In 2007, G. Y. Evers, a breeder of the German company Tantau, bred a rose variety of amazing beauty. For the delicate pink color and modestly covered with petals, the core was called Geisha. There are several varieties of roses with this name, and so that there is no confusion, this flower is known on the market under the registration name TANshei.
Rosa Geisha belongs to the large family of floribund hybrids, in which there are more than 100 varieties of the most varied colors, but united by one sign - abundant and prolonged flowering. Despite the apparent fragility and sophistication, this flower has very impressive characteristics.
Rose geisha
As an adult, the height of the bush rarely exceeds 1 m. A competent approach to its formation does not allow the flower to grow above 60 cm at all. Small, 5-6 cm in diameter, semi-double flowers are collected in inflorescences of 5-7 buds. The aroma of flowers is pleasant, although not very intense. Dark green leaves with a fine-toothed edge abundantly cover the branches, adding a decorative rose.
For your information! Flowering of this hybrid, subject to good care, lasts all summer and is wave-like. In regions with a steadily warm climate, the appearance of new buds may continue until October.
This hybrid is able to withstand frosts down to −22 ° C. If low temperatures are protracted or frosts are possible that exceed the values allowed for this rose, then the flower should still be reliably covered.
The rose of the floribunda Geisha is able to withstand short dry periods. Long waterlessness will be definitely fatal for her. A feature of this variety is the ability to quickly recover after forced pruning and transplantation.
Decoration of any garden
Despite the fact that the rose Geisha is a fairly unpretentious plant, there are a number of care rules that are undesirable to ignore. First of all, you need to remember that this flower does not tolerate the proximity to weeds, which inhibit its development. This means that you need to regularly weed a piece of land around the rose.
The watering regime of this plant also has its own characteristics. Water for irrigation should be soft, well-maintained, and ideally rain. Cold water can not be watered. In addition, between watering should wait for the drying of the soil. If the plant is transfused, this can lead to decay of the root system.
Note! Watering, during which leaves up to 10 liters per bush, should be carried out strictly under the root of the plant, avoiding contact with buds and leaves.
Regular spring pruning is a necessary condition for the normal development of this rose. Do not be afraid to cut off up to 30% of the perennial.
If the flower gives an abundant color, then it makes sense to tie it to a support, since it can tilt to the ground or even crack.
Rose care
Landing of this representative floribund is carried out on open, well-consecrated sites. The most favorable time for this is mid-September.
It is important to prepare the land for planting. If the soil is heavy, clayey, then you need to add river sand to it to ensure air permeability of the soil. Since clay nutrients are low in nutrients, it is advisable to add fertilizers to it before planting.
Important! Do not plant roses in lowlands and places with strong drafts. This will weaken the plant and reduce its decorative effect.
The hole for planting should be a diameter and depth of not more than 40 cm. Before planting, the seedling must be placed in the phytohormone for a day to stimulate root formation. The step between the seedlings should be at least 40 cm. After the plant is in the ground, you need to shed it well and fill it with mulch to hold moisture and prevent the appearance of weeds.
One of the advantages of a Geisha is its good resistance to various diseases. Nevertheless, if serious violations were allowed in the care, diseases such as root rot or black spotting can affect the rose. In order not to lose the plant, first of all, you need to take measures to improve care. Treatment with fungicides is carried out at the first sign of a fungal infection of the plant.
In addition, the geisha rose can be attacked by pests. Most often this is a spider mite and aphid. In this case, standard insecticides will come to the rescue. It should be processed at least twice with an interval of 7-9 days.
Black spotting roses
Why can this mysterious beauty not give color? One reason may be the quality of the seedlings. When choosing them, you must pay attention to the state of the root system, which during transportation, can be significantly damaged. In addition, the stems should not have signs of any disease or damage. The rehabilitation of a damaged seedling can take more than one season.
Another reason for the lack of lush flowering may be an incorrect location during planting. If the flower is placed on the north side or in deep shade, then the rose will not bloom.
Violating cropping rules is another reason for the lack of colors. When pruning, you cannot grab a flower bud. This procedure stimulates the growth of lateral branches, but flowering will occur only next year.
Note! If you do not remove faded inflorescences in a timely manner, then the appearance of new buds may not occur.
Rose propagation
As practice shows, floribunda easily take root when propagated by cuttings. Therefore, for the rose Geisha, it is best to choose this method. Planting material can be taken when pruning an adult healthy plant, removing all leaves except the top two. It takes about three weeks to root a seedling. You can plant a plant directly in the ground, preparing the cuttings, processing in root. Planting material should be deepened so that it is 2-3 cm from the surface to the first bud. After planting, it is necessary to water the seedling so that the soil fits snugly against the handle.
Important! A young plant should be placed under a plastic cap, creating a greenhouse environment. Three weeks later, when the first young leaves appear, the cap can be removed, fed and cared for as usual.
Geisha is a hybrid tea rose, so she borrowed a pretty good winter hardiness from her ancestors. Nevertheless, if winter temperatures are able to fall below −23 ° C, it is better to cover the rose with garden cloth. The winter sun can be extremely aggressive, therefore fatal to the flower. In order to avoid burns and dehydration in the winter, you need to protect the rose from sunlight.
Rose geisha in landscape design
Rose Geisha is very beloved by flower growers because it organically fits into the landscape design of both a small garden and an elegant city square. These roses are excellent for forming flower mixes from several species of plants. In addition, the proximity to conifers benefits this delicate flower. A geisha can be grown by arranging borders of soda paths or masking unsightly fences. This flower is perfect for cutting and forming bouquet compositions. When cut, the rose can stand for about seven days. No description in words can compare with how this beautiful Geisha looks in reality.
