This ornamental plant is popularly called Siberian roses... Flowers really look like small fluffy roses, and Siberian ones - because they bloom until the very frost, that is, they are not afraid of cold weather. Terry calistegia is a versatile plant. She can not only decorate any personal plot and flower garden, but also disguise the hedge with her foliage and flowers, or she herself will become a blooming screen.
Experienced flower growers use this plant as an assistant in their plots. It can be used to decorate the most unsightly place in the yard. Calistegia will perfectly fit on an old mesh or any other support and will create a blooming oasis throughout the warm season. After planting, the plant begins to bloom in the first year. Lush and exuberant flowering of delicate pink flowers begins in July and continues until late autumn. From a distance, these lush flowers can be confused with climbing roses.
This rose, unusual for our area, is still a rarity in our gardens. Seeds and seedlings are not easy to get, so not everyone has had a chance to get acquainted with this plant - liana.
Cultivation of calistegia
This rose is absolutely not capricious and is ready to grow in different conditions. With simple care, the plant grows very quickly, practically without seeing any obstacles. Neither a stone fence, nor a wall, nor a lattice will interfere with its growth.
Lighting. Although the Siberian rose is ready to grow in any area, it will show all its charms in a sunny place. An area in the shade will affect the beginning of flowering, it will come a little later. And the long-awaited bloom in the shade will look less impressive.
The soil. Before planting, you need to feed the soil a little. It should be light and moderately nutritious. On such a prepared soil, kalistegia will grow well and delight with its flowering for ten to twenty years.
Watering. The rose does not need abundant watering, natural precipitation is quite enough for it. In dry times, watering should be moderate.
Top dressing. During the period of active flowering, the plant needs additional feeding. They are introduced regularly, but alternating between mineral and organic.
Transfer. The Siberian rose is transplanted in late autumn. If you decide to do this in the summer, then you risk destroying the entire plant. In general, it does not require a transplant, unless such a need has ripened for the owner of the courtyard. Think carefully about where the new location for the plant will be. Please note that this vine will be able to entwine everything in its path. Neighboring plants simply cannot withstand such a pressure, the rose will cover them with its vegetation. It is better to choose a separate place, away from other flowers.
Do not forget about the properties of the plant to trail and climb to the sun, knowing no obstacles. Use this rare quality for your own purposes.
Reproduction. The plant propagates by root shoots. In early spring or late autumn, the shoots are carefully dug up and transplanted to a permanent place. It is immediately necessary to water it abundantly. During autumn breeding, it is advisable to cover the rose with mulch or something to insulate. This only applies to young shoots.
Wintering. A mature plant tolerates the winter cold.He does not need additional covering, frost and moisture are not a hindrance to the rose. All preparation for winter consists in the complete pruning of the bush after the onset of the first frost.
Pruning. Caring for calistegia consists in timely pruning of dried leaves and flowers, as well as weakened shoots. If this procedure is repeated every ten to fifteen days, then the appearance of the Siberian rose will be constantly blooming and pleasing to the eye.
Pests and difficulties
There is one difficulty that growers face when growing terry calistegia. The plant's rhizome grows at an aggressive rate and on a large scale. The rapid growth of the root can destroy all plantings around, it behaves in the same way as a weed plant. A beautiful Siberian rose should not be allowed to grow on its own. Its root system needs rigid and delineated boundaries.
Experienced growers suggest using, for example, old buckets without a bottom or slate sheets when planting a plant. You can take thick sheets of plywood or metal. With the help of these improvised means, which must be buried in the ground when planting vines, it will be possible to restrain the growth of the root system, prevent it from growing abundantly.
Another, no less important, problem in plant care is pests. A large number of snails and slugs appear during the most active period of calistegia flowering. They ruthlessly destroy flowers and leaves. This invasion of pests is not afraid of the poisonous properties of the Siberian rose. They consider it their favorite delicacy. In the fight against them, special chemicals will come to the rescue. Plants must be processed periodically, as needed, and exactly follow the instructions on the package.
Terry Kalestegia or Siberian rose is a worthy decoration of any site. Despite some of the problems associated with its cultivation and care, the beauty of the plant is worth tinkering with. And the features and properties of the vine will justify your moral and physical costs. The rose will decorate all supports, at any height and in any area. It is an ideal ornamental plant that can be used to make beautiful even the most unsightly place in the yard or in the country.
