Rose Frederic Mistral - characteristics of the flower
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Frederic Mistral is a classic rose that growers willingly grow. The most important characteristic, because of which this flower is so much in demand, is the abundant flowering of soft pink lush buds.
Rose Frederic Mistral - what is this variety
The Frederick Mistral hybrid tea rose was bred by British breeders in 1995. In a short time, the flower has won incredible popularity not only in Europe, but also in Russia.
Frederic Mistral has a characteristic pastel pink color of the buds
Brief description and characteristics
In its description, the flower is very similar to other varieties of tea species. Rose Mistral grows up to 1.3 m. On upright shoots there are bright green leafy plates of oval shape with a pointed end. The lush flowers are tinged with a pale pink hue and have a pronounced aroma, like ethereal roses.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Rose Mistral has many advantages:
- pleasant aroma;
- beautiful bloom;
- the buds do not fade in the sun;
- disease resistance.
The main disadvantage of the Frederic Mistral variety is its weak resistance to frost.
Use in landscape design
The rose goes well in flower beds, flower beds and when decorating paths in alleys with other varieties of tea hybrids. They are often used in the design of park compositions.
Growing a flower: how to plant it in open ground
The variety grows well on slightly acidic soil and areas open to light. At home, planting is carried out using seedlings. They can be purchased in special nurseries or obtained through propagation of the bush by cuttings.
Seat selection
For cultivation, it is necessary to choose lighted areas, since Frederic Mistral does not like shade. It is also worth paying attention to the condition of the soil, the rose does not grow well on swampy and clayey soil. Loose chernozem soil in slightly elevated areas is best suited.
Planting seedlings is carried out in fertilized soil
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
For planting, a substrate is separately harvested from peat, sod land and humus. Having dug up the site, they bring compost, river sand and a little humus into it. If the roots of the seedlings have time to dry, they need to be kept in water for half an hour.
Planting procedure step by step
Step-by-step algorithm for planting Mistral roses:
- Dig holes 50 cm deep and 50 cm wide.
- Cover the bottom with a 5-6 cm layer of expanded clay aggregate.
- Cover with the same layer of substrate.
- Arrange the seedlings and cover them with potting soil.
- Water and mulch the soil.
Plant care
Taking care of the rose Frederic Mistral is not difficult, but it is worth adhering to certain rules.
Watering rules and humidity
Watering should be done every 3-4 days with clean water at room temperature. Tap liquid is not suitable for the procedure; it is better to settle it for 4-5 hours.
Moisture readings should be above average, otherwise the petals and leaves of the bush will begin to dry out and wither.
Top dressing and soil quality
For normal growth, nutritious soil is needed, so top dressing is carried out every 2-3 weeks. The first and last fertilizers are introduced with the help of organic matter. As the rest of the dressings, complex mineral compositions are used, intended for hybrid tea varieties of roses.
The acidity of the soil should be slightly overestimated. To do this, in the spring you need to add humus, compost or rotted manure to it.
Pruning and replanting
You need to prune the bush every spring. All dried and old shoots must be removed. Sometimes in the summer, some young branches are cut to thin out the bush and promote lush flowering. Places of all cuts must be treated with crushed activated carbon.
Features of wintering a flower
Since the plant is not resistant to low temperatures, it must be covered for the winter. Before this, the soil is thoroughly mulched, then the trunk circle is sprinkled with earth. After that, you can fall asleep around with dry foliage and wrap the bush in spunbond or cover it with spruce branches.
Mistral blooms very beautifully
Blooming rose
The main advantage of a rose is its bright and abundant flowering. Large buds can be up to 20 cm in diameter and contain more than 50 petals.
Periods of activity and rest
The beginning of the blooming of the Mistral's buds depends on the climate. In the middle Russian latitudes, flowering begins at the end of July and continues until the end of August.
Care during and after flowering
During flowering, it is necessary to stop feeding with nitrogen fertilizers and replace them with potassium-phosphorus preparations.
What to do if it does not bloom
Rose blooming may stop due to improper watering. If the bush is poured, then root decay begins, in case of underfilling, it dries up.
An error in the dosage of mineral fertilizers also has a bad effect on the ovary of the buds. With a lack of iron, the leaves begin to turn pale and the flowering stops. You can solve the problem by sprinkling the aboveground part of the bush and the soil with a solution of ferrous sulfate.
Flower propagation
This rose is propagated vegetatively using cuttings.
Cuttings are harvested in the fall and placed in a cool, dark storage area. At the beginning of March, they are soaked in water to be planted in the substrate afterwards.
20-35 cm cuttings are cut from healthy shoots and buried in a moist substrate. The box is placed in a lighted place and watered 2 times a week.
From pests, aphids can infect a rose
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
A disease and pest resistant variety can sometimes get sick with powdery mildew and be affected by aphids. Dew is treated with an ordinary warm shower, under which the bush is washed. Insecticides are used for aphids.
Delicate tea rose Frederic Mistral is not capricious in its care. The main thing is to prevent overflows and carefully cover the plant for the winter.
