- November 9, 2018
- Flowers
- Maxim Evald
The rose is rightfully considered the queen of flowers. Unfortunately, their life is short: cut ones last only a few days and then die. The most careful care can only slightly extend the life of the bouquet. However, selection does not stand still, and now rose lovers can safely breed them right at home in small pots. This type of flower is called patio rose.
History of appearance
The appearance of this plant was preceded by a number of discoveries in the field of breeding. In the second half of the 20th century, floribunda roses were developed. They differed in that the buds and flowers were collected in clusters. Among the floribunda roses, a group of dwarf roses stood out, but at that time they did not have a separate name. It was not until 1980 that a name for this group was proposed. The word "patio" in Spanish means an internal courtyard of a living space, fenced on all sides. Patios are usually small, cozy and beautifully decorated with flowers. It was this word that gave the name to a new type of flower. Photos of patio roses are posted later in the article.
Description and characteristics
Having figured out what a patio rose is, it will be interesting to learn about its appearance and features.
This type of rose looks like a small lush bush with a lot of flowers. These bushes are planted both in open ground and in separate pots, which allows you to keep them at home and decorate rooms, balconies, loggias, and verandas with them. The height of the plant is 40-50 cm. The flowers are from 2 to 5 cm in diameter.
A nice feature of the patio rose is that flowering can last for quite a long time. This is facilitated by pruning the plant.
The variety of varieties is impressive. The term "patio mix rose" is often used to describe this rose. The word “mix” in this case means great variability in the appearance of the plant. Another name used for some varieties is patio hit mix rose. There are at least 2000 varieties of this plant. The colors include all kinds of shades of red and pink, yellow, white, lilac, and color combinations.
As breeders continue to work on developing new varieties of patio rose, we can expect the most unusual shades to appear in the future.
Description of varieties, photos
Rose spray Burgundy New!
Height of an adult plant (cm): 40-60 Flower 2-5 cm, densely double, dark red, reverse slightly silver at the base, classic shape. Flowering is long lasting and super abundant. Aroma++
Rose spray Orange New!
Height of an adult plant (cm): up to 60 Flower 3-5 cm, densely double, bright orange.
Flowering is long lasting and super abundant. Fragrance + Rose spray Pink New!
Height of an adult plant (cm): 45-50 Flower 2-4 cm, double, pink to crimson.
Flowering is long lasting and super abundant. Aroma + Rose spray Satin New!
Height of an adult plant (cm): 40-55 Flower 4-6 cm, variegated white and crimson.
Flowering is abundant. Fragrance + Rose spray Lilac New!
Height of an adult plant (cm): 40-50 Flower 3-5 cm, densely double, lilac, turns a little pale when flowering. Flowering is long lasting and super abundant. Aroma +
Variety of plant varieties
Since the number of varieties is too large to describe them all, this article will discuss only a few popular types of roses.
"Baby Baccarat" The height of the bush is 40-45 cm. There are few thorns on the stems. The flowers with velvety petals are bright red in color and emit a light, delicate aroma. The leaves are dark green and shiny.
"Korsnoda." These roses grow up to half a meter in height. They bloom very profusely, so they are suitable for creating flower arrangements. The petals bend down after the bud has fully opened. It is interesting to note: the number and arrangement of flowers resembles spray, so the word “spray” is used to name such varieties. The flowers are small and gracefully shaped. This variety is actively used to decorate borders in gardens.
"Lydia." This bush can reach a height of 80 cm. It blooms profusely, like the “korsnoda”. Flower diameter up to 4 cm.
"Mimi Eden." A very beautiful variety of patio rose, characterized by two-color petals. White color on the outside, pink in the core. The bush is small, no more than 50 cm in height. There can be up to ten flowers on a branch.
"Red Macarena". Also a representative of spray rose. Low bush up to 50 cm in height. The flowers have a beautiful dark red color and a velvety (terry) texture.
Types, varieties
Each Mix variety has its own characteristics, but they are all equally suitable for indoor growing.
Mini mix
It differs from its peers in color by being the lowest bush, it barely reaches 10-15 cm; many roses of medium and small size fall into this category. The flowers on its low stems look like large caps.
Parade mix
It is considered the most popular variety of roses grown on a windowsill, as it is better adapted to indoor conditions than others. Its flowering can occur in any month, and it lasts up to six months; sometimes 6 buds can bloom on one bush at once.
After abundant flowering, the plant requires a break, which can last up to 2 months, this is how long it will take for the formation of new buds. The bush grows up to 40-45 cm, the flowers bloom on it are medium-sized, but they are of the most varied colors, they resemble a tea rose. The most striking representative of this species is the “Star” variety.
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Cordana mix
A miniature variety, reaching a height of no more than 30 cm. It is bred only as a houseplant; with rare exceptions, in the summer it can be planted in the garden for a while, but dug up again for the winter.
The bushes grow and become very lush, the flowers on them are small and have only 4 colors: light pink, white, red and yellow. Flowering begins in spring and ends in autumn. They have absolutely no aroma, so they are suitable for people prone to allergic reactions.
It is worth noting that this variety is capricious and will be difficult for an inexperienced gardener to grow.
Beau Monde mix
An excellent purchase for those who love numerous white roses blooming on their snow-white windowsill; this variety has only one color, which, depending on the lighting, can acquire a pink tint.
Patio mix
The variety belongs to the floribunda group, the bushes are low - 50-55 cm. Such a low plant will decorate a flower bed, winter garden or room. It got its name from the fashionable decoration of small courtyards.
Patio bushes bloom very luxuriantly, the buds can be of a wide variety of shades, and are characterized by long flowering. The color of inflorescences or single buds can be completely different; there are options with striped petals or two-color shades. The peculiarity of this variety is that each of its branches represents a separate bouquet, since several blooming buds can be located on it at once.
Rose patio mix: care at home
This plant is quite whimsical and demanding. There are situations when a rose, having found itself in new conditions, begins to wither, lose flowers and buds, turn yellow, and dry out. It is often susceptible to pest attacks. In order for the flower to live long and please the owner with a beautiful and healthy appearance, rose owners must follow the recommendations for caring for it.
Caring for a patio rose at home involves providing the plant with the correct regime of watering, lighting, fertilizing and replanting.
Rose transplant
When purchasing a patio rose, you should first think about replanting it. The fact is that in stores, even specialized ones, such a flower is often kept in poor conditions: poor-quality pot, depleted soil, etc. Therefore, as soon as the rose finishes flowering or at least slightly gets used to the new living conditions, it should be replanted.
You need to choose a pot for transplanting that is slightly larger than the store-bought one. Before transplanting, it should be thoroughly washed and disinfected to avoid infection of the plant. There should be drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Expanded clay is poured into the pot, and 2-3 cm of soil should be poured on top. It is advisable to purchase special soil for patio roses. If the owner makes the soil himself, then a mixture of peat, sand and turf works well.
Then the patio rose is carefully removed from its pot, and, being careful not to destroy the earthen ball, is lowered into a new pot. The voids are carefully filled with prepared soil. The soil needs to be watered abundantly with settled water.
If everything is done correctly and the rose was not initially sick with anything, then soon after the transplant it will take root and begin to develop well.
In the future, it is advisable to replant the rose every year, at least in the first few years. The transplant conditions remain the same.
Accommodation requirements
Patio rose prefers cool temperatures and does not tolerate heat and stuffiness. Therefore, in summer it can be placed on the balcony or veranda. This plant loves light, but it is strictly undesirable to allow it to be exposed to direct sunlight. Leaves may get burned, begin to turn yellow and fall off.
Drafts are no less dangerous for her. If the rose is kept on a window, then in cool and cold weather it is necessary to insulate the windows so that the plant does not freeze. It is better to place the rose on a southwest or southeast window.
During months when daylight hours are short, a fluorescent lamp can be used to provide the desired level of illumination.
Selection of location and conditions of detention
Of course, roses love a lighted and well-ventilated location. But what to do if there is only one window sill at home, where in this case you can place the rose and how to properly care for it in order to achieve flowering and growth of the bush, all this is described below.
Lighting and location
You need to place the pot with the Mix variety in a brightly lit place, but you must protect it from direct rays. If the plant does not have enough light, it will stretch upward, while the stems will be thin and practically without leaves. You can compensate for the lack of lighting with a fluorescent lamp; this is a prerequisite during the growth period of the plant.
In order for the crown of the plant to develop normally, the flower must be periodically turned in different directions towards the light. In summer, such a rose can be taken out to the balcony and placed on its windowsill.
Temperature
In warm weather, the optimal indicator will be 25 degrees, and in winter you need to make sure that the temperature does not fall below 15 degrees. Pots with roses should be placed away from heating appliances so that the air around them does not become too dry. It is necessary to ventilate the room more often, take the plant out onto the balcony or veranda. The plant does not tolerate drafts, so it should be protected from them.
Air
Humidity must be maintained at the proper level, especially during the adaptation period and the time of bud formation. If you do not constantly spray the plant, its leaves will turn yellow. It is also possible to spray the buds, but not with a large amount of water. Spraying should not be carried out in the sun, otherwise burns will appear on the leaves; it is best to carry out this procedure in the morning.
Soil and pot
The Mix rose is difficult to grow on your own, so it appears in the house from the store. When they bring her home, they give her time to adapt. Minimum 1 week, but knowing that for abundant flowering when industrially growing plants, special additives are added to them, which is why you should not delay replanting it. You need to choose a pot 2-3 cm larger than the previous one.
The soil must be prepared from turf soil and humus, taken in 4 parts each and 1 part sand is added to them. When the plant is planted in the ground, it is necessary to add fertilizer in granules.
For those who do not want to take risks, it is better to buy ready-made soil mixture.
Humidity and flower watering regime
Rose requires high humidity. Therefore, caring for a patio rose involves daily spraying the leaves of the plant with water at room temperature. The water should be clean and not cold. It's a good idea to place a humidifier in the room.
Patio roses need to be watered regularly. You can usually navigate by the soil in the pot: if it is dry, the plant needs to be watered. It is advisable to drain excess water from the pan to avoid rotting of the root system.
Features of planting and caring for crops in open ground
On a note! To decorate their garden plots, many summer residents plant the Patio rose, which adds a certain “zest” with its lush flowering. The right time for planting crops in open ground is the first half of spring, because the soil should warm up well.
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As for the step-by-step landing algorithm, it looks like this:
- In the prepared bed, which needs to be dug up in advance, planting holes should be dug, and the distance between them should be at least 30 cm (each contact of the bushes entails the loss of petals and foliage). The depth of the hole should be 45-50 cm, because the root system of the plant needs a lot of space;
- The bottom of each planting hole must be filled with drainage, which can be gravel, coarse river sand or small stone;
- The next stage is fertilization with humus or any other organic matter, after which the holes are covered with a small layer of earth;
- After the seedlings have been placed in the planting holes, they need to be sprinkled with soil and compacted a little. Before you start watering the Patio rose, you need to dig small holes.
Important! If, when purchasing seedlings, it is discovered that they have an open root system, they must be kept in water for several hours before planting in open ground. Seedlings with closed roots are planted together with a lump of earth.
Features of caring for crops in open ground
Rest period
During the cold season, the rose enters a so-called dormant period. Flowering ends and some of the leaves fall off. During this period, it is advisable to provide the patio rose with a comfortable winter. To do this you will need:
- Transfer the plant to a cool room, preferably with a temperature no higher than +15 degrees.
- Reduce watering, spraying and fertilizing.
- Be sure to trim the plant, shortening the length of the branches by about a third.
If you correctly follow all the recommendations for maintaining and caring for a patio rose, including instructions regarding wintering, then in the spring the plant will delight the owner with rapid growth and the appearance of a large number of buds.
Rose propagation
Cuttings are excellent for propagating this plant. This method is not only quite simple, but also useful: pruning a rose is an important component of its beauty and health.
To do this, several shoots are cut off from the plant. The cutting areas can first be dipped in “Kornevin” or any other root growth stimulator. The shoots are placed in water. After some time, roots will appear on them. When they have grown and become strong enough, you can plant the cuttings in the ground.
Flower propagation methods
Varietal hybrids can only be bred from cuttings of the plant itself. Seeds do not guarantee the preservation of varietal qualities. For roses, this means growing a bush from cuttings or grafting onto rose hips.
Reproduction by cuttings
Cuttings are the main type of propagation of hybrids. With this method, varietal qualities are preserved. Moreover, cuttings can be combined with pruning.
Cuttings
The strongest sections, with 4-6 buds, are treated with a root formation stimulator (Kornevin, Epin) and placed in water. For disinfection, an activated carbon tablet is added to the water.
When the roots appear (after 2-3 weeks), the seedling is planted in an individual pot.
Reproduction by grafting a shoot onto a rose hip
Of the Rosaceae family, rosehip is the most resistant to external manifestations. Therefore, it is often used as a rootstock for varietal roses. To do this, rosehip seedlings are grown from seeds and rose cuttings of the desired variety are grafted onto them.
Important! The graft site should remain on the surface.
Pests and diseases of patio roses
Unfortunately, this flower is susceptible to various plant diseases, as well as pest attacks.
The most famous pest of roses is the spider mite. It can be detected by dots on the leaves of the plant and by a thin web entangling the shoots and stems. This pest is very dangerous. And if urgent measures are not taken, the plant may die.
To save a flower from spider mites, it is recommended to treat them with special insecticides, for example, acaricides, they are sold in flower shops. The leaves and stems must be sprayed with this composition in accordance with the instructions, and the mite will die.
Another pest of roses is aphids. In this case, the leaves curl and turn brown. Insecticides will also help against aphids.
Important! All work with these drugs must be carried out with gloves and in compliance with safety precautions.
Patio rose is an unusually beautiful small perennial plant with a large number of small flowers. There are many varieties of this flower. Roses can be grown at home and in open ground. The flower is quite whimsical, but with proper and careful care, its beauty and grace will delight the owner for many years.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Powdery mildew is a dangerous disease for Patio. The defeat can be understood by the white coating on the leaves and shoots. Powdery mildew can be controlled with fungicides such as Topaz and Fundazol.
Roses are also very attractive to pests such as aphids and spider mites. If you don't take action, the rose may completely disappear. It will also infect neighboring plants.
Various insecticides are used against aphids: Iskra, Aktara, Aktellik. Acaricides will help fight spider mites: Sunmite, Fitoverm, Fufanon.
Rose is a capricious flower. It is not always possible to keep track of her health. If you leave her unattended even for a short period of time, you can lose this fastidious beauty. But nature has not yet come up with a better decoration for the garden and home.
