Rose Prince

Rose Prince is able to enchant those who see it with its magnificent flowers and exquisite scent. However, in order to grow it, you need to spend a lot of work. This rose has a unique color that is admired by connoisseurs. When growing a rose bush, you must carefully follow the rules of care. They will be discussed in more detail in the article.

History of creation

This variety was bred by British breeders in the 18th century and became part of the English park culture. Since then, he has delighted gardeners with his exquisite look.

Short description

The flower of the bush rose The Prince has a dark red color immediately after it opens. It then takes on a purple-purple hue. This color is unique and unlike what other varieties of roses look like. This plant has a strong rose oil scent. The buds are large (5-8 centimeters in diameter), with many velvet petals, have a rounded shape. In the bud, the petals are densely located, their number can reach 40 pieces.

Under the bright sun

The flower blooms in the form of a rosette. When flowering comes to an end, the petals begin to curve downward slightly. At the rose of the park bush Prince, the bush is small, has a spreading shape. The leaves are dark green with a glossy surface, rarely grow on shoots. One shoot contains from 1 to 5 flowers.

The height of an adult plant is 60-75 centimeters. English Rose The Prince can bloom several times during one season.

This rose has a special color

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rose English Prince has the following advantages:

• beautiful flowers and great aroma;
• withstands winter conditions well.

The following should be indicated as disadvantages:

1. The plant needs quality care. It takes a lot of effort from a grower to grow this gorgeous rose.
2. Resistance to diseases and attacks of insect pests is at a moderate level.
3. Poorly tolerates precipitation.

The plant does not tolerate strong moisture.

Use in landscape design

The Prince rose has gorgeous flowers and a strong pleasant scent. However, on its shoots, leaves grow relatively rarely, which does not always make a pleasant impression. Therefore, it is recommended to grow this plant so that the buds are clearly visible, the shoots are obscured by other plants.

Growing a flower

The correct planting of the plant allows you to expect that it will take root and grow well. The following is considered what needs to be done for this.

Planting with seeds, seedlings, etc.

Park rose Prince is hybrid, therefore seed propagation is not carried out. This is due to the fact that with this method of growing, the seedlings will not inherit the qualities of the parent plants.

When self-propagating bushes, seedlings obtained using cuttings or cuttings are used.

What time is the boarding

Seedlings can be planted at the beginning of the growing season or the beginning of the fall season. It is important that they have enough time to take root and start growing.

The bush needs moderate and regular watering.

Location selection

For planting, it is recommended to choose an area that is well lit by the sun. The optimal daylight hours for the Prince rose is 16 hours. If there is a slight shadow on the site, then the plant will be able to grow normally in such conditions, however, the flowering will not be as lush and prolonged as in bright sunlight.

How to prepare the soil

Rosa Ze Prince prefers soil that has a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. The more acidic the soil is, the darker the shade of the petals will be.

The plant needs fertile, well-loosened and permeable soil. Black earth loams can be used. Heavy clay or sandy soil is not suitable for planting a flower. There should be no groundwater on the site, which is located close to the surface.

Before planting, additional fertilizing is added to the dug out to him: compost or rotted cow dung. If the soil is sandy, you can use horse manure as a fertilizer.

In order to plant seedlings in the spring, you need to dig up the ground in the fall in the place where they will grow. At the same time, it is necessary to apply 3 kilograms of organic fertilizers to each plant in advance.

Pruning a rose

Planting procedure step by step

In order to plant seedlings, you need to follow these steps:

1. The pits should be 35x35 centimeters long and wide and 40 centimeters deep.
2. When planting, you need to carefully spread the small roots and cover them with earth.
3. The rose seedling must be watered.

The vaccination site must remain on the ground.

Plant care

Careful care ensures that the rose will delight the grower with luxurious bloom. The following are the basic rules for growing the Prince rose.

Watering rules and humidity

The plant needs watering, which is done regularly. It shouldn't be too abundant. As soon as the soil begins to dry out, it is time for a new watering. You need to pour water on the ground next to the plant, making sure that it does not fall on the stem. Usually every 5-6 days a bucket of water is needed for one plant

Top dressing and soil quality

According to the description, the plant needs to be fed twice during the season. The first time this must be done when the buds begin to form.

The composition of the dressing should be as follows:

• superphosphate - 25-30 g;
• ammonium nitrate - 10-15 g;
• potassium salt - 10-15 g.

After flowering is completed, a second fertilization is performed.

To do this, you must use the following composition:

• ammonium nitrate - 25-50 g;
• superphosphate - 50-60 g;
• potassium salt - 10-15 g.

A plant that receives the nutrients it needs to grow will grow well and show resistance to diseases and pests.

Rose bushes

Pruning and replanting

Pruning is carried out in early spring. At this time, old, diseased or damaged branches are removed. If there are thickenings, then they must be thinned out by removing excess shoots. For the bush, formative and rejuvenating pruning is performed.

Features of wintering a flower

The Black Prince is able to endure frost down to -23 degrees without loss. However, it is recommended to help the plant in the winter. In autumn, dry leaves are removed from it, covered with spruce branches. You can also use a box of sawdust or dry peat for this purpose.In the spring, the shelter will need to be removed.

During and after flowering

Luxurious flowering of a rose occurs subject to all the rules of care. If not provided, the flower can become depressed and sick.

Prince Rosa finishes flowering no later than the end of July. After that, it must be prepared for the onset of the winter period. The dormant period continues until the end of winter.

During flowering, the plant does not need additional care. After it, a second top dressing is performed, which will maintain the strength of the plant during the winter period.

Rose flower

Diseases, pests and methods of control

The greatest danger for this variety of roses is black spot and powdery mildew. If an infection occurs, the affected leaves and shoots will need to be removed, the plant should be sprayed with specialized preparations.

What to do if it does not bloom

If this happened during the first year of the rose's life, then this is normal. Typically, flowering begins within the next year.

The plant needs good lighting. If this has not been provided, then the rose may not start blooming.

If the pruning was too strong, then this could require a lot of energy from the bush to renew the shoots. It is necessary to carry out this procedure carefully and in accordance with the rules.

Flower propagation

When propagating rose bushes, cuttings or cuttings are used. The seeds are not used because the variety is hybrid and the qualities of the parent plants will not be inherited.

To obtain seedlings, you need to start working with the plant at the beginning of the growing season. At the same time, rose seedlings will get enough time for their rooting and development.

For grafting, cut off a part of the shoot 15-20 centimeters long. It is necessary that there are at least three buds on it. The cuttings are planted in a substrate and provided with moisture and heat. When their roots form and leaves begin to grow, they can be planted in a permanent place.

To get a cut, you need to choose a shoot and sprinkle it with earth in one place. It is necessary to water this section of the shoot regularly. When the roots begin to grow, the branch needs to be cut from the side of the parent plant and planted in a new location.

Cultivating the Prince rose, growers receive beautiful and unique flowers that pay off their labor with their beauty.