Polyanthus roses: photos, cultivation, care in open ground, varieties, photos with names

Polyantha roses are a group of varieties of hybrid origin. It is very popular among gardeners; the rules for planting and care are quite standard.

What is a polyanthus rose and what does it look like?

Polyantha rose is a hybrid obtained by crossing a Chinese tea rose and a polyanthus rose. Varieties of this group first appeared in France in the 1870s.

Most often, polyanthus roses are not too tall - about 50 cm above the ground. The shoots are highly branched, with a small number of thorns. The leaves of the plant are glossy, dark green, only up to 5 cm in length. The shape of the plates is oblong, there is serration along the edge.

During the decorative period, the polyanthus rose produces abundant buds - up to 50 pieces in one inflorescence. The flowers are small in size, about 7 cm in diameter, and can be red, pink and occasionally white. The buds have a terry structure, look very lush and almost completely cover the shoots.

Polyantha rose blooms for several months from mid-June to October

Advantages and disadvantages

The characteristics of polyanthus roses combine the strengths and weaknesses of the culture. The advantages of hybrids of this group include:

compact dimensions;
ability to quickly recover from damage;
high resistance to fungi - in particular, to powdery mildew and spotting;
lack of strict requirements for soil composition;
a small number or complete absence of thorns;
long continuous flowering;
high decorativeness of buds;
the possibility of using the crop for cutting;
resistance to waterlogging and direct sunlight;
simple pruning.

Polyantha roses are very easy to propagate on site. They can be grown from cuttings and grafted onto a rootstock; usually the procedure is not difficult even for beginners.

However, polyanthus roses also have certain disadvantages. In particular:

bear buds that are quite small in size;
do not emit a rich aroma;
do not shed drying flowers on their own;
may fade in bright sun;
do not have an exquisite complex flower shape;
do not tolerate frost well.

The disadvantages include the fact that among the polyanthus varieties you cannot find yellow and bicolor roses. The palette of shades for this group is quite limited.

Varieties of polyanthus roses with photos and names

Photos of standard and bush type polyanthus roses show that the plants are represented by many decorative varieties. There are several of the most famous varieties.

Gloria Mundi

The double polyanthus rose reaches approximately 50 cm above the ground. It has erect shoots and shiny light green leaves. It bears small flowers of a red-orange hue, the buds are combined into inflorescences of 30-40 pieces. The decorative period of the variety continues throughout the summer.

Gloria Mundi has good resistance to fungi

Marie Baumann

One of the best polyanthus roses can stretch up to 2 m above the ground. The shrub blooms in mid-June, and blooms again in the fall shortly before frost. Bears large double spherical buds with carmine-red petals. Flowers are located at the ends of the shoots, 3-5 pieces each.

Attention! During the decorative period, Marie Bauman emits a strong sweetish smell.

Marie Bauman's buds reach 13 cm in diameter

Holstein

A tall polyanthus rose with strongly branched shoots rises up to 80 cm above the ground. It bears large pointed buds, which then bloom into cup-shaped flowers of a dark crimson hue. The leaves of the shrub are leathery, rich green with an orange tint. The buds reach 10 cm in diameter.

The Holstein variety tolerates cold well and is suitable for growing in the Moscow region

Dagmar Spath

The medium-sized bush reaches 70 cm above ground level and has a compact outline. The shoots of the plant are covered with large dark green leaves. The buds of the variety are double, pure white, sometimes with pinkish edges of the petals. The diameter of the flowers is only about 6 cm.However, during the decorative period, the polyanthus rose looks impressive, since the buds cover the shoots very thickly. The variety is resistant to waterlogging and can grow on poor soil.

Dagmar Späth requires regular pruning as he actively produces root shoots

Cameo

The polyanthus rose, of Dutch origin, has been in demand since the 1930s. The variety is grown in open ground and in containers; the height of the plant reaches a maximum of 50 cm. The buds have a salmon-pink hue with an orange tint, are cup-shaped in structure, and usually consist of 20 petals. Flowers are collected in brushes of 5-10 pieces.

The buds of the Cameo variety are quite small, up to 4 cm in diameter

Border King

The low-growing polyanthus rose has erect shoots covered with small glossy leaves. In summer it bears abundant buds, collected in inflorescences of 10-16 pieces. The flowers have an original color - their edges are bright red and the core is white. The buds reach 6 cm in diameter.

Polyanthus variety Border King rises up to 50 cm above the ground

Orange Triumph

The German polyantha rose blooms with red-orange, densely double buds. The flowers are small, but collected in dense inflorescences and emit a pleasant and very light aroma. The variety is particularly hardy, rarely suffers from fungal diseases and is not afraid of rain.

Polyanthus variety Orange Triumph grows up to 75 cm

Planting polyanthus roses in open ground

Planting and caring for polyanthus roses rarely creates problems. Gardeners just need to follow the basic rules to get a strong and healthy plant.

A lighted and well-ventilated place is selected for the culture site.The bush needs loose, fertile soil, with a neutral pH or slightly acidic. You cannot plant polyanthus roses in lowlands where moisture constantly stagnates, in the shade of tall trees or under blank facades of buildings.

Before placing the shrub on the site, you need to dig up the soil properly. If necessary, the soil is fertilized with peat and humus, and nutrients are added to it. Polyanthus varieties develop best on black soil and loam. Sandy soil is not suitable for the crop because it freezes strongly in winter and overheats in summer.

Attention! You cannot plant polyanthus roses on limed soil; the plant will develop slowly and often get sick.

You can transfer the crop to the site in spring or mid-autumn. In most regions, planting early in the season is optimal. The procedure is carried out after the soil has thawed and the final warming has occurred. In the fall, polyanthus varieties can be planted in the south or in the Moscow region, but not in those areas where cold weather sets in very early.

The immediate procedure for placing shrubs on the site is carried out according to the following scheme:

At the selected location, prepare a planting hole that is approximately twice the size of the plant’s root system.
A drainage layer is poured into the bottom of the hole, and a nutrient substrate prepared from turf soil, humus and sand is placed on top.
Add complex minerals and a glass of wood ash to the pit.
Water the soil generously and allow the water to soak in.
Properly moisten the seedling immediately before planting.
Lower the plant in the center of the hole, spreading the roots to the sides.
Fill the voids with the remains of the earth and water the polyanthus rose again.

During the first time after planting, it is especially important to monitor soil moisture. If necessary, the bush is watered daily with settled lukewarm water. It is allowed to mulch the soil so that water evaporates more slowly.

Caring for polyanthus rose

Growing polyanthus roses is quite simple. When caring for a plant, you need to pay attention to several points.

How to prune polyanthus roses

Polyanthus rose requires regular trimming. The procedure is not only sanitary in nature, but also improves the flowering of the bush, and also helps to give it the desired shape.

Pruning of polyanthus roses in the spring is carried out before the active growing season begins. For the first time, the procedure is carried out immediately after planting - the bush is shortened, leaving only 1-3 eyes on each shoot. In subsequent years, pruning is carried out according to the same scheme. Well-developed stems are cut to 1/3 of the length, and weaker ones are simply removed.

When pruning young polyanthus roses, you can leave only 3-4 strong shoots

It is also necessary to prune polyanthus roses for the winter. During the procedure, all broken, dry, diseased and twisted shoots are eliminated. The shrub is not subjected to radical cutting flush with the ground.

In summer, it is also recommended to regularly pick off the wilted buds of the plant. This stimulates the formation of new flowers and extends the decorative period.

Mulching

When growing polyanthus roses in open ground, it is very useful to mulch with wood chips or bark. This will slow down the evaporation of moisture from the soil and reduce the amount of watering.

In addition, mulching protects the roots of the bush from overheating in hot weather.The soil less often needs to be weeded; loosening can also be avoided, since a hard crust usually does not form on the surface of the earth.

Top dressing

For good flowering, polyanthus varieties require regular feeding. Typically, fertilizers are applied according to the following scheme:

at the beginning of the season - the bush is watered with a solution of ammonium nitrate to gain green mass;
before flowering - at the budding stage, it is useful to fertilize the polyanthus rose with Urea;
in mid-July - it is recommended to water the bush with a solution of superphosphate or nitrophoska.

You can also use an infusion of chicken manure and mullein to feed polyanthus pink varieties. It is better not to add fresh manure to the soil - this often leads to burns of the roots.

Attention! For the first time, polyanthus roses are fed only a year after planting.

Watering

Polyanthus rose bushes love moisture, but do not respond well to waterlogged soil. The crop needs to be watered once a week or less depending on the condition of the soil. The soil should not dry out, but it should not become limp either. After watering, the soil is slightly loosened to improve oxygen access to the root system.

From mid-August, the intensity of moistening of polyanthus roses is reduced. The shrub should begin preparing for the cold and gradually go into a dormant state.

Preparing polyanthus roses for winter

It is necessary to cover the polyanthus rose for the winter - without insulation it can withstand cold snaps of only -15 ° C. With the onset of autumn, after pruning, it is necessary to tightly cover the roots of the bush with a thick layer of fallen leaves or dry peat.

In the southern regions such shelter is quite sufficient.But in the middle zone, the polyanthus rose is additionally insulated - a frame structure is installed and lutrasil or burlap is pulled over it. After the final onset of cold weather, the flowerbed is additionally covered with a layer of spruce branches.

Diseases and pests

The polyanthus rose has good immunity, but some ailments and parasites still pose a danger to it. In particular, shrubs are harmed by:

black spotting - dark marks appear on the leaves, the plates dry out and fall off
Black spot develops on rose bushes in wet weather
powdery mildew - the bush is covered with a whitish dry coating;
Acidified soil promotes the development of powdery mildew.
aphids - insects suck the juice from the buds and harm the flowering;
Aphids damage polyanthus rose bushes usually in early summer

For fungal diseases, it is recommended to spray the crop with Topaz and Skor, as well as Bordeaux mixture. Aktara and Actellik products help well against pests.

Propagation of polyanthus roses

There are several ways to increase the population of polyanthus roses on your site:

Cuttings. In June, several green shoots are cut from a healthy bush, soaked in a growth stimulator, and then placed in a moist substrate. Transplantation to a permanent location is carried out in the fall or next spring.
Dividing the bush. An adult polyanthus rose can be dug out of the soil in the fall and cut into 2-3 parts along the rhizome. The resulting divisions are planted in separate holes.
Seedling. Polyanthus rose germinates well from seeds that are planted in a home container in early spring after stratification. Until the end of May, the crop is cared for indoors, and then the seedlings are transferred to the ground after two weeks of hardening.

It is not recommended to propagate rare polyanthus varieties with seeds. The resulting seedlings will not be able to inherit the characteristics of the mother plant.

Polyanthus roses in landscape design

Low polyanthus roses are widely used in garden decoration. They are planted in flower beds and ridges, used to form low-growing borders, and used to decorate the lower part of fences and buildings with bushes.

The use of polyanthus roses in the landscape garden is especially recommended for allergy sufferers - the flowers do not emit a scent

You can combine crops on your site with annual and perennial flowers. The bushes coexist well with crocuses and snowdrops, irises, lavender and verbena, bells and lilies. When planting polyanthus roses in the foreground of the flower bed, you can place tall delphiniums, asters or clematis at the back.

Conclusion

Polyantha roses look very beautiful in the garden, although they require attention when growing and do not tolerate cold weather. It is better to plant such varieties in warm regions with mild winters.

Reviews of polyanthus roses

Pchelkina Victoria Andreevna, 33 years old, Rostv-on-Don

I planted polyanthus rose with seeds four years ago, now it is a short but strong shrub under the windows in the garden. I really like the plant; in summer it blooms profusely and literally becomes covered with buds. By autumn, small berries appear on the shoots - I use them to create winter bouquets.

Svetlova Tatyana Igorevna, 41 years old, Voronezh

I grow three varieties of polyanthus roses in my garden; I really like the bush. There were no special problems with care, although in rainy summers the crop may suffer from powdery mildew. But in general, the plant has high endurance, is not affected by other fungi, and does not rot from moisture.