Rose Sophia Loren - description of a varietal bush
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Rose Sophia Loren is justifiably considered the queen among queens. She is bright, interesting, unusual and always stands out from other roses growing in the garden. This variety is loved by flower growers, as it is suitable both for garden decoration and for creating bouquets and compositions.
Rose Sophia Loren - what is this variety
Rosa Sophia Loren is a hybrid tea variety belonging to the Rosaceae family. This flower was first bred in 1967 by the German breeder M. Tantau. It differed from its other relatives in its magnificent appearance, and therefore quickly spread throughout Europe and Russia.
What is the rose Sophia Loren
Brief description and characteristics
Rose Sophia Loren belongs to hybrid tea varieties. Flower description:
- high bushes, maximum height 2 m, stems erect, strong and straight;
- large thorns are rarely located along the stem;
- leaves are dark green glossy and ovoid;
- flowers can be located either alone or form inflorescences (less often);
- the shape of the buds is rounded-pointed, the petals are bright red velvety texture;
- medium-sized flowers, up to 13 cm in diameter, aroma is delicate, delicate, unobtrusive;
- 2 flowering is possible at once in 1 season.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
| Advantages of the variety | Disadvantages of the variety |
| High decorativeness | Picky to the place and growing conditions |
| Long flowering period | The need for regular haircuts |
| Possible re-flowering | |
| Winter hardiness | |
| Waterlogging resistance |
Use in landscape design
Rosa Sophia Loren, like many other high varieties of roses, is very fond of landscape designers. They can be used both in single plantings and in flower arrangements, in any case they will look spectacular and attract attention. Bright red tall flowers planted in a row will look great against a hedge of deciduous shrubs or evergreens.
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The Sophia Loren variety looks great with the following plants:
- gypsophila;
- caustic buttercup;
- cuff;
- all kinds of veronica;
- sage;
- blue hosts;
- decorative cereals.
But next to large flowering plants, for example, dahlias, peonies, asters, you should not plant this rose.
Growing a flower
In order for a rose to grow and develop, it must be properly planted in open ground. Its further existence depends on it. It is important to correctly determine the choice of planting material, the place for planting, the characteristics of the soil in which the flower will grow.
Sophia Loren's rose is planted mainly with seedlings. The seed method is not suitable, since it is a hybrid, which means that decorative properties will not be preserved during seed propagation.Seedlings can be planted in two ways: dry and wet. The choice of planting option depends on the level of soil moisture. The dry method involves planting directly into the pit and backfilling with soil. With the wet method, the seedling is covered with a mushy mixture of earth and water.
What time is the boarding
Rose Sophia Loren in Central Russia can be planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Autumn planting is more preferable, however, it is important to determine the timing so that the seedling has time to take root before the frost occurs.
Sophia Loren rose inflorescence
Seat selection
The right place is one of the keys to the successful development of the rose. It is better to plant a bush on a southern slope, where it will receive more light and heat. But too open a place is not suitable, since the flower can get sunburn. It is optimal to organize light shading with shrubs or small trees. The soil in which the Sophia Loren variety will grow must be well drained.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
To prepare the soil for Sophia Loren, as well as for other hybrid tea roses, first you need to dig a planting hole, the depth of which will not be less than 75 cm. Organic fertilizers, sand and peat must be added to the soil. The soil should be nutritious and loose. It is best to prepare the planting hole in advance, 2-3 weeks before planting, so that the soil has time to settle and the rose does not fall through after planting.
You also need to prepare the seedling. It should be carefully examined, problem areas identified, and roots disinfected. The damaged parts must be removed, and the cut area must be sprinkled with crushed charcoal.
The use of roses in landscape design
Landing procedure
Step-by-step instruction:
- At the bottom of the planting pit, a mound is formed, on which the seedling is carefully placed. The roots spread out.
- The seedling is covered with prepared soil mixture so that no voids remain.
- Well watered.
- Hilling and mulching with compost.
- After a couple of weeks, when the plant is already rooting, the soil used for hilling is removed.
For some time after planting, you need to water the rose with growth stimulants so that it takes root sooner.
Further care
Rosa Sophia Loren is very picky and requires special care. If all the conditions are followed correctly, then the plant will delight the grower with its beautiful, bright flowering.
Watering rules and humidity
These flowers are very sensitive to over-watering, so the procedure should be done with caution. With stagnation and excess moisture, the plant will not only stop developing, but may even die.
Top dressing and soil quality
The plant requires timely regular feeding with mineral fertilizers. Thanks to this, the bush will actively grow, develop, and bloom luxuriantly. The main thing is to know when and what fertilizers to apply. At the beginning of the growing season, urea is recommended, the procedure can be repeated before the budding begins. After that, nitrogenous fertilizers are prohibited. You need to switch to those that are rich in potassium and phosphorus. This will promote lush, long-lasting flowering.
Pruning and replanting
Formative pruning is done in the spring. It allows you to give the plant the correct shape and make the flowering more lush. To do this, you need to leave 2-3 good large buds on the stem, everything else is cut off.
Autumn planting of roses in open ground
Features of wintering a flower
Preparing for winter is a very important step for all hybrid tea roses. It starts in August or September. Already during this period, the bushes should not be pruned. Before the onset of frost, the soil around the plant should be insulated with peat, and then covered with spruce branches or a special breathable insulation.
Blooming rose
One of the main advantages of the Sophia Loren rose variety is its long, lush and bright flowering.
A period of activity and rest
The period of activity lasts throughout the summer. At this time, the bush is completely covered with bright red flowers. The beginning of the bud laying is in May, after the warm average daily temperature is established.
Care during and after flowering
No additional measures are needed during the flowering period. The main thing is not to forget to feed the flower with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers and remove wilted buds in a timely manner.
Root drip irrigation system
What to do if it does not bloom
The most important thing is to identify the problem for which the plant has stopped blooming or has not bloomed at all. This could be:
- poor soil quality;
- lack or excess of fertilizers;
- lack of rose pruning.
Having identified the reason for the lack of flowering, it must be immediately eliminated.
Flower propagation
The flower propagates by cuttings. This is the only way to grow a daughter plant with all the characteristics of the mother bush. Most often, cuttings are cut in the spring, after buds are formed on them, or after the first flowering.
Detailed description:
- Cuttings are cut from the central part of the shoot. Their length should be about 7 cm, and 3-4 leaves should grow on them.
- The bottom sheet and part of the top sheet are removed completely to reduce liquid evaporation.
- Before rooting the shoots, they must be kept in a growth stimulant solution for 24 hours.
- Plant the cuttings at an angle either in coarse river sand, or in a mixture of sand and peat, poured over a 4 cm layer of humus or turf.
- Cover the seedling with a jar or bottle, periodically open it for airing.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
Rosa Sophia Loren has a high immunity to fungal diseases, however, they cannot withstand some insect pests. It:
- aphid;
- leaf roll;
- shield;
- penny.
The main thing is to timely detect the presence of these parasites and begin to fight them. The fight is carried out using insecticides.
Sophia Loren is an incredibly beautiful variety of roses that will adorn any garden plot. Its cultivation should not be dealt with by young, inexperienced growers, since this rose is very demanding to care for.
