, received a place in the Hall of Fame established by the World Rose Growers Association. Like all climber roses, the culture has strong, strong stems with a bend, which makes it convenient for forming arched shapes. The variety has a long flowering period. Valuable quality allows Pierre de Ronsard to be used to decorate gardens and parks of the Urals. The tall and spreading bush looks very compact due to its regular shape.The flowers are large, up to 9-15 cm, but there is a variety of roses with small buds. The petals are long, complexly colored: in the center - crimson, outside - cream.
The popular name of the variety Pierre de Ronsard - rose of paradise - reflects the exceptional decorative qualities of the flower
Rosarium Jutersen
Rose bushes Rosarium Uetersen grow up to 4 m in height and 1.5 m in width. Strong, thick shoots are covered with sparse, long thorns that hide in the dark green foliage. The variety is suitable for both vertical gardening and growing in the form of bushes. Often, gardeners in the Urals cultivate Rosarium Yutersen in the form of a trunk - a tree with a crown covered with numerous buds. This ornamental plant delights with luxurious flowers all summer long.
Rosarium Jutersen is consistently one of the most popular varieties of climbing roses
Lavinia
The Lawinia variety is famous for its abundant flowering: up to seven bright pink buds with a diameter of 9 cm are formed in the brush. At the same time, 50 fragrant roses can be seen on the bush. Flowering lasts from May to the end of September. The plant is prone to strong branching; in order to reduce the load on the shoots, experienced gardeners recommend installing supports for Lavinia roses or attaching lashes to landscape structures (arches, arbors, etc.)
The advantage of the Lavinia variety is repeated flowering, the disadvantage is the need for regular pruning
Alchemist
The spectacular rose Alchymist is well adapted to the continental climate and takes root well in the Urals. The variety is distinguished by luxurious flowering throughout the warm season. Large buds have a rare orange-pink color. Rose Alchemist looks great in the form of single bushes and in group plantings, and is also suitable for cutting.
The Alchemist variety has many advantages, the main ones being its bright beauty and unpretentiousness to cultivation conditions.
Planting climbing roses in the Urals
Cultivation of climbing rose species in the Urals has a number of features that should be taken into account by local gardeners. It is better to organize flower planting in late spring or early summer. According to agricultural technicians, in the Urals the most favorable period is from May 15 to June 15. At this time, relatively warm weather sets in over most of the region. To plant climbing roses, you need to choose the right site:
- a bright, sunny corner of the garden or park is better suited;
- good protection of the bushes from the wind should be provided;
- It is advisable to place the rose garden on a hill, which will protect the roots from rotting and fungal infections.
Experienced flower growers advise planting ornamental crops on the eastern side of the garden plot. In this case, the climbing roses will be well lit in the first half of the day, and in the midday heat, characteristic of the summer months in the Urals, they will be protected from the hot rays of the sun. Ornamental plants prefer soils with certain characteristics:
- Fertile.
- Loose, breathable.
- Light (sandy, sandy loam).
- Well drained.
You can prepare the soil mixture for planting seedlings yourself. Optimal soil composition for climbing rose bushes:
- 6 parts humus;
- 4 peats;
- 3 wood ash;
- 2 sand;
- 2 clays.
To increase the fertility of flower crops, it is recommended to add 300 g of superphosphate and 30 g of potassium sulfate. You can purchase a ready-made soil mixture intended for roses at a specialized store. The algorithm for pre-planting work is simple:
- Soak the seedlings for a day in water.
- Remove damaged roots and shorten long ones.Cut off weak branches and trim off strong shoots.
- Immerse the roots in a stimulating solution.
A properly prepared bush is planted in an open area. The work includes a number of sequential operations:
- Digging a hole measuring 50x50 cm;
- Place a seedling with straightened roots in the center of the hole;
- Covering with soil and compacting it.
Upon completion of planting work, the bush is watered with warm, settled water. Climbing roses need sufficient moisture.
To water a young plant, a bucket of water is required; an overgrown climbing rose bush needs 20 liters
Caring for climbing roses in the Urals
Caring for climbing roses is not difficult. For some time after planting, young plants are protected from bright sunlight. The frequency of watering roses in the Urals is once every 5-7 days; from mid-August the bushes do not require moisture.
A year after planting, in the spring, climbing roses need feeding. The fertilizer scheme is as follows:
- adding ammonium nitrate (20 g/10 l of water), repeating the procedure after two weeks;
- watering the bushes with a solution of mullein (chicken droppings);
- fertilizing with calcium nitrate (1 tbsp/10 l of water) during budding;
- use of organic fertilizers in the fall.
Climbing roses need regular weeding and loosening of the soil. To maintain an optimal level of soil moisture and protect against wild grasses, the tree trunk area should be mulched.
Warning! Pruning of climbing roses is organized as needed.As a rule, damaged stems, shoots that have not ripened until autumn, and shoots that are more than three years old are cut out.
Climbing roses tolerate winter well in the Urals if preparatory work is carried out correctly in the fall. At the end of September, the bushes are watered, shoots and leaves are trimmed. Before the temperature reaches sub-zero temperatures, the branches of the climbing rose are tied with twine and bent so that they do not touch the ground. It is better to secure them on wire or lay dry boards. The top of the rose garden is covered with agrofibre. In spring, the fabric is removed to prevent the plants from overheating.
For good ripening of roses by winter, when growing crops in the Urals, root and foliar fertilizers are used
Conclusion
The climbing rose in the Urals has long ceased to be a curiosity. Many gardeners are engaged in breeding the queen of flowers. With the correct selection of varieties of climbing roses and compliance with the rules of cultivation in a continental climate, a luxurious beauty can be grown in the Urals. Good care guarantees the formation of a healthy bush and abundant flowering of the ornamental crop.
