For those who want to create a unique landscape design at their summer cottage, an excellent choice would be the Rumba rose variety. Orange-yellow flowers of the plant will decorate any flowerbed in an original way. The uniqueness of the variety lies in the fact that in the process of flowering, the rose changes its color, remaining bright throughout the entire time.
Rosa Rumba - what kind of variety is it?
In nature, this variety did not exist. It was bred in 1972. Dane E. Poulsen used a polyanthus rose for crossing, which is distinguished by increased resistance to flowering, and several types of tea roses with the most beautiful color.
Unique beauty of the garden
Short description
A bush of roses can reach almost two meters in height. The lashes have a large number of dark emerald leaves, which are slightly elongated with sharp tips.
A distinctive feature of the variety is the absence of thorns. When blooming, buds form inflorescences similar to brushes. Each can have five flowers. The diameter of a blossoming bud does not exceed 7 cm.
Florists are attracted by the Rumba variety with an unusual color. During the flowering period, the petals will be yellow, but later on outside they become scarlet, and then dark crimson. In this case, the central part of the flower remains yellow and gradually burns out. The buds have a very delicate aroma.
For your information! Flowering in the Rumba variety passes in waves (repeated).
Double coloring - the main distinguishing feature
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main advantages of the variety are:
- attractive two-tone color of flowers;
- repeated flowering;
- neat form of buds;
- the possibility of using varieties for vertical gardening.
Despite the popularity of the variety, it has several disadvantages:
- in the rainy season inflorescences can be damaged;
- the bush is susceptible to disease, in this regard, requires regular treatment for prevention;
- the variety does not tolerate frosts, therefore it is not recommended for planting in regions where the temperature can drop below −23 ° С.
Note! Rumba is recommended for cultivation in the southern and central regions of the country. Due to the fact that the bush curls, it can be used for vertical decoration of arches, arbors.
Southern beauty
Use in landscape design
Due to repeated flowering and double coloring, the rose-claming Rumba is very popular among gardeners to create a landscape design. The shrub can be used for flower arches, they are decorated with arbors.
The variety looks spectacular both in flower arrangements and as a single planting. Since this rose has no thorns, it is planted to create borders.
Flower growing
Growing Rumba varieties in open ground does not require complex events. It is important to follow the rules of watering and fertilizing, then the plant will delight with lush and bright inflorescences.
Rose planting is carried out by seedlings. Previously, the roots are dipped in a mixture of mullein with clay. This is necessary to stimulate plant growth.
Planting seedlings
The best time to plant Rumba is spring. But pits for him must be prepared from the fall.
Some gardeners transplant planting material in the autumn. This is acceptable, but it is important not to miss the deadlines. You need to do this a month before the onset of cold weather. The flower must have time to adapt in the soil.
Seat selection
It is important to choose the right place for planting shrubs. The site should be well lit and protected from the wind. If the rose appears in the shade, then her flowers will be faded.
Important! Draft is also dangerous for this variety. A plant in the wind will be weak and prone to various diseases.
Seat selection
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
Soil for comfortable growth of the Rumba variety must be well-permeable to moisture and oxygen. Before planting, it is important to fertilize the ground. For this, 5 kg of humus per 1 m² of soil is used. If the soil is acidified, lime is added during digging during the fall.
For your information! The sandstone is considered ideal soil for the Rumba rose. He has a neutral reaction and high fecundity.
Soil preparation
Landing procedure step by step
The process of planting a variety is the most important, but does not differ in particular complexity. Step-by-step instructions include the following steps:
- Prepare a pit up to 35 cm deep. It is necessary to divide the soil into two parts. The top layer is separated from the bottom and laid out in separate heaps. To the top is added manure or compost, as well as 1 tbsp. a spoon of mineral fertilizer. Then everything is thoroughly mixed.
- The pit is watered abundantly, the fertile upper part of the earth with fertilizers is poured into the pit. Then you need to form a mound.
- The seedling is set on a ready mound. The root neck should be 5 cm deep in the soil.
- The plant is watered abundantly.
Important! As soon as the water is absorbed, it is necessary to mulch with peat or expanded clay.
Landing rules
Plant care
As soon as the seedlings take root in a new place, you need to organize the right care for them. This will provide further persistent flowering.
Watering rules and humidity
The flower needs enough water. But it is necessary to monitor the level of moisture. Stagnation of water in the ground should be avoided. The topsoil must be moist.
As soon as the rainy season begins, watering is completely stopped. It is important to observe this rule, since increased humidity provokes the appearance of fungal diseases.
After watering, the soil should be loosened. Be sure to remove the resulting crust, which prevents oxygen from getting to the root system. In the process of loosening, all weeds are removed, in which pests can be planted.
Watering
Top dressing and soil quality
In the first year after planting, roses do not fertilize it. But first, all the necessary minerals must be introduced into the pit. Then top dressing is carried out twice a year. The first time the event is required in the spring after the snow has melted, as well as in the autumn during the preparation of the shrub for wintering.
Important! If the gardener does not have the opportunity to make mullein in the soil, it is recommended to make a compost pit in advance, in which the plant remains will be added.
After watering, you can make a layer of mulch near the trunk. It should be at least 5 cm thick. This method will help prevent moisture evaporation and weed growth.
Pruning and transplanting
An important step in caring for the Rumba variety is pruning. It is made in spring and autumn. In the spring, all broken, frozen, damaged shoots are cut off. In addition, it is important to remove all branches whose growth is directed inside the bush. In order to accelerate the formation of new flowers in the summer, you need to remove all faded buds in a timely manner.
In the fall, a period of sanitary pruning begins. At this time, it is necessary to get rid of all weakened shoots, so that the plant can more easily winter. Weak shoots will die anyway, unable to withstand frosts.
Pruning roses
Features of wintering a flower
After the leaves fall off the bush, you need to prepare a rose for the onset of cold weather. To do this, it is worth watering each bush well. It will require 20 liters of water for each. After this, autumn top dressing is carried out. Under each root, humus or phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied.
Before the onset of cold weather, it is necessary to carry out the hilling of bushes. Under them, humus of at least 20 cm thick is introduced. Then you need to remove the lashes from the support and lay on the ground, securing with brackets. Top lashes are covered with leaves or wood sawdust.
Note! As soon as the cold comes, the bushes need to be insulated with agrofibre and spruce branches.
Flowering roses
The flowering type of the variety Rumba is undulating. It is plentiful and long-lasting. In shape, the flowers look like small sockets.
A distinctive characteristic of this shrub is the combination of the flowering activation period with the dormant period. Three waves may change during one season.
For your information! Repeated flowering is always as plentiful as the first. It goes on without interruption all the time.
After opening the buds, the flowers are painted yellow. Over time, the edges of the petals become bright pink or raspberry. Yellowness completely fades over time. The peculiarity of the plant is that the petals of the flowers dry out, but they do not fall from the branches. They need to be removed on their own, as this not only spoils the appearance of the bush, but also reduces the flowering intensity.
Arches of roses
What to do if it does not bloom
If the seedling is only one year old, it may not bloom. This will not be considered a pathology. Most often, climbing roses begin to bloom only in the second year.
Other reasons why there is no flowering are as follows:
- Incorrect landing site selected. There is little sunlight or a draft;
- too strong pruning was carried out in spring;
- lack of the required amount of fertilizer. A weakened bush will not be able to gain strength to bloom.
Important! Weeds interfere with flowering, which take away all the nutrients from the roots of the bush.
Flower propagation
As the main method of propagation of the Rumba variety, cuttings are used. The best time for this is May or June. In the southern regions, you can plant in the autumn. It is important that the stalk has time to take root before the onset of frost.
For planting cuttings lignified shoots are selected. The branch is divided into several parts. They should be up to 9 cm long. A cut from the kidney is done at a distance of half a centimeter.
Important! The upper cut is done at a right angle, the bottom at an angle of 45 °.
The lower part of the stem is freed from the leaves. Then it is dug halfway into the ground. Cuttings should be located at a distance of 15 cm from each other. They are covered with a film. For proper rooting to occur, it is necessary to provide ventilation and regular watering. If the bud appears on the handle, it must be removed. This is necessary so that the plant can form a regular and strong root system. Only after two years, the cuttings will become finished seedlings.
Planting cuttings
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Rosa Rumba floribunda may be susceptible to black spot disease and powdery mildew. To avoid the death of shrubs, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment with drugs in the spring and autumn.
The main pests are:
- aphid;
- gall mite;
- leaflet.
Aphids attack leaves, shoots and buds. The pest multiplies rapidly, sucking all the juices from the plant. To combat it, kalbofos and a spark are used. The same drug can be used to destroy the leafworm, which completely eats the leaves.
Important! If the gardener noticed that the leaves and buds were covered with white coating, this indicates that the plant was affected by powdery mildew. You can get rid of it only after trimming the affected areas and processing the plant with copper sulfate.
When an orange-yellow coating appears on the shoots and leaves, the bushes should be treated with HOM. This is a symptom of rust.
Compliance with all the rules of care will help to grow a magnificent shrub on your site. Rosa climbing Rumba will be a worthy decoration of any garden.
