All flower growers can unanimously confirm that the garden rose is the queen of all flowers. Curly roses require special attention, only in this case they will delight everyone around. But despite this, they have taken top positions in the collection of all gardeners.
These plants are actively used in the design of pergolas, arches, arbors. Weaving roses look great as hedges. All flower growers know one of the varieties of climbing roses - Camelot. Let us consider in more detail all the features of this variety.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Outwardly, the color of the flower resembles corrugated paper. The uniqueness of the plant lies in the fact that under the influence of direct rays and rain, the color does not change. Inflorescences of the second wave last a little longer than the first.
In 2011, the German company Rosen Tantau introduced an amazing rose variety - Camelot, a photo and description of which is presented in this article. It belongs to the group of ramblers, which are characterized by a single flowering. Butthe described variety differs from the previous generation in the ability to bloom multiple times during one season.
Why is the Camelot rose so attractive to experienced gardeners?
- Petals have an unusual shade of pink, combined with dark pink small ripples.
- Flowers exude a delicate, bright fragrance with hints of citrus.
- The plant tolerates frost well, does not need complex shelter for the winter.
- The bush is particularly resistant to various diseases.
- Like other varieties that belong to the group of ramblers, the rose does not need constant pruning.
The disadvantages include a short flowering period of roses Camelot. Having blossomed, the flower lasts only 2-3 days. After the petals fall off. For summer residents who rarely come out of town, this moment is very important. It is difficult enough to enjoy the moment of flowering, because its duration is short.
Many flower growers recommend carefully choosing a place for planting a weaving rose Camelot. After all, with abundant flowering, the petals almost all crumble at the same time. They may look unaesthetic.
Description and characteristics
The rose bush is characterized by increased growth. The shoots of the plant are strong, resilient, but quite elastic. Thanks to this, it is easy to form weaving along the support. In one season, under favorable conditions, the bush can reach 2 m in height.
Full abundant flowering can often be observed from the third year after plantingclimbing rose Camelot. The photo of a richly plastered bush is striking in its beauty. The main task of the plant in the first years of life in a new place is to build up green mass. A weaving rose of this variety actively produces side shoots.
On one stem can be located up to 10 flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. Bright flowers exude a pleasant, bright aroma that will not leave indifferent any person passing by.
Width of the bush - 150 cm, height - up to 300 cm. The plant is frost-resistant, requires minimal shelter for the winter. The variety is resistant to black spot and powdery mildew.
A weaving rose is planted in the fall a month before the onset of frost, in the spring - when the soil warms up to +10 ° С.
Planting and further care
Proper planting and proper care of the plant will allow you to see the result of your activity in the near future. The variety will be able to reveal its characteristics well if the following planting requirements are met:
- The right choice of location. For landing, you should choose a sunny, well-ventilated place. It is desirable that it has a low level of groundwater.
- For the variety, chernozem or loam enriched with organic matter is preferable.
- The planting hole must be dug in advance. The soil must be fertilized. This will allow you not to feed the plant additionally in the first season.
- The main rule for planting roses is that the graft must be buried 3-5 cm into the ground. This stimulates the growth of additional shoots.
Departure in the first and subsequent seasons
In the first year after planting, additional feeding is not needed. The main task during this period is the active growth of branches. Care in the first year of the plant consists in the regular removal of weeds, loosening, watering, mulching. Attention should also be paid to the prevention of diseases, the treatment of plants from pests.
In the future, fertilizers should be applied to the soil 3-4 times per season. Until July, nitrogen fertilizers are applied, and from August - potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. The amount of trace elements needed is calculated depending on the size of the bush.
Features of seasonal pruning
The first buds on the rose appear on last year's growth. For this reason, only sanitary pruning of the plant is carried out in the fall. During this period, unripened or damaged shoots are removed. The main pruning should be done in the spring. All shoots that did not survive the winter are subject to removal. You can also remove branches older than 3-4 years. Another pruning can be done in the summer. To re-stimulate the flowering of the rose, the ovaries of the first wave must be cut to the second bud from the withered flower.
Preparing for winter
The manufacturer indicates the preferred places for growing the variety: Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl, Voronezh, Samara regions. It is necessary to prepare the plant for wintering in these areas in the following sequence:
- We well spud the bush with dry earth.
- If possible, whipremoved from the supports and placed on the ground. Previously, the branches must be laid with a layer of spruce branches and boards. Plastic bottles can also be placed on the ground.
- Carefully cover the branches with a layer of covering material.
If it is not possible to remove the branches from the supports, they are covered in weight. Unfortunately, this option does not guarantee the full preservation of the shoots. After all, all the branches that are not covered with snow in winter can freeze and die.
Formation, choice of support and neighbors
When planting a weaving rose, don't expect it to bloom in the first year. Proper planting guarantees the growth of additional shoots from the grafting site and the length of the branches themselves in the first season.
Climbing rose Camelot is characterized by flexible shoots. This allows the branches to curl well along the arch, columns, obelisks. Under their mass, you can hide old trees or a fence. This rose makes for a chic, eye-catching hedge.
The bush is formed depending on the support. In this case, it is necessary to remember the rule of horizontal placement of the main branches. This placement is excellent for stimulating a large increase in the branches of the second row. Buds are formed on them later on.
Before planting a rose, you need to think about its future neighbors. The main rule is not to mix plants that bloom in the same color scheme. So visually the site becomes overloaded.
Everyone knows that a rose is a lusha plant that needs space. Designers are advised to choose more modest and monochromatic "neighbors" for a lush bright rose. The ideal option is to place ornamental shrubs, conifers or perennial grasses.
Camelot rose flowers are complex in color and structure. Only plants with simple inflorescences can emphasize their beauty. It is recommended to plant nearby clematis, asters of non-double varieties, verbena.
If you want to place several rose bushes side by side, it is recommended to make a small distance between them. So the plants will not intertwine, the planting rule will be observed. This landing will allow you to get separate pink spots, separated from each other and diluted with other tones.
Rose reproduction
Roses Camelot, like other representatives of this species, are propagated by cuttings. Only with vegetative propagation, the varietal qualities of the plant are preserved. Cuttings must be harvested only from young, but he althy and strong bushes. They are cut after the first wave of flowering.
Problems that gardeners may face
Many growers buy this variety for its multiple blooms. But sometimes the plant blooms only once. This problem is often described by reviews of the Camelot rose. What could be causing this?
- Single flowering is often observed in shrubs in the first three years after planting. At this time, there is an active build-up of green mass. Only after that the plant will be able to give all its strength toabundant and bright flowering.
- As soon as the first wave of flowering is over, it is necessary to cut off the flowers and parts of the stem. This is how re-blooming is stimulated.
- If the bush does not bloom again, it is necessary to carefully examine it for pests and diseases. Also look for signs of nutrient deficiencies.
Conclusion
Reviews of the climbing rose Camelot say that this beautiful plant will become a real decoration of your garden. It can become the basis of a flower garden. The rose looks great both in a single landing and in a group composition. This variety looks great in any landscape style.
