Rose Caramella

Rose Caramella is a flower that occupies a worthy place in the collection of florists. It differs not only in its sophisticated appearance, but also in other characteristics. Among others, its high frost resistance is noted. This factor often becomes decisive for Russian gardeners.

Rose Caramella - what is this variety, history of creation

Rose Caramella was first bred in Germany in 2001. It belongs to the shraba group. It got its name due to its special color. This is a hybrid tea rose. These flowers also include the rose Carambol.

Rose Caramella

Brief description, characteristic

Caramella looks really amazing. Its buds have a caramel color, which can vary in shades: from bright yellow to delicate pastel. The cultivar's endurance is impressive. It is grown even in the coldest regions of the Russian Federation.

The main characteristics of the variety:

• erect bush up to 120 m high;
• width up to 70 cm;
• leaves are large, with a glossy sheen;
• re-flowering plant;
• the bud is large, goblet, caramel color;
• the flower is amber-yellow, densely double, up to 10 cm in diameter, small inflorescences make up;
• high immunity to diseases and adaptation to any climate.

Rose Caramella climbing

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the variety include:

• bright and lush bloom throughout the summer;
• resistance to different weather - rose Caramel easily tolerates both the hottest weather and severe frosty winters;
• re-flowering variety - the break between flowering is not noticeable for flower growers;
• large double flowers, collected in beautiful inflorescences.

Like other flowers, the Caramel Rose is not without its drawbacks:

• The variety is quite whimsical; for its full development, a number of conditions must be observed.
• Since the stems of the plant are very tough, they are unable to bend to the ground. Therefore, for shelter for the winter, you will need a structure using a rigid frame.

Use in landscape design

Rose Caramel belongs to border roses. It is often used to decorate lawns. Since the size of the shrub is not too large, it can be planted in flowerpots. Also, this rose will be a great addition to the overall composition of rockeries. Caramel can be planted singly, in groups, or in combination with other plants. Compositions with contrasting brightly flowering plants will decorate any lawn.

Rose Caramella in combination with other plants

Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground

In the flower beds of central Russia, the Caramella scrub rose takes root easily, and caring for it is not too difficult. A flower grower who already has experience with roses can easily cope with the cultivation of this variety.

In what form is the planting carried out (by seeds, seedlings, etc.)

You should not choose a seed planting method. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the Shrab Caramel rose is a hybrid, which means there is no guarantee that the seeds will be able to retain the characteristics of the mother plant. Secondly, an attempt at seed reproduction is unlikely to be successful because of its laboriousness. Often the seeds do not germinate. The rose is propagated by seedlings, and this option is the easiest and most affordable.

What time is the boarding

Planting is preferable to do in the spring, in late April or early May. Autumn planting is also possible, but seedlings planted too late may not take root and die over the winter.

Location selection

It is better to plant a caramel rose in a sunny place, but the scorching sun will only harm the flowers, so in the afternoon they should be shaded.

How to prepare the soil and flower for planting

To prepare seedlings for planting a day before, their root system must be placed in a solution with a root growth stimulator. In the event that the roots are too long, they need to be shortened. You also need to get rid of the damaged parts. The soil for plants should be light, loose, breathable, with a medium acidity level.

Planting procedure step by step

The procedure for planting roses Caramella is as follows:

1. A hole is dug 50-70 cm deep, on the bottom of which a layer of rubble is poured;
2. Organic fertilizer is applied to the bottom of the pit. A solution of manure or compost is suitable;
3. A layer of prepared soil about 10 cm wide is poured;
4. The seedling is inserted into the center, its roots are straightened, the soil is poured on top;
5. The soil around is well compacted and watered.

Plant care

Caring for a Caramella rose requires adherence to a few simple rules. If done correctly, the plant will delight you with its lush, bright and long flowering.

Watering rules and humidity

Caramella is a variety that is resistant to hot, dry weather. But regular watering won't hurt. In the heat, you need to water it twice a week. Calculation of water - 15 liters per adult plant.

Top dressing and soil quality

The main quality of the soil is its good air permeability. If there is too much clay in its composition, then it is necessary to add humus, peat and sand to it. Too light soil will damage the plant and slow down its development, as well as negatively affect flowering. In such a composition, you need to add a mixture of humus and clay. For roses of this variety, regular feeding is important. Both mineral and organic fertilizers are required. For young seedlings in the first year of life, no fertilization is required if they were applied to the bottom of the pit during planting. The first feeding of adult plants is carried out in the spring after the pruning procedure. Special mineral fertilizers are applied under the bush, which can be bought in flower shops. Organic fertilizers are applied a week later. For example, a solution of cow dung. The next feeding is carried out with chicken droppings during the period when the buds begin to be laid. At the same time, it is useful to sprinkle some wood ash under the bush. Fertilizers are not required during the flowering period. The last organic dressing is applied in September, after which the flowers begin to accumulate strength and prepare for wintering.

Pruning and replanting

Pruning is divided by season and the intensity of its implementation. Seasonal pruning can be:

• spring. This is the most important pruning. It is carried out at the very beginning of the swelling of the kidneys. During this period, medium pruning is most often carried out, leaving 6 buds on the branches. Thanks to this, the bush blooms more magnificently, and blooms earlier. In the spring, in order to rejuvenate the bush, strong pruning can also be carried out, in which 4 buds remain on the shoots. Weak pruning is carried out in order to remove the upper parts of the bush, damaged over the winter;
• summer pruning.It is carried out after flowering, cutting off wilted flowers along with a small part of the shoot. Thanks to this, the next flowering will be more lush;
• autumn pruning is carried out in order to prepare the plant for winter. At this time, remove all damaged and unripe shoots. This pruning should not be drastic, otherwise the plant will not survive the harsh winter.

Rose Caramella after spring pruning

Features of wintering a flower

For the winter, the flower is covered to protect it from severe frosts. Without shelter, the flower can withstand temperatures down to -10 ° C. At the first frost, the soil around Caramella is huddled, the plant is trimmed and the soil is covered with spruce branches. A frame structure is built over the flower itself, on which insulation and film are applied.

Shelter rose Caramel for the winter

Blooming rose

This rose variety blooms throughout the summer. If you take care of the flower correctly, you can extend flowering until the second half of September.

A period of activity and rest

The active growth and development of the shrub begins with the onset of spring, at the same time the buds are laid. The flowering period begins in the summer. At this time, the flower must be monitored, ensured timely poly and pruning. In the fall, the plant begins to prepare for the winter period - the dormant period.

Care during and after flowering

During flowering, it is important to remove wilted leaves and inflorescences. Extra buds are removed from the end of July. Before the onset of the dormant period, several flowers are left on Caramella. The bush will need them for abundant flowering next year. At the end of the period, feeding is stopped and watering is reduced. In the fall, watering is not carried out at all.

What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons

Caramella does not flower in the first year of development. In subsequent years, flowering may not occur for the following reasons:

• wrong location. If the sun is not enough for the flower, the buds may not start to set. In this case, you need to transplant the plant to a suitable place;
• lack of organic fertilizers;
• incorrect pruning with the removal of more than necessary number of buds;
• damage from diseases or parasites.

Flower propagation

Since Caramella is a hybrid plant, the only possible way to breed it is by cuttings. Only it will help preserve all the characteristics of the variety.

When to produce

Preparation of cuttings is carried out in the summer, cutting off the shoots after the first wave of flowering. Most often in the middle of summer.

Detailed description

In order to properly propagate this plant, you must follow the following instructions step by step:

1. From the cut shoots, only the middle and lower parts are left. There should be 2 leaves, one of which is located at the very top.
2. The lower part of the cuttings is treated with a root growth stimulator and goes deep into the ground by 3 cm.The distance between the planted cuttings should be at least 5 cm.
3. The seedlings are moistened and covered with polyethylene.
4. Every 3 days, the plants are opened for airing, spraying and watering.

As soon as the young plants have roots, they are ready for planting in open ground. If this does not happen, they are left in a box that can be dug into the soil.

Diseases, pests and ways to control them

Since Caramel is an unpretentious flower, damage by diseases and pests is rare. To prevent this from happening, you need to avoid stagnation of moisture in the soil and not plant flowers in low-lying areas. If the summer is rainy, the leaves of the rose should be sprayed with special agents for the purpose of prophylaxis. Powdery mildew or brown spots may appear on the plant. You can fight them with a soapy solution.

One of the finest roses, the caramella scrub rose is a fairly unpretentious plant that requires minimal maintenance. She is a decoration of any garden.In order to decorate a summer cottage, one bush will be enough. But if there are several of them, the overall picture is simply amazing.