For many centuries, roses are considered the most exquisite flowers. This is no coincidence. The graceful appearance, delicate aroma and an abundance of varieties, both natural and human-selected, made these flowers very desirable. Rosa Heritage is one of the most worthy representatives of the kingdom of this beauty.
From the history of Heritage
In England, David Austin Roses , a family-owned rose-growing company, was founded in 1969 by farmer David Austin for more than half a century. According to the owner of the company, who attracted sons to his hobby, a book about old roses he read in his youth presented the idea of ​​combining old varieties of roses with novelties, combining the beauty of antiquity and the strength of youth.
In 1984, the world was surprised by the new variety of these flowers received in England. His name was given to the Heritage rose , which is translated from English as "heritage" . Such a name perfectly reflects the essence of this variety.
Beauty aristocrat
It was not in vain that the rose variety that was born at the end of the last century was given the name Heritage (Heritage). She perfectly reveals the historical idea of ​​these colors. Many connoisseurs of wonderful plants believe that the ideal of the flower is the Heritage rose.
The description of the variety can be given almost in verse, it is so perfect: the ideal shape of the buds is round, not too large (up to 8 centimeters in diameter), moderately dense, not falling apart even at the time of the highest opening. The hue of the petals is porcelain, light pink, as if slightly shrouded in misty haze. The aroma of flowers is bright and delicate at the same time - a classic representative of pink shades with a slightly distinct note of lemon.
Bush roses in height can reach one and a half meters. Constant flowering - three waves per season. Rosa Heritage is a bright representative of endurance. It is quite resistant to disease and weather, and its flowering continues under favorable conditions until the first frost. Dark foliage perfectly emphasizes the tenderness of the buds. The variety is used to decorate the garden, and for cutting.
Ways of breeding roses
Since roses are universal favorites, many gardeners, having bought a variety they like, are wondering about its breeding. It should immediately be taken into account that in order to preserve all the qualities of a favorite plant, diligence is necessary. You can’t just cut the stem and stick it into the ground - most likely a normal dogrose will grow.
Cultivated varieties are bred either seed or vegetatively. Scion is also used - a rather complex and sometimes ineffective method of obtaining varietal plants. Another difficult question for gardeners: "How to propagate a rose from a bush?" - requires an answer every season.
Preservation of varietal characters
Light pink roses are the favorites of gardeners. However, all the shades of these noble colors are interesting and beautiful. To preserve all the characteristics of the variety, you must make every effort. Selection is a difficult job, bringing not only the joy of victory, but also the bitterness of disappointment. That is why all varieties are so beautiful, elegant, with their own characteristics, because they are the result of painstaking long-term work of specialists.
The grafted plants possess varietal characters only on the scion; they can give unnecessary root shoots that do not have the necessary beauty. If the plant is root-bearing, then it carries a variety in itself initially.
This is important for areas with possible winter frosts, when even sheltered plants can die. The grafted plants after trimming the dead part will give a simple wild rose, and root-bearing plants, retaining the underground growth buds, will be restored in all its glory.
Heritage cultivation
For those who grow varietal roses on a personal plot, the question of how to propagate a rose from a bush becomes relevant every season. After all, getting one more plant with your own hands is both cheaper and morally more pleasant than buying another bush in the market or in a nursery.
Since the Herityage rose is a bush variety, it should be propagated vegetatively by dividing the bush. The best time is in early spring, when there are no frosts, but the vegetation has not yet begun.
The bush of roses is carefully dug up, then a certain number of parts is separated from the uterine plant with a clean secateurs, while the roots and buds of growth are preserved on each of them. Rosa loves nutritious loose soil, a sunny place. That is how it should be planted.
Heritage Care
Rosa Heritage, however, like all varietal roses, requires care even though it is considered resistant to various adversities - diseases, pests, drought, abundance of water, rainfall, cooling or sun. In order for the plant to please its beauty, it needs regular care.
For a rose, Heritage needs regular watering, although it can tolerate a short aridity for a short time. But you should not fill the plant with water, both roots and buds may suffer.
Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out in early spring. Then it is necessary to feed the rose during the period of buds potash-phosphorus fertilizers or special complexes for roses. It should be remembered that it is this variety that can not be fed, starting in the second half of summer.
Since Heritage blooms several times during the season, and the buds appear constantly, drying flowers should be removed. This will give strength to the plant, and the bush will make it neat. Despite the fact that this rose is resistant to disease, it should be inspected regularly, if necessary, carry out high-quality processing.
The winter is coming
Particular attention to gardeners should be prepared for the wintering of the plants of the site. Rosa Heritage is one of those varieties that tolerate prolonged cold weather. When the plant has finished blooming, it is necessary to remove the leaves from it and cut off the missing buds. Carefully select all plant debris from the branches of the bush, and on the basal circle remove the top layer of soil in which pests can remain for the winter. Add quality soil and mulch it. Small young plants for the winter can be completely covered, covered with a spruce top. Large bushes in anticipation of severe frosts are also protected by spruce branches, hard straw or cardboard and snow.
Spring troubles associated with the removal of the spuds, separation of bushes and transplanting, top dressing, will be justified by the most delicate flowering and aroma of the English aristocrat - Herityage roses.