Tea rose flowers came to Russia only at the beginning of the 19th century. They instantly won the sympathy of all flower lovers. Do you know why tea rose is called that? There are several versions of where the name came from.
According to one of them, half-opened buds resemble bowls, from which they drink tea in the Middle Kingdom. According to another version, the opened flower exudes an aroma reminiscent of the smell of freshly brewed tea, which is why such a rose was called tea.
In fact, it does not matter where this beauty got its name from. It is important that this plant of tremendous beauty dreams of having every grower in its garden. True, tea rose flowers are very capricious, and for this beauty to take root in your garden, you will have to groom her, cherish and fulfill all her whims.
So, if you are not afraid of the capriciousness of this plant, but because you still decided to purchase it, you should consider some of the nuances of choice and care. First of all, you need to know that tea rose flowers have many types. The care and growth conditions of these plants can differ dramatically. First you need to choose a variety for your climatic zone.
You should not be led by the advice of unscrupulous sellers that you can grow a southern variety even in the middle lane. It is possible, but what is the result? Will you get exactly the flowers you are counting on? Not. You will be tormented, you will look after, cover in the winter, but at best you will achieve small unhealthy flowers. Therefore, the rose variety must necessarily correspond to your climatic zone.
All roses painfully react to damage to the roots, so it is advisable to transplant or plant them together with a clod of earth. But in stores, plant cuttings are sold, as a rule, with bare roots. Therefore, before planting, such a seedling should be soaked in water for a day, you can add a suitable root formation stimulator. It is advisable to hold the stem in plain water for a day, and if you added fertilizer, you need to follow the instructions on the package.
Tea rose - an unusually beautiful flower that is quite difficult to grow, but only at first. In subsequent times, it is enough to take care of it correctly: it is obligatory to shelter for the winter, feed, monitor the condition of the rose, and prevent diseases to which the tea rose flowers are very sensitive.
The color of the tea rose (photo - in the article) will be bright and saturated only on a healthy strong bush. These roses bloom several times, which is why they need to be regularly fed. Top dressing begins after removing the winter shelter. Fertilizers are best used not universal, but specifically designed for roses. They feed about once a week. They cease to fertilize about a month before the first alleged frosts.
Trimming should be done carefully. Some capricious varieties may react to it with the appearance of smaller flowers.
Certain varieties do not like wind and direct sunlight, while others, on the contrary, react painfully to landing in the shade. Therefore, choosing a new beauty for your garden, first of all, make sure if you can grow such a capricious flower. Maybe you should first get some simpler look?