Scented or tea rose - a variety that is suitable for growing in the garden, and at home. Flowers from the genus of wild rose contain many active ingredients( vitamins, essential oils, minerals, organic acids), which allows using them in medicine, cosmetology and cooking. It is important to know all aspects of plant care in order to grow it properly.
What is a tea rose
Representatives of the genus Rosehip with a delicate floral scent are considered popular among gardeners, gardeners. The tea rose( Rosa Odorata) was bred from the rose hips and is an evergreen shrub with curved thick thorns. The dimensions of the plant depend on the growing conditions and the variety. The height and spread of the bushes can be above 2 meters. In a neat bud, similar to terry flowers, there can be up to 60 petals of white, cream, orange, pink or red tones. Flowering occurs all summer and before the period of frosts.
Why the rose is called the tea
An unusual plant was brought from China to European countries in the 19th century. To its name, the fragrant rose is due to a specific flavor reminiscent of tea. The variety was brought from the Chinese province on ships with tea. According to another version, the plant with a bud that has not been fully opened by description is similar to the Chinese tea bowl. This variety belongs to the only species from which a delicious tea drink is obtained.
Sorts
Crossed the tea and patchwork rose, the specialists brought out a variety called "hybrid".It is remarkable in that it is grown in the open ground, is more resistant to cold and suitable for cutting. The Blue Moon variety is created especially for lovers of original plants, because the color of the tea rose is lilac. There are two types of curly flowers - the rambler( climbing) and the climber. Among these plants are the following non-growing varieties of tea roses:
- Elina;
- Flammentanz;
- Gloire de Dijon;
- Parade;
- Rosemary Harkness.
Photo of tea roses
Care of a tea rose at home
There are several principles, observing which, it is easy to grow and care for home colors. A whimsical plant does not tolerate heat, but needs the sun, so the vase needs to be placed on the balcony. Make sure that the temperature is not higher than 25 degrees. In winter, buy additional lighting. Plant the plant in a special soil designed for roses, and water twice a day in the summer. Leaves need moisture - for their sprinkling choose cool water. With the onset of cold weather, we need to cover the plant for the winter.
Caring for a tea rose in the garden
In the care of a plant in the garden there is nothing complicated, you just need to choose the right place to stay with the shade - sunny in the morning, but protected from ultraviolet rays for lunch. The rosary should be well ventilated, but be protected from cold winds. Garden flowers are planted in loose soft soil, penetration of the place of grafting should be 8-10 cm. After planting, it is necessary to bush the bush with coconut substrate or peat. The plant prefers not too frequent watering, grabs once every week in the morning. To prevent powdery mildew spray on the bottom upwards with a solution according to the principle:
- Add 100 g of colloidal sulfur in 100 liters of water.
- Spray two times with a break, every 2 weeks.
- Then do the prevention every month for 1 time.
Pruning of a tea rose
For the formation of a beautiful bush, a trimming procedure is performed in the spring. It is necessary to trim the upper part of the shoots about 15 cm from the place of the base in the overwintered plant, but leave three buds. With a weak shoot, you need to reduce the number of kidneys to two. In the summer and autumn periods, too, crop plants, but only if necessary. The purpose of pruning is to remove old shoots( three-year-olds), leaving actively growing shoots.
Fertilizers for tea rose
Feeding of a representative of the genus Rosehip provides additional nutrition necessary for rapid plant growth. Full complex fertilizer includes nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, combined in equal proportions. Fertilizers are poured in the spring, preferably early, because with the onset of the summer, this feeding can do harm. Nitrogen provokes the flower to grow new shoots, which, not having time to grow stronger, will freeze and will not be able to hibernate. Among other fertilizers for bush roses are:
- bird droppings;
- manure;
- Mullein;
- mineral additives.
Tea Rose Diseases and
Treatment Unfortunately, the fragrant variety is susceptible to pests, ants, aphids, spotting, and fungal diseases( eg, powdery mildew).When the plant is affected by spotting, black spots appear on young shoots and leaves. This is due to a violation of temperature and drought conditions. Pathogenic mildews are fungi, the external manifestation of which is a white coating on the leaves and stems. Cure the disease can be, eliminating the factors of development of powdery mildew:
- brute force with fertilizers;
- lack of oxygen, poor access to the root system;
- sudden changes in temperature;
- too high or low humidity;
- favorable for the development of the disease temperature conditions( 20 degrees Celsius and 80% humidity without precipitation).