Rose Alnwick rose is an English variety that gets its name from the castle. It is a beautiful flower that is very popular all over the world. Growers grow it in Russia, but here you need to know the rules of agricultural technology.

Characteristics of the variety

The rounded pink shrub seems to be a little squat, as its width is slightly greater than the height (130 × 100 cm). The numerous branches are densely covered with bright green foliage.

Medium-sized flowers, appearing almost without interruption, give the impression of continuous flowering. The rosebuds of the Alnwick rose initially have petals slightly curved inward, but as they open, a slight yellowness can be observed in the center.

The re-blooming the Alnwick Rose is endowed with a strong scent of rose oil, with hints of raspberry.

Rose alnwick rose

Rose Alnwick rose is considered an incredibly strong variety, able to withstand black spot and withstand the rather rare attack of powdery mildew.

Rosa ze Alnwick, like all flowers, loves a lot of light, but being in the sun for a full day will quickly stop flowering. When growing flowers in the southern regions, care must be taken that the delicate petals do not get burned. The bushes are planted in places where partial shade is present after lunch.

Also, the health of the Alnwick Rose rose depends on the place where it grows, on the composition of the soil. For example, in a lowland, cold air will stagnate, and the culture will get sick from this. Flowers need breathable fertile soil. The soil must be improved according to the requirements of the variety.

Important! You can acidify the soil with humus, and reduce acidity with lime or ash.

Growing an English rose

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In mid-latitudes, rose bushes begin to be planted in mid-spring, since autumn plantings have a tight deadline.

A planting hole for an Alnwick rose is dug more than half a meter deep. With a palm-width layer, drainage is poured on the bottom of the pit, organic matter is placed on top of the same layer, and then garden soil. Next, the roots of the seedlings are soaked in a solution of heteroauxin for a day.

Planting a rose

Planting of seedlings is carried out with a deepening of the root collar by 3-4 cm. In this position, additional stems will grow above the graft.

Further care after planting a seedling consists in regular watering and mulching.

Note! The description says that the propagation of the English rose is possible only vegetatively in order to preserve varietal characteristics.

Further care

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Rose bush care is standard, including loosening, weeding, watering, and fertilizing.

The flower is fertilized several times a year: nitrogen is applied in the spring, and potassium with phosphorus at the end of summer. Although Alnwick is drought-resistant, it must be watered twice a week, with 2 buckets of water per plant.

Pruning

The best time for full pruning is early spring, when the buds are just about to swell. Pruning has several goals: the formation of a bush, the achievement of abundant color. Therefore, there are 3 ways to carry out the procedure:

  • Strong or short. About 4 buds are left on the shoot. This method is suitable for plant rejuvenation.
  • Average. 7 buds are left to stimulate early flowering, to increase decorativeness.
  • Weak - removal of dried and faded parts.

Autumn pruning is carried out for sanitary purposes: thinning, removal of dry and damaged shoots.

Rose pruning

Shelter for the winter

It is necessary to protect the rose from frost when the temperature begins to drop below -7 ° C. For these purposes, spruce branches are usually used.It is placed between the stems, bushes, spread on top. After installation, the frame in the form of arcs is covered with insulation, and then with a film.

On a note. With the arrival of spring, the sides are first opened for airing and the film is removed. The material is left until the soil warms up.

Benefits of the variety

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Along with the extraordinary decorative effect, the rose is highly valued for its immunity to diseases and good winter hardiness.

A beautiful rose bush will be appropriate in any landscape and will become the basis of a flower garden, hedge. The background of the emerald lawn will also highlight a single Alnwick Rose bush. Although, to grow it, you will have to make the efforts described above.