Rose Weasley (Wisley) - description of varietal shrub
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Rose Weasley is an incredibly graceful and charming variety, its pearl pink flowers are popular not only in the UK, but also in other countries. It got its name in honor of the RHS gardens, where many English roses bred by D. Austin are grown.
Brief description and characteristics
English roses differ little from each other in appearance. The sprawling Weasley bush with elegant curved shoots is 1.2-1.5 m high and 1.2 m wide.The rose has medium-sized leaves of a rich bright green color. Buds with a diameter of 7-8 cm with dense double petals of pale pink color. They are in perfect order in the socket. Closer to the middle, the color of the bud is slightly richer. Flowers are evenly distributed on the shoots, often collected in inflorescences of 3 pcs. They have a fresh and unobtrusive aroma with tea and raspberry notes.
Popular among gardeners for its beauty and easy maintenance.
Weasleys bloom all summer until the first frost.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Weasley rose has many more advantages than disadvantages:
- unpretentious care;
- frost resistance;
- high resistance to disease;
- long flowering period;
- beautiful flowering of buds and their fruit and berry aroma.
Weasley rose flowers are often collected in 3-bud flowers
Use in landscape design
This variety of the English rose is used both in the design of bouquets and in landscape design. Weasley bushes look good in the form of hedges, in flower beds and in various plant compositions. They also go well with other varieties of roses, since they are all bred in the same garden.
On any site, the shrub will look appropriate
Growing a flower: how to plant it in open ground
When planting a flower in open ground, it is important to follow all the rules and recommendations. The location and timing of planting operations, as well as suitable soil, are of great importance.
In what form is the landing
The Weasley rose is most often grown using seedlings. 2-year-old bushes can be purchased at special garden centers, this will allow you to get a flowering plant much faster.
What time is the boarding
The seedling is planted in the spring (mid-late April), when the frost is over, and the soil has warmed up well.
Seat selection
The English Weasley rose does not like direct sunlight, but a heavily shaded area can affect the color and growth of the shrub. In addition, there should be no drafts on the site, they will also have a negative impact.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
To prevent water from stagnating, the soil must be loose and breathable. To do this, you need to increase its drainage, for example, add sand to the ground. It is also worth feeding the soil with the necessary fertilizers.
You can stimulate the growth of a seedling by placing its roots in a special saline solution for a while before planting.
Under good conditions, the Weasley will delight the owner for a long time with a lush color.
Planting procedure step by step
Landing is carried out according to the following stages:
- Digging a hole 40 × 40 cm (depending on the size of the roots, the hole can be enlarged).
- Preparation of a substrate from a mixture of sand, peat, humus and soil, fertilized with fertilizers.
- Laying this composition on the bottom of the hole in a small layer.
- Placing a seedling in a hole, spreading its roots.
- Powder the wells with a substrate.
- Abundant watering.
- Hilling bush.
Plant care
Only proper care will allow you to get a lush and bright flowering of the English rose.
Watering rules and humidity
Watering is carried out when the topsoil under the bush has become dry, so as not to lead to disastrous consequences. It is necessary to maintain an average humidity so that there are no sudden changes. Water should be used soft and slightly cool, having defended it in advance.
Top dressing and soil quality
At the first fertilization, it is necessary to add a large amount of nitrogen, and the top dressing before wintering should consist of mineral and organic preparations.
The soil comfortable for the Weasley rose is slightly acidic. If there is a lot of alkali on the site, then more humus or manure is introduced, and if it is acidic, lime is processed.
Pruning and replanting
Shrub pruning is easy. You can start forming the desired shape after planting:
- a wide spreading bush is obtained by cutting off dried and frozen shoots;
- a compact bush is obtained by pruning two-thirds of the previous height.
The bud on the stem is positioned so that it is always facing directly to the viewer
Features of wintering a flower
The Weasley rose is frost-resistant, but for the winter, you should cut off dead and rotten branches and cover the bush with a structure made of dense polyethylene or foam.
Blooming rose
This rose variety blooms early and pleases with its beauty until the first frost.
A period of activity and rest
The first flowering rose begins in May or early June, it all depends on the growing region and weather conditions. As soon as the first buds bloom, the shrub releases fresh shoots, which will replace the first. The second wave of flowering begins in August or September and does not end until the very frost.
The blooming of the rose continues until the frost
Care during and after flowering
The English rose loves a certain care:
- during flowering, it is necessary to remove dried leaves, shoots and buds;
- more potassium and phosphorus are added as top dressing;
- it is necessary to control the level of moisture: excessive watering or its lack affects flowering - the buds fade, wither quickly and grow less intensively.
What to do if it does not bloom
Most often, the wrong watering regime affects the lack of flowering. Cold hard water plays an important role in this.
Another common reason is prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Most likely, the place for planting the rose was chosen incorrectly.
Flower propagation
The Weasley rose can be propagated using cuttings.
To carry out such reproduction, in the spring you need to wait for small leaves on the stems.
A mature shoot is cut into cuttings. The recommended length is 15 cm.It is important that each such part has at least 3 leaves. The two lower ones cut and plant the cuttings in free areas hidden from the sun's rays. Only the top leaf should stick out above the ground. After rooting, the seedlings can be transplanted to another location.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
Rose Weasley is affected by gray mold when there is a problem with care. To prevent this from happening, it is enough to monitor the humidity and the absence of drafts.
If the disease has already affected a part of the plant, then it should be removed and the healthy part of the rose should be treated with special preparations (phytosporin).
Many people love the Weasley rose for its delicate pearl pink buds. The variety remains popular among gardeners, not only because of its beauty, but also because of the lack of difficulties in growing and caring for.
