Polyanthus rose

Polyanthus roses are quite popular among gardeners. To make them happy with their flowering, it is necessary to study only a few features of growing these beautiful flowers.

What is a polyanthus rose?

This word comes from the Latin "poly", which can be translated as "many", and the word "ant", which means "flower". Knowing this, you can guess that these are abundant varieties of roses.

These plants look very attractive as they are compact, short, and have a lot of leaves. Inflorescences of small buds abundantly cover the bush, decorating it with bright colors. The flowering period lasts all summer and continues even in autumn.

The flowers are red or pink. Sometimes white specimens are also found. But these roses attract not by the variety of colors, but by their inflorescences, in which there may be several dozen flowers. The height of the bushes ranges from 40 to 60 cm. Bushes of any variety are distinguished by a large number of branches, which are strewn with leaves and flowers.

Benefits of a polyanthus rose

• Small size, intense flowering throughout the season;
• Resistant to many diseases;
• In the cut, it stays fresh for about 15 days;
• In the middle lane it tolerates winter normally:
• Can be propagated by cuttings.

Disadvantages of a polyanthus rose

• They have a slightly perceptible aroma;
• Inflorescences that have faded must be cut off;
• In extreme heat they fade in the sun;
• Uneven colors and small flowers.

Growing a polyanthus rose from seeds

Such roses can be grown on their own from seeds. It will be cheaper and will not be difficult if certain rules are followed. In addition, many seedlings can be obtained in this way.

The seeds of these plants are ranked as tugovidny. Preparation should begin in early December to get seedlings in late winter or spring. It is preliminarily recommended to rinse them for about 10 minutes with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and then hold them under running water. This will ensure decontamination. Further, the seeds should be in a damp cloth for 10-12 days.

Get a large container or cassette of cells and seedling soil. Seeds must be planted one at a time in each cell to a depth of 5 mm. Moisten the ground, cover with plastic. It is important to maintain soil moisture and temperature around 18 degrees until crops appear (about 2 months). Then the film is removed.

Every 2 weeks it is necessary to add fertilizing from nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. The sprouts also need to maintain temperature, humidity and light levels.

By the summer they will be still too weak, so they are grown on the balcony or in a sheltered place on the site, and by autumn they are returned to the windowsill.

Planting a polyanthus rose in open ground

They can only be planted next spring. If buds have already appeared, they are removed. The most important thing is for the plant to develop its roots and shoots in the first genus.First, the seedlings are hardened for about 12 days outside, and then they are planted together with an earthen clod.

The planting hole should be wide and deep enough. Planting is done by transshipment, and if the roots are open, they need to be straightened. The root collar should be slightly below ground level. The bushes are planted at a distance of about 0.5-0.6 m. Until the seedlings are accepted, they must be well watered.

Before the onset of cold weather, the plants are cut, hilled, and also covered with leaves and lutrasil. When the snow melts, the covering material is removed, and the earth is shoveled off in the settled warm weather.

Polyanthus rose care

When planting and growing polyanthus roses, the following rules must be observed.

Location

The seedlings are planted in an area that is protected from the wind, but well lit. Humus can be added to each well.

Mulching

Needles, sawdust or straw can serve as mulch. This will improve the properties of the soil and facilitate plant maintenance.

Watering

In dry weather, polyanthus roses are recommended to be watered every few days at the root. When it's cold and damp outside, it's better not to water the roses.

Top dressing and fertilizers

Foliar fertilizing with fertilizers for roses is carried out at least once a month. And fermented manure or humus is introduced into the soil.

Pruning

Since this plant is small, pruning will only be necessary during the flowering period. Those inflorescences that have already faded are cut off. In the fall, the shoots are cut in half. This will allow you to better cover them for the winter.

After the shelter is removed with the onset of spring, it is necessary to cut off all branches that are frozen or have any signs of disease. If there are spots or darkened areas, they are removed to a healthy cut.

Wintering

It is imperative to cover these plants for the winter. If you live in the middle lane, it is allowed to cut by 50%, after which the root collar is covered with earth to a height of about 30 cm.In the northern regions, it is necessary to additionally cover the plants with straw or foliage and cover with some non-woven material. In the spring, the shelter is removed, and when the night frosts stop, the plant is freed from the earth, which is sprinkled with the root collar.

Types and varieties of polyanthus rose

Hocus Pocus (Polyantha Rose Hocus Pocus)

This variety is distinguished by its two-tone flowers. Their main background is burgundy, there are small spots and stripes of yellowish color on it. The bud of this polyanthus rose has a classic shape. The diameter of the flower is about 7 cm. Each inflorescence has 3-5 buds. The bushes are small in size, they have many flowers and there are practically no thorns. Since the variety is fairly resistant to frost, it can be grown in central Russia. The average height of a bush of the Focus Pocus variety is up to 60 cm. Cut flowers retain their attractive appearance for about 2 weeks.

De Capo (Polyantha rose Da Capo)

These are medium-sized plants. Their height is usually about 60 cm. The bud of the De Capo classic polyanthus rose. One inflorescence usually has 12-15 buds. The color is pale pink, and the aroma is very weak. This variety has good resistance to common diseases and moderate frost resistance.

Fairy (Polyantha Rose Fairy)

Belongs to tall, as the height of the bushes, as a rule, is up to 70 cm. It usually blooms a little later than other varieties of polyanthus roses. In one inflorescence of this variety, there are about 35-40 buds. The flowers have a pink tint and a double texture. Flowering lasts until the onset of cold weather, abundant enough throughout the season. The leaves of these plants have a rich green color. The spreading bush is 1 m or slightly more wide. This variety is not picky about the composition of the soil, it can grow even in a fairly shaded place. If the weather is damp for a long time, it is necessary to take measures to protect the bushes from powdery mildew. It can also suffer from black spot. Flowers persist for a long time in cut, have a rather pleasant aroma.

Masquerade (Polyantha Rose Masquerade)

It is a tall, disease resistant variety. Bushes grow up to 70 cm, their leaves are dark green. Flowers have a pleasant aroma, large, loose. There are about 5 of them in one inflorescence. They bloom long and profusely. The flowers are yellow at first, and then turn pale crimson.

Royal Minueto (Polyantha Rose Royal Minueto)

Flowers are white with red edges, have a classic shape, large, about 5 per inflorescence. The bush is small, about 60 cm.

Old Gold (Polyantha Rose Old Gold)

Refers to ground cover. The height of the bush is about 45 cm. The middle of the flower is apricot, the rest is pale yellow. The inflorescence has 10 large flowers. Loves the sun and cultivated soil, is not afraid of diseases.

Papageno (Polyantha Rose Papageno)

The flowers are large and dense. The petals are red with pink and white streaks. The buds have a classic shape. It tolerates frost medium, is not afraid of diseases.

Shocking Blue (Polyantha Rose Shocking Blue)

Has double large flowers. In the inflorescence, there are 12-15 lilac-purple buds. The branches are dense, the leaves are dark. Unlike many other species, it has a bright aroma. Plants are disease resistant.

Twister (Polyantha Rose Twister)

The bushes reach a height of 1 m or more. The flowers are dense, more than 10 cm in diameter, in the inflorescence there are about 5. Since the plant is spreading, it must be cut off before winter. The flowers are white and crimson.

China Doll (Polyantha Rose China Doll)

The flowers have a lovely pearl pink hue. In one inflorescence, usually up to 50 pieces. There are many small dark leaves on the bush.

Standard rose Aunt Margy's Rose

Polyanthus roses are sometimes grown as standard roses. This variety looks like a small tree. The flowers are large, have a pale pink tint. Paniculate inflorescences, look very refined.

Red Diadem (Polyantha Rose Red Diadem)

Ground cover variety. Bushes can have different heights - from 40 to 85 cm. It is not afraid of diseases. The flowers are large, double, in each inflorescence there are about 5. They have a dull reddish-orange tint. The leaves are small in size, have a pale green color. Bushes of the Red Diadem variety bloom throughout the season, they grow quite quickly. It lends itself well to propagation by cuttings. It is necessary to ensure that aphids do not spread on the plant. The soil should be fertile and the area should be well lit. You need to water and feed the bushes of this variety regularly.

Diadem Rose (Polyantha Rose Diadem Rose)

This is a variety of Diadem variety, but the flowers are goblet in shape and are pink in color. There can be up to 15 of them in the inflorescence. Bushes are undersized, have a compact shape.

Diadem white (Polyantha Rose Diadem White)

Variety with white flowers, which is distinguished by abundant flowering. The bushes need to be fed frequently and the inflorescences should be cut off, as they bloom intensively during the season.

Polyanthus rose - pruning, care (video)