Rosa Fisherman Friend is an interesting variety from the Austin group. Flowering shrubs have excellent decorative properties. They are characterized by resistance to frost and various pathologies. To succeed in growing a crop, you need to properly care for it.
Rosa Fisherman's Friend (Fisherman's Friend) - what kind of variety
This is a relatively new variety. The English rose Fishermens Friend - that is how the English name of the variety reads - was launched in 1987. It is noteworthy that the name rose was bought at a charity auction.
Fisherman's Friend Rose has medium-sized straight bushes. They do not exceed 1.2 m in height. The plant is considered quite compact. Its diameter is 80 cm.
The plant is characterized by lush and beautiful bushes.
The culture is characterized by direct shoots with spikes and large buds. Stems often wilted under the weight of flowers. Because the bushes often acquire a spherical shape, which makes the plant more decorative.
Rosa Fishermens Friend is particularly decorative during flowering. It is characterized by thick double buds that spread a pleasant aroma. In diameter, the inflorescences reach 12 cm. In this case, the petals have a garnet or saturated raspberry color. The bud contains 40-60 petals.
According to the description, they are rounded and slightly elongated. The flower has a cup shape. If you plant a plant in the sun, the petals burn out a little, becoming pale pink. The shrub is distinguished by repeated flowering. The first buds appear in early June.
Important!A characteristic feature of the flower is low resistance to disease. Therefore, for prevention, the bushes should be sprayed with Bordeaux liquid.
Use in landscape design
Fischermens are planted along paths and hedges. In height, the bushes reach 1.2 m. They can be placed alone against a background of bright greenery. With bright flowers, roses should be combined very carefully, since there is a risk of getting too variegated composition.
To decorate a wide path, beautiful roses can be planted along it. Roses Fishermens grow straight, and therefore will look very elegant.
The plant is often used to decorate plots.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
For the rose Fisherman, such advantages are characteristic:
- beautiful flowering throughout the summer;
- thick double buds;
- saturated color;
- good adaptation of seedlings to new conditions.
In this case, the disadvantages of the plant must be taken into account. The shoots are covered with a large number of thorns, which makes it difficult to care for the plant. Another disadvantage is the lack of resistance to most diseases.
For reference! Russian flower lovers read the English word fisherman's in the name of the variety in different ways, as a result, some get a rose Fisherman's friend, the second a rose Fisherman, the third a Fisherman's.
Growing a flower, how to plant in open ground
To achieve success in growing crops, it is necessary to correctly conduct planting work.
Seedlings of culture are sold in individual packages with a closed root system. This allows you to maintain their integrity until planting. Thanks to this, the plant adapts well to new conditions.
Landing is best done in early May. It is important that the soil warms up well. In harsh climates, the procedure can be performed in the second half of May.
Location selection, preparation
The plant needs the south side without drafts and clay soil. The best option would be a lighted area with a slight breeze. Seedlings are recommended to be placed at intervals of 1-1.5 m.
Important! It is strictly forbidden to plant roses in a low place with a high groundwater table. The plant does not tolerate shady areas.
In order for the plant to develop normally, it needs to provide high-quality drainage. The bed on which it is planned to place roses should be dug up and fed. Before planting, it is recommended to soak the seedlings in water or in a solution of a growth stimulant.
Landing procedure step by step
When planting a plant, it is worth following these recommendations:
- dig a hole 60 cm in size;
- make mineral fertilizer;
- place the seedling in the hole and straighten the root system;
- sprinkle the plant with soil;
- deepen the neck of the root by 10-15 cm;
- after planting, water the plant with a pale solution of potassium permanganate.
In cold or rainy weather, it is recommended to cover the plant with a film. It is important to avoid excessive moisture near the roots.
When planting a plant, it is worth performing a certain sequence of actions
Plant care
In order for the plant to grow and develop normally, it needs to provide complete and high-quality care.
- Watering rules and humidity
This is a fairly hygrophilous culture that needs to be watered 1-2 times a week. The exact amount depends on climatic conditions.
It is forbidden to moisten the soil too much or cause it to dry out. Mulching will help to avoid problems.
- Top dressing and soil quality
In spring, the crop needs nitrogen fertilizers. After flowering, phosphorus and potassium should be added. After winter, organic fertilizers, humus and manure are required.
Important!It is forbidden to use cropped damaged branches for compost. This will lead to the development of black spotting.
- Pruning and transplanting
The main pruning of bushes is carried out in the spring before budding. In this case, it is necessary to get rid of frozen, broken and damaged branches.
- Features of wintering a flower
Despite the resistance to frost, the rose needs preparation for winter.
In warm and temperate climates, it is recommended to cover the bushes with earth and sprinkle with sawdust.
In cold areas, it is worth making a frame and pulling a film on it. The bush must be covered with spruce branches - this will help to keep warm.
The plant needs warming before winter
Flowering roses
The plant is characterized by lush and abundant flowering, which makes the bushes very beautiful.
Roses of this variety bloom from July to October. During this period, several waves pass. The buds appear late enough. Depending on solar activity, they come in different colors - from rich red to copper. The cups of buds do not open immediately. At the same time, they can drop in the rain.
During the flowering period, you need to systematically inspect the bushes and get rid of the affected leaves and buds. Equally important is the timely loosening of the soil, the removal of weed grass and proper watering. The second flowering wave is less abundant. However, with adequate care, the bushes look very attractive.
With adequate care, the rose blooms beautifully
What to do if it does not bloom, possible causes
The absence of flowers is associated with such factors:
- wrong choice of site for landing;
- root growth;
- too old plant;
- fertilizer deficiency;
- violation of the watering regime.
The owner of the flower needs to analyze the conditions of detention, carefully examine the plant for the presence of diseases or pests.
Flower propagation
A plant can be propagated in many ways. Most often this is done by cuttings. Also sometimes layering is used.
Cuttings are recommended to be harvested in spring or summer. It is advisable to prune flowering shoots.
Before planting under the lower kidney, it is recommended to make an oblique cut and remove the bottom sheet. Place the plant in the sand and cover it with a jar. For a month, the cuttings need to be moistened every day and soon they will release the roots.
Important!After rooting, the cuttings must be placed in the garden and covered with spruce branches. In a year, strong seedlings will turn out.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
The main enemy of the plant is considered to be fungal infections, which affect the culture in wet weather. Their presence is evidenced by a white coating on the foliage.
At the first symptoms, you need to start treatment. First of all, it is worth removing the affected fragments. After that, spray the culture with a solution of iron sulfate.
Rose Fisherman Friend is a popular plant that has excellent decorative properties. To grow a strong bush, you need to provide him with quality care.
