All gardeners can unanimously confirm that the garden rose is the queen of all colors. Curly roses require special attention, only in this case they will delight everyone around. But despite this, they took the main 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 florists 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. But the described variety differs from the previous generation in the ability to bloom repeatedly during one season.
Why does the Camelot rose so attract the attention of experienced gardeners?
- Petals have an unusual pink hue, combined with dark pink small ripples.
- Flowers exude a delicate, bright aroma in which there are notes of citrus.
- The plant tolerates frosts well, does not need complex shelter for the winter period.
- The bush is particularly resistant to various diseases.
- Like other varieties that belong to the rambler group, the rose does not need constant pruning.
The disadvantages include the short flowering period of Camelot roses. Having blossomed, the flower lasts only 2-3 days. After the petals crumble. 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 to plant the Camelot weaving roses. After all, with abundant flowering, the petals are almost all showered at the same time. They may look unaesthetic.
Description and characteristic
Rose bush is characterized by increased growth. The shoots of the plant are strong, elastic, 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 planting a climbing rose Camelot. Photo abundantly clumped 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. Weaving rose of this variety actively produces lateral shoots.
Up to 10 flowers up to 10 cm in diameter can be located on one stem. Bright flowers exude a pleasant, bright aroma that will not leave indifferent a single person passing by.
The width of the bush is 150 cm, the height is up to 300 cm. The plant is frost-resistant, requires minimal shelter for the winter period. The variety is resistant to black spotting 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 ° .
Landing and further care
Proper planting and necessary plant care will allow you to see the result of your activities in the near future. The variety will be able to disclose its characteristics well if such landing requirements are met:
- The right choice of place. 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 substances is preferable.
- The landing pit must be dug up in advance. The soil must be fertilized. This will allow in the first season not to additionally feed the plant.
- The main rule for planting a rose is that the vaccine needs to be buried in the ground by 3-5 cm. Thus, the growth of additional shoots is stimulated.
Care in the first and subsequent seasons
In the first year after planting, additional feeding is not needed. The main task in this period is the active growth of branches. Care in the first year of the plant consists in the regular removal of weeds, cultivation, watering, mulching. Attention should also be paid to disease prevention, 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 introduced, and from August - potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. The number of necessary trace elements is calculated depending on the size of the bush.
Seasonal pruning features
The first rose buds appear on last year's growths. For this reason, in the fall, only sanitary pruning of the plant is carried out. During this period, unripe or damaged shoots are removed. The main pruning must be done in the spring. All shoots that have not survived 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 a withered flower.
Winter preparations
The manufacturer indicates the preferred places for growing varieties: Moscow and 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 dry the bush well with dry earth.
- If possible, the lashes are removed from the supports and laid 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.
- Gently cover the branches with a layer of covering material.
If there is no way to remove the branches from the supports, they are covered in weight. Unfortunately, this option does not guarantee the full preservation of shoots. After all, all branches that will not be covered in winter with snow can freeze and die.
Formation, choice of support and neighbors
Having planted a weaving rose, do not expect its bloom in the first year. Correct planting in the first season guarantees the growth of additional shoots from the vaccination site and directly the length of the branches themselves.
Camelot's climbing rose 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 allows you to create a chic, attractive hedge.
The bush is formed depending on the support. 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. On them in the future occurs the formation of buds.
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 lush plant that requires space. Designers are advised to choose for a lush, bright rose more modest and plain "neighbors". An 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 near clematis, non-terrestrial asters, and verbena.
If you want to place several rose bushes nearby, it is recommended to make a small distance between them. So the plants will not be intertwined, the planting rule will be respected. Such a landing will allow you to get individual pink spots, separated among themselves and diluted with other tones.
Rose propagation
Roses Camelot, like other representatives of this species, propagate by cuttings. Only with vegetative propagation, the varietal qualities of the plant are preserved. Cuttings need to be harvested only from young, but healthy and strong bushes. They are cut after the first wave of flowering.
Problems Gardeners May Face
Many gardeners acquire this variety due to its multiple flowering. But sometimes the plant blooms only once. This problem is often described by reviews of the Camelot rose. What could be the reason for what is happening?
- Single flowering is often observed in shrubs in the first three years after planting. At this time, there is an active buildup of green mass. Only after that the plant will be able to give all its strength to abundant and bright flowering.
- As soon as the first wave of flowering is completed, it is necessary to prune the flowers and parts of the stem. Thus, stimulation of repeated flowering occurs.
- If the bush does not bloom repeatedly, it is necessary to carefully examine it for pests and diseases. Also look for signs of nutrient deficiency.
Conclusion
Reviews of the Camelot climbing rose say that this beautiful plant will become a real decoration of your garden. It can become the basis of the flower garden. Rose looks great both in a single landing and in a group composition. This variety looks great in any landscape style.