Whoever grows bush roses on his site does not need to talk about their beauty and joy from contemplating the splendor of their flowering. And to make roses on your site look attractive and delight your eyes, it is worth paying a little attention to the question of how to properly care for a bush rose.
Regular pruning will preserve the charm of the bush rose, and will also allow the bush itself to grow as it grows.
Trimming bush roses
Early spring is the best time to perform the basic trimming, or more precisely, it is necessary to wait for the swelling of the kidneys. In the beginning, the damaged and weak branches are cut off, thus opening the view for the further formation of the crown of the rose tree. If several branches interfere with one another: rubbing or crossing - one should leave the stronger one or more successful in location. If you are at a loss with the choice of the branch that should be left - leave the one whose bark is lighter (this indicates that it is younger). Do not also leave strong branches directed to the center of the crown - this will disturb the harmony of the bush.
From the base of the rose bush and the lower part of the old branches grow powerful and thick shoots, to which the plant spends the main force. But it is these shoots that are the most valuable, since in the summer they give a few flowering shoots. When pruning shoots, you can regulate the flowering of bush roses, the longer the left part of the branch - the more flowers there will be.
When caring for a bush rose, attention should be paid to the condition of abandoned shoots. If the upper buds are frozen or not awake, then they must be removed to a well-swollen kidney.
It is necessary to take care of the rose and during the summer. Be sure to remove all dried up shoots and branches, as well as fallen flowers along with a pedicel at the level of the top sheet. It should also be ensured that the crown of the bush rose is well ventilated, for this, if necessary, cut out blind shoots. This is necessary to prevent the development of various diseases.
Too long and out of the general outline of the crown can be removed, you can do this immediately after the flowers on such branches begin to crumble.
If your rose is abundantly blooming in early summer, then the plant is quite capable to please you again and blossom a second time. To help him in this, it is necessary to cut off the fallen flowers with a pruner, cut the cut above the first strong sleeping bud.
In addition, be sure to remove the fallen leaves and leaves from the crown, as they quickly rot and contribute to the development of various diseases of the plant and in addition, absolutely do not contribute to its aesthetic appearance, make its bush untidy.
And a little secret - coming to the rose, do not rush to use the pruner, and wait a bit, carefully examine the rose bushes and think, she will certainly tell you the right decision, because each rose has its own character.
Watering
Roses love the warmth and abundant watering, but here it is also worth sticking to the measure, since excessive moisture or its lack will contribute to the development of fungal diseases and pests.
Watering is best done in the early morning (before the sun rises too high) or in the evening. The main thing is that the day on the leaves there were no drops of water, otherwise the bush of the rose will get sunburn.
Pests
The most common pest of roses is aphids. If the colonies of aphids are small, then it can be washed off with soapy water. If the distribution of aphids has reached a large scale, then the plant should be treated with special preparations, insecticides. In addition, when aphids appear, you should also check the base of the bushes for the presence of anthills. To combat the ants, there are special means. And to avoid pests in the garden when caring for a bush rose, one should adhere to simple maintenance requirements:
- Regularly prune the bushes, removing and burning the affected parts of plants.
- For the season, it is necessary to fertilize the plants once or twice with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
- In autumn, the sleeping buds are treated with a 5% solution of Bordeaux liquid.
It is right to care for a bush rose in the autumn - this is not to produce it pruning, since pruning is a motivation for growth. Roses should be okuchit, and already closer to winter to cover with a garden heater.