Rose Big Purple - description of a varietal plant
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The Big Purple hybrid tea rose is a beauty that has won the hearts of many gardeners. This plant is the highlight of any suburban area. Large double flowers, rich purples and gorgeous green foliage will delight the eye and cheer you up.
Rose Big Purple (Big purple) - what is this variety
The amazing variety was presented not by an experienced specialist, but by the multifaceted flower lover P. Stevenson, secretary of the New Zealand Rose Society.
Big Purpl, as the variety is sometimes called in Russia
Armed with the idea of growing a lush pink flower of his imagination, Pat set to work. It took a lot of time for this venture, and already in 1985 the first buds appeared in his garden.
Description and characteristics
The compact rose bush reaches a height of up to 2 m. The plant boasts large purple flowers, strong shoots and a pleasant aroma. Buds tend to bloom slowly and gracefully, one inflorescence on each shoot.
The color of the flower varies depending on the climate and the quality of care. The rose plays with rich pink, lilac, purple colors. But unfavorable weather, rain and mistakes in grooming affect her.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The pros and cons are presented in the table:
| pros | Minuses |
| Beautiful colors, attractive appearance of buds | Fear of moisture |
| Fruity aroma | Burnout color |
| Long flowering period | Decrease in the number of peduncles |
| Preservation of fascinating properties when cutting | Low resistance to infection |
| Simple care requirements | |
| Cold resistance |
Rose Big Pöple can become the basis of any flower garden. They will also look perfect, both in group and in a single version against the background of a green lawn. Shrubs are appropriate in any landscape style.
Growing a flower: how to plant it correctly in the ground
The bush is planted in the spring, somewhere in the middle of April. In this case, the seedling is processed with potassium permanganate infusion and growth stimulants. Special fertilizers for roses are placed in the dug hole.
The hole should be about half a meter (the roots in the hole should be free). Drainage is placed at the bottom. Then the soil is mixed with organic matter.
At the end, the bush is covered with earth, tamped and watered.
The beauty and bloom of a rose largely depends on the place of planting. A well-lit sunny area is what the variety needs. Drafts, gusts of wind and excess moisture are the enemies of the plant. Therefore, it is better to plant it near the walls of the house.
The soil that is most suitable is slightly acidic. The designated place must be saturated with useful substances in advance by adding humus or cow dung.
Unpretentious plant seedlings
Plant care
This process requires a systematic approach. Drying out of the soil negatively affects the general condition of the bush. But waterlogging is also not beneficial, as it can lead to fungal diseases.Abundant watering is recommended in summer, the rate is 1 time per week. In spring and autumn, watering should be done less often - once every 2 weeks.
For good flowering, all crops require normal and high-quality feeding. Complex mineral fertilizers will saturate the soil and plant roots with useful and nutritious substances. Top dressing is carried out in the spring: the first is nitrogen, the second is potash. Then fertilizers need to be applied after the buds appear and the first flowering. In the summer, you need to take mineral and organic complexes, in the fall - phosphorus and potash fertilizers.
Pruning
By removing old shoots, you can achieve a decorative look of the bush. But the main function of the procedure is to maintain health, as over time, the rose bushes thicken. Pruning prevents fungal infections. The procedure is carried out in spring and summer. It must be carried out with a sharp pruner.
Preparing for winter
Wintering a flower is a difficult period, the plant needs to be prepared. So what needs to be done:
- Cut off the shoots, leaving 10 cm. Sprinkle the slices with ash for disinfection.
- Huddle the shrub by sprinkling dry leaves on top or covering with spruce branches. It is prohibited to use sawdust, hay, straw. They will accumulate excess moisture and lead to decay.
How the Purple rose blooms
Rose Big Purple blooms almost all summer. Unfortunately, its flowering begins to fade away by the end of August.
Care
If you take good care of the bush, you can grow a gorgeous plant that will delight everyone with its rich colors and wonderful aroma. Flower care during flowering is as follows:
- thorough weekly watering;
- regular loosening of the earth;
- mulching the soil with straw or hay. Thanks to this, you can protect the bush from weed growth. In addition, such actions maintain water balance;
- weeding;
- high-quality feeding. Fertilizers are added during the summer, about once every 15 days;
- removal of dried buds.
Reproduction
The flower is propagated by cuttings. The cut shoot should be 15 cm long and have several healthy buds. The planted process should be covered with a glass container and placed in a warm, bright place. The plant should be watered periodically. A month later, leaves should appear on the branch.
The flowering period is an indescribable sight
Pests and diseases
Big Ash - hybrid tea roses that are resistant to insect damage. The most common things that can attack are caterpillars and slugs. You can eliminate them with insecticides.
The Big Purple rose is known for its excellent resistance to certain ailments. Of the diseases, black spot and powdery mildew are most often affected. How to deal with existing threats:
- Powdery mildew is a white powdery coating on shoots and leaves. Experts say that this can be from poor lighting of the site and dense planting. You can cure the Big Pearl hybrid tea rose using folk methods: decoction of horsetail (100 g per 1 liter of water) or infusion of mustard (2 tablespoons per 10 liters of water). Also use means thiovit jet, bactofit, bayleton;
- black spot is dark and brown spots. Pathology can be prevented by using complex fungicides containing copper: abiga-peak, speed.
What powdery mildew looks like
Hybrid tea rose Rosa Big Purple is a very popular variety among gardeners. It is a bush with large double purple flowers, green foliage and a pronounced fruity aroma. This species has excellent resistance to cold and disease, therefore it is the most popular and attractive.
