Rose "Svitness": characteristics, tips on growing

Certainly, a rose is a decoration for any plot. Many do not risk planting them, because the plant is considered very capricious. But science does not stand still, and scientists have already bred a large number of varieties that perfectly take root in very uncomfortable climatic conditions.

No exception and our today's heroine, tea and hybrid rose "Svitness."

Breeding history

The birthplace of this flower is romantic and exquisite France. In 1878, the breeder Gaito crossed a park repair-rose with a tea. The result was the first in the group of tea and hybrid roses, combining the best qualities of both species. From the remontant one, it acquired resistance to cold and hardness of wood, and from tea room it became a beautiful flower shape, a wonderful aroma and the ability to bloom very abundantly, almost without interruptions.

Did you know? The rose plant itself is considered a national flower in three countries - England, the United States and Iran.

Biological features of the variety

This variety has many positive characteristics, for which many gardeners love and value it so much.

Bush height

The bush of this variety reaches a height of 90 to 110 cm. It is strong, branched and stable.

Buds

The buds are very elegant goblet-shaped. Their diameter is on average 7-9 cm, and in the bud there are about 60 petals. Flowers of a single character, sometimes there are 3-4 side buds. The color of the petals is pale cream, and their border is crimped and has the color of raspberry jam. This is considered a possible cause of the origin of the name, because from English the name of this Sweetness rose is translated as "sweetness".

Check out the peculiarities of growing other varieties of hybrid tea roses: "Grand Gala", "Watercolor", "Valencia", "Black Magic", "Abracadabra", "Kerio", "Augusta Louise", "Black Baccara".

Bloom

Magnificent beauty buds open on thin stems gradually and slowly, and the flowering itself is long and quite abundant. The flowering period is all summer and autumn. Bouquet of Svitness roses

Aroma

The smell is pronounced, but unobtrusive and very light. Connoisseurs notice similarities with the famous variety Blanche.

Did you know? Regular inhalation of the scent of roses makes a person calmer and more benevolent. Aromatherapy with these flowers is carried out in order to lift the mood.

Winter hardiness

Svitness is highly resistant both to temperature extremes and to winter cold, but it still requires (like every rose) special attention in the care.

Disease and Pest Resistance

Resistance to various diseases and pests is good, except for fungal diseases - they have poor immunity to them.

Use in landscape design

This species is suitable for group plantings (although single landing is quite possible) and is most often used in this way. Groups are formed from 3-5 bushes, namely from plants of this type. Experts do not recommend mixing hybrid tea and other varieties.

Since the bushes will be the same height, landing can look dull and monotonous. Therefore, planting is advised to add plants to create a vertical accent: lupine, delphinium, pyramidal or Carpathian bell.

Since the flowers are very beautiful and have a pleasant aroma, they are best planted in close proximity - near the porch, along the paths or near the recreation area.

Selection of healthy seedlings when buying

The right choice of seedlings is the key to a future good result in growing beautiful roses. Therefore, if you do not have special knowledge or much experience in this business, you need to know the basic rules that will help you not to buy a low-quality product.

  1. You need to choose young plants about 2-3 years old. Such seedlings have maximum resistance to temperature and disease.
  2. If you got a copy of a graft, then be sure to ask what kind of graft is grafted on and what landing is designed (on the ground or in greenhouse conditions).
  3. When buying a sapling on its own roots, remember that this option is weaker, it takes root worse and develops more slowly. He will demand more attentive care.
  4. When buying seedlings with bare roots, an important factor is the quality and age of the stems: some must be completely stiff and the rest fresh and green (by no means wrinkled).
  5. The buds of the plant should be at rest.
  6. The general appearance of the plant should be healthy: no stains and damage, stems and leaves of normal color.

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Important! If the seedlings have a long transportation or disembarkation is planned not immediately after purchase, then the plants need to protect properly. The root system should be dipped in water or wrapped in a wet cloth, the shoots wrap with wet paper, and the seedlings placed in the bag. So they can last a week without damage to health.

How to plant a rose on the plot

For proper planting roses "Svitness" you need to follow certain rules that will ensure the proper appearance of the future plant:

  1. Planting roses of this variety is produced in the first decade of May.
  2. The site must be chosen equal or with an insignificant slope. The best for plants is loamy soil; it should be loose, and the place itself should be sunny enough and protected from the wind. Other types of soil should be further prepared and enriched before planting.
  3. Before planting, the entire plant (or at least the root part with the graft) is soaked in water.
  4. Roots additionally need to be wetted in a mixture of clay, manure and water (ratio 2: 1: 2).
  5. Plant plants need at a distance of 30-50 cm from each other. The diameter of the landing holes should be 30-50 cm.
  6. Completing the landing, it is necessary to form an earth mound around the seedling.
Scheme of planting roses

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Care Tips

In order for the rose to open fully and truly become an ornament to your site, it is advisable to follow simple guidelines for care.

Watering

It is important not to allow the soil to dry out. This can adversely affect the quality of the plant and even completely ruin it. In order for the plant to be healthy and beautiful, watering should be carried out, following certain rules:

  • in spring and autumn it is enough to water the plant once every 2 weeks;
  • during the summer period of active growth and flowering, watering must be carried out once a week;
  • the amount of water should be moderate, it is impossible to overfill the rose unnecessarily - this can lead to deterioration of the root system, therefore there should be enough water so that the soil absorbs it completely.

We advise you to familiarize yourself with the features of planting roses cuttings in the fall and spring into the ground.

Top dressing

During the season, it is important to feed the rose with both organic and mineral fertilizers. This is done in several stages:

  • Nitrogen fertilizers (use urea) are applied in spring.
  • Potassium phosphate fertilizers - after another 3 weeks.
  • Liquid manure is considered one of the best types of fertilizer. Used for the 1st dressing in May and the 2nd in July.

Pruning

Trimming must be done for the winter (somewhere in late October). In the process, the stems are removed, leaving only 25-30 cm each. If necessary, pruning can also be done in the summer and spring.

Important! Wild shoots not cut off in time take a lot of moisture and nutrients from the plant, which negatively affects the condition of the flower.

Shelter for the winter

After pruning, the remaining plants are snatched with spruce branches, and the base of the bush is covered with earth or peat. Such measures effectively protect the rose from the cold.

Shelter roses sawdust for the winter

We advise you to get acquainted with the methods of sheltering roses and the features of preparing roses for winter.
When choosing a quality plant and proper care, the hybrid tea "Svitness" will help you to create a really beautiful and elegant garden plot. The main thing is to follow simple rules and treat flowers with attention and love. Then the charming rose will be a pleasure to please not only you, but also every guest of your home.

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