Rose Aqua: variety description, planting, cultivation and care with photo

Aqua rose variety is famous for its long flowering period, large inflorescences and rich shades. The species was bred by Dutch breeders. The aroma of the plant does not leave anyone indifferent. The hybrid tea rose is classified as an ornamental crop. The variety is successfully grown in the CIS countries, the bushes normally take root in the soil characteristic of the regions. Before planting, it is important to familiarize yourself with the rules for selecting seedlings, when to plant them, how to care for the plant.

Description and characteristics of rose Aqua

The Aqua rose variety belongs to perennial shrubs, it is the result of a symbiosis of tea and remontant roses.The plant grows from 80 to 100 centimeters high, 50-60 centimeters wide. There are practically no thorns on the stems, the surface is even, strong, long. The leaves have a bright green tint. The buds are lilac, bright pinkish, purple, depending on the landing site.

If the season passes without rain, a bluish rose will awaken. It keeps the shade for a week. Inflorescences grow up to 12 centimeters. The rose has dense petals, there are about 50 of them in one bud. When flowering, the buds change color and retain their color. The flowering period falls on the end of June until the beginning of frost from -10. The shrub is resistant to diseases and pests. The variety is grown in greenhouse conditions, greenhouses and open ground.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The hybrid tea variety Aqua has a number of pros and cons, which it is advisable to familiarize yourself with before planting.

Pros	Cons
Suitable for growing in open soil, greenhouse, greenhouses	During the growing season, shrubs are highly susceptible to attack by larvae and insects, it is problematic to preserve buds
Long flowering period	Long , severe frosts are poorly tolerated by the plant shelter
Tolerates frost
Intense fragrance

Subtleties of growing a flower

Tea-hybrid variety of roses is grown by planting seedlings in open ground. After buying seedlings, you must immediately start planting them. Pre-straighten them, cut off the ends of the branches. Do not apply fertilizer to the dug hole, this is done later.

Date of planting

It is advisable to plant bushes in the fall, from September to October. With proper planting and reliable shelter, the growth process will accelerate. In the spring, the "protection" is removed, young seedlings will grow profusely.

Choosing he althy seedlings when buying

Material is better to buy from trusted sellers, on the market or in specialized stores. A flower is for sale in the form of seedlings, the roots are placed in peat cups.

What to look for when buying:

• appearance of the shoots - they should be undamaged, light green, moist;
• leaves normally have a leathery surface, deep green, may be with a brownish tint.

Store cuttings in peat mixture for longer than 3 weeks.

Selecting and preparing a site

Planting roses should be in a place where there is enough sunlight, but not all the time. It is advisable not to use the south side so that the buds do not burn out, flowering is long. There should not be much shade either, as the place may be damp, which will rot the roots and cause diseases.

You can not plant a plant where tall trees grow, as their roots and shady crowns will quickly suppress the growth of shrubs. The best place to land is where there is shade at noon. The soil should be neutral, if there is loam in the area, add manure and sand.Fresh compost is not recommended, as its substances can have a negative effect on sensitive root systems.

Fitting technology

The landing process is carried out in stages.

1. Place seedlings in the center of the hole, carefully straightening the root system.
2. Cover the roots with earth, place their neck 5 centimeters higher from the ground.

To achieve good bush formation, planting material should be planted at a distance of 1 meter from other plants. The higher the garden neighbor, the larger the gap should be.

Seedlings should be planted from each other with a distance of 80 cm, between rows - 2 meters.

Rules for plant care

Take care of shrubs as follows.

1. Water and feed the flower bed abundantly.
2. Treat shrubs from pests and diseases with special substances.
3. Trim dead leaves.
4. Mulch the soil twice a year.
5. Carry out loosening, weeding.

Aqua variety is easy to care for, the process will not take long.

Feeding, watering

Widely used as top dressing slurry. It includes the required chemicals, beneficial bacteria. Feeding is carried out every 2 weeks, only 3-4 times in summer.

Mullein prepare in advance:

• for 1.5-2 weeks, put in a barrel of water at a ratio of 1:3;
• add chemical fertilizers to the mixture: potassium sulfate and double superphosphate - 15 grams per 1 liter of water;
• concentrate diluted with water 1:10.

To make furrows around the shrub at a distance of 40 centimeters, fill them with soil or sand. The next day, loosen the earth.

1. After removing the shelter and pruning in the spring, feed the bushes with ammonium nitrate. Put 30 grams per 1 square meter.
2. After the start of budding, apply complex top dressing with nitrogen.
3. Before a new flowering, feed with a solution of mullein - 1:10.
4. After the first blooming, fertilize the bushes with a complete mineral dressing with trace elements.
5. In the fall, they are fertilizing with potassium and phosphorus.

To check for watering, put your finger in the ground. If it's dry, it's time to water the soil. It is better to do it early in the morning. Water should reach the roots, not affect ground areas - leaves and branches. 1 watering per week is enough, on average.

Mulching

In early May and autumn, soil mulching is carried out. You can use shredded wood, compost or bark. Mulch the place next to the trunk with a thick layer of 7 centimeters or more with mowed grass or compost. This will save the roots from overheating and drying out in the spring, and from sharp frosts in the fall.

Tillage

Experienced flower growers advise planting plants in the fall, before frost. You can plant an Aqua rose in the spring. Too wet soil is contraindicated for the variety, it weakens the protective properties of the plant, spoils the appearance. Neutral and fertile soil is preferred. If it does not meet the above criteria, fertilize with compost or peat. In loamy soil, add rotted manure with sand, pour abundantly. Dig holes in such a way that the tender roots are spacious in them. To strengthen the root ball, dip it in water for 20 minutes before planting.

Cutting

Shrubs should be pruned in spring, summer and fall. Manipulation will improve flowering and growth.

1. Before flowering, prune.
2. From mid-August, pruning roses after blooming.
3. To encourage re-bloom, after wilting, cut buds above top cinquefoil.

Use a sharp pruner to avoid a torn, crushed cut edge. It overgrows for a long time, serves as an open gate for infection.

Preparing for winter

The bushes should be covered in autumn, when the air temperature drops below zero. Otherwise, they will freeze or die. You can use dry earth or sand, hill up shrubs to a height of 30 centimeters. Put a spruce on top. In the spring, remove the shelter in stages for 10 times. It is advisable to do this in the evening or on cloudy days.

Diseases, pests and methods of dealing with them

Hybrid tea rose is sometimes affected by aphids, gray mold, fungal diseases, and pests. There are effective methods to eliminate them.

1. Aphids are de alt with with a solution of alcohol and laundry soap.
2. Gray rot is leveled as follows: tear off the affected leaves, spray the rest with a decoction of horsetail.
3. Invasion of larvae and caterpillars can be eliminated with insecticides.

Fatal to roses are nematode worms. They attack the root, destroy the plant. It is impossible to fight them. In place of a withered bush, it is better to plant a calendula. Worms are afraid of this flower.

Landscape use

Rose Aqua is widely used in landscape design. In the form of companions, you should choose the following plants:

• bellflower, delphinium and sage;
• veronica, lavender, anafalis;
• asters, spurge.

Choose the color scheme of plants at your discretion.

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