Rose El Toro (El Toro) - what is this variety
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El Toro hybrid tea rose looks great on a flower bed, standing out against the background of other plants with its bright color. Also, the bushes of this variety are often grown commercially, since there are no thorns on the stems, and in the cut, the flowers do not lose their attractiveness for quite a long time.
Rose El toro (El toro): short description, characteristics
The flowers of the El Toro rose have petals with a double structure and carved edges. Their color is deep red. A distinctive feature of the variety is the change in the shade of the petals during flowering. They can range from scarlet, fiery and deep orange to dark cherry in color. At the end of flowering, all inflorescences have a maroon color.
El Toro hybrid tea rose appearance
The bushes are formed straight, their height does not exceed 1 meter, the thorns on the stems are practically absent. Flowers are characterized by a cup-shaped shape, the diameter reaches 10 cm. Each flower consists of 30-40 petals. During flowering, it exudes a pleasant and moderately rich aroma. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, the culture blooms from the end of spring until the first frost.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Rose Eltora, as it is sometimes called, has the following advantageous features:
- In cut, flowers and leaves do not fade for a long time.
- There are practically no thorns on the stems, which simplifies plant care.
- Pleasant and unobtrusive aroma.
- Large buds are formed.
Of the shortcomings, flower growers note the burning out of the color of the petals in the sun, as well as the need to constantly loosen the soil, since the bushes do not tolerate stagnant moisture.
Use in landscape design
Torero rose is a real queen of the garden, which does not tolerate being close to other plants. Bushes are planted in isolation or in a small compact group in combination with other varieties of roses. The rich bright color looks advantageous against the background of green leaves.
The use of El Toro rose in landscape design
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
It is possible to grow El Toro rose from seeds, but this is a laborious process, and a favorable outcome is not guaranteed, therefore, seedlings purchased in a specialized store are mainly used. The most suitable time for planting them is from the end of March to the end of May, when the soil is already warmed up, and the probability of frost is small. In the fall, you can also plant rose bushes in open soil. This should be done in September, October, but not later, since the planting material should take root before frost.
Appearance of a healthy rose seedling
The Al Toro seedling planting algorithm is as follows:
- In a suitable area, a hole is dug with an approximate size of 60x45 cm.
- A drainage layer of expanded clay or broken stone is laid at the bottom of the pit, a soil mixture enriched with fertilizers is poured on top.
- The seedling is lowered into the hole. It is necessary to carefully spread the root system, and place the root collar so that it is 5-7 cm below ground level.
- The plant is covered with soil. It is evenly distributed between the roots; at the end, the soil must be tamped a little.
- Water the plant abundantly under the root itself, avoiding moisture on the leaves or buds.
This is what a rose seedling looks like, just planted in open ground.
Plant care
The main principles of agricultural technology are regular and timely watering, fertilization, pruning and disease prevention. Watering frequency depends on climatic and weather conditions. As a rule, twice a week is enough.
After watering, you need to carefully loosen the soil, but you need to work carefully so as not to damage the root system of the plant. To retain moisture and prevent the growth of weeds, it is recommended to mulch the peri-stem circle. According to the schedule, nitrogen-containing and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied.
An example of how to cover rose bushes for the winter
With the arrival of autumn, the rose needs to be prepared for the upcoming cold weather. The frequency of watering is reduced and the covering material is preliminarily prepared, for example, polyethylene fibers, sawdust, roots and spruce branches.
Blooming rose
Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, the plant blooms from mid-June to late autumn, right up to the first frost. Sap flow in the bush stops only at the moment when the air temperature reaches +3 degrees.
If the bushes do not bloom for a long time, then the following factors may be the reasons:
- stressful wintering;
- a poor-quality seedling was planted;
- an unsuitable landing site was chosen;
- unsuitable soil;
- insufficient light and nutrients;
Compliance with the rules of agricultural technology is even more important.
This is how the rose of El Toro blooms
Flower propagation
Roses of this variety are propagated using seeds, cuttings and budding. Most often, flower growers resort to the third method. You need to start implementing your plans in the spring, shortly after the first buds bloom.
Grafting of buds is carried out from a rose hip bush to two-year-old shoots. It is necessary to ensure that the kidneys are well ripe. The neck of the root is carefully cleaned of soil residues and a small incision is made on it. The curled area is securely fixed with a film, making sure that the harness does not rest against the trunk of the bush. The duration of coalescence is on average about 24-28 days.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
This variety has excellent immunity and is practically not exposed to the development of fungal diseases and insect attacks. But if you do not follow agrotechnical rules and do not carry out preventive measures, then the bushes can be affected by powdery mildew or black leg.
Bouquet of roses El Toro
El Toro roses have many advantageous features, including excellent decorative properties and unpretentious cultivation. This allows not only experienced gardeners to plant bushes in personal plots, but also beginners.
