Roses are considered the most beautiful of ornamental plants. And despite the fact that caring for them is quite complicated, many flower growers do not stop making attempts to grow this beautiful flower.
What is a rose aqua?
This variety belongs to the hybrid tea class. It is a shrub up to one meter tall. A feature of the variety is the almost complete absence of thorns. The leaves are opaque and usually consist of five pieces. Flowers can be both single and in low-flowered inflorescences. Their diameter varies from 8 to 10 cm, sometimes there are specimens of 12 cm each. The flowers are flat, double or semi-double, have a pronounced smell. The buds are lush, since each of them can have about 40 petals. The main flowering time of the variety is from July until the first frost. This explains the prevalence of hybrid tea roses as garden plants.
Rosa Aqua has gained great popularity among flower growers due to its resistance to diseases that other varieties do not possess. Her buds can be either pale pink or saturated lilac. In addition, the shade tends to change during flowering.
Aqua rose, like other species of this plant, does not tolerate excess moisture. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor that the soil is not oversaturated with water. But at the same time, the soil should not be dry. An ideal option is a moderately moist soil with good drainage. In addition, it is best to plant roses in those places where there is no high occurrence of groundwater.
Heat and Light Requirements
Rosa Aqua is a light and heat-loving plant. Of course, in the shade it will not die, but it will be very bad to bloom. Although this variety is considered frost-resistant and tolerates temperatures up to –10 degrees, it still needs shelter for the winter. But before you hide the rose, it must be prepared. To do this, remove all flowers, leaves and unripe shoots from the bush. Then it is covered from above with leaves or ground. A more modern way is sheltering using frames with heat-insulating materials. Aqua is a rose that does not tolerate wind and loves secluded, warm and protected places. This must be taken into account when planting seedlings.
Soil requirements
Proper soil plays an important role in growing plants, particularly those that are demanding, such as roses. Aqua is a rose variety that needs soil with a pH of 5.8 to 6.5. If the soil does not meet these conditions, then land reclamation should be carried out. Hybrid tea roses require several times more nutrients than other types of this plant.
How to propagate?
Propagation of the plant is a very important stage. Failure to comply with all necessary rules can lead to the death of the flower. Aqua rose propagated by dividing bushes, root cuttings. The best period for this will be early spring, autumn or summer. After planting, a bush is formed, for this, only 2-3 buds are left, and if the stem is weak, then 1 or 2.
Landing Features
When planting roses, it is necessary to adhere to some rules, and then they will please lush flowering. First of all, before planting, it is necessary to hold the seedling in water for 4-5 hours. It is also necessary to ensure that the distance between the roses is 30 cm, and between the rows - 90 cm. For better growth and development, the aqua rose needs a clothespin and removal of weak shoots. The earth must be loosened periodically, as this contributes to better penetration of air and moisture.
How to feed?
Aqua rose requires mandatory nutrition. The best option for her would be slurry or special mineral fertilizers with the addition of nitrogen. When feeding sludge, fertilizers are introduced into pre-prepared recesses at a distance of 35 cm from the extreme shoots. Before this, the pits must be filled with water, and after drying, fill up with soil. The next day, in order for the fertilizer to work better, the soil should be loosened. Top dressing is carried out from spring to mid-summer.
This variety is equally good at cutting for bouquets, as well as decorating the garden and feels great in the open ground. Rosa Aqua, whose photo does not convey all her beauty, is truly the queen of flowers. With proper care, it will delight its owners with lush buds and a wonderful rich aroma.