VARIETY OF ROSES NICOLE: PHOTO, DESCRIPTION Rose variety Nicole belongs to the representatives of the floribunda family. The original name of the variety is Nicole, but there is also an alternative name - KORicole. This type of rose, according to the description and photo, was bred in Germany by the oldest rose growing company “W.Kordes’ Sohne”, which was founded back in 1887. Rosa Nicole first saw the light in 1983 at the same time as Hannah Gordon and Tabris roses. Nicole is extremely similar to the latter, and often roses are even considered to be of the same species.
Description and characteristics of the rose Nicole Rosa Nicole is the best, spectacular and picturesque, two-color cut variety. The average height of the bush reaches 0.8-1.5 meters, the diameter is about 0.6-0.7 m. The bushes are vigorous, it is sprawling. The size of one flower is about 8-9 cm in diameter. The shape of the bud is a classic goblet. The buds are painted in two shades: the petals at the base have a milky white color, which turns into a delicate pink border towards the top. The petals are large, wavy in shape, terry is felt to the touch. Usually, one flower is made up of about 45 petals with a neat spiral styling. Only one flower blooms on one shoot. The shoots are extremely prickly, dotted with thorns. The variety is resistant to disease, fungal attack, and shows a low level of disease even in cold areas. There are black spot disease and powdery mildew, but in isolated cases.
Preservation of seedlings of rose Nicole before planting Rosa Nicole does not differ in special requirements in terms of storage of seedlings - there are three options for their wintering. 1. In the refrigerator. This method is applicable only to seedlings on which the first shoots have not yet appeared. A bundle of seedlings is wrapped in a dense plastic bag with holes for air flow. It is necessary to get a bunch once a week, remove it from the bag and spray it with water. Storage in this form is allowed no more than 2 months. 2. Balcony wintering in pots. Seedlings are planted in small pots with a capacity of up to two liters. This type of maintenance of seedlings is allowed only at temperatures above zero. When the temperature drops, the seedlings are transferred to more warm room.
In order to avoid the defeat of the rose Nicole spider mite in the early stages, roses should be sprayed daily with water, and treated with special protective agents immediately before planting in the ground. 3. Outdoors, under a layer of snow. Allowed only if low temperatures on the street, in which the snow does not melt for a long time. For laying seedlings, dark, protected from sun rays, the place where snow lingers the longest. The seedlings are packed in a cardboard box. Laying is done with pouring peat. It is recommended to prepare linings under the bottom of the box so that when the snow melts, it does not get wet. The box is covered with a film, tarpaulin or other material that does not allow moisture to pass through, and sprinkled with a thick layer of snow. Planting Nicole rose seedlings in the ground Loamy soils with humus fertilization are best suited for planting Nicole seedlings. Areas with unsuitable soil composition must first be prepared by adding sand and clay to the soil. In autumn, landing is carried out from the third week of September to the third week of October. In the spring - from the beginning of April, as soon as the frosts disappear.
Sprouts immediately before being placed in the ground are soaked in water for 6-10 hours. Then, on each seedling, shoots are pruned. Only the strongest ones should be left, in an amount of no more than 4 pieces. The shoots themselves are also shortened so that no more than 3 eyes remain on each. Such actions will ensure the growth of strong and powerful bushes. For planting, a pit is prepared with a depth of about 60-80 cm, which is filled with a mixture of manure, sand, peat, mineral fertilizer and the top fertile layer of the earth. When placing a seedling in the ground, it is important to spread the roots as wide as possible - this will help improve the nutrition received by the plant. We recommend reading: park roses in landscape design After planting, the soil around the seedling is compacted and watered abundantly. The ground should be compacted so that the landing site is 3-5 cm below the ground level. Then, the seedling is completely covered with earth. This procedure is performed at any time of planting and is performed in order to protect the young plant from bad weather and possible night frosts, and also contributes to a more active development of the root system. Fertilizing the soil and top dressing roses Fertilizing the soil around a young plant mineral organics very beneficial effect on its growth and development. The growing season of rose Nicole should be accompanied by 3-4 top dressings. Proper feeding for a rose, it should be prepared in advance, calculating the time before the first application of fertilizer to the soil.
Photo of rose Nicole Fertilizer recipe: 10-14 days before the first top dressing, fresh cow dung is poured into the barrel by 1/4; the rest of the volume is filled with water and the contents are mixed; added to container mineral fertilizers in the amount of 15 grams per 10 liters; immediately before pouring, the resulting composition is diluted to a concentration of 10%. About 4 liters of solution are consumed per plant, watering is carried out only after watering and absorbing it. To prepare the bushes for wintering, potash fertilizers should be applied at the beginning of September, which will increase their resistance to frost. After that, the roses are sprinkled with a mixture of peat, humus and sand to a height of up to 35 cm. in early spring, in the process of active development of buds and growth of shoots. After the first bloom abundant watering resume. The amount and duration of watering is reduced by autumn, so that the bushes do not let in new root shoots that may not survive in the fall.
Inexperienced flower growers believe that only Dutch varieties ornamental plants able to meet their highest expectations. In fact, scientists from other countries have also succeeded in the field of selection. Vivid proof of this is Nicole's rose, which has a special charm.
History of occurrence
This variety has been available for purchase since 1998. The variety was bred by German specialists - representatives of the rose-growing company W. Kordes & Sons (Wilhelm Kordes and Sons), which has existed since 1919, and was founded, by and large, even earlier - in 1887 by Wilhelm Kordes I in Elmshorn. The flower has another name: KORsir. However, Nicole should not be confused with the rose variety of the same name, listed in the catalogs as KORicole - created in the same nursery, but belonging to the floribunda group.
Description of appearance and features
Nicole is a noble plant worthy of your attention. It is a strong shrub about a meter high, maximum 120 cm, characterized by medium growth intensity, the presence of strong shoots and large oblong leaves with pointed tips, serrated edges, with a glossy sheen, painted dark green. The width of the crown is on average 0.6 meters. Beautiful, classic goblet-shaped buds are quite large. Blooming, they reach a diameter of 10-12 cm. The flower has 40-50 petals with wavy edges, arranged in a neat spiral. Their inner surface is velvety, wine-red. FROM outside the petals are silvery white with a pink border. At the base of the bud, a juicy red hue passes on the periphery into lilac tones. Nicole flowers spread a faint but subtle pleasant fragrance with fruity notes. Rose buds form one on each shoot. Nicole blooms profusely and in waves from June to October. If the autumn turned out to be warm, then this phase can also capture the first ten days of November.
The original beauty tolerates the summer heat well. Its flowers are resistant to rain. The variety has good resistance to diseases, especially powdery mildew and black spot. In addition, the plant can withstand temperatures down to -30ºС.
Growing conditions and care
The plant is best planted in a well-lit area of the garden, protected from gusty winds. It suits loamy soils with a high humus content. If you do not have the opportunity to plant a plant in such soil, first add clay and sand to the soil. A rose is planted both in spring (early April) and in autumn (between late September and mid-October). A landing hole for Nicole is dug up to a depth of 80 cm. It is filled with a mixture of fertile soil, peat, manure and drainage materials - sand, peat. It is advisable to add mineral fertilizer there. After this procedure, the bush needs abundant watering.
Moisture of the soil under the flower should be plentiful in early spring and after the first wave of flowering, the rest of the time they adhere to moderate watering. By the fall, it is completely reduced. Water is used exclusively settled, in no case cold. Frequency of watering: 1-2 times a week.
Fertilizers are applied to the soil under the plant monthly. To feed roses, a mixture of organic matter (slurry) and a mineral complex is used. Prepare it in advance, about 10 days before the upcoming procedure. For 1 plant, about 4 liters of the resulting nutrient solution will be needed.
Regular weeding, loosening the soil - all this should also be done to best growth and development of Nicole. In the spring, it is recommended to prune the shrub, during which diseased and frozen shoots are removed.
Use cases
Flowers and buds Nicole fell in love with florists, because with their participation, beautiful flower bouquets are obtained. When cut, the shoots crowned with bright flowers retain their freshness and saturation of colors for a long time - about two weeks. Concerning landscape design, then the culture will adorn flowerbeds of decorative flowering perennials, group plantings of roses from 3-4 bushes. However, Nicole's lonely growing shrub looks incomparable!
I will not be mistaken if I assume that red roses are among the first in the list of the best that man has created so far. Today they reign flora surprising and delighting us various form flowers, shades of color and aroma.
Rose variety "Dame de Coeur"
Sensual red roses excite our thoughts and conquer our hearts. As an obsession, there is a desire to possess this or that rose: to grow, care for, admire its beauty and be responsible for it.
Rose variety "Norita"
Red roses have the most powerful emotional impact on a person. Varieties with light flowers are more exciting, with dark ones - restrained, mysterious.
It is known that the red color activates the circulatory system, cardiac activity, tones up, strengthens the immune system, improves eyesight, skin color, and so on.
But enough preface, here are the top 20 Reds. hybrid tea roses foreign and domestic selection.
Rose variety "Antonia Ridge"
A bright variety created in France Meilland in 1984. This is the first patented rose in Europe.
Rose variety "Antonia Ridge"
Bush up to 1.25 m high, erect, with hard shoots. The leaves are medium green, leathery. The flowers are red, up to 12 cm in diameter, terry, the aroma is sugary-sweet, with apple dominance.
Rose variety "Bel Ange"
A chic variety created by Lens (Lens) in 1962.
Rose variety "Bel Ange"
Bushes 1.2-1.6 m high. Leaves are medium green, slightly glossy. The flowers are red, 10.5-11 cm in diameter, with a high center, double, solitary or collected in 2-3 pieces, without aroma.
Rose variety "Black Magic"
Highly beautiful rose created in Germany Tantau (Tantau) in 1997.
Rose variety "Black Magic"
Bushes 1-1.1 m high. The leaves are dark green, slightly shiny. The flowers are medium fragrant, dark red, velvety, large, up to 20 cm in diameter, with a high center, collected 3-4; bloom from the end of May (Southern coast of Crimea - South Coast) until late autumn. Suitable for lawn groups and cutting plants (up to 3 weeks in water).
Rose variety "Champs Elysees"
This variety is dedicated to the Champs Elysees - the main street of the city of Paris. It was created by Meilland in 1957.
Rose variety "Champs Elysees"
Bushes 1.2-1.5 m high. The leaves are dark green, matte. The flowers are red, 10-12 cm in diameter, double, with delicate aroma, single; bloom during the summer. Its weakness is defeat by powdery mildew.
Rose grade "Chrysler Imperial"
A luxury variety created in the USA by Lammerts in 1952. Unlike the car Chrysler Imperial (Chrysler Imperial), to which this variety of rose is dedicated, and which is now discontinued, the rose continues to be one of the most popular varieties in the world.
Rose grade "Chrysler Imperial"
The bushes are tall, 1.5-1.75 cm high. The leaves are dark green, matte. The flowers are spherical, red-crimson, double, 10-11 cm in diameter, very fragrant (classic pink aroma); bloom at the ends of long shoots during the summer; flowering is profuse. Suitable for flower beds and cutting; there is climbing variety. Subject to powdery mildew.
Rose variety "Dame de Coeur"
This luxurious variety is very popular! Lady in red - what could be more beautiful?! It was created in Belgium by the breeder Lens in 1958.
Rose variety "Dame de Coeur"
Bushes vigorous, height 1-1.2. The leaves are dark green, glossy. Flowers with a chic sweet heady aroma, in which apple notes are felt, cup-shaped, dark red, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, solitary or collected in 2-4; bloom in summer and autumn, flowering is long. Resistant to fungal diseases. Suitable for planting in mixborders, groups on the lawn, for cutting. AT middle lane Russia is quite winter-hardy, but in the first years of planting and in harsh winters it is necessary to cover.
Rose variety "Freude"
Luxurious variety created in Germany Kordes (Kordes) in 1975.
Rose variety "Freude"
The bushes are strong, tall, up to 0.8 m high. The leaves are dark green, leathery. The flowers are red, 10-11 cm in diameter, of a classical form in half-opening and cup-shaped in full bloom, terry; flowering is long, throughout the season.
Rose variety "La Marseillaise"
A luxurious variety created in France by Delbard in 1976.
Rose variety "La Marseillaise"
Bushes up to 1.1 m high. The leaves are medium green, shiny. The flowers are red, goblet-shaped, large, up to 14.5 cm in diameter, double, solitary or collected in an inflorescence up to 9 pcs, no aroma; bloom in summer and autumn. Suitable for flower beds, lawn groups, rose gardens, for cutting.
Rose variety "Lady Rose"
One of the best profusely flowering rare scarlet varieties was created in Germany Kordes (Kordes) in 1979.
Rose variety "Lady Rose"
Bushes up to 1 m high. The leaves are dark green, glossy. The flowers are scarlet, up to 12 cm in diameter, very beautiful in buds and half-open, solitary or 5-9 pcs.; bloom during summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for mixborders and cutting.
Rose grade "Le Rouge et le Noir"
Highly beautiful variety Created in France by Delbard in 1973.
Rose grade "Le Rouge et le Noir"
Bushes up to 1 m high. The leaves are bright green, glossy. The flowers are red (dark red in buds), up to 12 cm in diameter, double, fragrant (with classic pink notes and vanilla nuances); bloom in summer and autumn. Not capricious in care, does not fade in the sun, suitable for flower beds and cutting.
Rose variety "Nicole"
Nominal rose variety dedicated to girls, girls, women who bear the name Nicole. It was created in Germany by Kordes in 1998. I want to note right away that there is a floribunda rose with this name, but this material is not about it.
Rose variety "Nicole"
The tea-hybrid "Nicole" bushes are strong, up to 1 m high. The leaves are dark green, glossy. The flowers are red, with a white turnover, goblet, double, up to 12 cm in diameter, often solitary, with a delicate tart aroma, in which notes of orange are felt; bloom during the summer and autumn (on the South Coast until November inclusive). The variety is resistant to fungal diseases, summer heat, does not fade. Suitable for flower beds and for cutting.
Rose variety "Norita"
One of the darkest roses, which gives it a certain mystery, mystery. Created in France by Maurice Combe in 1966.
Rose variety "Norita"
Bushes up to 1 m high. The leaves are dark green, shiny. Flowers with a high center, dark red, up to 12 cm in diameter, terry, goblet in bud, when dissolved - cupped, with pointed petals, solitary, fragrant. Resistant to fungal diseases, rain and sun (petals do not fade). Suitable for contrasting flower beds, good in combination with white varieties; stays in water for a long time.
Rose variety "Red Queen"
Chic rare variety created in Germany Kordes (Kordes) in 1968.
Rose variety "Red Queen"
The bushes are tall, up to 1.5 m. The leaves are dark green, leathery, shiny. The flowers are bright red, large, up to 13 cm in diameter, with an enveloping, medium-strength aroma, in which notes of jasmine are heard; bloom during the summer and autumn (on the South Coast, flowering continues until the end of October).
Rose variety "Tassin"
The historical variety was created in France Meilland in 1942 and is dedicated to the beloved hometown of Tassen.
Rose variety "Tassin"
Bushes up to 1.2 m high. The leaves are dark green, leathery. The flowers are dark red, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, fragrant; bloom in summer and autumn. Suitable for flower beds, groups and for cutting. Affected by powdery mildew, annual preventive treatments are necessary; petals fade slightly in the sun.
It is interesting. The aroma of hybrid tea roses opens our hearts and stimulates a sense of joyful perception of life, awakens love.
Rose grade "Traviata"
A luxurious variety, which today is referred to as the so-called romantic roses, was created by Meilland in 1997 and is dedicated to the immortal opera of the same name by Giuseppe Verdi.
Rose grade "Traviata"
Bushes are compact. The leaves are dark green, slightly wrinkled. Flowers up to 13 cm in diameter, red, cup-shaped, densely double, with a clear squared center, with a fruity aroma; flowering is long and abundant. Suitable for groups on the lawn, flower beds.
Rose variety "Ayu-Dag"
The domestic variety was created in the Crimea by V.N. Klimenko and Z.K. Klimenko in 1959
Rose variety "Ayu Dag" and mountain Ayu Dag, at its foot, Crimea
The bushes are sprawling, well leafy, up to 0.9 m high. The flowers are dark red, cup-shaped, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, fragrant; bloom during summer and autumn. Suitable for groups and culture.
Rose variety "Zemfira"
The domestic variety was created in the Crimea by Z.K. Klimenko in 2008
Rose variety "Zemfira"
Bushes up to 1 m high. The leaves are dark green, leathery. The flowers are dark red, goblet, up to 12 cm in diameter, double, fragrant; bloom in summer and autumn (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups on the lawn and standard culture.
Rose variety "Kazakhstan Anniversary"
A beautiful domestic variety was created in Kazakhstan by K. Sushkova and M. Besschetnova in 1958.
Rose variety "Kazakhstan Anniversary"
The bushes are strong, up to 1.2 m high. The leaves are dark green, leathery. The flowers are dark red, with a high center, large, up to 12 cm in diameter, with a delicate aroma, in which notes of a lily are heard; bloom all summer and fall. Suitable for flower beds, groups, cutting.
Rose variety "Oktyabrina"
A beautiful domestic variety was created in the Crimea by V.N. Klimenko and Z.K. Klimenko in 1965. My beautiful daughter, born in October, my father suggested naming Oktyabrina, but I named Yulenka.
Rose variety "Oktyabrina" and my Yulenka-Oktyabrina
The bushes are vigorous, up to 1.3 m high. The leaves are dark green, dense, leathery. The flowers are dark red, goblet, up to 12 cm in diameter, fragrant with a strong classic rose scent; bloom throughout the summer and until the end of autumn (South Coast). Suitable for flower beds, groups, stem culture, cutting.
Rose variety "Chatyr-Dag"
A luxurious domestic variety created in the Crimea by Z.K. Klimenko in 2009 and dedicated to the majestic Chatyr-Dag.
Rose variety "Chatyr-Dag"
Bushes up to 0.8 m high, strong shoots. The leaves are dark green, matte. Dark red double flowers of a beautiful goblet shape with a diameter of up to 12 cm; bloom during the summer, flowering is plentiful.
Rose variety Nicole belongs to the floribunda family. The original name of the variety is Nicole, but there is also an alternative name - KORicole. This type of rose, according to the description and photo, was bred in Germany by the oldest rose growing company “W.Kordes’ Sohne”, which was founded back in 1887. Rosa Nicole first saw the light in 1983 at the same time as Hannah Gordon and Tabris roses. Nicole is extremely similar to the latter, and often roses are even considered to be of the same species.
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Description and characteristics of the rose Nicole
The variety is resistant to disease, fungal attack, and shows a low level of disease even in cold areas. There are diseases of black spot and powdery mildew, but in isolated cases.
Saving Nicole rose seedlings until planting
Rosa Nicole does not have special requirements in terms of storing seedlings - there are three options for their wintering.
1. In the refrigerator.
This method is applicable only to seedlings on which the first shoots have not yet appeared. A bundle of seedlings is wrapped in a dense plastic bag with holes for air flow. It is necessary to get a bunch once a week, remove it from the bag and spray it with water. Storage in this form is allowed no more than 2 months.
2. Balcony wintering in pots.
Seedlings are planted in small pots with a capacity of up to two liters. This type of maintenance of seedlings is allowed only at temperatures above zero. When the temperature drops, the seedlings are transferred to a warmer room.
In order to avoid damage to the Nicole rose by a spider mite in the early stages, the roses should be sprayed daily with water, and treated with special protective agents immediately before planting in the ground.
3. Outdoors, under a layer of snow.
It is allowed only in case of low temperatures outside, at which the snow does not melt for a long time. For laying seedlings, a dark place, protected from sunlight, is chosen where the snow lingers the longest. The seedlings are packed in a cardboard box. Laying is done with pouring peat. It is recommended to prepare linings under the bottom of the box so that when the snow melts, it does not get wet. The box is covered with a film, tarpaulin or other material that does not allow moisture to pass through, and sprinkled with a thick layer of snow.
Planting rose seedlings Nicole in the ground
For planting seedlings of the Nicole variety, loamy soils with humus top dressing are best suited. Areas with unsuitable soil composition must first be prepared by adding sand and clay to the soil. In autumn, landing is carried out from the third week of September to the third week of October. In the spring - from the beginning of April, as soon as the frosts disappear.
Sprouts immediately before being placed in the ground are soaked in water for 6-10 hours. Then, on each seedling, shoots are pruned. Only the strongest ones should be left, in an amount of no more than 4 pieces. The shoots themselves are also shortened so that no more than 3 eyes remain on each. Such actions will ensure the growth of strong and powerful bushes.
For planting, a pit is prepared with a depth of about 60-80 cm, which is filled with a mixture of manure, sand, peat, mineral fertilizer and the top fertile layer of the earth.
When placing a seedling in the ground, it is important to spread the roots as wide as possible - this will help improve the nutrition received by the plant.
After planting, the soil around the seedling is compacted and watered abundantly. The ground should be compacted so that the landing site is 3-5 cm below the ground level. Then, the seedling is completely covered with earth. This procedure is performed at any time of planting and is performed in order to protect the young plant from bad weather and possible night frosts, and also contributes to a more active development of the root system.
Soil fertilizer and rose top dressing
Fertilizing the soil around a young plant with mineral organic matter has a very positive effect on its growth and development. The growing season of rose Nicole should be accompanied by 3-4 top dressings. Proper top dressing for roses should be prepared in advance, calculating the time before the first application of fertilizer to the soil.
Photo of rose Nicole
Fertilizer Recipe:
- 10-14 days before the first top dressing, 1/4 fresh cow dung is poured into the barrel;
- the rest of the volume is filled with water and the contents are mixed;
- mineral fertilizers are added to the container in the amount of 15 grams per 10 liters;
immediately before pouring, the resulting composition is diluted to a concentration of 10%.
About 4 liters of solution are consumed per plant, watering is carried out only after watering and absorbing it. To prepare the bushes for wintering, potash fertilizers should be applied at the beginning of September, which will increase their resistance to frost. After that, the roses are sprinkled with a mixture of peat, humus and sand to a height of up to 35 cm.
Features of watering roses Nicole
Rosa Nicole is especially demanding for watering in early spring, in the process of active development of buds and shoot growth. After the first flowering, abundant watering is resumed. The amount and duration of watering is reduced by autumn, so that the bushes do not let in new root shoots that may not survive in the fall.
In the summer, you should follow a few simple rules:
- water should be settled and poured to the very stem of the bush, not on top of the foliage;
- in normal weather, one watering per week is carried out, during drought - two;
- after watering, the resulting earthen crust is loosened;
The optimal watering time is in the morning.
Pruning Rose Nicole
Variety Nicole requires pruning twice a year: in autumn and spring. The rose belongs to the floribunda group, so autumn pruning is required.
Trimming order:
- pruning of shoots is performed in the middle of their length;
- pruning should be carried out in dry weather only with sharp tools;
- the cut itself is performed above the swollen kidney at an angle, in order to avoid water stagnation
Preparing rose Nicole for wintering
The rose takes cover only when a stable sub-zero temperature is established. Above the bush is being built wooden frame, which in turn is covered with several layers of film, tarpaulin or other material that does not allow moisture to pass through. Opening in the spring is carried out gradually so that the bushes do not begin active growth.
Rose variety Nicole according to the description and photo will become a real decoration of your suburban area. When grown by hand and proper care you can achieve abundant flowering bush. Create beautiful flower corners in your country house!
Rose variety Nicole belongs to the floribunda family. The original name of the variety is Nicole, but there is also an alternative name - KORicole. This type of rose, according to the description and photo, was bred in Germany by the oldest rose growing company “W.Kordes’ Sohne”, which was founded back in 1887. Rosa Nicole first saw the light in 1983 at the same time as Hannah Gordon and Tabris roses. Nicole is extremely similar to the latter, and often roses are even considered to be of the same species.
Description and characteristics of the rose Nicole
- Rosa Nicole is the best, spectacular and picturesque, two-color cut variety.
- The average height of the bush reaches 0.8-1.5 meters, the diameter is about 0.6-0.7 m.
- The bushes are vigorous, sprawling.
- The size of one flower is about 8-9 cm in diameter. The shape of the bud is a classic goblet.
- The buds are painted in two shades: the petals at the base have a milky white color, which turns into a delicate pink border towards the top.
- The petals are large, wavy in shape, terry is felt to the touch. Usually, one flower is made up of about 45 petals with a neat spiral styling.
- Only one flower blooms on one shoot. The shoots are extremely prickly, dotted with thorns.
The variety is resistant to disease, fungal attack, and shows a low level of disease even in cold areas. There are diseases of black spot and powdery mildew, but in isolated cases.
Saving Nicole rose seedlings until planting
Rosa Nicole does not have special requirements in terms of storing seedlings - there are three options for their wintering.
1. In the refrigerator.
This method is applicable only to seedlings on which the first shoots have not yet appeared. A bundle of seedlings is wrapped in a dense plastic bag with holes for air flow. It is necessary to get a bunch once a week, remove it from the bag and spray it with water. Storage in this form is allowed no more than 2 months.
2. Balcony wintering in pots.
Seedlings are planted in small pots with a capacity of up to two liters. This type of maintenance of seedlings is allowed only at temperatures above zero. When the temperature drops, the seedlings are transferred to a warmer room.
In order to avoid damage to the Nicole rose by a spider mite in the early stages, the roses should be sprayed daily with water, and treated with special protective agents immediately before planting in the ground.
3. Outdoors, under a layer of snow.
It is allowed only in case of low temperatures outside, at which the snow does not melt for a long time. For laying seedlings, a dark place, protected from sunlight, is chosen where the snow lingers the longest. The seedlings are packed in a cardboard box. Laying is done with pouring peat. It is recommended to prepare linings under the bottom of the box so that when the snow melts, it does not get wet. The box is covered with a film, tarpaulin or other material that does not allow moisture to pass through, and sprinkled with a thick layer of snow.
Planting rose seedlings Nicole in the ground
For planting seedlings of the Nicole variety, loamy soils with humus top dressing are best suited. Areas with unsuitable soil composition must first be prepared by adding sand and clay to the soil. In autumn, landing is carried out from the third week of September to the third week of October. In the spring - from the beginning of April, as soon as the frosts disappear.
Sprouts immediately before being placed in the ground are soaked in water for 6-10 hours. Then, on each seedling, shoots are pruned. Only the strongest ones should be left, in an amount of no more than 4 pieces. The shoots themselves are also shortened so that no more than 3 eyes remain on each. Such actions will ensure the growth of strong and powerful bushes.
For planting, a pit is prepared with a depth of about 60-80 cm, which is filled with a mixture of manure, sand, peat, mineral fertilizer and the top fertile layer of the earth.
When placing a seedling in the ground, it is important to spread the roots as wide as possible - this will help improve the nutrition received by the plant.
After planting, the soil around the seedling is compacted and watered abundantly. The ground should be compacted so that the landing site is 3-5 cm below the ground level. Then, the seedling is completely covered with earth. This procedure is performed at any time of planting and is performed in order to protect the young plant from bad weather and possible night frosts, and also contributes to a more active development of the root system.
Soil fertilizer and rose top dressing
Fertilizing the soil around a young plant with mineral organic matter has a very positive effect on its growth and development. The growing season of rose Nicole should be accompanied by 3-4 top dressings. Proper top dressing for roses should be prepared in advance, calculating the time before the first application of fertilizer to the soil.
Photo of rose Nicole
Fertilizer Recipe:
- 10-14 days before the first top dressing, 1/4 fresh cow dung is poured into the barrel;
- the rest of the volume is filled with water and the contents are mixed;
- mineral fertilizers are added to the container in the amount of 15 grams per 10 liters;
immediately before pouring, the resulting composition is diluted to a concentration of 10%.
About 4 liters of solution are consumed per plant, watering is carried out only after watering and absorbing it. To prepare the bushes for wintering, potash fertilizers should be applied at the beginning of September, which will increase their resistance to frost. After that, the roses are sprinkled with a mixture of peat, humus and sand to a height of up to 35 cm.
Features of watering roses Nicole
Rosa Nicole is especially demanding for watering in early spring, in the process of active development of buds and shoot growth. After the first flowering, abundant watering is resumed. The amount and duration of watering is reduced by autumn, so that the bushes do not let in new root shoots that may not survive in the fall.
In the summer, you should follow a few simple rules:
- water should be settled and poured to the very stem of the bush, not on top of the foliage;
- in normal weather, one watering per week is carried out, during drought - two;
- after watering, the resulting earthen crust is loosened;
The optimal watering time is in the morning.
Pruning Rose Nicole
Variety Nicole requires pruning twice a year: in autumn and spring. The rose belongs to the floribunda group, so autumn pruning is required.
Trimming order:
- pruning of shoots is performed in the middle of their length;
- pruning should be carried out in dry weather only with sharp tools;
- the cut itself is performed above the swollen kidney at an angle, in order to avoid water stagnation
Preparing rose Nicole for wintering
The rose takes cover only when a stable sub-zero temperature is established. A wooden frame is constructed above the bush, which, in turn, is covered with several layers of film, tarpaulin or other material that does not allow moisture to pass through. Opening in the spring is carried out gradually so that the bushes do not begin active growth.
Rose variety Nicole according to the description and photo will become a real decoration of your suburban area. When grown with your own hands and with proper care, you can achieve abundant flowering of the bush. Create beautiful flower corners on !