Rose Monica has bright yellow-orange flowers. How to grow this hybrid tea variety in central Russia? Features of care and tips from amateur gardeners, read on.
Description of the rose
Bright buds bloom on a tall stalk, like a flame of fire. This is the Monica rose. The heart of the flower is painted in yellow shades, and the edges of the petals have a bright red palette. A light and unobtrusive aroma fills the gardens where hybrid tea varieties of this queen grow.
The diameter of the blossoming buds is 10-13 cm. These are truly gorgeous indicators. The stem is usually erect and tall, about 1 meter long. Often the hybrid tea rose Monica is grown for cutting and further sale. In addition, the plant has practically no thorns - the shoot is even, without bends and irregularities. Foliage rich dark green. The variety blooms all summer, with proper care, abundantly and for a long time.
Variety care
Rose Monica, described above, is disease resistant and winter-hardy. But experienced gardeners recommend making shelters in the cold season. You can read more about how to cover a flower below.
Rose "Monica" does not like the wind, so you need to choose a quiet place on the gardenplot. At the same time, it should be illuminated by sufficient sunlight.
The soil substrate must be nutrient rich and have good drainage.
From spring to the end of August, you need to feed. To protect against pests, gardeners need to treat the bushes with special solutions.
Shelter roses for the winter
Like most "queens of the garden", rose Monica in a snowless winter can die from the cold, so you need to arrange special shelters. The easiest way is to cover the roots of the rose with spruce branches of coniferous trees. In addition, the smell of the Christmas tree repels small rodents.
The main rule to follow when covering a rose is that the protection material must not come into contact with the shoots of the plant.
It is necessary to prepare a rose for wintering from the end of August. First stop feeding and watering. When flowering ends (somewhere in mid-September), you need to cut the shoots and all foliage. Roots should be spudded in October. You can treat the shoots with copper sulfate to protect against disease and resistance to moisture. All debris above the roots must be removed.
After the temperature outside the window is set at about -6 degrees, you need to protect the rose. A plastic container with holes can act as a shelter, which, in severe frosts, is also covered with plastic wrap on top.
Growing Reviews
Rose Monica has earned the highest praise from gardeners. Flowers delight and amazement with their brightness and accuracy. Strong buds are beautiful in all stages of flowering. According to flower growers, the flower looks good in the background of flower beds and as a hedge. In the cut, it stands for a long time and does not fade.
It is recommended to check the acidity of the soil before planting. Ideal Ph values are not more than 6.5. Experienced flower growers advise shaking off moisture from the buds on rainy days to avoid diseases such as gray mold. It manifests itself in the form of white fluffy spots on the foliage. When such signs appear, you need to cut off the shoots and treat the rose with preparations with sulfur.
