The English breeder David Ostin bred a large number of varieties of park roses. These varieties have beautiful shrubs with unusual beauty of flowers. The varieties are not officially identified in a separate group and are in great demand among flower growers. One of the representatives with good characteristics is the Boscobel rose. The variety differs from its counterparts in its many petals and unusual shades of flowers.

Description of the variety

Boscobel belongs to the group of English spray roses. According to the catalogs, the variety is referred to as Austin Boscobel. The plant has dense double flowers, the number of petals in which reaches 78. Flowers have a deep rosette-shaped cup. When fully expanded, a golden hue can be seen in the middle. The flowers are salmon-colored with reddish tints.

Note! Boscobel blooms from spring until the first frost in good weather conditions.

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The bush is characterized by the strength of the shoots. Flexible branches form upright bushes. A flower brush includes 3 to 5 flowers. There are also small thorns on the Boscobel. The leaves are shiny dark green in color.

The variety has a good aroma, in which you can catch notes of hawthorn, pear, almond, elderberry and myrrh.

Boscobel rose is resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. The winter hardiness index is above average.

Rose bush

The bushes reach a height of 1.2 m and a width of 80 cm.

Agrotechnics

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There is nothing difficult in growing this variety of roses. It is enough to adhere to the following rules.

Landing

For planting, choose a rich fertile soil with a good drainage system. The location should be in a sunny area, protected from cold winter winds.

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Watering

Watering is carried out as the soil dries. Up to 10 liters of water are consumed per bush.

Important! For irrigation, use warm, settled water.

When irrigating, care must be taken to ensure that water does not fall on the bush. It is poured at the base in small portions. To determine the diameter of the watering circle, pay attention to the age of the bush. The older the plant, the wider its root system will be. You can also navigate around the circumference of the crown of the bush. Watering is carried out in the evening several times a week.

Note! In dry weather, evening sprays are added to watering.

Further care

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Caring for a Boscobel rose includes regular weeding and loosening of the soil. Weeding removes annoying weeds and helps the soil retain moisture. Mulching is also used to facilitate grooming. It allows you to reduce the time spent caring for the plant.

Important! Mulch from leaves, rotted manure or compost is not suitable for a rose, as it can become a carrier of pests and diseases. The ideal material for mulching rose bushes is pine bark, which contributes to soil oxidation.

Top dressing

Fertilizing allows plants to strengthen their immune and root systems. The first feeding is made after the buds open. For this, nitrogen fertilizers are used. Subsequent application is aimed at improving the flowering of roses. This goal is achieved with the help of potassium-nitrogen fertilizing. The last time fertilizers are applied without a nitrogen component, so that the plant does not grow green mass.

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The frequency of fertilizing depends on the type of soil. On average, plants need 1-2 per month.The last introduction of nutrients is carried out in the first half of October or 45 days before the onset of the first cold weather.

Pruning

An important part of caring for a David Austin Boscobel rose is bush formation. Lack of pruning can lead to disease and death of the plant.

There are 3 types of pruning bushes:

  • spring is aimed at removing diseased and frozen branches, as well as forming a bush;
  • summer promotes the development of new buds, corrects the shape of the bush;
  • autumn is made to prepare roses for wintering. For good development, no more than 7 main shoots are left to ensure maximum ventilation.

Note! In colder regions, the Boscobel rose requires winter shelter. Before this, the space around the bushes is well cleaned and hilled. These activities should be carried out in dry weather. For hilling, do not use fresh manure, sawdust or fallen leaves.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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The advantages of this variety:

  • the rose has a very beautiful appearance and wonderful aroma;
  • good for garden decoration as curbs, hedges or mixborders;
  • the variety has a high resistance to powdery mildew and black spot;
  • bushes are compact in size.

Among the shortcomings, there is an increased demand for care.

Austin's Rose Boscobel is very popular among gardeners. She will decorate any garden or terrace with her flowers, which will delight you with beautiful salmon shades in the sun. Yes, you have to tinker with leaving, but it's worth it!