Rose Geisha (Geisha) - features of cultivation
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In 2007, a breeder of the German company Tantau, G. Yu. Evers, bred a rose variety of amazing beauty. For its delicate pink color and the heart, modestly covered with petals, it was named Geisha. There are several varieties of roses with this name, and to avoid confusion, this flower is known on the market under the registration name TANshei.
Description of the variety
Rose Geisha belongs to a large family of floribund hybrids, in which there are more than 100 varieties of a wide variety of colors, but united by one feature - abundant and long flowering. Despite the apparent fragility and sophistication, this flower has very impressive characteristics.
Rose Geisha
In an adult form, the height of the bush rarely exceeds 1 m. A competent approach to its formation does not allow the flower to grow above 60 cm at all. Small, 5-6 cm in diameter, semi-double flowers are collected in inflorescences of 5-7 buds. The scent of the flowers is pleasant, although not very intense. Dark green leaves with a finely toothed edge cover the branches abundantly, adding decorative effect to the rose.
This hybrid is able to withstand frosts down to -22 ° C. If low temperatures are protracted or frosts are possible that exceed the values permissible for this rose, then the flower should still be reliably covered.
Floribunda Geisha rose is able to withstand short dry periods. Prolonged dryness will be unambiguously destructive for her. A feature of this variety is the ability to quickly recover after forced pruning and transplants.
Decorating any garden
Despite the fact that the Geisha rose is a rather unpretentious plant, there are a number of care rules that are undesirable to ignore. First of all, you need to remember that this flower does not tolerate the neighborhood with weeds, which inhibit its development. This means that you need to regularly weed the area around the rose.
The watering regime for this plant also has its own characteristics. Water for irrigation should be soft, well-separated, and ideally rainwater. You cannot water the plant with cold water. In addition, you should wait for the soil to dry out between waterings. Overflowing the plant can lead to rotting of the root system.
Regular spring pruning is a prerequisite for the normal development of this rose. Do not be afraid to cut off up to 30% of the length of the perennial.
If a flower gives abundant color, then it makes sense to tie it to a support, since it can lean to the ground or even break.
Rose care
Landing rules
Planting of this representative of floribunda is carried out in open, well-consecrated areas. The most favorable time for this is mid-September.
It is important to prepare the land for planting. If the soil is heavy, clayey, then river sand must be added to it in order to ensure the air permeability of the soil. Since there are few nutrients in clay soil, it is advisable to add fertilizers to it before planting.
The planting hole should be no more than 40 cm in diameter and depth.Before planting, the seedling must be placed in a phytohormone for a day to stimulate root formation. The step between the seedlings should be at least 40 cm. After the plant is in the ground, you need to shed it well and cover it with mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
One of the advantages of the Geisha is its good resistance to all sorts of diseases. However, if serious violations were committed in the care, diseases such as root rot or black spot can affect the rose. In order not to lose the plant, first of all, you need to take measures to improve care. Fungicide treatment is carried out at the first signs of a fungal infection of the plant.
In addition, pests can attack the Geisha rose. Most often these are spider mites and aphids. In this case, standard insecticides will come to the rescue. It should be processed at least twice with an interval of 7-9 days.
Black spot rose
Why a Geisha Rose May Not Bloom
Why can this mysterious beauty fail to give color? One of the reasons may be the quality of the seedlings. When choosing them, it is necessary to pay attention to the state of the root system, which during transportation can be significantly damaged. In addition, the stems should not show signs of any disease or damage. It may take more than one season to rehabilitate a damaged seedling.
Another reason for the lack of lush flowering can be the wrong location when disembarking. If the flower is placed on the north side or in deep shade, then the rose will not bloom.
Violation of the rules for pruning is another reason for the lack of flowers. You can not capture a flower bud when pruning. This procedure will stimulate the growth of lateral branches, but flowering will come only next year.
Propagation of a rose
As practice shows, floribundas easily take root when propagated by cuttings. Therefore, for a Geisha rose, it is best to choose this method. Planting material can be taken when pruning an adult healthy plant, removing all leaves except the top two. It takes about three weeks for the seedling to take root. You can plant the plant directly into the ground by preparing the cuttings, processing in the root. The planting material should be deepened in such a way that from the surface to the first bud it is 2-3 cm. After planting, it is necessary to water the seedling so that the soil fits snugly against the cutting.
Winter care
Geisha is a hybrid tea rose, so she borrowed quite good winter hardiness from her ancestors. However, if winter temperatures can drop below -23 ° C, it is better to cover the rose with a garden cloth. The winter sun can be extremely aggressive and therefore damaging to the flower. To avoid burns and dehydration in winter, you need to protect the rose from sunlight.
Rose Geisha in landscape design
Rose Geisha is very loved by flower growers for the fact that it organically fits into the landscape design of both a small garden and an elegant city square. These roses are excellent for forming flower mixes from several plant species. In addition, the proximity to conifers is beneficial to this delicate flower. Geisha can be grown by decorating soda lane curbs or masking unsightly fences. This flower is excellent for cutting and forming bouquet arrangements. When cut, the rose can last for about seven days. No description in words can compare with what this beautiful Geisha looks like in reality.
