Rose Lady Emma Hamilton is a relatively new variety that was introduced to the general public in mid-2007. The creator was the English breeder David Austin, who did a very painstaking job to popularize this variety. Today, Lady Hamilton's rose is valued all over the world for its unpretentiousness, reliability and beauty.

Note! The characteristic dark red color of the petals with orange strokes is very unusual for the English rose.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Lady Emma Hamilton is a rose with relatively good frost resistance, so there is no need to rush to shelter them for the winter frosts. At temperatures down to -7 degrees, the plant feels very comfortable preparing for a colder winter. Roses are covered only before the onset of severe cold weather. The zone of plant frost resistance is considered to be from -17 to -29 ° C.

The first bloom of a rose plant will be very abundant throughout the season, rich in beautiful bronze foliage and fragrant flowers. The bush looks beautiful even before the dissolution of the flower itself, in the bud stage. During this period, the buds show deep red petals accentuated with orange strokes. Due to the fact that the brushes of flowers sometimes reach 12 centimeters, flowering seems to be truly abundant.

Bud

The Hamilton rose bush is very large. Its height reaches 3–3.5 meters, and its width is about two. The diameter of rose flowers is usually 10 centimeters.

An important feature of this variety is its high resistance to diseases.

Features of agricultural cultivation

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In the northern regions of Russia, roses begin to be planted in the middle of spring, in April - May. In extreme cases, planting a rose by Emma Hamilton is possible in early autumn, but with the expectation that the plant has time to take root before the onset of the first frost. The landing angle should be about 30 degrees relative to the support.

Important! When planting a bush near the house, it is necessary to move it away from the walls in order to avoid water flowing onto the plant from the roof, as this can wash out the roots and lead to the death of the bush. When growing a plant in sunny southern regions, it is recommended to keep the bush in partial shade in the afternoon to avoid burning the foliage.

Before planting a plant, you must carefully choose a planting site. It is recommended to plant Hamilton roses in areas with good air circulation, which will protect the plant from fungal diseases.

It is not necessary to plant bushes in low-lying areas, as the cold air stagnant there will lead to frequent illnesses.

A hole 60 centimeters deep is suitable for planting. Before planting, the bottom of the pit must be sprinkled with gravel or crushed stone, with a layer of 10-15 centimeters, and then fertilized with compost or manure. Next, the garden soil is poured with a layer of 10 cm.

Additional Information! In order for the root system to better harden in the soil, and the plant to tolerate planting more easily, it is recommended to place it in a Heteroauxin solution a day before planting.

Immediately after planting, the bush must be watered at the root. If after watering the ground settles a little, you will need to fill it up to the initial level.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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This rose variety has more advantages than disadvantages. Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting:

  • long and profuse flowering, accompanied by a strong and odorous scent;
  • unpretentious care;
  • good frost resistance;
  • slight tendency to disease.

Of the shortcomings, one can single out only the relatively high cost of seedlings.

Rose Lady Emma Hamilton appeared a little over 10 years ago, but quickly gained popularity due to its beauty, rich fruity aroma and strong immune system, which is especially important for the harsh climate of most regions of Russia.