Among all the flowers that we plant in our garden plots, climbing roses occupy a special place. They are able to bring special tenderness and beauty to any, even the smallest garden. Most varieties climbing roses belong to the old selection and have a long history. But among them there are also relatively fresh varieties that appeared in the 20th-21st centuries. These varieties include climbing rose Parade.
Description of the variety
The climbing rose Parade was developed in America in 1953. It was based on the incredibly popular variety New Dawn, which is distinguished by its fabulous beauty and unpretentiousness. The similarity of these varieties can be assessed from the photo below.
Parada belongs to the class of large-flowered roses of the climber group. It has large, powerful and voluminous bushes. They adapt very easily to any soil, starting to branch vigorously. This feature allows Parada bushes to grow quite quickly, acquiring impressive sizes. The maximum height of this variety of climbing rose will be about 3.5 - 4 meters with a width of 2 meters.
The shoots of the Parad rose are thin and very flexible. During the flowering period, they can bend to the ground under the weight of the flowers.
The leaves on the shoots of this variety have a rich emerald color. Their texture is very delicate and thin. Due to this, even non-flowering bushes acquire a special decorative effect. But of course, the decorative potential of this variety is fully revealed during flowering. Flowering bushes of the Parade variety are an incredible sight that immerses the entire garden in the atmosphere of a classic English estate. During the flowering period of Parada, the garden will be filled with a light, subtle and unusually pleasant floral aroma.
At the very beginning of flowering, Parada bushes are covered with oval buds, which will slowly and alternately open, revealing delicate terry petals. Due to the large number of petals during the opening process, the flowers acquire a lush cup-shaped shape. Fully opened double flowers of the Parade rose variety are large in size. Their average diameter will be about 9 - 10 cm. In this case, the flowers are formed either one at a time or in groups of 5 pieces.
The color of the Parade rose is heterogeneous. The predominant color will be hot pink or cherry red. In the very center of the flower the color will be darkest, and as it approaches the edge of the petals it will fade. On the reverse side, the petals will have a muted color with a slightly silvery tint. At the same time, the color of Parada flowers will darken with each subsequent flowering, and it will bloom all summer. It is worth noting that Parade blooms fully only in the second year after planting. In the first year, its flowering will be a little sparse.
The variety of climbing rose Parade can be planted either separately from other plants and flowers, or by combining them with each other. Parade forms an excellent neighborhood together with clematis and other climbing plants. As for the supporting structures, the gardener will have room to roam. The following supports are perfect for the Parade:
- hedge;
- trellis;
- lattice;
- Column;
- arch and other structures.
In addition, Parade can grow like an ordinary bush. To do this, its shoots will need to be pruned when they reach the desired height.
Recommended planting and care
The parade will require increased attention only in the first year after the landing. From the second year, his care needs decrease significantly.
Parade should be planted in the same way as other varieties of climbing roses in late spring or early summer.
The characteristics of Parada allow it to be planted in shaded areas. But the bushes of this variety will show the most abundant flowering only when planted in a sunny, well-ventilated place. In addition, when planted in a sunny place, rainwater will evaporate faster from the leaves, which means the likelihood of fungal diseases will decrease. In terms of soil, Parade is also not very demanding. It can grow on any soil, but it will bloom best only on loose and nutritious soil with good drainage.
Planting a Rose Parade includes several stages:
- Soil preparation. To do this, you need to prepare a strip of soil about 50 cm wide. This strip needs to be dug deep.For each bush, you need to make a hole according to the size of the root system and add any available organic matter to it. Most often, rotted manure or compost is taken for these purposes, at the rate of half a bucket per hole.
- Soaking seedlings. To do this, add Kornevin or other growth stimulants to the water and immerse the seedling in it for 30 minutes.
- Direct landing. The soaked seedlings are carefully immersed in the hole, straightening out all the roots. After this, they are covered with earth and lightly compacted.
After planting, the Parade rose must be thoroughly watered and trimmed to a height of 15 cm. This is done to stimulate growth and abundant flowering.
Further care for a rose of this variety will consist of the following procedures:
- Watering every 10 days. On particularly hot days, the rose should be watered as the top layer of soil dries.
- Feeding. In the first year after planting, the rose will have enough fertilizer applied during planting. In the second year, the Parade must be fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers, alternating them with each other. From the third year, only organic matter remains from fertilizers. At the same time, you can fertilize the rose no more than 5 times during the summer. The Parade rose should be fertilized only before or after flowering.
- Trimming. It is necessary for healthy growth and beautiful formation of the bush. Pruning should be done in autumn or spring. All dead and weak shoots must be removed. Pruning should be done with a sharp knife at an angle of 45 degrees above the bud.
- Cleaning for the winter. To do this, the bush must be tilted to the ground as much as possible and covered first with dry leaves or spruce branches, and then with any non-woven fabric, for example, lutrasil. With the onset of spring, the shelter is removed. It is better to do this in cloudy weather, so as not to burn bushes that are weaned from the sun. More about winter shelter of climbing roses you can find out from the video:
The climbing rose of the Parad variety is an excellent choice for those who love beauty and unpretentiousness. It performs well when grown in our climate, as evidenced by numerous reviews from gardeners.
