Today, there are a huge number of flowers that will be an excellent decoration of the courtyard. By the number of varieties, the family of groundcover roses is significantly superior to all others. It contains both low plants with stems creeping on the ground, and fairly tall flowers that picturesquely lower the buds. Ground cover roses can bloom fluffy double flowers or have a more modest shape. With all the variety of varieties and species, the main distinguishing features of this plant include abundant flowering and the preservation of a beautiful appearance until the onset of cold weather.
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What is so wonderful groundcover rose? Varieties (photos of which are most often found in specialized floriculture magazines) are distinguished by significant overgrowth, resistance to frost, saturated long flowering, copious shoots and small glossy leaves. Most species are not affected by diseases such as powdery mildew and black spotting, which are characteristic of other types of roses.
How to plant?
This process must be approached very seriously. Like any other, ground cover roses are photophilous. With proper access to sunlight, they are guaranteed long-term flowering and the appearance of large beautiful buds. However, if the rays of the hot midday sun hit the plant directly, the flowers may get burned. It is not recommended to plant roses of this type near walls or in the shade of trees. The root system may be damaged by diseases. As a result, growth will slow down and the entire flower will die. The best place to plant is a sunny spot on the west or southeast side of the garden. With this arrangement, the sun will shine brightly in the morning, and the shadow from the trees and shrubs will create a shadow that will protect the plant in the midday heat.
What else should you consider if you decide to grow groundcover roses? The description of the growing conditions includes another rather important point. Seedlings are best placed at a slight angle and at the level of 30-40 centimeters. This is necessary for the proper discharge of melt water. In addition, when planting roses on a hill, you can provide flowers with protection from the cold in winter and from the strong sun in the warm season.
Humidity requirements
Groundcover roses are flowering plants. When planting them, it is necessary to take into account the degree of humidity in the area. At a high level, the flower may die. The acidity of the soil also negatively affects the development of groundcover roses. In the winter season, a high level of soil moisture can lead to hypothermia of the root system and complete death of the flower.
Optimal time for landing
If you live in a region where the winters are quite warm, then you can plant creeping and carpet roses on the open ground in the fall. If the climatic conditions in your place of residence are characterized by protracted harsh winters, it is better to plant roses in spring. In the case of autumn planting, it is recommended to slightly shorten the shoots. The main pruning of flowers is usually done in the spring. Cut the shoots so that weak plants have 1-2 buds, and strong ones 2-3.
We prepare a place for landing
The shoots of ground cover roses usually spread along the ground. This makes the care and weeding of weeds a very difficult task. To simplify it, you can prepare a place for ground cover roses in advance. The soil must be treated with a product called Roundup, and then loosened. These operations allow the preliminary stage to remove the roots and stems of weeds and harmful plants. But this procedure will not be enough. To facilitate the care of roses in the future, it is necessary to completely prevent the growth of harmful plants. To do this, it is necessary to mulch the soil between the planted rose bushes with sawdust, bark, wood chips, black film. Such a mound should have a thickness of 3 to 4 cm. Then the seeds of weeds will not be able to germinate through it.
How to choose the right soil?
In what soil is the best ground cover rose? Reviews of experienced gardeners confirm that it is best to plant this plant in loamy soil. It will transfer oxygen and moisture well to the roots of the plant. In the sandy soil, seedlings are poorly accepted and grow. At the same time, in the summer the roots may overheat in such a land, and in winter, on the contrary, it may become cold. As for acidity, the best option for groundcover roses is a soil with a weak acid reaction (from 5.5 to 6.5 pH).
Landing
How to plant ground cover roses? Description and photos are presented in this article. Reviews do not always provide an answer to this question. In order for roses to grow well and delight you with their appearance, it is necessary to observe a special planting technology. To do this, pits are made in the selected area with a depth of 50 to 70 cm. Their diameter should be approximately half a meter. During a mass landing, you can dig a trench of the same depth and width as the pits. The depth of the hole will depend on the length of the roots of the seedling. It is also necessary to take a reserve of 10-20 cm. It is advisable to water the soil layer by layer during planting. In this case, voids will not form. After planting, the topsoil must be tamped. Then the seedling is abundantly watered and spud.
When the size of the overgrowth on the bush increases to 5 cm, ground cover roses can be unblocked and mulched. In this case, the distance between the seedlings will depend on the variety. On one square meter of the site, 1-3 seedlings can be planted.
How to carry out the care?
The further life of the flower depends on this process. What care do ground cover roses require? Photos of summer cottages and garden plots where such varieties grow do not convey all the beauty of the plant. But in order to get magnificent pink tusks, you have to try hard. In general, ground cover roses are not too whimsical. But in case of improper care, they can be attacked by parasites and diseases. The main requirement that must be followed is regular watering. Roses should also be fertilized as needed.
How to water?
What period of the day to choose? Watering is best done in the morning. Then the sun will not shine directly on the bushes. If you neglect this simple rule, then the water that has fallen on the leaves of roses will become too hot in the sun and cause burns. For the same reason, experts do not recommend fertilizing roses in the heat. If we talk about the regularity of watering, then it is impossible to overdo it here in any case. Overflow is also terrible as overdried soil. Try to focus on the condition of the soil. Plants need to be watered if the topsoil is 3-4 cm dry. With the onset of autumn, the number of irrigations can be gradually reduced. This will allow you to painlessly put the flower into a dormant state.
When is the best time to fertilize?
A mandatory point for proper care of ground cover roses is the application of fertilizing. Considered crops during the growing season must be fed 3 times. The first time the procedure is carried out in early spring, two weeks after the appearance of the first leaves. For fertilizer, you can use ready-made preparations such as “Citovita” or “Agricola”. Do not be afraid to try other complex formulations. Experts recommend adhering to the following ratios of nutrients in fertilizers: nitrogen - 1, phosphorus - 2, potassium - 1. The second time plant nutrition is applied about a month later. During the flowering period, fertilizers can not be used. To stimulate a flower during the second wave of budding, varieties that bloom repeatedly can be fertilized immediately after the first buds appear. It is recommended that you cut off already faded buds if the rose does not drop them yourself. In the autumn, only potash compounds are used for fertilizer. This is necessary for the proper ripening of shoots. Ground roses do not require annual pruning. This greatly simplifies maintenance.
How to prune rose bushes?
Experienced growers can give advice. Many types of roses need to be pruned in a timely manner to form beautiful bushes. However, varieties such as Fairy ground cover rose are self-forming. This means that a thorough annual pruning of the plant is not necessary. This greatly simplifies the entire care process. Flowering can be observed on shoots of any age.
Experienced gardeners recommend never cutting cropped roses at all. This will help preserve the natural appearance of plants. The main requirement that you must adhere to when planting is that roses must be planted at such a distance that they do not interfere with each other during growth.
How to save the queen of flowers with the onset of cold weather?
Most varieties of groundcover roses (especially undersized) can tolerate winter without creating additional insulation. They are well preserved under a layer of snow. But in harsh winters, one should not rely on natural protection. It would be better to still additionally cover the roses with something like spruce branches. You can also build a whole wire frame and put it on top. As a result, an air layer forms over the roses, which will protect them in severe frosts. Try to bend to the ground shoots of tall plants. Bent branches must be laid on top of a layer of spruce branches. Otherwise, the elements of flowers in contact with the ground may begin to rot. Above, the shoots should also be covered with the help of spruce branches or any other material.
How do ground cover roses breed?
How to approach this process? There are two ways to propagate ground cover roses - cuttings and layering. The second method is much simpler. To do this, you just need to press one or several shoots to the ground in spring. In this state, they need to be fixed with wire hooks and dug. The upper part of the shoot must remain on the surface. In summer, try to keep the soil moist. That's all the care that is required for layering. For the winter, they can be left next to the mother plant. This will provide them with the necessary protection. And already next spring layering can be transplanted to a permanent place.
The use of roses in landscaping
The main purpose of this flower is to create a thick leafy carpet with abundant inflorescences. The names of groundcover roses are often found in textbooks and professional publications on landscape design. Gorgeous roses with long shoots, on which whole clusters of inflorescences grow, will decorate any corner of your garden. You can drop them on rocky sections or flower beds. Often, using these plants, professional designers decorate the slopes and cover the technological elements of various designs. Strongly growing varieties can be directed as climbing roses.
How else can ground cover roses be used on a garden plot? Photos of finished projects represent the most unexpected solutions. Low-growing varieties can be used to decorate paths as a living border. Cascades of roses that fall from stone stairs and walls are sure to add originality to your garden. These plants will also look spectacular among stones. They are often used as the main emphasis in the design of slides and rockeries. Creeping varieties will look beautiful among other decorative elements. Ground cover roses have dense dense bushes, so they can be grown both in pots and containers, and in open spaces.
Conclusion
If you decide to create a flowering garden in your own garden, then you just can not do without ground cover roses. Many varieties of this plant, such as Swoni and Fairy, form sprawling, abundantly flowering shrubs with beautiful inflorescences. Such roses really will become a real decoration of any garden. At the same time, ground cover roses are unpretentious in care and will suit even novice gardeners. The main thing is to choose the right place for planting these plants and provide them with timely watering and top dressing.