Rose Circus (Circus) - characteristics of a varietal plant
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Rosa Circus is a magnificent garden flower with a lovely coppery yellow bloom. A wide, well and quickly growing bush, unpretentiousness to the conditions of detention, adds charm to it. It is also important to be able to use it in different ways: in a garden landscape, both solo and in combination with other flowers and plants.
Rose Circus (Circus) - what is this variety, history of creation
Floribunda Circus rose was bred in 1956 by Herbert Swim. The creator of the flower set himself the goal of creating a rose, the petals of which would not lose their color under the sun. The idea was practically a success for him. When burned out, orange petals with red edging change their color to yellow with pink tints.
Circus is a beautiful rose bush
Brief description, characteristic
Circus rose description has the following:
- The stem is from 40 to 70 cm high.
- Flowers - bright shades of yellow, on the outside and around the edges are painted in a rich red.
- Buds - have a classic shape, inflorescences are small, with a diameter of 5 to 8 cm. The shape is cupped, neat.
- The aroma is fragrant, light and unobtrusive.
There are practically no thorns on the stems.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Hybrid tea rose Circus is loved by gardeners for many of its benefits:
- unpretentiousness;
- versatility;
- long and abundant flowering;
- endurance to weather conditions;
- strong immunity, resistance to disease;
- in a freshly cut bouquet, the buds retain their decorative characteristics for 2 weeks.
The variety has received several gold medals at international exhibitions for its dazzling properties.
Circus is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful varieties of roses.
There are practically no flaws in the flower. Of the minuses, only a weak aroma can be noted. In regions with a cold climate, Circus slowly develops a bush.
Use in landscape design
In the garden, beautiful flower beds are formed from several rose bushes. It is recommended to plant roses along the paths for a beautiful framing from the main area.
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
Hybrid rose Circus, when the right conditions are created, takes root well and quickly after planting. The main thing is to pick up fertile soil for it, water it regularly and periodically add nutrients.
In what form is the landing
The rose is planted in open ground with seedlings. The seed method is not used, since it does not retain the grade.
What time is the boarding
In areas with cold climates, planting is recommended in early summer or mid-spring. If the climatic conditions are mild and warm, you can plant a rose in March or autumn.
Circus is often used in landscaping
Location selection
Rosa Circus loves well-lit places without darkening.In the area where lush bushes will grow, there should be no drafts and gusts of strong winds that can break branches.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
Before planting, seedlings need to be prepared:
- Remove the packaging from the roots, straighten the roots.
- Remove damaged roots, dead leaves, weak shoots.
- In order for the roots to spread out, it is recommended to lower the seedling in cold water for 2-3 hours, so that the remains of clay and earth come down from the roots.
- Dip the root system for 30 minutes in a solution of copper sulfate (10 liters of water, 1 tbsp. L. Means) or in a solution of foundationol (1 tbsp. L. Of the drug and 10 l of water), this will help to protect the future bush from the appearance of diseases.
Before planting, you need to make sure the integrity and health of the roots.
The soil should be nutritious and soft, medium to low acidity. If the soil is too clayey, sand is added to it, and, conversely, with a predominance of sand, a little clay is added.
Planting procedure step by step
Algorithm of actions when planting a rose:
- Prepare holes, depth - up to 70 cm, width from 80 to 90 cm.
- Place drainage in the hole - broken brick, small stones.
- Add top dressing - mineral or organic fertilizer, which must be mixed with the ground.
- After preparing the pit, a seedling is planted in it; it must be deepened until the roots are completely underground.
- Fill the hole with soil, tamp, water.
Warm water is used for irrigation.
Plant care
Rose variety Circus does not require the creation of specific conditions, but still there are some nuances in its content.
Watering rules and humidity
Humidity for a flower should be moderate. The earth should not be heavily overflowed. Even during a period of strong summer heat, it is recommended to water the flower no more than once every 7-10 days.
You need to water the rose only at the root. Water must penetrate at least 30 cm into the soil.
Top dressing and soil quality
Top dressing should be regular. Experienced florists recommend using manure - natural fertilization has the best effect on the development and health of the flower.
It is strictly forbidden to use fresh chicken manure, the bush can "burn out" from it. Top dressing is introduced from spring to mid-July. From the second half of summer until the onset of spring, the rose does not need feeding.
Pruning and replanting
The transplant is carried out, if necessary, to transfer the bush to another place. The flower is dug up, an old clod of earth is preserved on the roots, and is transferred to a new place, in fertilized soil.
Regular pruning. Withered buds, bad, weak branches are removed. You need to remove shoots that grow inward.
Features of wintering a flower
Low temperatures in winter can lead to freezing of the shoots, therefore, in the fall, as soon as the first frosts appear, the bushes need to be prepared for the cold by wrapping them.
Branches can turn black and die without proper shelter for the winter.
Blooming rose
Flowering at Circus is repeated, lasts the whole season.
A period of activity and rest
Circus is active from May to late autumn. With the onset of the first frost and until the beginning of spring, the rose is dormant.
Care during and after flowering
During flowering, the rose needs to be regularly watered and fertilized. When the dormant stage comes, the rose is pruned, watering stops.Atmospheric precipitation will be enough to provide the necessary moisture for the flower.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
Some gardeners are faced with such a problem when the hybrid blooms poorly or there is no flowering at all. This is observed with excessive watering or drought, in the absence of essential nutrients.
Flower propagation
Circus can be propagated in two ways - by cuttings and grafting. The most commonly used method is cuttings. The optimal time for cuttings is the beginning of autumn.
Detailed description
Cutting is carried out in stages:
- Cut off lignified shoots from the bush.
- Cut them into several cuttings, each should be up to 8 cm long, the optimal width is like a pencil. The cut is 5 mm higher from the kidney. The upper cut is straight, the lower one is made at an angle of 45 °.
- Remove the lower leaves and thorns.
- Dip the stalk for 4 hours in water, to which add a growth stimulant.
- Plant the prepared cutting in fertile soil.
- Cover the stalk with a plastic bottle or glass jar.
Planting on potatoes - a proven effective way
The advantage of this method is that the rose from the potato receives the necessary nutrients and moisture.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
Circus is resistant to diseases and pests. Aphids may appear from insects on a rose. To get rid of it, you need to treat the bush with a solution of laundry soap. If that doesn't work, pesticides are used.
Diseases:
- Powdery mildew - not treated, the affected bushes must be destroyed.
- Black spot - Bordeaux liquid is used for treatment.
Disease prevention - disinfection of cuttings and seedlings before planting, proper care of the rose.
Circus is a beautiful rose bush, relatively unpretentious. It is a wonderful element in landscaping. Its subtle aroma is compensated by the dazzling flowering of the most delicate buds of a fiery and copper hue.
