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Rose Maria Theresa is one of the latest achievements of breeders. A relatively new variety, with improved properties, can become the main element of a flower bed. The plant is beautiful, lush, and adds a sensitive and gentle accent to the area. It has earned many positive reviews and is very popular among gardeners and landscape designers.
History of selection
Rose “Maria Theresia” belongs to the Floribunda group, bred by German scientists in Germany in 2003 by crossing a hybrid tea and a polyantha species. Initially, the variety became widespread in Asia and Europe. It appeared on Russian territory 13 years ago.
"Maria Theresa" is beautiful in group plantings, combined with cereals, and adds emphasis to the garden area
Description of the Maria Theresa rose variety and characteristics
"Maria Teresa" is a rose characterized by a long period of budding. It begins from the first days of summer and continues until mid-autumn (early October).All this time, its lush peony-like buds change almost continuously; the opened flowers fall off within 10 days. "Maria Teresa" bushes are branched, nostalgic in shape, with cupped buds of a soft pink hue and with lighter stripes along the edges. The stated height of the rose is 80-100 cm, but, according to gardeners, it can often reach 130 cm and requires regular pruning. It grows half a meter wide. The foliage of "Maria" is shiny, dark green in color. The flowers are lobed, round, slightly pointed in shape, divided into four parts. In appearance, the buds resemble peonies, only their diameter is slightly smaller - 8 cm. The flowers appear on thick clusters, 4-5 pieces per inflorescence, open gradually, and emit an unobtrusive, pleasant aroma. Each bud consists of a large number of petals, which can be up to 70. On young bushes, due to the gravity of their own weight, they can sink to the ground; to prevent this from happening, 2-3 peduncles should be left on the brushes. When cut, a bouquet of “Maria Teresa” looks elegant and elegant, and can stand in water for up to 10 days.
A distinctive feature of roses is increased resistance to rain.
This variety of rose is perennial and can grow in one flowerbed without replanting for 3 years. Prefers illuminated high areas, without stagnant groundwater with neutral or slightly acidic soil. It is not allowed to plant the crop in a draft, but at the same time the planting area must be ventilated. The plant is not afraid of such common diseases as black spot and powdery mildew, but may be susceptible to attacks by some pests.
“Maria Theresa” is a heat-resistant rose, although in extreme heat the buds can change shape, and it is frost-resistant, calmly withstanding temperatures down to -23.3 0C. It is best suited for cultivation in climate zones 6 and 9. In Russian regions, the variety is grown in the southern regions. In the middle zone and Siberia, "Maria Theresa" can only grow with good winter shelter. You need to start preparing the rose for frost at a temperature of -7 degrees and below. First, it is advisable to mulch the bush (with sawdust, peat), then hill it up, sprinkle it with earth or cover it with spruce branches. The shelter should be at least 20 cm higher than the bush. It is best to secure it with wire.
Advantages and disadvantages of rose Maria Teresa
Rose "Maria Theresa" floribunda is very popular due to a number of advantages:
- long and abundant flowering;
- good resistance to frost and heat;
- high resistance to fungal infections;
- immunity to excess moisture and rainy weather.
The most common disadvantages of this variety are:
- bushes that are too tall (up to 130 cm);
- deformed branches;
- long shedding of the bud after flowering.
Reproduction methods
Rose "Maria Theresa" is propagated in the traditional way - by cuttings. Most often it is carried out in spring or summer, but if necessary, cuttings can be cut in the fall. To do this, you should choose green, healthy shoots no more than 5 mm thick, about 15 cm high, with 3 or more buds. It is recommended to make the cut at an angle of 45°. After harvesting the cuttings, it is advisable to place them in a stimulating solution for several days. Next, the Teresia shoots are planted in the holes, maintaining an interval of 25 cm between them and covered with film.After a month, you can begin gradual hardening of the shoots; over time, it is recommended to remove the film.
Young shoots of "Maria Theresa" develop and take root up to two years
Growing and care
Rose "Maria Theresia" floribunda has some requirements for growing conditions. She loves light and does not grow well in constant shade. It does best in ventilated areas where the air dries out the foliage from raindrops or dew. But at the same time, the plant is afraid of cold wind and drafts.
To ensure that “Maria Theresa” blooms abundantly and the bush does not grow too much, it must be pruned. The crop needs daily watering, as well as weed removal and fertilizer. It is advisable to fertilize three times per season: in spring, in the middle and at the end of summer. Before wintering, it is recommended to cover the floribunda with peat and cover it.
Before planting a rose, you should determine the acidity of the soil and take care of its drainage. The hole for the bush is prepared such that its root system can freely settle in it (at least half a meter). The soil mixture should be collected from peat, sand, fertile soil and manure. It is advisable to plant the “Maria Theresa” variety in May, when the earth has completely warmed up.
Timely pruning of roses is necessary for the formation of buds on the shoots of the current season
Pests and diseases
"Maria Theresa" is a rose variety that is considered resistant to major diseases, but requires periodic preventive maintenance.To ensure that fungi and microbes do not appear, the bushes should be sprayed with fungicides, copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture about three times a year. Also, to prevent diseases prematurely, some gardeners use infusions of tobacco, garlic or onions. In addition, you definitely need to trim old and dry shoots and collect fallen leaves.
The most dangerous pest for roses is considered to be green aphids, which most often appear in cold and rainy summers. The plant can also be attacked by weevils, spider mites and slobbering pennies. But if you notice the insects in time and carry out the treatment, then everything will be fine with the Maria Theresa rose.
Application in landscape design
This rose variety was created for group plantings and is widely used in garden landscape design. The bushes look luxurious in front gardens, as part of flower arrangements, and on borders. Floribunda makes an ideal well-groomed hedge. It can be grown in containers. “Maria Theresa” looks gorgeous in combination with cereal herbs, such as Chinese miscanthus, maned barley, and blue fescue. Suitable for rock gardens, used as a central figure in a flower bed. It exhibits excellent decorative properties when cut, and can decorate the interior for a long time.
It is not recommended to plant “Maria Theresa” too close to trees and shrubs, otherwise the plants will begin to oppress each other and the flowering of the rose may stop.
As an exception, the rose variety "Maria Theresa" can be planted as an independent plant
Conclusion
Rose Maria Theresa has become widespread among flower growers due to its many positive characteristics. The variety is resistant to diseases, not particularly demanding in care, and can successfully withstand frosts down to -25 degrees. But its main advantage is the luxurious appearance of the buds, beautiful color and pleasant aroma. In addition, the rose remains attractive in a bouquet for a very long time.
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