Description and characteristics of Limbo roses, growing rules
Rose of the Limbo variety is very popular with gardeners. This crop has an unusual greenish tinge of petals. Therefore, it is often called the dollar by the people. This plant is medium in size and disease resistant. In order for the plant to fully develop and delight with lush flowering, it is recommended to properly care for it.
The origin and description of the Limbo rose variety
Rose Limbaugh is considered an unusual crop with a unique shade of petals. It is often referred to as green or lemon. However, in fact, the flowers have an original light yellow tint with a slight greenish tint. This plant was developed in 1999 by the German scientist Cordes.
The culture is characterized by cone-shaped buds with wavy petals. When blooming, they form a small cup. The composition contains about 50 petals. The flowers have a light aroma.
The bushes are medium in size and reach 1 meter in height. They are decorated with large glossy leaves. The stems are practically thornless. The plant is not very resistant to frost, therefore it needs insulation for the winter.
The plant is characterized by an unusual shade, therefore it is difficult to combine it with other crops. However, the Limbaugh rose looks good with conifers or William Shakespeare.
Pros and cons
The advantages of culture include the following:
- long flowering;
- resistance to hot weather and cold weather;
- resistance to precipitation;
- unpretentiousness to care;
- resistance to fungal infections.
The only drawback of the culture is considered to be insufficient frost resistance. Therefore, it needs to be covered for the winter.
The subtleties of growing a rose
Cultivation of a culture has a number of features. To achieve success in this, it is recommended to carry out the planting work correctly.
Landing dates
It is best to plant this variety in spring. To get a strong plant, it is recommended to buy seedlings in specialized nurseries. This helps to minimize the risk of contamination of the culture with fungi or other infections.
Site selection and soil preparation
The culture needs a well-lit area. It is important to choose a place protected from drafts. Rose does not like gusts of wind.
In autumn, the area on which it is planned to plant a rose should be fed with manure and humus.
During autumn and winter, organic elements will dissolve in the soil and saturate it with nutrients.
Seedling preparation
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of planting material. Florists advise buying the plant in specialized stores or nurseries.
When choosing seedlings, you should make sure that there are no damaged areas, rot or mold. Do not buy bushes with too long or weakened roots. The plant can be soaked in warm water before planting.
Landing technology
For planting a bush, it is worth preparing a recess. Its size should be 50 centimeters. It is recommended to spread the roots evenly over the bottom of the groove.
It is worth adding a drainage layer to the planting pit. It helps to avoid waterlogging of the root system and prevent rotting. Drainage is done with rubble, stones and gravel. Then the hole should be carefully sprinkled, tamped a little and watered abundantly.
Also, the plant can be planted in a special container. In this case, it is recommended to put the container in the prepared recess and sprinkle it with soil. Then tamp the earth and water the bush well.
How to properly care for a plant
To achieve success in growing a crop, it is recommended to properly care for it.
Watering
The rose needs sufficient soil moisture. If this recommendation is violated, there is a risk of a decrease in the number of flowers and the appearance of too small buds. It should be borne in mind that excessive watering also negatively affects the development of culture.
Top dressing
Every 2 weeks it is worth feeding the plant with mineral fertilizers. It is best to alternate organics with complex preparations.
Loosening and mulching
After each moistening of the soil, it is worth loosening. This provides oxygen access to the plant's root system. Removing weeds is also important. It depletes the soil and spreads diseases and parasites.
It is also worth mulching the soil. This helps to avoid moisture loss. For the procedure, use straw or peat.
Shaping and pruning
It is worth pruning the bushes in the fall, after flowering ends. At the same time, old and diseased branches are removed. It is also recommended to trim the bush to give it the correct shape.
In addition, spring pruning can be done. This procedure helps to increase the number of new buds, which improves flowering. In order for the bush to bloom profusely, it is recommended to systematically remove faded buds.
Shelter for the winter
To protect the plant from frost, it is worth covering the garden bed with a mulch layer. For this, peat and humus are used. From above it is recommended to cover the bush with any material.
For regions with a harsh climate, it is worth making a special wooden structure. If necessary, it is insulated with foam. In the spring, after removing the shelter, the plants are treated with copper sulfate.
Transplant and reproduction
You can propagate a culture in the following ways:
- By dividing the bush. This method is suitable for those who have a bush of this variety. It is easy enough to split it. A small piece with good roots should be separated from the main plant. It is recommended to plant a bush immediately after dividing.
- By cuttings. Planting material can be obtained from cut branches of the culture. The cuttings should be 15 centimeters long and have several buds.
- By seed method. Planting material can be purchased at a specialized store. It is planted in April.
Protection from diseases and pests
The most dangerous pests for this plant are sawfly larvae, caterpillars, aphids, leaf rollers. Parasites provoke damage that slows down the development of the rose and negatively affects the appearance of the plant.
Insect control methods depend on their species. Caterpillars and leaf rollers should be removed manually.Contact insecticides will help get rid of aphids and ants.
If agrotechnical recommendations are violated, roses may become weaker. This provokes a decrease in disease resistance. Usually, the culture suffers from powdery mildew, black spot and rust.
To cope with diseases, the bushes are recommended to be cut off and treated with chemicals in time. Damaged leaves and shoots should be removed immediately. This helps prevent the spread of the disease. After that, the culture is sprayed with copper sulfate.
Use in garden design
The greenish tint of the petals looks quite unusual and does not go well with other plants. To get a harmonious composition, the Limbo rose should be planted next to conifers. If you want to combine it with other roses, it is recommended to choose bluish varieties.
Rose Limbaugh is an unusual plant that is very popular with gardeners.
For a culture to develop normally, it needs to be provided with full and quality care.
