Geranium Rozanne
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The variety of perennial plants allows growers to choose what they like best. Roseanne geranium has been popular for a long time. The flower has many colors, does not require special care and easily tolerates frost. Therefore, many people are interested in its description, proper care and methods of growing.
Geranium Roseanne (Rozanne) - what is this flower
Currently, more than 350 species of geranium are known. The homeland of the Roseanne species is considered to be South Africa or India.
Short description
In 1989, on the garden plot of the spouses Roseanne and Donald Waterrer, two species of garden geranium were accidentally crossed. The result is a completely new variety. For some time, the spouses groomed this flower, and then presented it to the world at a specialized exhibition.
Roseanne geranium has been cultivated on windowsills for a hundred years
Rosanna's appearance is peculiar. The plant is recumbent, it has long stems that spread along the ground. The leaves are soft and strongly serrated, green, deeply divided. On one stalk there are up to five pieces. When touched, they emit a wonderful smell.
The buds are large enough, up to 3 pieces can be located on one stem. The flowers consist of 5-6 petals. The height of the bush is about half a meter. For a couple of years, the plant occupies an area of up to 1 m².
Geranium flower
Popular varieties for the street and at home
Geranium Roseanne (Rozanna) has several varieties that differ in appearance.
Geranium x Magnificum
This crop variety appeared as a result of crossing Georgian and flat-leafed geraniums. It is a compact perennial with a height and width of about 60 cm. The length of the leaves reaches 10 cm, by autumn they turn from green to red. There are many flowers, in most cases they have a purple color, veins of a darker shade, up to 5 cm in diameter.
Double Jewel
The flower is the tallest species among the Roseanne geraniums. The plant can reach a height of 80 cm. The flowers are double, white with a contrasting purple center. Blooming in June.
Mrs Kendall Clark
Geranium with such an interesting name has a distinctive feature - flower petals are transparent with a lavender undertone, white veins. The bush is wide, sweeping.
Flower petals can be almost transparent
Split Splash
Geranium Split Splash is distinguished by its white double flowers. The petals have blue spots and streaks. The size of the flowers reaches 5 cm, the height of the bushes is 60 cm.
There are also varieties of geraniums distinguished by red leaves - Focus Pokus, Oki Doki, People Heron, Victor Reitor.
Planting a garden hybrid Roseanne geranium in the open field
Garden geranium Roseanne is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and resistance to frost. However, the choice of a landing site in the open field should be given attention.
Seat selection
Rozanne geranium grows quietly in the shade and in a sunny place. A flower bed or a pot is suitable for planting. In the second case, it is recommended to take a small container, which can be placed on the balcony for the summer period.
When planting in open ground, it is better to position the crop so that the sun's rays fall on it in the morning and in the afternoon. It is recommended to shade the plant at noon.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
The plant is unpretentious in the composition and acidity of the soil, however, in order to get more beautiful flowers, it is recommended to prepare the soil:
- Dig small holes up to 15 cm deep.
- A small amount of peat is placed on the bottom.
- The sprouts are planted after a couple of weeks in a permanent place.
How to care for winter and summer
Geranium hybrid Rosanna is unpretentious. However, good care will allow you to get larger flowers and a fast growing plant.
Watering rules and humidity
Watering the bushes in the open field is required as the soil dries. The plant loves moisture, but does not tolerate waterlogging, so you should not be zealous with irrigation.
Roseanne does not need spraying. In hot weather, such irrigation can cause burns on the leaves and flowers.
Roseanne's petals come in different shades.
Top dressing and soil quality
The hybrid loves loose and fertilized soil, but it will also grow and develop well in clay or sandy soil. Top dressing is carried out in spring, using both mineral and organic fertilizers.
Pruning and replanting
A transplant is best done in the spring, once every couple of years. This will be enough.
Pruning is carried out if desired to give the geranium a certain shape. It is also required to remove excess shoots in the event of a deterioration in the condition of the flower.
Planting and caring for Roseanne geraniums at home
At home, geraniums (including pelargonium) are planted in a suitable container. It should be borne in mind that this plant does not like large pots. Better to choose small and not too deep.
For the pot, a special mixture for indoor plants is suitable. Watering is carried out in a pallet so as not to flood the root system and to avoid rotting.
A home flower is transplanted if it has grown a lot and the pot has become insufficient in size.
Features of flowering plants
Geranium Roseanne blooms even with the most minimal care and pleases with a variety of flowers.
A period of activity and rest
The flowering culture begins early, some species give flowers as early as June. The period of activity lasts until the first frost. After that, the plant accumulates strength and prepares for cold climatic conditions.
Types and shape of flowers
Roseanne flowers are shaped like a glass. The color of the petals is varied - from white to blue. At the same time, they change their shade depending on climatic conditions.
Flower reproduction methods
Rosanna can be propagated in several different ways.
Propagation by cuttings
From an adult plant, you need to cut off a shoot with 5-7 leaves and place it in a container with water. It is recommended to add activated carbon to it. After about a week, the roots will appear at the appendix and it can be transplanted to a permanent place. Immediately after planting, the plant is watered, and a month later, the first feeding is carried out.
Reproduction by dividing the rhizome
Propagating a plant by dividing the root system is quite simple. The procedure is carried out in early spring. The plant is removed from the soil, the rhizome is examined, diseased and dried shoots are removed. Places of cuts are sprinkled with activated charcoal to avoid the appearance and development of infection.Then they are divided into several parts and carefully seated in different holes.
Rosanna does not give seeds
Growing problems, diseases and pests
The Roseanne variety is unpretentious, but it is not immune from disease and pest damage. Most of the problems arise from violation of the rules of care:
- with an excess of moisture, leaves and buds fly around;
- with a lack of light, the leaves become lethargic and pale;
- lack of moisture leads to drying out of the plant;
- Roseanne is affected by aphids and whiteflies, you can get rid of them with the help of special means;
- the appearance of spots on the leaves indicates possible fungal diseases, it will be possible to cope with them with the help of fungicidal agents.
Roseanne geranium is popular with many flower growers. The plant is unpretentious, does not require special attention, it is easy to keep it in the winter. Its decorative appearance and rapid growth allow it to be used in landscaping.
