One of the representatives of the ground cover is the Four Seasons rose, it has such outstanding qualities that the question of the difficulty in caring for it involuntarily arises. However, from the description below it will become clear that this variety not only blooms gorgeous, but also surprisingly unpretentious.

Ground cover roses. The history of the creation of the variety of roses Kyatr season

Unlike bush and climbing forms, the growth of shoots in ground cover roses is directed not along the vertical, but along the horizontal plane. That is why the width always prevails over the height. They are characterized by:

  • dense creeping or creeping bushes;
  • profuse flowering before frost;
  • resistance to common pests of roses;
  • resistance to low temperatures, rain.

The 2003 Quatre saisons rose was awarded in Paris with the ADR insignia.

Roses Quatre saisons

Characteristics and features of the variety

Rose Eric Taberly

Rose Four seasons refers to the ground cover species. Its elegant flowing shoots are covered with dense double flowers 8-10 cm in diameter. The buds open gradually, partially exposing the core. Intensely pink, they fade somewhat by the end of the season, without losing their flavor. Flowers are collected in numerous brushes - 10-15 per one.

The foliage is bright green, shiny, in perfect harmony with the flowers. The bush grows unevenly, releasing shoots of unequal length - from 40 to 80 cm. It is strewn with sharp thorns. It can grow up to 1.5 m wide.

 

The four seasons rose belongs to the ground cover species

Note! The stems are weak enough to curl along the support and hold the flower stalks straight, so the Le Quatre season is good for decorating borders, slides, on retaining walls.

Agrotechnics

Although this variety does not differ in particular pretensions to growing conditions, however, shortcomings in care will negatively affect the decorative qualities. It is worth paying attention to:

  • Landing site. An area that is sufficiently lit in the morning and protected from the scorching rays of the midday sun is ideal. Growing in the shade of large trees or along walls will have a detrimental effect on plant health.
  • The soil. Neutral or slightly acidic - the best growing medium for growing a Les Quatre rose season.
  • Watering. In the morning and evening hours, at the root. Particularly important during the disembarkation phase and in particularly dry weather.
  • Pest control. Subject to all the subtleties of landing - not required.
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Main steps:

  1. Preliminary preparation of the site. Dig a hole two root heights deep and 50-70 cm wide.
  2. Add organic fertilizers to the bottom. At the same time, loosen the soil to make it easier for the roots to deepen.
  3. Seedling room. Shoots are shortened to 2-4 buds, damaged roots are removed. Then the season Ketr rose is deepened into the hole so that the shoots remain 5-10 cm underground. Gradually fill the hole with soil layer by layer, watering each one alternately to get rid of possible voids.

Important!Weed control. Since it will be extremely inconvenient to weed the soil under the squat thorny bush in the future, weeds must be removed very carefully. Then the earth is mulched with crushed bark, medium sawdust, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Good cold resistance

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The undoubted qualities of the Four season rose include:

  • unpretentious care;
  • disease and pest resistance;
  • good cold resistance;
  • lush and colorful bloom.

Disadvantages: spiny thorns.

Les quatre saisons is a rose that will meet the expectations of even those who are not familiar with ground cover roses.It will create a romantic atmosphere and help decorate even the most unsightly areas in the garden.