Rose Ice Fo Yu floribunda, Barney

Description of the rose Ice Fo Yu and characteristics

The variety Ice Fo Yu belongs to the group of floribunda roses. They combine the quality of hybrid tea and polyanthus roses. The bush is small, grows up to 75–100, less often 130 cm in height. The shape is round, compact, and looks elegant. The shoots are straight, grow vertically, and contain thorny thorns. The leaves are medium in size, bright green in color, glossy surface, glistening pleasantly in the sun.

The description of the rose Ice fo Yu (pictured) states that it produces large flowers that reach a diameter of 6 to 10 cm. The color is varied: purple-violet in the center, soft lilac and pink at the edges. The stamens are orange, contrasting against the general background.

The flowers of the Ice Fo Yu rose are semi-double, the petals are arranged in several rows

The inflorescences are racemes, each of them grows 3–7 buds of medium and large sizes. The shape at the beginning of flowering is conical. After full expansion, it becomes cup-shaped and noticeably flattens.

The flowering of the Ice Fo Yu rose is abundant and continuous, beginning in mid-June. The flowers do not last long, but they appear in large numbers, so the bush decorates the garden for a long time. The peculiarity of the variety is that the buds close at night and open again in the morning. The culture is responsive to the sun's rays: there are more flowers on clear days than on cloudy ones. The aroma is rich, there are hints of citrus and essential rose oil.

Main characteristics of the hybrid rose Eyes for You:

• flowers are medium and large – 6–10 cm;
• semi-double type, consist of 20 petals;
• color: purple, pink, soft lilac;
• flowering: abundant, repeated (June – July);
• number of buds on one peduncle: from 3 to 5;
• aroma: rich, pleasant;
• compact bush, medium-sized: 75–130 cm in height, 70–80 cm in width;
• resistance to powdery mildew and black spot: high:
• winter hardiness: up to -20 °C without shelter (zone 6);
• rain resistance: satisfactory;
• application in garden design: single plantings and compositions;
• Application for cutting: not suitable.

Description of the variety

Rose For Yu grows in the form of a shrub, the height of which reaches 130 centimeters and the width is no more than 70 centimeters. The shoots of the seedling are erect, growing in a vertical position, each with prickly thorns. The foliage is medium in size, green with a glossy tint.

The flowers are quite large, double, and most often occur in several shades of color. The diameter of the bud is about 10 centimeters, each can hold up to 20 wavy petals. The inflorescences are collected in small bunches of 5-7 buds of various diameters. On the bush they are distributed evenly. The shape of the bud is not constant, it changes depending on the stage of flowering. Initially, its shape is cone-shaped, and when blooming it becomes flat and cup-shaped.

The unopened bud is painted a soft cream color, and its top has a pinkish tint. And the blossoming flowers acquire a lavender-pink color, a purple center and yellow stamens located in the middle of the flower. The aroma of this variety is pronounced, similar to the smell of citrus or rose oil.

Flowering begins in June and does not stop throughout the summer, and even in autumn the plant continues to bloom until cold weather sets in. After the buds open, after some time the petals begin to fall off, but soon new inflorescences bloom, which is why the shrub is considered continuously blooming. With the onset of night, the flowers close, and in the morning they open again and continue to enchant with their beauty.

Coolness does not have a negative effect on the flowers, but makes their color even more saturated. However, if there are cloudy days for a long time, then the rose may not open its bud at all during this time. And when the sun appears, they will immediately bloom. Some gardeners consider this variety to be a chameleon, because its color depends entirely on weather conditions, lighting, and care in general.

Ice Fo Yu is an excellent option for growing in central Russia, but during harsh winters it needs additional shelter. It easily tolerates frosts down to -20 degrees, but this depends on the climate zone in which the plant is planted. In addition, the seedlings are resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.

It prefers to grow directly on fertile soil with sufficient permeability of moisture and air. It is recommended not to plant the plant in an area with direct sunlight. The plant needs to be fed and fertilized several times a season, and pruned in spring and summer.

The rose variety Ice Fo Yu has a number of the following advantages:

1. Unique color scheme in the color of the bud.
2. Easy to care for.
3. Long and abundant flowering.
4. Resistance to diseases and pests.

This variety has fewer disadvantages than advantages. The only downside is that the petals quickly fall off during flowering and the seedling can burn out from direct sunlight.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rose floribunda Ice for Yu has several tangible advantages:

• large, beautiful flowers;
• pronounced, pleasant aroma;
• abundant flowering;
• low maintenance;
• excellent immunity to common diseases;
• compact bush of regular shape;
• A beautiful combination of dark green foliage and vibrant pink-purple flowers.

The rose variety Ice Fo Yu also has disadvantages that you should pay attention to before purchasing seedlings:

• flowers fall off quickly and are not suitable for cutting;
• fade in the bright sun;
• do not bloom in cloudy, rainy weather;
• winter hardiness is low.

Attention! The Ice Fo Yu variety can be grown in the middle zone, the Black Earth Region, and also in the south of Russia. In regions with an unfavorable climate, bushes need reliable shelter. Seedlings may not survive particularly frosty winters.

Rose blossom

Abundant and continuous flowering begins in June. The disadvantage of this variety is that the petals quickly fly around, but new corollas bloom continuously. The bush almost never remains empty. At night the flowers close and open again in the morning.

If the weather is cool, the color of the petals acquires the greatest contrast. If cloudy weather drags on, the buds may not open.

Interesting! The color of the petals changes depending on the light. In the shade the pinkish tint disappears.

Period of activity and rest

Flowering lasts from June to September. Foliage falls off approximately in the first week after the first frost. In spring, buds begin to open after the soil warms above +12 °C.

Care during and after flowering

During the entire time that the bush is blooming, it is necessary to constantly cut off the fallen flowers. If this is not done, the plant will try to set seeds, which will negatively affect the quantity and quality of buds.

What to do if it doesn’t bloom, possible reasons

Gardeners identify two main reasons why flowering may not occur:

• Poor lighting of the area. The buds do not bloom in strong shade.
• Lack of nutrients. It is necessary to apply mullein infusion or complete mineral fertilizer.

Other reasons may include: disease, pest invasion, root rotting due to excessive soil moisture.

Reproduction methods

The main method of propagating the Ice Fo Yu rose is cuttings. Planting material is obtained in late spring from young green shoots. They need to be cut so that the length of each cutting is 20 cm. Growing instructions are standard:

1. All leaves on the cuttings are removed.
2. Make an oblique lower and straight upper cut.
3. Dip for several hours in a solution of a growth stimulator - “Kornevin”, “Epin”.
4. Then they are planted in open ground in a mixture of fertile soil with peat and sand (2:1:1), covered with film or a bottle.
5. Ventilate and water periodically.
6. In the fall, the seedlings are mulched, and in the spring they are transplanted to a new location.

Rose cuttings Ice fo Yu can be grown both in open ground and at home

Another convenient way is to obtain layering. The procedure begins at the end of September or at the beginning of October. First you need to dig a deep groove (15 cm) and place one of the lower shoots of the Ice Fo Yu rose there. It is pinned with wire, sprinkled with fertile soil, watered and thoroughly mulched.

In the spring, the protective layer is removed, allowing light to reach the top of the shoot, which will sprout new branches. In the fall, cuttings of the Ice Fo Yu rose are cut off from the mother bush and transplanted to a permanent place. Water generously and mulch with peat, humus, sawdust or other material.

Growing and care

Rose Ice fo Yu is picky about the planting site. She prefers well-lit areas. It is desirable that the light be diffused. It is best to choose light partial shade from tall shrubs or trees. The location should be:

• fairly fertile (the soil is loose, pH from 6.0 to 7.0);
• protected from strong winds;
• dry (lowlands with stagnant moisture are excluded);
• with good air circulation (it is not advisable to place it near buildings or roofs).

The main planting period is spring (second half of April - early May). Rose Ice fo Yu can be rooted in the fall, 3-4 weeks before the first frost. If the soil is light and fertile, it is not necessary to prepare it. If the soil is depleted, humus or compost is added to it several months before planting in a bucket of 2 m2 (or 4 tablespoons of complex mineral fertilizer). Heavy clay soil should be made lighter by adding 1 kg of sawdust or sand to the same area.

Standard algorithm:

1. In the area chosen for the Ice Fo Yu rose, several holes are dug 50–60 cm deep at a distance of 50 cm (moderately dense planting). 3
2. Lay small stones in a layer of 8–10 cm.
3. The roots of rose seedlings Ice fo Yu are cut to 30 cm and placed in a solution of a growth stimulator.
4. Planted in fertile soil, deepening the root collar by 5–7 cm.
5. Water abundantly (10 liters of settled water) and mulch.

To stimulate the rapid growth of Ice fo Yu, when planting, the seedling should be pruned, leaving 3-4 buds.

Caring for roses of this variety is standard. The plant is unpretentious, but for abundant and long flowering you should take care of the following measures:

1. Regular watering - 1.5–2 buckets of water per adult bush weekly. If the weather is hot, water is given 2 times a week. During drought, it is useful to irrigate the crown in the late evening.
2. Fertilizing for the Ice Fo Yu rose: in April, urea 15–20 g per bush, in June and July (during the formation of buds and flowering) - superphosphate (40 g) and potassium salt (20 g). You can alternate mineral fertilizers with organic matter - manure, mullein, humates, infusion of mowed grass.
3. After heavy watering or rain, the soil should be thoroughly loosened.
4. Weeding is carried out as necessary, carefully removing weeds.
5. In summer you should mulch with peat, sawdust, and humus, but in winter it is better not to use these materials, as they accumulate a lot of moisture.
6. In most regions of Russia (except for the south), the Ice Fo Yu rose bushes must be covered for the winter. Moreover, this must be done after the temperature drops below -7 °C. Cover with spruce branches or burlap. The material is placed between the branches, as well as on a pre-installed frame above the bush.
7. Roses of the Ice Fo Yu variety are pruned every spring, removing frostbitten, weak branches. In the summer, all wilted flowers are cut off; in the fall, you can thin out the crown for the correct formation of the bush. Old plants need radical pruning. All shoots are removed, leaving only 2–4 buds.

Rose Ice Fo Yu is responsive to regular feeding and watering

Advice! In the first year after planting, it is necessary to remove all early buds.

You can leave only August inflorescences on the Ice Fo Yu rose (no more than two on each peduncle). After flowering ends, they are kept until fruits form. Then the bush will better take root in the new place, and next year it will be able to produce flowers.

Plant care

When caring for this variety, several rules must be followed.

Watering

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The rose is watered when it is not illuminated by the rays of the sun. It needs abundant watering once a week, or 2-3 times in dry weather.

Top dressing

The rose needs to be fed in early spring, during the formation of buds and after flowering. You should not feed with mineral fertilizers before wintering, because the young shoots will not have time to get stronger.

Trimming

This procedure is carried out in the spring. In this case, weak shoots are cut to 3-4 buds, strong shoots are shortened to 15 cm.

Preparing for winter

Before the onset of frost, the soil around the bush needs to be dug up, ash added, the plant hilled up and covered with dry grass, spruce branches, and sawdust. In snowy areas, you don’t need to cover Ice Fo Yu: a thick snow cover will warm the beauty in winter.

Additional Information! Many gardeners do not allow roses grown for the first year to bloom. At the end of summer, a few flowers are left on each branch to produce seeds. Such shoots ripen well and delight with abundant flowering in the new spring.

Pests and diseases

Rose variety Ice Fo Yu has good immunity. Therefore, as a preventative measure, it is enough to carry out one treatment with fungicides in early spring (before the buds begin to swell). For this, any drug is used: Bordeaux mixture, Fitosporin, Skor, Hom, Maxim, Fundazol.

If aphids and other pests are detected, the Ice Fo Yu rose bushes are treated with folk remedies:

• wood ash with laundry soap shavings;
• infusion of dandelion leaves, chili pepper;
• solution of mustard powder, tobacco dust;
• decoction of marigold flowers.

Attention! If there is an invasion of insects in the garden, you should use chemicals: Fitoverm, Vertimek, Eforia, Inta-Vir, Decis and others.

Agrotechnical features

The planting site for this variety is chosen to be sufficiently illuminated, and the light should be diffused. Lack of light is critical for the hybrid, as it has a negative effect on its flowering. The high location of groundwater and wind blowing are unacceptable for this perennial. It is recommended to plant beauties next to ground cover perennials and miniature bushes; against their background they look even more advantageous.

Planting roses

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Before planting, the roots are shortened by 30 cm and placed in a growth-regulating compound. As for the timing of planting purchased samples, it is better to plant them in the spring, when the soil is well warmed up.

On a note. It is not forbidden to plant seedlings in the autumn, but you should not delay planting until the onset of cold weather; it is better to do it in early autumn.

Beautiful roses do not tolerate stagnant moisture, so they need to be provided with high-quality watering. The unusual rose Ice Fo Yu is a typical water-drinker, but during moderately warm summers, high-quality watering once a week is quite enough for it. The volume of water should not exceed 5 liters per bush. If drought occurs, then 5 liters of water are added to the root every 3 days.

Proper care of a beautiful rose is the key to its health and longevity. For the winter, the florist removes all dead branches on which pests may appear. Unripe and damaged shoots must also be removed.

In the spring, rose bushes Es fo yu are pruned so that 10 buds remain on the stems. These actions make it possible to obtain large inflorescences during the flowering of the species. In the summer, flower growers carefully cut off the falling flowers so that the stem does not lose energy to ripen the fruits.

Application in landscape design

Rose Ice Fo Yu looks beautiful in any garden: both in large flower beds and in small areas. Suitable for all popular styles - country, modern, English landscape, French motifs, etc. Ice Fo Yu bushes look especially beautiful in combination with a well-groomed lawn.

In territory design, the variety is used in the following cases:

1. Single landing.
2. Rose Ice Fo Yu will perfectly decorate the garden and in the composition. It is combined with different crops: delphiniums, peonies, asters, chrysanthemums and others. The main condition is consistency in height and color scheme. The attractive soft lilac color allows you to use the Ice Fo Yu rose to decorate any place in the garden. The bush is able to revive even dull corners.
3. Rose Ice Fo Yu along the garden path.

The culture looks good in combination with blue varieties, for example, Blue for You. The bushes harmoniously combine with small flowers - pansies, buttercups and others.