Climbing roses have a special charm, their abundant flowering mesmerizes. Among the many varieties worth paying attention to Golden Showers.
The biggest plus of this variety is shade tolerance, which allows you to place it even in the shady corners of the garden. It is this factor that makes this species so popular among gardeners and landscape designers.
Short description
Rose climbing Golden Showers is a hybrid of Klimber and tea-hybrid roses. It was bred in 1956 by the American breeder W.E. Laimertz.
All About Golden Showers
The height of the shoots of this rose reaches 3 m. The leaves are dark green, glossy. With strong pruning, it is possible to grow in the form of a bush.
The flowers are quite large, up to 10 cm in diameter, have a bright yellow color and a mild pleasant aroma. As it blooms, the shade of inflorescences tends to change to a paler one. Flowering begins in mid-July and lasts all summer, the last peak sometimes occurs at the beginning of autumn.
Important! By appearance, this variety is often confused with Golden Climber, but these are different varieties, although they are very similar.
The climbing rose Golden Shovers is one of the few continuously flowering roses that tolerate partial shade. But it should be borne in mind that a representative of this variety prefers a warm climate. In regions with temperatures below average, it is better to choose sunny places for its placement.
Appearance
Pros and cons
Of course, this variety was not in vain in the favorites of gardeners. He has many advantages:
- early and repeated flowering;
- fast growth;
- shade tolerance;
- can give the appearance of a bush;
- pleasant aroma of flowers.
The disadvantages include the following qualities:
- poor disease resistance;
- thermophilic;
- exactingness to the soil;
- the need for special trimming.
Rose Golden Showers in Landscaping
Due to its high decorative qualities, this variety is often used for decoration of arbors, arches and walls of houses.
In a bush form, this rose also looks great in combination with other plants, both shrubs and flowers.
Successful combination with other plants
Also, a formed plant can become a bright accent in the case of a single planting.
Outdoor cultivation and planting
Having decided to replenish his collection with a rose of Golden Shows, the first step is to purchase a seedling of this plant. It is better to give preference to specimens in pots, the root system in this case will not suffer during transportation.
Note! Be sure to pay attention to the leaves of a young plant. They should be glossy and have a dark green color. The presence of spots or defects may indicate a plant disease.
Since this variety is heat-loving, it is better to choose a spring period for planting. It is better not to rush and wait until the soil warms up well. When planted in the fall, a rose can suffer from low temperatures and even die.
When choosing the location of this flower should focus on the climate of the region. In areas with a warm climate, partial shade is acceptable. For regions with colder planting, it is better to choose a sunny place.
Important! The main thing to consider is the lack of drafts. Like many other species, this rose does not tolerate them well.
Preliminarily prepare the ground for future planting. The earth must be mixed with sand and manure, nitroammophoska can be added as an additional top dressing.
Before planting, the seedling should be removed from the container or packaging and put in water at room temperature.
Landing step by step
The process of planting roses in open ground consists of several stages:
- Preparation of a pit, the diameter of which is commensurate with the size of the root system of the seedling.
- Preparation of drainage (a small layer of gravel, gravel).
- Filling the pit with part of the prepared soil.
- Seedling placement (be sure to spread the roots on the surface of the soil).
- Filling the pit with the remainder of the prepared earth.
- Watering.
- Hilling a seedling.
Place the seedling when planting so that the vaccination site is 4-5 cm below ground level.
Important! Before choosing a place and proceed with planting, you should consider the support for the rose, given its size with future growth.
The support should be installed at the planting stage. After the planting process is completed, young shoots should be tied up immediately, placing them horizontally.
Plant care
For good growth and lush flowering should provide the plant proper care. It usually includes watering, fertilizing, pruning and providing protection for the winter. For the rose Golden Showers, there are requirements.
Watering
This variety tolerates drought well, but waterlogging can adversely affect its growth and development.
Watering should be carried out 1 time per week in the amount of 10-15 liters of water per bush. You can increase this rate only in very dry weather. Water for irrigation should be taken only at room temperature.
Top dressing
Golden Showers is quite demanding on the quality of the soil and the presence of a large amount of nutrients in it. In addition to the initial preparation of the soil during planting, it is also required to regularly feed the plant.
Fertilizer needed
In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are perfect for this. They will help the plant gain vegetative mass and prepare for flowering.
In the summer, it is better to make potassium-phosphorus top dressing. The rose is also responsive to organic fertilizers during this period. Due to the timely receipt of the necessary nutrients, the plant will have enough forces for abundant flowering.
Pruning and transplanting
For climbing roses, pruning is an important care item. It should be carried out correctly and in a timely manner.
Proper pruning required
The first pruning is carried out in the spring, when the threat of frost passes. Depending on whether the plant is grown in a bush or as a wicker, it depends on how strong the pruning should be.
- In the case of bush cultivation, the shoots are shortened greatly, leaving only 3-4 buds.
- If the rose should remain climbing, the height of the pruning of shoots is greater, 7-8 buds should be left.
All dry shoots and those that have suffered after wintering must also be removed.
Important! In the summer during flowering, faded inflorescences should be regularly removed to stimulate re-flowering.
Autumn pruning consists in thinning the bush, if necessary, and removing diseased shoots. It should be carried out in such a way that before the onset of cold weather the plant has managed to move away from this procedure and grow stronger.
Transplanting climbing roses is best avoided. Especially if the plant is already fixed on a support. But, if such a need nevertheless arose, it is necessary to approach this process responsibly.
Landing in a new place can be done in spring or summer. Spring is preferable, but in this case it is worth preparing the plant in the fall. It is necessary to dig around the root system in a circle in advance and fill the resulting gap with sand. In the spring, it remains just to remove the lump from the ground and move it to a new place.
If you need to transplant the rose in the summer, you need to remove all the flowers and shorten the shoots by half. After this, the plant should be moved to a new place for planting.
Planting is carried out in the same way as for young seedlings. Unless, the pit should be larger in diameter.
Wintering
Rosa Golden Showers, like most roses, requires shelter for the winter. Prepare the plant for wintering starting in September. For this, the lashes are removed from the supports and bent to the ground. So they get used to the horizontal position. Before covering the bush, the shoots are pinned to the ground.
Note! It is better to put fallen leaves or grass under the laid lashes. From above, the rose is covered with non-woven white material or spruce branches.
Bloom
Each plant has a period of active growth and dormancy. This should be guided when caring for him.
Plentiful flowering
The most active period for a climbing rose is the flowering period. For Golden Showers, it begins in mid-July and lasts almost until the fall. At this time, the rose requires increased care. You need to regularly fertilize and remove faded inflorescences. Watering should also be monitored, especially if the weather is dry.
Important! The rest period begins in late autumn. At this time, the main task is to protect the plant from the coming cold weather. To do this, it should be prepared, that is, carry out a slight pruning and remove the shoots from the support.
Why may not bloom
Subject to all the rules for the care of the rose Golden Shawers will delight with abundant flowering. If she refuses to bloom, there may be several reasons for this:
- lack of light;
- lack of nutrients;
- poor watering;
- the presence of diseases and pests;
- incorrect trimming or neglecting it.
Only by analyzing all the possible causes can a solution be found.
Breeding
The period from May to the end of summer is best suited for new seedlings. For climbing roses, there are two ways to propagate:
- cuttings;
- layering.
Propagation by cuttings can be divided into stages.
- The first step is to choose a healthy shoot that is better flowering, cut it and divide it into parts so that each has 2-3 buds. The lower cut is performed at an angle of 45 °, the upper is horizontal. Leaves are either deleted all, or you can leave only the top.
- Next, prepared cuttings are placed in a solution of the stimulant to accelerate the process of the emergence of roots.
- After processing, it is planted in the soil, which is pre-mixed with sand.
- Planted cuttings are covered with a glass jar.
It is better to resort to the method of propagation by layering in the spring. After removing the shelter, suitable shoots are not tied to a support, but left pinned to the ground. Further it is only necessary to make sure that the soil at the place where the roots appeared remains moist. After the layer is rooted, it can be cut off from an adult plant and planted in a permanent place.
Diseases and Pests
Golden Showers is not particularly resistant to disease and pest attacks. The most common ailments to which it is exposed are powdery mildew and leaf spot. It can also be affected by various pests, most often aphids.
Important! To maintain the health of the plant, preventive treatment with special preparations should be carried out regularly. For roses, there are a lot of them.
Only a healthy plant will fully grow and delight the eye with plentiful and prolonged flowering.
Among the climbing roses family Golden Shovers favorably differs in that it is able to grow and bloom in semi-shady places. But in areas with a cool climate it is still better to choose a sunny place for her. The main thing is that the plant is not exposed to wind and drafts.
This species is responsive to fertilizers, both mineral and organic. They should be applied in the spring and throughout the summer until the end of the flowering period.
Pruning is very important for this variety. It must be carried out in a timely and correct manner. Do not forget that during the flowering period, wilted inflorescences should be regularly removed.
Periodic treatment from pests and diseases is necessary. It will keep the plant healthy and give it the opportunity to fully develop. With proper care, the Golden Golden Shovers rose will delight the eye throughout the summer with its lush and fragrant flowering.
