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Rose Super Trooper is in demand due to its long flowering period, which continues until the first frost. The petals have an attractive, radiant copper-orange color. The variety is considered winter-hardy, so it is grown in all regions of the country.
History of selection
The rose was bred in 2008 by breeder Fryer in the UK.
The variety has received several world awards:
- Great Britain, 2010. Title "New Rose of the Year". The competition was held at the Royal National Rose Society.
- In 2009, the English quality certificate “Gold Standard Rose”.
- Netherlands, 2010. Public award. Rose competition The Hague.
- Gold of the city. Glasgow Rose Competition. Took place in the UK in 2011.
- Belgium, 2012. Kortrijk Rose Competition. Gold medal.
According to the World Classification, the Super Trooper variety belongs to the Floribunda class.
Bright orange color does not fade in adverse weather conditions
Description of the Super Trooper rose and characteristics
The buds are pale yellow in color. When they bloom, they turn coppery orange.
Description of the Super Trooper rose variety:
- blooms in clusters and singly;
- light aroma;
- the height of the bush does not exceed 80 cm;
- the stem grows up to 3 bright roses, each on average 8 cm in size;
- in one bud there are from 17 to 25 double petals;
- re-blooms throughout the season;
- it grows up to half a meter wide.
Flowering occurs in waves. In early June, buds form on the shoots of the previous year. During the second wave, inflorescences grow on new stems. The last roses wither in October, when the night frosts set in. The boundary between the waves is almost invisible. Throughout the season, Super Trooper produces many inflorescences that emit a light but very pleasant aroma.
The plant will delight you with its beauty for years with regular watering, fertilizing and loosening. It is recommended to mulch the soil around the bush.
It is useful to mulch the soil around the bushes with rotted sawdust
Characteristics of the Super Trooper variety:
- the bush is dense, branched and strong;
- resistant to adverse weather conditions, withstands rain, sun and frost equally well;
- perennial flowering shrub;
- foliage is dark green;
- flower color is stable;
- resistance to diseases is high;
- winter hardiness zone – 5, which means that the plant can withstand temperatures down to – 29 °C without shelter.
The bush is abundantly covered with leaves. They are located on petioles in groups of 3. The plates are round, oblong, and pointed in shape. The surface of the leaves has smooth edges and a glossy sheen. The roots go into the ground up to 50 cm.
The variety practically does not grow in width, so it is suitable for planting close to other plants. The flowers look attractive for a long time on the bush and cut in water. The rose is suitable for growing in a flowerbed in a spacious container, as well as in open ground.
Floribunda rose Super Trouper has good frost resistance. In a region with harsh winters (from -30 °C), shelter in the form of sawdust or spruce paws is necessary. If shoots are damaged by frost, the bush quickly recovers in late spring. If the roots are frozen, the variety may begin to hurt. Because of this, he will lag behind in development.
Drought resistance is high. The plant calmly reacts to the lack of moisture. In regions with a temperate climate, it is recommended to plant roses in an open place. In the southern parts of the country, periodic darkening is necessary. At noon, the bushes should be protected by light shade from the scorching sun. If you choose the wrong place, burns may appear on the leaves, and the flowers will lose turgor, droop and quickly wither.
Prefers a site protected from drafts. A good location is near the wall of a house or a solid fence. You can plant it near a tree that does not create constant shade.
Prefers aerated soil enriched with minerals. In order for the rose to develop well, drainage is done. The bushes do not tolerate wetlands, as well as ravines with constant accumulation of rainwater.
When planting, the roots of the seedling should be directed straight down
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
A significant advantage of the Super Trooper rose is that the petals retain their color in any weather, although they may fade a little. The variety ends flowering with the onset of frost. The plant is unpretentious in care.
The advantages of culture include:
- bright color of the petals;
- suitable for single planting as well as group planting;
- frost resistance;
- the flowers have a beautiful shape, so they are used for cutting;
- a semi-spreading bush looks neat, for this you need to follow the pruning rules;
- continuous flowering.
The Super Trooper rose has no downsides. Some summer residents consider a weak aroma to be a disadvantage.
Rose Super Trooper blooms profusely all season long
Reproduction methods
The bush does not reproduce by seeds, as it does not produce material that retains its characteristics. The appearance of the Super Trooper rose variety is preserved by vegetative propagation.
The top of the shoot, which is thin and flexible, is cut off. It is not suitable for cuttings. The remaining part is chopped. Depending on the length of the shoot, it turns out from 1 to 3 blanks. The cuttings are made with three living buds no more than 10 cm. They are grown in a pot with nutritious soil and watered on time. They are transplanted to a permanent place when several branches appear.
Be sure to leave a few leaves on the cuttings
Bush division is also used for propagation. The Super Trooper rose is dug up and divided into parts, each containing roots. The procedure is carried out in spring or autumn, a month before frost.
Growing and care
The Super Trooper rose is planted in spring or autumn. The pit must be drained. Compost mineral fertilizers with fertile substrate are poured into the bottom. The grafting site is deepened by 5-8 cm.
Subsequent agricultural technology:
- loosening is carried out regularly so that oxygen can easily flow to the root system;
- remove weeds;
- The bush requires 30 liters of water per week, so watering is carried out taking into account precipitation.
With insufficient nutrition, the plant loses its decorative effect. Nitrogen is used in spring, and phosphate and potassium are used in summer.Feed 4 times per season: in spring, during budding, during flowering, a month before frost.
After the snow melts, parts damaged by frost are removed. In the summer, all withered buds are cut off, and in the fall, old stems are cut off, leaving new shoots. For the winter, water-recharging irrigation is carried out and mulched.
In cold regions, bushes are left for the winter under spruce branches and covering material
Pests and diseases
The Super Trooper variety rose is valued for its resistance to pests and diseases. The bush can be harmed by:
- Aphid. The insect feeds on the sap of the plant. It sharply worsens its condition and deforms the leaves.
Aphids prefer young shoots and buds
- Caterpillars. They undermine the health of the bush. They spoil the appearance.
Caterpillars can eat all the foliage in a few days
If there are few insects, you can collect them by hand. For large quantities, special preparations are used. Treatment is carried out 3 times: in spring, at the end of flowering, before wintering.
Application in landscape design
When choosing a location, it is important to remember that bushes should not be placed close to a solid fence. Its shadow will not allow the plant to develop and bloom luxuriantly due to lack of lighting and poor air circulation. Rose Super Trooper decorates the garden when planted alone or in small groups. With its help you can:
- form a hedge;
- decorate the edges of the path;
- cover ugly walls of buildings.
A rose looks beautiful next to coniferous plants. Their tandem allows you to create spectacular compositions.
Flowers look beautiful when planted alone
Conclusion
Rose Super Trooper decorates the garden with its fiery, bright, orange color from early summer to mid-autumn. It is valued for its ease of care and high frost resistance. The bushes do not grow in width, so they are combined with other varieties of roses and decorative flowers.
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