Rose Santana

The climbing variety of the rose resembles a liana in your appearance, and this is what it differs from other varieties. There are many different varieties. They differ in shades, growth form, and the number of blooms. Often this culture is used for vertical gardening, thus beautifully decorating the wall of a structure. In this article, we will dwell in more detail on such a variety as the santana rose.

Climbing rose Santana: photo of the variety

Rose Santana: variety description

The Santana rose variety is climbing rose variety... The plant blooms again, has beautiful flowers of deep red color. In size, they usually reach about ten centimeters. The flowers of the Santana rose have a rather velvety texture.

Rose Santana blooms for a long period and is quite abundant. All branches of the plant are completely covered with flowers. Flowers do not appear one by one, but in brushes. One usually contains three to seven pieces. The covering of the shrub with flowers is fairly even.

Climbing rose variety Santana (santana) has a high degree of resistance to adverse weather conditions, in particular to prolonged rains. After the last rain, the flowers of the Santana rose look even more attractive and bright. In its height, the Santana rose shrub reaches, as a rule, three meters. The shoots have a rather elastic structure.

Rose Santana: photo of flowers

Shrubs of the climbing rose Santana usually do not need support. This variety has good resistance to low temperatures, but roses grow best in mild climates. This variety is practically not affected by various diseases and pests.

The flowers have a very pleasant, delicate aroma. This culture looks good against a contrasting background. For example, against the background of a fence of light shades or the wall of a building.

The foliage of these shrubs grows densely. The leaf plate shines beautifully, the green mass has a beautiful decorative appearance, and is also practically of no interest to harmful insects. The shape of the shrub itself also looks beautiful, even from below the shrub has many branching shoots.

How to plant a Santana rose correctly, caring for the variety

Climbing rose Santana: photo of the santana variety

An important factor influencing the further growth of your rose bushes is the area that you choose to plant your Santana rose. Roses are very fond of a large amount of light. You also need to choose a land that will be well ventilated, but at the same time will be protected from gusts of wind. It is best to choose a southern exposure. If all the conditions for choosing a place are met, then there is a chance to see the beautiful flowers of the Santana rose next year.

The area for planting roses does not have to be large. A plot of fifty by fifty centimeters is also enough. The landing holes for the Santana planting are prepared in advance. Before planting, be sure to pour the transfer into the pit (one bucket is enough). After that, pour water over the hole well.

With all responsibility and due attention, you need to treat the moment of choosing the planting material. Prefer plants that have two to three mature stems. They should have a lignified coating structure. The bark should be intact, without damage. The root system must be strong and resilient.

Santana roses are usually planted in the autumn: from mid-September to mid-October.Planting is not prohibited in spring: from the fifteenth of April to mid-May. The seedlings are immersed in the ground to a depth of about thirty centimeters. If you plant roses in the fall, the depth increases by two to three centimeters. Also, during autumn planting, huddle twenty centimeters. In the same way, shrubs go to winter.

Climbing rose Santana: photo of the variety

The day before potentially planting your plants, soak them in water. Remember to remove foliage and shoots that are damaged or young. For disinfection, treat your seedlings with copper sulfate (three percent solution).

Remove the top of the shrub immediately after your plants are planted. At the same time, you need to leave about twenty centimeters. So your roses will develop and grow more actively. Roses require special attention only at first, and then the attention will not be so much intent. There are some rules for caring for a rose Santana:

• The first time the rose bush is pruned in order to properly form the plant, as well as to channel the forces into growth. The same measure will allow you to avoid unnecessary density of the crown of the bush.
• Rose bushes are watered about once every seven days. Reduce watering if it's rainy.
• You need to make top dressing according to certain rules. The humus that is introduced during planting usually lasts for another couple of years. However, additional fertilizers based on minerals and organics are still needed. For these purposes, you can use ready-made fertilizers for flowering plants. When the roses are at rest, no additional care is needed. And during the growing season, about five dressings are usually done.

Rules for pruning roses Santana

Rose Santana: photo of the variety

Pruning is a very important step in the care of the Santana rose variety. Without pruning, your shrubs will not grow and develop well. And also plants will be more likely to be attacked by diseases and pests. There will be fewer flowers. Among other things, it is necessary to cut the rose even so that the shrub has a decorative neat appearance. Otherwise, your beautiful rose will become a shapeless overgrown bush. For this reason, it is necessary to remove uneven and asymmetrical branches in a timely manner. Remove young shoots that appeared in the past season.

Climbing rose Santana: video about the variety

The Santana rose variety is re-blooming, so branches with flowers begin to form from the third year of the plant's life. Then it will wither. For this reason, the central shoots are harvested after three years for the fourth. Leave only two to three annual shoots. Blossoming should remain in the amount of six to seven pieces. You can and should also prune plants before wintering. At this time, too long branches are removed.

The main pests and diseases of the Santana rose

Bacterial cancer. If you see bumps and growths on the root system of a rose, then this is a bacterial cancer. After some time, the culture dies. Parts of the plant that have been affected must be removed immediately. If there are no signs of cancer on the roots, then treat them with copper sulfate.

Powdery mildew. It manifests itself in the form of a white bloom covering the foliage and stems of the plant. The rose begins to develop poorly and slowly, it gives very few flowers. Plants that have been affected must be completely removed from the site and burned. In order to prevent in the spring, before the buds bloom, spray the bushes with copper sulfate.

Black spot. It manifests itself in the form of black spots that appear on the surface of the shoots and leaves of the plant. All parts of the plant that have been affected by black spot must be removed and destroyed. For prophylaxis, use potassium and phosphorus-based dressings.