Probably, there is not a single gardener who does not have at least a couple of rose bushes on his plot. The variety of varieties bred today is simply amazing. Incredible work is carried out daily by breeders from different countries and continents. And all this so that we can enjoy the beauty and aroma of these truly divine flowers. Today we look at the grade of roses "Grace" - such a gentle and mysterious representative of the flower world. We will tell in detail about the process of its cultivation and note all the advantages of this variety.
Breeding history
The Grace rose variety was bred at the end of the twentieth century. The main breeder who has made every effort to develop this incredibly beautiful variety of roses is David Austin. Rose "Grace" was obtained by crossing such varieties as Damask, French and tea-hybrid.
Description of roses "Grace"
From this flower it seems to blow warmth and tenderness. A soft, slightly sweet aroma beckons and intoxicates. A special place is occupied by the Grace rose in the encyclopedia of roses, as a stunningly beautiful English rose variety, which is distinguished by the most delicate apricot flowers. Petals at the edges of a lighter shade and darken to the center of the flower. At the beginning of flowering, Grace rose flowers take a cup shape, after which the bud opens and the petals form a beautiful, even rosette. By the end of flowering, the petals are slightly turned outward, which gives the flower a special charm. The size of the flower varies from eight to ten centimeters in diameter. Three to five flowers bloom on one stem most often. The branched, healthy bush depicted in the photo of the Grace rose reaches a diameter of about a meter. It grows in height by a meter, and sometimes a half. The abundant annual bloom of the Grace Rose captivates every gardener who wants to decorate his garden with flowers of incredible beauty.
Care and growing
There are no special instructions for planting roses of this variety. It is sufficient to comply with the standard rules for any variety. The most suitable soil type is loamy, high in humus. You can plant a Grace rose both in autumn and spring. If you have chosen autumn time for planting, it is best to do this in late September or early October. In this case, the rose will have time to take root well and at the same time will not go into active growth. Planting in the spring begins as soon as the snow melts - tentatively, in April.
Be sure to feed the bush with organic fertilizers, because thanks to the special bacteria included in their composition, the rose will receive not only important chemical elements, but easily digestible mineral substances. Only four fertilizers are enough, the last of which is produced at the end of August.
The most abundant watering is carried out during the period of maturation and budding. Another fairly serious watering must be done after the first flowering. Closer to autumn, try to water the bush less often, as this is fraught with the appearance of new shoots that will not withstand frosts. It is best to water the bush with settled water and directly under the base. In dry weather, it is necessary to water the rose twice a week, under more favorable conditions once is enough.
Shelter plants for the winter should be done only with the manifestation of the first frost. To begin with, a strong frame is made of wood or metal, which is then covered with several layers of dense material. For additional insulation, you can use roofing material or a special film for thermal insulation. It is also necessary to open roses in spring very carefully and gradually, since spring weather is rather unpredictable. First, leave the bush under one layer of material so that the first shoots do not begin to grow. After all, with any sudden change in the weather in the cold direction, they can simply die.
The great advantage of the Grace rose is its resistance to frequent heavy rains, which is very important if you live in the middle lane.
Disease resistance
Despite the fact that the rose is a rather gentle and whimsical plant, the Grace variety is almost completely resistant to powdery mildew and black spotting. And it can not but rejoice! After all, having planted such a rose in your garden or at your summer cottage, you don’t have to spend much time caring for it. And this means that you can enjoy her even longer!