Roses rightfully occupy a special position in the garden and on the infield. The place where they are usually planted is called the rose garden. To create a unique composition, flowers of various types are placed in it. The summer resident should pay attention to unpretentious varieties. They should be selected, taking into account climatic conditions, appearance and personal preferences.
In the classic rose garden, only roses are planted. In addition to them, other garden plants will be required to create a mixed landscape.
Selection of garden crops is carried out, focusing on the general idea. In the middle lane, the mixed version is considered more suitable. This is due to the fact that roses in a sharply continental climate do not bloom for long.
Roses in landscaping
Roses are able to decorate any area. They are used to design various types of terrain. It can be a natural landscape, a regular garden, romantic shabby chic.
The determining factors include stylistic addictions, planting scheme and color scheme. The latter is characterized by diversity. The list of the most popular contains salmon, red, pink and white shades. Many people prefer plants belonging to rare unique varieties.
Pink flowers will help create a vintage mood. The most suitable background for roses with this color will be the plastered walls. Similar compositions can be seen near old stone buildings. Bright yellow flowers are most often planted in the center of the composition. Roses with original colors make the garden unique.
Some ideas for planting roses
There are a lot of options. The appearance of the rosary depends on the area of the selected site, garden tools located nearby, and the wishes of the summer resident. Roses can be planted:
- near the hedge;
- near the front door;
- around the paths laid out by a garden tile;
- in a separate corner of the garden.
Hedge
Having planted roses around the fence, you can separate the garden from the outside world, giving it the style that is characteristic of the entire site.
Front door to the house
With a sufficient place with a front door, beautiful compositions are created from the species and varietal variety of roses. If it’s not enough, they mainly use climbing ones.
Track decoration
The paths in the garden can be decorated not only with bush and standard roses, but also with beautiful arcade compositions.
Separate corners of the garden for relaxation
Roses can create coziness, and their pleasant aroma will transfer to other countries, inspire romance and relaxation.
Rose placement requirements
For a classic rosary you will need a rather extensive garden. On 15 m² 25 bushes will fit. Roses located near the front door look especially chic. In the list of the most successful places there is a terraced slope located on the south side. To achieve maximum decorative effect, you can make several tiers. In such rose gardens you need to grow climbing and ground cover roses.
The place for planting flowers should be well lit and protected from drafts and strong winds.
The strict restrictions include the presence of deaf fences, trees, characterized by a dense spreading crown. Gardeners are advised to avoid areas that are flooded with ground and melt water. The requirements are presented not only to these factors, but also to the soil cover.
It is best if the soil is fertile, drained and medium acid. As fertilizer use sand, rotted chicken droppings, ash, peat and compost. In the manufacture of the complex, you need to focus on the state of the soil. For light sandy soil, weathered clay is required. It can be replaced with turf soil. The design of the rosary should be approached with full responsibility. To meet all expectations, you will have to make a lot of effort.
Choosing the Right Varieties
Rose is one of the most popular garden flowers. Today, a gardener can choose from many varieties.
Inflorescences can be simple and terry. Plants need regular watering, weeding, top dressing, spraying, pruning and warming in the cold season.
In the list of suitable are:
Hybrid Tea
They have erect stems, medium and large single flowers. They are used to cut and make bouquets. Caring for them is difficult.
Among the most popular are such varieties as Mauritius, King Arthur, Rose Gaujard, Copacabana, La Palma, Casanova, Broceliande, Imperatrice Farah, Corfu.
Roses floribunda
They do not make bouquets of them, but are often used for group plantings. Each plant has inflorescence brushes. The characteristic features include the duration of the flowering period.
The following varieties are classified in this category: Kronprinsesse Mary, La Sevillana, Cream Abundance.
Shrub varieties
These roses are divided into three categories. Among them are old, wild-growing and re-flowering. The most popular are such varieties as Nadia Renaissance and Concerto. Shrub roses are planted in flowerbeds of rectangular and round shape.
Thus emphasize the severity, elegance and elegance of the rosary. When using garden fixtures of an indefinite form, a personal plot becomes creative.
The main advantage of shrub varieties are large bright flowers.
Patio
These roses were obtained during the selection of floribunda varieties. The height of the bushes is about 0.5 m.
A distinctive feature of the roses of the patio is a long and plentiful flowering. These flowers can be seen on the terraces. In the rose garden put roses Mauritius, La Palma.
Miniature varieties
Low bushes are decorated with small leaves and flowers. Roses of various shades appear on compact plants.
Many grow miniature roses as indoor plants.
Wicker varieties
Need support and regular reduction in length. Roses bloom only once per season. They also have a large mass of greenery.
This category includes roses Boogie-Woogie, Penny Lane, New Dawn, Laguna. Through them adorn arbors and arches.
They have rigid stems, high resistance to parasites and fungal diseases. Some varieties bloom several times in one season. Unpretentiousness is an additional bonus.
Stamp varieties
In a separate group, standard flowers can be distinguished. So called plants obtained through scion and stock. The first is a rose stalk, and the second is a rose hip.
The stem, which is used for grafting climbing roses, is usually characterized by impressive height. This indicator cannot be more than 1.5 m. This method of growing is difficult. Stem roses are recommended to be planted next to low plants.
Creeping, sprawling and shrub roses are classified as ground cover. Leafy bushes have a dense crown and a high stem (above 0.5 m). Combining them, you can decorate those parts of the garden that are not particularly attractive.
Mr. Summer resident advises: a combination of roses with other plants and flowers
Do not forget about mixed compositions. Roses can be combined with garden plants such as lupins, bells, poppies and dolphiniums. Through them emphasize the benefits of the rosary. Summer residents who decided to create a Mediterranean landscape on their plot of land should plant roses along with conifers, silver wormwood and cereals. The latter include maned barley, fescue, ryegrass, feather grass and cecelria.
To decorate the garden in the spring, muscaris, tulips, crocuses, daffodils and other bulbous flowers should be added to them. They are usually placed in the gaps that formed between spray roses.
With the help of fir trees, thuja and juniper, a favorable background is made during the design of the rosary. Ornamental shrubs are especially popular. In the list of the most suitable, you can see the red-leafed barberries, mahonia, hydrangea, spirea and mock chicks.
Among the annual "neighbors", cineraria (silver variety), alissum, pansies and lobelia are distinguished. The list of perennials planted in the country and in the garden includes digitalis, veronikaruma, irises, geyhera, bells, cloves and daylilies. The combination of roses with cuffs, lavender, sage and catnip gives a good effect. These garden crops are used to create a classic English style.
Roses are subtle, elegant flowers. These plants love moisture and sunny color. The design of the site and the planting of seedlings is carried out in the spring. They are placed in well-warmed soil. When caring for them, it is necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations of specialists. Not only the decorative appearance, but also the resistance of roses to adverse environmental factors depends on how the agrotechnical procedures will go. In the recreation area you can install a gazebo, garden figurines, decorative fountains.
