In 2010, scientists created a rose bush of an unusual blue hue. He was given the name Rose Novalis. The unusual nature of the culture lies not only in color, but also in large dense buds. Below is described in detail about the variety, as well as how to grow it in Russia.
Rosa Novalis - what kind of variety is it?
The name Novalis rose is associated with the name of the poet G.F. von Gardenberg. He worked under the pseudonym Novalis. From the Latin language it translates as "one who brings something new." In Gardenberg's works, the blue color symbolized an ideal that is impossible to achieve.
What does the rose of floribunda Novalis look like?
Scientists of Cordes Corporation, which is located in Germany, are the authors of the newest variety of rose floribunda Novalis.
This variety differs from other species:
- the size of their inflorescences;
- the stem contains several buds;
- flowering occurs continuously;
- can recover in a short time after frost;
- cultivation is possible, both in the garden and in the pot.
Novalis unusual sky tint
Short description
Description of floribunda rose variety:
- flowering is magnificent and plentiful;
- several subtypes of the variety are presented. One of them is Novalis;
- buds are simple, semi-double and double. Their shape can be goblet and flat;
- bud sizes from 4 to 9 cm;
- flowering occurs in several approaches. Several buds unfold. There are species with continuous flowering.
Important! The class of floribunda is used for landscaping streets, parks, gazebos, flower beds.
Description of Novalis roses:
- belongs to the class of floribunda;
- a bud in the form of a glass;
- the color is dark purple, after full bloom pale lilac;
- when the flower withers, the petals turn gray;
- bud size 8-10 cm;
- maximum number of petals 60 pcs.;
Floribunda variety
- the bush grows very densely;
- shoots are upright;
- bush width 80 cm, height 90 cm;
- flowering occurs continuously and continuously;
- the variety is resistant to diseases (powdery mildew and spotting) and frost. It can withstand temperatures up to −23 ° C;
- average tolerance to sediment.
Bush Novalis grows densely
Advantages and disadvantages
The disadvantages of this variety are:
- unpretentiousness;
- undemanding to the type of soil;
- adapts to a variety of living conditions;
- flowering occurs for a long period;
- resistant to droughts, frosts, pests and diseases.
Of the shortcomings, only a mild aroma is distinguished.
Use in landscape design
The variety in question is suitable for any landscape style. With it, you can create a beautiful hedge. It will perfectly decorate paths and borders. Having planted a rose in a pot, you can arrange a gazebo for her. A lush bush that grows alone will also look very good.
Flower growing
Planting and growing Novalis should not cause special difficulties.
Types of landing
It is possible to plant a rose with seeds, cuttings or budding. The most suitable methods are cuttings and seedlings. To choose a seedling, you must determine which is better: grafted or root.
Note! Sapling should be chosen no more than one year old. He will have no less than three shoots.
Roots of seedlings are of two types: open and closed. In both cases, it is necessary to watch that they are intact, there should be no spots on the leaves, the bark should not be damaged. In spring, the buds should be sleeping. If seedlings are purchased in the autumn, then they can be stored in the basement, sprinkled with wet sand.
The cut root should have a cream color.
Landing time
The best time for planting a rose is mid-April - end of May. In the southern regions, landing can be done in September and October. If a plant is planted in autumn, then it will have time to take root before frost.
A place
The place must meet the following requirements:
- to be well lit;
- have a slight shadow;
- without thick grass;
- groundwater must go deep.
Soil and flower preparation
Before landing, you need to remove the damaged roots, as well as cut too long to 30-35 cm.
Important! Soil requirement: fertility, friability and neutral acidity.
If there is a lot of clay in the soil, then it is mixed with river sand and compost. Bone meal and superphosphate are also added. If the soil is sandy, add clay soil and humus. To reduce acidity, dolomite flour and wood ash are used. To increase acidity, add manure or peat.
Landing procedure
To plant a flower, you must do the following:
- Dig a hole 60 cm deep.
- Pour fertile soil to the bottom.
- Set the seedling so that the root neck is 3 cm below ground level.
- Spread the roots and cover them with soil.
- Carefully compact the soil around the flower.
- Water the bush.
- Mulch with peat.
Care
Caring for Novalis also does not require much effort.
Watering mode
It is necessary to make a shaft near the plant so that the liquid does not flow during irrigation. It is better to water with settled water. On one bush - one bucket.
Important! When watering, it is impossible for water to fall on the leaves. Also, do not water in the heat.
Watering is carried out once a week, and in hot weather - twice. In the autumn, the bushes are not watered, with the exception of the southern regions.
Top dressing
They begin to feed a flower only from the second year of life. The composition of mineral fertilizers is affected by the flowering period. At the very peak, nitrogen fertilizing is introduced, and in the fall - phosphorus-potash.
Pruning and transplanting
Novalis requires combined pruning. For young bushes, it should be easier than for old ones. Home is carried out in the spring, after the buds have already blossomed. Pruning is performed over the fifth kidney. This will allow the plant to bloom earlier.
Stronger pruning is done for old bushes to rejuvenate them. Pruning is performed on the second kidney. These actions will ensure continuous flowering.
Important! Summer pruning is performed to remove faded flowers and form a crown. The procedure will prevent the formation of energy-consuming buds.
In the fall, sanitary pruning is carried out: foliage and unnecessary processes are removed.
The transplant process is as follows:
- Prepare the pit: width 50 cm, depth 50 cm.
- Remove topsoil.
- At the bottom, lay out soil, compost and humus.
- Before planting, renew the roots by 1-2 cm. Keep them in a growth stimulator.
- Set the root neck 3-5 cm below ground level.
- Tamp the soil near the bush.
- To water.
- Sprinkle the circle with damp earth.
Wintering Features
Before you cover the rose, you must remove the fallen leaves. Then you need to trim the bush to 40 cm and cover it with soil 30 cm. Then cover the bush with fir spruce branches or oak leaves.
Bloom
Novalis blooms very densely throughout the season. Flowering time depends on the climatic conditions of growth.
Care before and after buds
Before the buds appear, you must:
- Trim the bush.
- Pour a solution of sodium humate. On one bush, use 2 liters of solution. On 1 tbsp. a spoonful of the substance is taken 40 liters of water.
- After the first flowering, mineral fertilizing is necessary.
- If the rose is planted in the spring, then it is not allowed to bloom. To do this, remove all the buds so that the forces of the flower are directed to the formation of roots. By autumn, you can leave a few buds.
After flowering, faded flowers are removed and pruned 5-7 cm above the bud.
What to do if it does not bloom
Possible reasons why the plant may not bloom are:
- the landing site was not chosen correctly;
- it is possible that neighboring plants (lilac, mock-up, etc.) oppress the rose;
- the rose is very pruned (only a light procedure is performed in spring);
- flowers that wilted were not harvested.
Important! For abundant flowering, you must follow the following rule: on the bush there should be no shoots that are thinner than a pencil.
Breeding
Propagation of roses is carried out by cuttings. Carry out this after the first wave of flowering.
You need to choose a young and strong bush. Then you need to cut the cuttings with a length of 8 cm. From above, the cut is made straight, and from below at an angle of 45 °. Plants are planted in an oblique manner. The depth of the pits is 15 cm. There should be a distance of at least 30 cm between the cuttings. Cover the cuttings halfway with soil.
Diseases and Pests
Powdery mildew is the most common disease. When it appears a white coating. It is provoked by strong humidity. Infected parts are removed and burned. The bush is sprayed with a solution of ash, mullein, copper sulfate.
Powdery mildew
Black spotting is when black and brown spots appear on the leaves. It provokes warm and humid weather, as well as a lack of potassium. Affected parts are removed and burned. The plant is sprayed with Bordeaux liquid or a copper-soap emulsion.
Black spotting
The rosacea is an insect that looks like a flake. Parasites lead to slow growth and leaf decay. The plant is treated with soap-garlic or soap-onion solution.
Rosa Novalis is an unusually beautiful flower. It is resistant to disease and unpretentious in care. Having planted it, not one grower will regret what has been done, since the spectacular color of the buds is worth it.
