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Everyone wants their site to be the most beautiful. Many people use various decorative varieties of roses to decorate their yard. Climbing roses, which can be grown in different ways, can give it a special sophistication. Some build supports for them to their taste, others use them to create arches. Also, these branchy bushes can be an interesting decoration for any nondescript wall or extension that does not fit into the overall interior. They are often planted near fences and just in flower beds.
The variety of rose varieties today is simply amazing, and this makes it very difficult to choose. Each variety is beautiful in its own way, but still, you can find something special. For example, the variety of climbing roses Hendel. Its color will rival even the most luxurious roses. It is worth taking a closer look at the description of this variety, as well as how to grow it correctly.
Characteristics of the variety
The appearance of this variety was a real sensation. This color is rare among climbing roses. This variety of roses is also notable for its ability to bloom repeatedly, thanks to which you can admire the beautiful flowers for almost an entire season. Hendel flowers form inflorescences, 4–9 pieces on one long shoot. At first the flowers are creamy white, but over time they become creamy with a crimson edging.The petals are slightly curved, which gives the flower a little fluffiness. The buds of the Hendel variety are long, goblet-shaped. The flowers look best in a half-bloomed state, as in the photo above.
The color of flowers may depend on weather conditions. In the heat they become more saturated, the raspberry edging begins to spread lower, creating a gradient effect. In colder regions the color is usually paler. The size of the flowers is approximately 9–10 cm. They have a pleasant, not very pronounced aroma.
The variety has high resistance to frost and tolerates winter well. In warm regions, the rose can survive the winter even without shelter. The plant may be susceptible to black spot. The growth of the bush is not particularly rapid, but it is capable of constantly forming young shoots. In the scorching sun, the flowers fade very quickly. The variety grows best in dry, cool climates.
The bush is very branched and can reach up to 4 m in height. The shoots are tough and strong, making the plant highly resistant to winds. The first flowering is the most abundant, then flowers appear on the bush gradually.
Preparing to plant roses
In order for a rose to please its owners with its beautiful blooms, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to choosing a place for planting. To make the bush feel comfortable, some factors should be taken into account. This variety does not like too hot weather. Therefore, when choosing a site, you should pay attention to slightly shaded areas. The place for planting the rose can be exposed to direct sunlight only until lunchtime, after which the bush should be covered with sparse shade.In open areas, the sun can burn the petals and damage the plant itself. And as you know, weakened bushes are most susceptible to pest damage.
Like other roses, Handel should be planted on the south side so that northern winds cannot blow across the bush. The variety, of course, is resistant to cold weather, but excessive and constant exposure of the rose to the cold can also affect the general condition of the bush.
It is best to plant seedlings in mid-May, but not earlier than April. Planting time depends on the climatic conditions of the region. The most important thing is that the soil has time to warm up to +10 °C.
Planting and caring for roses
Loose loamy soil is best suited for climbing roses. It must be fertile and well-permeable to air and moisture. If the soil is not loose enough, you can add a little lime to it. The following can be used as fertilizers:
- Humus
- Fertilizers containing phosphorus.
- Humus.
- Soil bacteria.
The depth of the hole for planting roses should be no more than 65 cm. If you are planting several bushes at once, then you should leave a distance of about 1 meter between them. This is necessary for the normal development of the root system of the bush. When planting, you need to deepen the root collar 10 cm into the ground so that it is protected in frosty weather.
The roots should be freely located in the hole.When burying a bush, it is important to carefully fill all the empty space between them. Mineral fertilizers are applied to the bottom of the hole. Having completely filled the hole, you need to lightly compact the soil around the bush.
Caring for roses after planting involves regular watering, fertilizing and removing weed. You can also mulch the soil around the bush. This will help the soil retain moisture better and prevent it from drying out.
To protect the bush from frost, it is better to cover roses for the winter. The shelter should not be too tight so that air can easily penetrate inside. The bush should not be left on a support for the winter. In the fall, it is carefully removed, dry and damaged branches are cut off, and then wrapped with twine and laid on the ground, firmly attached to the surface. The top of the bush is covered with leaves, wooden boards or other material.
Conclusion
The climbing rose Hendel has been holding the bar for a long time, being one of the most beautiful bush roses. Even if you are not a professor of botanical sciences, you will not have any difficulties growing it. The most inexperienced gardener can easily cope with this task. The basic rules for planting and care are outlined in this article. By putting them into practice, you can grow beautiful, abundantly flowering bushes.
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