It is difficult to imagine a garden plot without flowers. Even if the garden is small in size, an amateur florist will definitely find a place for his favorite plants, delighting with their abundant flowering. Currently, the choice of flowers is great - from huge bushes to miniature bushes. To grow perennials or annuals depends on the wishes of the gardener. This article will talk about one of the varieties of the Chinese rose - Angel Wings.

General information about the Chinese rose

The Chinese rose (or hibiscus) naturally grows in countries with a mild continental climate and is an evergreen perennial. The bark of the trunk and shoots is black or brown. At home, these perennials rarely grow up to 2 m in length. The Chinese rose does not require special growing conditions, does not require special care and blooms very beautifully.

Rose-Chinese- "Angel Wings"

For those who are just starting to plant a flower garden in their apartment, a Chinese rose would be an ideal option - there are quite a lot of hibiscus varieties, they differ in the shape of foliage and flowers, size and color, as well as growing methods.

But this perennial is also grown in garden plots, different varieties of this flowering shrub are used as hedges, decorating gazebos or blank walls of country houses. Such a shrub can reach 15-18 m in height, and about 4.5 m in diameter.

The main advantage of this variety of "queen of flowers" is a high level of adaptation to changing weather conditions, as well as an average resistance to frost - the bushes can withstand frosts down to -19 -21⸰С. However, in the middle lane and regions with a similar climate, it is recommended to cover the bushes with polyethylene or a similar covering material for the winter.

Characteristics and features of the variety

The Angel Wings rose is one of the most beautiful varieties of the Chinese rose, the main advantage of the plant is its large, beautiful flowers with a pleasant smell.

Note! The variety is a perennial shrub that can be grown in the garden and at home. This tropical plant thrives in many regions of Russia.

The main advantage of the plant is its large, beautiful and pleasant smelling flowers.

The height of the Chinese Angel Wings rose reaches 19-21 cm. The shoots are thin and powerful, well leafy. The color of the stems and numerous foliage is bright emerald. The foliage size may vary.

More than 90 inflorescences can appear on one bush. The color of the petals is white or pink, as well as different shades of these flowers. Sometimes, flowers of both colors can bloom on the same plant. Flowers can be regular or double.

The garden variety Angel Wing blooms in the first ten days of April and ends at the end of July. At home, the Chinese rose Angel Wings can bloom all year round.

Agrotechnics

You can grow the Angel Wings rose from cuttings or from seeds. The seed of this variety takes a very long time to germinate, so growers who want to grow a rose from seed will have to be patient. But this method also has its advantage - 80-90 days after the emergence of shoots, this plant already begins to bloom.

Those wishing to grow a rose from seed will have to be patient.

When growing this variety of roses from seeds, a nutritious soil mixture should be properly prepared - it should be fertile enough and allow moisture and air to pass through well. Planting this seed is no different than planting any other seed at home.

Propagation of this variety of hibiscus by cuttings is a faster way, and almost all the obtained seedlings take root. Cuttings should only be cut from young shoots and immediately placed in containers of water until they give roots. Planting seedlings with roots in open ground should be done in mid-spring, when the soil warms up well.

Saplings quickly adapt to a new place and grow. The main conditions for their active growth and the beginning of flowering are regular watering and fertilization. As a result, within a couple of months after planting the cuttings in open ground, the first buds appear on them. They should be cut off in order to activate abundant flower formation in the future.

Saplings quickly adapt to a new place and grow

The wintering of young bushes goes well if they are timely covered with plastic wrap. In the future, this perennial can not be covered for the winter, if the winters are not too cold.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the variety include:

  • abundant flowering;
  • medium resistance to frost;
  • resistance to diseases and pests - above average.

There are practically no drawbacks to the Angel Wings rose, you just need to remember that this shrub can be affected by different types of rot if the irrigation regime is incorrect.

This type of Chinese rose is valued for its abundant and fairly long flowering. You can grow this flower at home or in flower beds in the garden - it all depends on the wishes of the gardeners.