Rose William Morris (William Morris) - a characteristic of culture
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A rose is a decoration of any garden. William Morris is one of the favorite varieties of flower growers. It has special frost resistance and endurance, which is especially important in the unstable climate of Russia.
Rose William Morris (William Morris): what kind of variety, history of creation
This species was bred in the 1900s by English breeders in D. Austin's nursery. The flower got its name in honor of W. Morris, a designer and art critic from Great Britain. He is the one who, when developing the design of the wallpaper, applied the print with the roses that grew in the garden.
Rose William Morris in the garden
Brief description, characteristic
William Morris - climbing rose, bush. The flowers of the William Morris rose are large, up to 10 cm in diameter. They are very lush due to the large number of petals. The shape of the bud is cup-shaped, standard for classic roses. The flowers grow in height up to 1.5 m, and grow in width up to 90 cm. The stem is firm and erect. Sometimes, due to the large number of buds, it can bend slightly, but this does not spoil the appearance. The aroma is bright and pleasant.
The leaves are gray-green in color, terry to the touch. The flowers are pink-apricot. Shrub in classic English style, looks great in any garden area.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
A distinctive feature of the William Morris rose is frost resistance. The flower tolerates high temperatures and cold. Although in the first time after planting additional care will be required, in the second and subsequent years the bush will grow well and become stronger and more powerful.
In addition, this variety is resistant to disease and pest attacks. All this perfectly distinguishes the rose variety William Morris among other species.
How it blooms
Use in landscape design
This variety is readily used by designers for landscape decoration. They are used to decorate flower gardens, hedges are created from it. Flowers are suitable for decorating gardens of any style, from classic English to country country.
How to plant in open ground
Saplings are planted in open ground. In this form, they will take root and will soon begin to bloom.
Before planting, you should choose a suitable place and prepare the soil. An open area with sufficient lighting is ideal for planting a seedling. But it should be remembered that an overabundance of sunlight can be detrimental to delicate rose petals. Therefore, it is better to choose an area that is in partial shade.
You should not choose low-lying places, as too much cold air accumulates there, and plants will be more susceptible to diseases.
The soil should be fertile and breathable, as well as light and deep so that the roots get enough moisture and oxygen. If the land is clayey, it must be improved with peat-manure compost.
Spring (April-May) is great for planting roses, but autumn is also acceptable, but early, so that the bush has time to take root before winter.
Planting procedure step by step
After the seedling, place and soil are prepared, you should proceed directly to planting:
- dig a hole up to 50 cm deep and with a similar diameter;
- prepare a soil mixture of earth and humus in equal proportions;
- put the mixture in a pit and pour a bucket of water;
- after a day, place a seedling in the groove, while evenly and neatly spreading its roots;
- the grafting site should be placed in the ground to a depth of 7-10 cm;
- after planting, the plant should be thoroughly watered, and then repeat the procedure after 1-2 days.
Plant care
Proper care after planting is the key to the health and beauty of the future bush.
Pruning a rose
For William Morris rose to feel comfortable, it is necessary to ensure timely and sufficient watering, pruning, feeding, disease prevention and timely treatment. In principle, caring for this variety is not very difficult, but you should still take into account some of the nuances.
English rose William Morris tolerates a lack of moisture, but within reason. The maximum depth to which the soil can be dry is 2-3 cm, if more, then the bush must be watered urgently. Water consumption for one medium shrub is about 1.5 buckets. The water should be at room temperature.
It is recommended to feed the plant in three stages:
- in the spring, nitrogen should be used, which promotes the growth of stems and leaves;
- during the period of pruning the buds, phosphorus is needed, which ensures the quality of flowering;
- with the arrival of autumn, the shrub should be fed with ash, which serves as an excellent antiseptic, and the rose should be prepared for winter.
Roses also require pruning. In order for the bush to grow healthy and beautiful, all dry, weak and broken branches should be removed. After the procedure, you should feed the shrub.
The rose must be prepared for winter, especially in regions with low temperatures. The shrub is able to withstand a drop to -10 ° C; under other conditions, the roses should be covered. Before that, lift all the stems and secure. Then lay a 30-centimeter layer of dry leaves around the plant.
Shelter rose
Blooming rose
The period of active growth of the variety is quite long. The bush begins to bloom in early summer and pleases the eye until late autumn. During the flowering period, the plant should be regularly watered and fed. In addition, loosen the soil and remove weeds in time. In winter, during dormancy, the main thing is to prevent freezing of the bush.
Flower propagation
To preserve varietal characteristics, the William Morris rose is propagated only vegetatively. At home, gardeners breed roses of this variety by cuttings. For this, shoots are taken from strong and healthy shrubs.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
In principle, roses of this variety are resistant to diseases and pests. But even under such conditions, you should watch the bush. Due to an excess of moisture, powdery mildew and black spot may appear on the flower.
To prevent disease, you need to monitor the amount of moisture. Systemic fungicides can be used if necessary.
Roses by William Morris are gardeners' favorites. Resistance to frost and disease only enhances interest in this variety. The main thing is to choose the right place for planting and water it in a timely manner.
