Many gardeners use climbing roses to decorate the facades of their homes, arbors, fences and arches. Indigoletta's wicker rose is no exception. For her appearance, it is necessary to thank the breeders from the Netherlands, it was they who grew this unusual flower with velvety and large buds.
Choosing a place to plant climbing roses
Climbing Indigoletta is an unpretentious plant resistant to diseases, which feels good both on the sunny side of the yard and in partial shade. Although climbing roses are thought to love the sun, this particular variety has a different attitude to its rays. Climbing rose Indigoletta, the reviews of gardeners about which are the most enthusiastic, in less sunny places of planting gives a more saturated purple color of the flower. In addition, in partial shade it is not as demanding for care as in the sun.
Choosing a place is better to start by determining what role Indigoletta's climbing rose will play in the garden. If its purpose is to create a shady arch, then the side can be sunny, the main thing is that roses should not grow on this place before. This precaution is needed to protect the seedlings from possible diseases or pests that could remain in the soil from previous plants.
Soil Selection for Indigoletta Rose
The best soil for this flower is considered loose, the groundwater in which is located from the surface by at least 1.5–2 meters in depth. If Indigoletta’s climbing rose is planted along a house or a gazebo, then the holes should be dug a meter from the wall so that rain or melt water does not pour onto the bushes.
Before planting, it is necessary to prepare the holes. Rosa Indigoletta, whose reviews are positive by gardeners, loves to have a hole at least 50 cm deep, pre-fertilized with compost or a mixture of land with humus and river sand.
Experienced gardeners recommend dipping the roots of the plant in a prepared mixture of mullein with clay and water right before planting, which will help it to quickly take root in a new place.
Planting a climbing rose
Indigoletta's wicker rose must be pruned correctly before planting. It is advisable to leave 6-7 buds at a height of up to 30 cm, and during planting, you need to sprinkle the roots with the ground gradually, each layer slightly tamping.
The support should be at least 20 cm from the roots of the seedling. After the plant is sprinkled and slightly tamped, it must be slightly tilted towards the support and watered. Further care consists of watering and hilling.
Caring for an Indigoletta Rose
Unlike other climbing varieties, Indigoletta rose, this photo displays, gives beautiful fragrant flowers, if planted in partial shade. The bright sun and heat are contraindicated to her, as the flower petals quickly burn out and fall off. If there is no other place except the sunny side of the yard for planting, then the plant should be sprayed with water in the morning and evening.
The first time after planting, the bushes require abundant watering, but not more often than once a week. In no case should roses be poured, as this will cause decay of the root system.
Since this flower grows up to 3 meters in height and has large buds collected in brushes of 3 pieces each, it must be provided with additional supports as the branches grow. So that the Indigoletta climbing rose (gardeners' reviews confirm this) bloomed as long as possible, dried flowers should be cut off.
Prune Indigoletta pruned roses
This plant does not require special pruning as such, but as the flowers fade, it is necessary to cut these shoots completely in order for new ones to appear. If the new ones are weak, then it is better to leave the old ones until the bush gathers strength.
It is enough to leave 5-6 shoots on the Indigoletta rose bushes so that the flowering is plentiful next year.
Extra care
Climbing rose Indigoletta is an unpretentious plant, but nevertheless requires some effort from flower growers.
First of all, she is finicky to top dressing. Mullein diluted with water is considered the best fertilizer option. You can also buy ready-made mineral fertilizers for climbing roses.
The earth around the roots should be loosened often so that there is no stagnation. It is even better to mulch the soil. To do this, when loosening, it is enough to add sawdust or straw, which will protect the root system from overheating and drying out.
Protecting Indigoletta's climbing roses from frost
This species of roses tolerates moderate winters, but it is still better to be careful than to lose a beautiful healthy bush.
After flowering, the plant must be freed from faded and non-blooming flowers, and when the temperature in the street drops to -5 degrees, it can be tied and covered.
For shelter, carefully remove the branches from the support and lay them on the laid dry leaves, spruce branches or grass. In no case should you lay branches on unprotected land. Then wrap the roses on top in a plastic wrap, but so that there is an air gap between it and the plant.
In the spring, roses cannot be kept in the film for a long time. Once warmed, open the bushes and tie them back to the supports.
Propagation of Indigoletta climbing roses
This type of roses is propagated by cuttings or layering. In order to get a high-quality layering, in the spring choose a healthy, strong shoot, bend it to the ground, fasten and sprinkle with earth. All summer, conscientiously water this place. Next spring, you will have to cut the grown stalk from the mother branch and transplant.
For propagation by cuttings, shoots that are located in the middle of the bush should be taken. They must have 4 or more kidneys. You can cut off the shoots only after the plant fades. It remains to transplant them into the soil, loosen, water and wait for abundant flowering.
Rosa Indigoletta has won the hearts of gardeners all over the world. Its aroma is compared with the smell of a damask rose by its saturation, while noting the presence of more sophisticated notes. This plant can give any garden an exquisite beauty.