The Miss Piggy hybrid tea rose is a variety that is quite in demand in the horticultural market, and many will be interested in learning about it in more detail.

History

Rose Miss Piggy is a fairly young variety, bred relatively recently, namely in 2010 in Holland. Almost immediately, the variety was awarded the Best New Variety award for its attractive appearance.

Not many people know, but the culture got its name in honor of one of the heroines of the puppet series "The Muppet Show". It was a pig who loved to dress up incredibly. This rose is a great option, both for a bouquet and for landscape design.

Characteristics of the variety

Rose Piggy is a very productive variety, especially in terms of cutting for bouquets. The variety is characterized by multiple and abundant flowering. Flowers cut from a bush are able to maintain a marketable appearance for at least two weeks.

Miss Piggy rose

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The aroma of "miss piggy" rose is unobtrusive, but very pleasant.

The bud has a neat regular glass shape. The color of a blossoming flower cannot be determined unambiguously. The delicate pink shade of the petals smoothly transitions to peach notes closer to the middle of the flower, which gives the rose a very effective and even mysterious appearance.

Interesting. One of the undoubted advantages that Misspiggy Rose has is that it never fade on a sunny color and retains all the nuances of color transitions.

The flower itself is terry, it has many petals. The stem of the variety is straight and even. It can grow 1, in some cases - 2 or 3 roses. Miss Piggy's foliage is leathery, dark green in color, it perfectly emphasizes the delicate shades of the bud.

Rose bush

The height of the shrub can vary from 120 to 150 centimeters.

The flower culture looks great both as a single bush and as one of the elements of landscape design. If the rose is planted in a large flower bed, it makes sense to place it in the center. It will create the center of the composition.

On a note. The plant itself is very light-loving; for planting it, you should choose sunny or slightly shaded areas.

The variety tolerates frosts quite firmly, but only if a decent winter shelter is organized.

Growing features

It is not enough to study the description of a rose variety in order to successfully grow a beautiful flower. It is equally important to be able to provide him with proper care.

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A landing site should be chosen not only well-lit, but also protected from drafts. The planting soil must be moist and drained. The best option would be a slightly acidic soil. If necessary, the acidity index can be adjusted by adding ash or slaked lime at an increased level and manure and sand at a low level.

Important! Miss Piggy should be planted in the garden at a depth of about 50 centimeters. In this case, it is very important to ensure that in the process of placing the plant in the ground, the roots in no case get entangled or broken off.

The best time to plant is May. Before starting the procedure, the bushes are recommended to be placed in a growth stimulator or (in its absence) in ordinary water for five hours. Cut off dry and weak branches.

In order for Miss Piggy to grow sprawling and beautiful, feeding should not be neglected. They should be systemic. In the spring, nitrogenous fertilizers should be applied to the soil, and potassium with phosphates in summer and autumn.

Potassium with phosphates

The plant needs watering twice a week. The flower should not be flooded, but allowing the soil to dry out will also be fraught.

Before the onset of winter, you should attend to the organization of the shelter of the rose bush. Spruce branches are suitable for this purpose. From above, you can cover the landings with special foam caps sold in specialized stores. Alternatively, they can be replaced with dense cellophane or spunbond.

According to experienced gardeners, the presence of caps will save the plant not only from the cold, but also from fungal infections. Cellophane, on the other hand, can contribute to the development of fungus. However, if the gardener periodically checks the condition of the bush, there will be no problems with the health of the rose in both cases.

Timely watering is essential

Spring should start by removing the shelter and then trimming the shrub. You need to remove dry and freeze shoots. In the future, you will need to periodically cut off the buds that have faded. If the shrub grows too big, cosmetic pruning will be required.

Interesting. If you follow all the basic rules of care, such a characteristic of the Miss Piggy rose, as aesthetics, will fully manifest itself. The original variety will delight you with its beautiful flowers throughout the season.

Advantages and disadvantages

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Like any other pink variety, Miss Piggy has both clear advantages and some disadvantages. The benefits of the flower variety include the following:

  • very long flowering period (from June until the first frost);
  • an acceptable indicator of frost resistance;
  • resistance to most diseases;
  • high aesthetics.

But no matter how perfect the flower looks, one should not forget about some of its shortcomings:

  • low resistance to diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew;
  • the difficulty of growing own-rooted seedlings in open ground;
  • poor tolerance to rain and cold watering.

The rules for caring for a flower when planting a rose should be followed rigorously and thoroughly. If you violate agricultural practices and do something wrong, it is very easy to lose a plant without having time to enjoy its stunning beauty.

However, in fairness, it should be noted that gardeners are by no means deterred by the difficulties they will have to face when planting Miss Piggy's rose. The variety remains in high demand from the very moment of its breeding to the present.