Rose Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Elizabeth Rose, or Queen of England rose) got its name in honor of Queen Elizabeth II of England. She combined the advantages of two types - floribunda and tea. In some sources, it is called grandiflora.
Brief description of the variety
Variety Queen Elizabeth is a pink flowers of large sizes. The aroma is almost not felt. The petals inside the inflorescence are slightly closed. The core is friable. Each flower consists of 25 petals. The diameter of a full flower is up to 10 cm. The buds have a light red color, they are slightly elongated. When the bud opens, the color of the petals changes. The rose reaches a height of 180 cm. On the trunk there are large leaves of a dark green color. Young leaves have a reddish tint. In cultivation unpretentious.
Queen Elizabeth during flowering
Variety characteristics:
- large bush height, up to 2 m;
- the outer petals are bent down and have a wavy shape;
- the buds change their shape from goblet to flat. The color changes to pink;
- the aroma of roses is almost not felt.
For your information! Rosa Queen Elizabeth Floribunda has received many awards and is known throughout the world.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Rosa Elizabeth has the following benefits:
- flowering occurs over a long time;
- Reproduction is possible in different ways. The cuttings are mainly used, as it is considered the simplest;
- immunity to diseases and pests is very high;
- good frost resistance and resistance to temperature extremes.
Use in landscape design
Decorating a yard or garden with these flowers, the site will become much more beautiful and brighter. Large sizes of roses will help to use it not only as decorations, but also as a magnificent background.
Note! The variety is often used to create hedges. In this case, the bushes are planted at a distance of 50 cm from each other.
When making floral arrangements, you need to take into account the shade of Queen's roses. Blue, violet, white and other cool shades will be perfectly combined in colors. Better to use the drapery method. In it, stunted flowers are planted in front of the Queen Elizabeth variety. This option will be ideal for planting and hide a bald stalk.
Flower growing
Rose Floribunda Queen Elizabeth is grown from seedlings, seeded.
What time is the landing
Planting roses causes a lot of controversy. In the Middle lane, spring is considered the best time, in the southern regions - before the first frosts, that is, at the end of November. In Europe, it is carried out in late autumn.
Important! Planting roses can be done in winter. The main requirement - the seedling must be with a closed root system.
Seat selection
For the best development and growth of the bush, it is necessary to select a place with a suitable temperature, lighting, humidity, etc. The site for planting is selected dry and not too sunny. It must be borne in mind that a small shadow at lunch will be necessary. Dark buds attract more sunlight, making them brighter.
Places not recommended for landing:
- near old bushes;
- near the trees;
- in shady areas;
- on the windy side of the garden.
The best place for rose to grow
How to prepare the soil for planting
The soil for planting flowers and plants can be bought at the store or made independently. The procedure is performed in late summer. For favorable planting conditions, phosphorus fertilizers are introduced into the soil, the sod layer is removed, sand, clay, lime are distributed in an even ratio. After all these procedures, a deep digging of the earth is carried out. After six months, the earth should be loosened again and the same procedures repeated. The final step will be digging the land to a depth of 25 cm. Now the land is ready for planting roses.
Landing procedure step by step
Step-by-step instructions on how to plant a rose:
- Pits for seedlings are dug on prepared ground. The depth of the hole is calculated by the formula: +15 cm to the size of the root.
- Compost or humus and earth are poured at the bottom.
- The roots are placed in the pit.
- Everything wakes up with sand and is poured with plenty of water. You need to be careful not to get liquid on the foliage, otherwise there is a risk of sunburn.
- The final step is to mulch the earth with compost or humus.
In this form, the seedling is left for 2 days.
Plant care
Basic Queen Elizabeth Rose Care Requirements:
- a large amount of heat and light;
- timely watering and spraying of leaves;
- balanced fertilizer 2 times a month;
- plentiful watering is necessary only during transplantation or flowering, otherwise as the soil dries up;
- during the winter cold, you should cover the bush and create all conditions for favorable growth.
Note! Seedlings are best covered at noon. Shelter can be built from newspapers or lutrasil.
Watering rules and humidity
Watering occurs as needed. The main thing is to prevent transfusions, 1 time per week is the best option. In the summer season, land is mulched. It promotes less water evaporation.
Top dressing and soil quality
Rose Queen Elizabeth especially needs additional nutrition. This is necessary for normal growth. Suitable organics (compost), minerals.
Pruning and transplanting
For a neat appearance of the bush and splendor of the form, pruning is carried out. The best time for the procedure is spring. Old shoots and damaged leaves are removed. Too long shoots are cut off too.
Important! Dried buds not only spoil the appearance of the flower, but also take part of the vitamins. Their removal leads to the rapid growth of new flowers.
Features of wintering a flower
Rose of the Elizabeth variety needs compulsory shelter for the winter. It is better to do it air-dry look. This is a 60 cm high frame made of metal rods or plastic pipes, etc. It is installed above the bush until the first frost. The bushes are cleaned of leaves, treated with a solution of vitriol and spud with sand. Next, the roses are tied, bent to the ground and fixed. The frame is lined with spruce branches. The ground is sprinkled with peat.
Flowering roses
Rose bloom in May and lasts two months. It is long enough in comparison with other representatives of pink varieties. The end of activity occurs in early autumn.
Care during and after flowering
During the growing season, roses need balanced top dressing and regular watering. After the first year of planting, mineral fertilizing is not necessary. The appearance of buds symbolizes the beginning of the introduction of organic fertilizers into the soil. It can be infusion of mullein or infusion of chicken droppings.
In the second year, roses are fed regularly.
During flowering, the bush is watered with sodium humate. The proportions should be 2 liters of solution per bush (1 tablespoon per 30 liters of water). Preventive spraying from pests with epin is also performed.
Note! After flowering, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers with trace elements occurs in late July. At the end of the summer, nitrogen is excluded. In the last feeding, superphosphate and potassium are involved. They contribute to the ripening of shoots.
What to do if it does not bloom
There are several reasons why Queen Elizabeth roses do not bloom:
- no time has come. Young roses usually bloom in the second year of life;
- an unfavorable place for landing was chosen;
- incorrect or untimely pruning was done;
- the plant is not fed;
- an excess of minerals;
- burns on the leaves;
- big age of the bush.
Sick Rose Queen Elizabeth
Flower propagation
There are several ways to propagate Queen Elizabeth roses:
- cuttings;
- dividing the bush;
- layering.
Note! A suitable time for the propagation of roses is considered the beginning of spring. The soil frozen after winter is the most nutritious. Meltwater has introduced all the necessary trace elements to its composition.
- Propagation by cuttings. Matured shoots with a thickness of 5 mm are cut into several cuttings. Each should have three healthy kidneys. From below and above, a cut is made at a distance of 1 cm from the edge. It is not recommended to pick off the upper leaves from the stems. Cuttings are buried in pots, and when they take root, they are planted in open ground.
- Division of the bush. The bush is dug up and divided using a secateurs into several parts. Long roots are cut off. The buds on the stem should be turned outward when planting.
- Method of propagation by layering. You will need a pre-fertilized peat land. An 8 cm incision is made on the mature shoot for rooting. A match is inserted into the notch with the head inward. Layers are bent to the ground. The other end of the match must be stuck in the ground. All sprinkled with peat or humus. The new shoot is not recommended to bloom in the first year.
Cuttings, rose
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
This royal flower, like other plants, is susceptible to attacks by various pests. The first enemy is a spider mite. It is carried downwind and crawls from other plants. The first sign is yellowed leaves with the formation of a white coating.
Note! To combat spider mites, an insecticide solution is used. It is sprayed throughout the bush and slightly moistened basal soil. This procedure is carried out at least once a month.
Also enemies are thrips. The same method is used for fighting.
Due to the high immunity of the rose Queen Elizabeth, she does not suffer from any specific diseases. The only thing that can ruin this cute creature is the wrong watering and temperature conditions.
Rose Queen will be the pride of any garden. Its abundant flowering delights even the most indifferent plant lovers. For its lush and beautiful flowers, the variety is very popular. The main thing is to buy a healthy seedling, plant it correctly and then provide decent care.
