Rosa Schneewalzer - characteristics and conditions of care
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The classic climbing variety with white flowers is becoming more and more popular with domestic florists. Rosa Schneewalzer, whose name translated from German sounds like "snow waltz", fully justifies it. During the flowering period, the garden transforms, becomes snow-white, as if covered with a light snow carpet.
Brief description of the variety
Climbing rose Schneewalzer (Schneewalzer, Schneewalzer) began its history in 1987 and is the result of the work of the Tantsu dynasty. It is a perennial shrub up to 3 m high. The bush grows well and requires an area of about 2.5 m. Distinctive characteristics of the plant:
- leaves of an elegant green color. Grow abundantly on shoots;
- the shape of the flowers is similar to that of hybrid tea varieties. The color is exceptionally white, however, at the bud stage, a delicate lemon shade is possible.
Rosa Schneewalzer - a snow-white decoration of the garden
Advantages and disadvantages
A guest from Germany, the Schneewalzer rose, feels quite comfortable in the Russian climate and does not imply any special difficulties in growing it. The advantages of the Schneewalzer variety include:
- frost resistance;
- long lush flowering;
- attractive appearance of both the bush itself and the flowers;
- the possibility of using flowers to create bridal bouquets, decorating rooms for celebrations. They are also good in the cut;
- pleasant unobtrusive aroma.
However, it is important to keep in mind some of the disadvantages of Schneewalzer roses:
- the scorching rays of the sun can cause burns, so the landing site is chosen slightly shaded;
- in the rainy season, waiting for a beautiful flowering will not work, the buds are tied and bloom very reluctantly.
Use in landscape design
Schneewalzer white roses are beautiful in themselves, therefore they are used for single planting. In addition, they can become an amazing living decoration of gazebos and terraces, they are used to decorate arches.
Features of growing a flower
The Schneewalzer rose is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, so planting and subsequent care is within the power of even novice growers. However, it is important to follow certain rules.
What time is the boarding
It is best to plant the bushes in the fall, but 2-3 weeks before the expected frost, so that the cutting has time to take root. Before the first wintering, young plants must be covered with straw, agrofibre or plastic wrap, and sprinkled with them after snow falls.
The spreading Schneewalzer bush during the flowering period is densely covered with snow-white buds
Seat selection
In order for the Schneweiser rose to please its owner with a beautiful long flowering, you should correctly approach the choice of a planting site. Here's what to consider:
- the area should be well lit, but light shading will be required to protect against burns;
- protection from the wind for the bushes is required;
- light nutritious soil will be required;
- it is better to plant the plant on a small hill. Raised groundwater levels can cause root rot.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
For normal growth and beautiful flowering, Schneewalzer bushes need a nutrient medium. If the soil is clay, it is enriched with compost, peat or humus. Preparation of sandy soil involves the introduction of clay, as well as compost, turf and humus.
Preliminary preparation of Schneewalzer seedlings is carried out as follows:
- The roots are pruned, and the moldy or rotten parts are removed.
- Placed in a growth stimulator for 24 hours.
The plant is then ready for planting.
Step-by-step description of the process
Planting roses Schneewalzer is as follows:
- Preparation of the planting pit (60 × 60 cm).
- Introducing a mixture of sand, peat and humus into it.
- Placing a seedling in the center of the hole with a 5-6 cm deepening of the root collar.
- Sprinkle with soil and carefully tamp.
- Abundant watering.
Organization of care
The organization of care for the German variety of climbing roses Schneewalzer is no different from the agricultural technology of domestic varieties. It implies timely irrigation, feeding, pruning and frost protection.
Irrigation technique
The Schneewalzer bush is moisture-loving, but the waterlogged soil will cause root rot. That is why irrigation is carried out regularly, but carefully. You will have to spend about 20 liters of warm water on the shrub. In the heat, the soil is moistened every 3 days, in August - every 7. Watering stops in autumn.
Organization of feeding
Rosa Schneewalzer will not grow on poor soil, therefore fertilization is the most important procedure. You must adhere to the following schedule:
- in the spring, nitrogen-containing complexes are used, when the rose begins to bloom, instead of them, the soil is enriched with potassium-phosphorus compounds;
- in August, they refuse to feed.
How to prune and replant a bush
For the Schneewalzer variety, spring pruning is suitable, which means the removal of old, weakened and frozen shoots. In summer, it is allowed to periodically remove faded buds. In the fall, preparing the bush for winter, a thinning procedure is carried out.
Preparing for winter
The Schneewalzer variety thrives even in the Siberian climate, but needs careful shelter before wintering. The lashes are fixed on the ground with the help of arcs, after which they are covered with spruce branches, straw, hay, agrofibre. The preparation period is October-November, it is important to have time to complete the work before frost.
Flowering features
Flowering Schneewalzer takes place in two waves, this variety is a representative of the re-flowering. There is a short period of rest between the waves, during which the rose can delight its owner with only rare individual buds. Duration of flowering - the second half of June - the last days of August.
The first year is not suitable for flowering, so they try to protect the shrub from it by removing the buds that are tied throughout the season.
Next year you can enjoy the snow-white beauty.To stimulate the emergence of new flowers, wilted flower stalks are regularly removed.
Rose does not bloom: what to do
The main reasons for the problem are simple to the point of banality: violation of agricultural techniques, the wrong place of growth, an excess or deficiency of minerals. For the solution, use the appropriate methods: with excessive or insufficient watering, irrigation is normalized. If the shrub grows in the shade, it should be transplanted. Stabilize the top dressing.
Simple but thorough care can help avoid flowering problems
How to propagate
The only breeding option is cuttings. For this, strong cuttings are cut from adult, but healthy mother shrubs. It is better to do this between flowering waves.
Procedure:
- Cut off several shoots approximately ½ cm thick. Each of them should have 5 buds. The bottom cut should not be made straight, but at an angle of 45 °.
- Place the cuttings with the bottom cut into a growth promoter.
- Prepare a hole 30 cm deep; a mixture of rotted grass and compost can be used as soil.
- Plant the shoot in a hole at an angle of 45 °. In this case, about 2/3 of its part should be underground.
- Abundant watering is the final stage of planting.
Diseases, pests and a set of preventive measures
The Schneewalzer variety is resistant and rarely gets sick or is attacked by pests. However, this does not mean that prevention is unnecessary. The bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid every spring, so as not to face unnecessary problems in the future.
Rosa Schneewalzer is the majestic queen of the garden
The Schneewalzer rose with snow-white flowers exuding a delicate aroma is a real gift from nature and German breeders. This flower, quite easy to care for, will become a true decoration of any landscape for many years.
