Rosa Elf climbing large-flowered was launched in 2000 by the German company Tantau in the series "Nostalgic Roses". Breeders managed to create in this plant an exquisite combination of gentle nostalgic romanticism with an elegant silhouette of tea-hybrid roses.
In addition, the large, thick-bloomed flowers of this rose of an amazing greenish-white hue with a light fruity aroma play in different shades depending on the weather and the level of lighting. This article will tell about whether the Elf climbing rose can grow in our climatic conditions, what factors affect the growth, development and abundance of flowering.
general characteristics
According to the official classification of the American Society of Rose Growers, which is used by many flower growers around the world, the re-blooming Elfe is Modern Roses - a modern garden rose belonging to the species of large-flowered Climber (LCI). Rosa Elf climbing forms an upright vigorous bush, the shoots of which can grow up to 3-4 meters in length. Thanks to this, it is perfect for vertical landscaping of the walls of houses and various buildings, decorate pergolas and arbors. The growth of long flowering shoots can be directed both up and down support. In the latter case, under the weight of flowers and buds, they will cascade down to the ground. The variety is quite resistant to typical diseases and minor colds, but in the middle lane it is better to winter under shelter.
Rosa Elf climbing: description of flowers
In addition to an unusual light yellow hue, this variety is distinguished by a large size of double flowers, the diameter of which can vary from 10 to 14 cm. Elfe's advantages include the fact that many buds in umbrella-shaped inflorescences are formed and bloom throughout strong summers throughout the summer. Depending on the composition and type of soil on which it grows, the color of the petals may vary slightly. Unfortunately, the Elf climbing rose (gardeners' reviews indicate this) burns out quite strongly in the sun, flowers can also suffer from heavy rain. The fragrance of Elfe is very delicate, with soft fruity notes.
Where to plant?
Rosa Elf climbing pleases slightly acidic or neutral fertile light soils, as well as places well warmed by the sun and ventilated, but protected from strong winds. That is why most landscape designers recommend planting Elfe on elevated or high southern sites. Thanks to this placement, the growth will develop actively and will be able to bloom the very next year after planting. These southern beauties do not tolerate moisture stagnation, therefore, they are not recommended to be planted in areas with a high occurrence of groundwater. It is important to remember when choosing a place where the Elf climbing rose "settles": planting and caring for it require quite a lot of space around. Think in advance how and where you will lay the bush for the winter, whether you can close all the shoots.
How to prepare a seedling?
Before planting a sapling of a climbing large-flowered Elf rose in a permanent place, it is necessary to carry out several simple procedures with it. If the plant is planted in the spring, then the seedling is soaked for a day in water at room temperature, which will allow the root system to be saturated with moisture. Just before planting, the plant is cut, leaving some of the strongest shoots. The roots are also pruned, removing very long and damaged ones. Such pruning stimulates the seedling to grow actively in the first year and will allow it to please you with flowering in the next season.
We land
When starting to plant any climbing roses, including Elfe, it should be remembered that the distance between the plant and any structure should be at least 0.5 meters. Otherwise, the root system will overheat and dry out, and the bush itself will develop slowly and may die.
For a seedling, it is necessary to prepare a hole with a depth of about 50-60 cm. The width and depth of the planting pit depend on how developed the root system of the plant is. When digging a hole, you need to remember that the roots should be located in it freely. After the hole is ready, 3-4 kg of rotted compost mixed with garden soil or cow dung are introduced into it and well spilled with water.
We straighten the roots of the seedling in the pit tightly, so that there are no voids, fill the hole with a pre-prepared mixture of garden soil and humus. The root neck of any climbing rose (and Elf is no exception) must be buried in the soil by at least 10 cm. This will protect the plant from freezing. In addition, with such a deep landing, shoots located in the ground form additional roots.
After the hole is filled with soil to the main level, the soil around the plant itself can be compacted with your feet. The planted rose must be watered, and any stimulant of root formation or humates can be added to the water. For better adaptation, the seedlings should be covered with a film for the first few weeks or, if the size of the plants is small, cut off with plastic bottles. Gradually, as the plants "come to their senses," you can remove the shelter.
How to care?
The very next year, after planting, the Elf rose wicker care and attention requires much less.
It is enough to remove and trim the bush in a timely manner, to water and feed the plant with fertilizers. Cutting rose bushes, thinning out the internal volume, as well as forming a plant in accordance with the design of the garden or the creative plan of the grower. Watering roses should be infrequent, once every 7-10 days, but plentifully. Dung or humus introduced during planting will be enough for the first years of growth, but in the future the queen of flowers needs to be fed with both organic and mineral fertilizers at least 5 times per season.