Rose Princess of Monaco (Princesse De Monaco) - characteristics of the variety

Rose Princess of Monaco is as beautiful and tender as the one whose name she proudly bears. The Princess of Monaco is deservedly recognized as the most beautiful hybrid tea rose.

Rose Princess of Monaco (Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, MEImagarmic, Preference, Princess Grace, Princesse de Monaco, Princesse Grace de Monaco) - what is this variety, history of creation

The rose was bred in 1969 in France by the breeder A. Guyot. He set himself the goal of developing a variety that would be worthy of decorating royal courts and gardens, and his plans were fully realized. Grace Kelly is a floribunda, an intermediate rose between tea and polyanthus species.

The Grace Kelly rose combines the most delicate colors

Grace Kelly, after whom the beautiful flower was named

Description of Rose Princess de Monaco:

• bush with straight shoots and up to 1 m in height, about 80 cm in diameter;
• leaves are dark green with a glossy surface, oval in shape and pointed ends;
• flowers - ornate, the main color is cream with pink, red and white shades;
• aroma is subtle, unobtrusive.

The rose blooms throughout the season.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rose Grace Kelly is loved by gardeners and florists around the world for its excellent characteristics:

• large and lush flowers with a beautiful color;
• long flowering from early summer to late autumn;
• frost resistance;
• easy breeding procedure.

The rose is not devoid of flaws:

• young bushes require careful and regular care;
• flowering begins only 3 years after planting;
• the flower is afraid of direct sunlight.

Use in landscape design

The rose will fit perfectly into any landscape composition.

Rose is perfect in any combination

Bushes look great both solo and in combination with other plants. But if the Princess will be combined with other flowers, she needs to be planted at a short distance from them.

Growing a flower in the open field

Success in growing a rose depends on the quality of the selected planting material. The fastest and easiest way is to use purchased seedlings. The optimal time is the second half of autumn.

The rose loves well-lit areas, but without direct sunlight, from which the flower can dry out. The plant is afraid of drafts and strong winds, but at its location there must be access to fresh air.

How to prepare the soil and flower for planting

No specific soil preparation is required.

High-quality seed will fully convey all the characteristics of the mother bush

In seedlings, the root system is straightened, cleaned of debris, damaged or weak roots are removed.

Planting procedure step by step

To plant a hybrid tea rose Princess of Monaco you need:

1. Dig a hole. The hole diameter and depth are about 50 cm.
2. Put a drainage layer in the hole, for which you can use expanded clay or small stone. The layer should be 5 to 10 cm.
3. A layer of humus is placed on top of the drainage.
4. After fertilization, 15 cm of garden soil is poured.
5. The root system of the seedling is dipped in a clay solution - 500 g of clay per 2 liters of water.
6. The seedling is vertically inserted into the hole, the root collar is deepened by 5 cm.
7. The hole is covered with earth, which must be well tamped.
8. The planted seedling is watered. Use 2 liters of water for each bush.

Plant care

Caring for Rose Kelly is not difficult. But the gardener needs to pay attention to the fact that she is very sensitive to incorrect lighting and to incorrect levels of humidity.

Rose is very fond of water. Watering rules and recommendations:

• bushes up to 2 years old should be watered every 2-3 days;
• it is enough to water adult roses 1-2 times a week, depending on the ambient temperature;
• up to 4 liters of water is poured on one bush, in strong summer heat - up to 5-6 liters;
• water is used only settled, warm, you can use rainwater.

Top dressing and soil quality

The recommended soil for Grace Kelly is black soil, you can replace it with loamy soil with organic fertilizers. The acidity should be low. To lower the pH level, ash or limestone is added to the ground.

Fertilizers are used complex: mineral or organic. Top dressing is applied 3 times a year - in spring, during the growing season, during flowering and in autumn, to prepare the bushes for wintering.

Pruning and replanting

Pruning is mandatory in the spring. Dry and damaged branches, shoots that have poorly endured the winter and have turned black are subject to removal.

Regular pruning stimulates active flowering

The transplant is carried out in the second half of October.

Additional Information! To activate the early flowering of shrubs, it is recommended to cut off the shoots in spring, leaving no more than 5 buds on each branch.

Features of wintering roses

A rose shelter is prepared when the temperature drops to -10 degrees. The bushes must be spud and covered with spruce branches.

In regions with long and very cold winters, the rose will need additional shelter. A frame is erected around the bush, on which agrofibre or other non-woven material is stretched.

Blooming rose

Grace Kelly blooms several times per season with a short break. In a bush from 2 years old, the period of activity begins in March. The rose enters the resting stage in October, when a serious autumn cold snap begins.

During flowering, the rose needs regular watering. In the fall, when the dormant period begins, the bushes must be fed with organic fertilizers.

What to do if it does not bloom

The lack of flowering can be caused by the following reasons:

• the rose grows in a draft or strong wind;
• most of the day, direct sunlight falls on the bushes;
• lack of nutrients in the soil;
• improper pruning of shrubs;
• the rose is sick or damaged by insect pests.

Lack of flowering is the result of improper flower care, if, for example, an excessive amount of fertilizer is applied or the bushes are heavily flooded with water.

Flower propagation

Reproduction of a rose is vegetative. This is best done in the summer, from July to August.

The best way to reproduce is by grafting:

1. The stem is cut from the bush, there should be a bud on the handle.The escape is cleared of debris and earth.
2. A T-shaped incision is made on the stock.
3. The bark at the stock is folded back, a bud is inserted into it.
4. The junction is wrapped in cling film.

The first roots will start to appear around October. A year after grafting, the seedling can be dug up, cut and transplanted to a permanent place.

Branches that are at least 3 years old can be used as breeding material.

Diseases, pests and ways to control them

Grace Kelly has a strong immunity to various diseases. Diseases such as rust, powdery mildew are the result of improper plant care. If they occur, it is necessary to remove the damaged parts and treat the bushes with insecticides. Pests - aphids, spider mites. To combat them, a soap solution is used.

Princesse de monaco is a rose of incredible beauty, with a truly royal, unobtrusive, but so intoxicating scent. She herself will decorate any, even the most modest and small garden. Caring for a rose is not difficult, the success of its cultivation largely depends on the quality of the seed.