Content
- 1 Breeding history
- 2 Queen Elizabeth rose description and characteristics
- 3 Varieties, sports roses
- 4 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 5 Reproduction methods
- 6 Planting and caring for a rose Floribunda Queen Elizabeth
- 7 Pests and diseases
- 8 Application in landscape design
- 9 Conclusion
- 10 Reviews with a photo of Rose Queen Elizabeth
Rose Queen Elizabeth is a classic variety of pure pink, yellow and snow-white flowers. The bush is compact, vigorous. The inflorescences are lush, terry, moderately large (up to 12 cm in diameter). Ideal for decorating seating areas as well as plantings near paths and porches.
Breeding history
Rose The Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Elizabeth - Queen Elizabeth) is a variety of the Grandiflora group, obtained by crossing representatives of the floribunda category and hybrid tea roses. The variety was bred by American breeder Walter Edward Lammers in 1951 based on two varieties:
- Charlotte Armstrong;
- Floradora.
The first publication of a new variety dates back to 1954. In one of the issues of the magazine "Germain Seed & Plant Co" there was a description of the Queen Elizabeth rose variety.
The Queen Elizabeth variety got its name in honor of the British Queen Elizabeth.
In 1954, the rose won a gold medal at an exhibition in Portland (USA). In 1955, there were already 3 awards - from the All American Society of Breeders, the Rose Society (USA) and the Royal Association (Great Britain). The Queen Elizabeth variety has received several more awards in various nominations:
- Best Grandiflora;
- "Favorite Rose in the World";
- "Queen of the Show" and others.
The last nomination was in 2000: Queen Elizabeth received a prize from the American Lower Cape Rose Society.
Queen Elizabeth rose description and characteristics
Rose Queen Elizabeth is a vigorous shrub with strong, strong shoots. An adult plant reaches a height of 100 to 200 cm, it can grow up to 250 cm.The branches are upright, therefore the crown is compact, even in developed bushes its diameter does not exceed 100 cm.There are several sharp thorns on the surface of the stems, but they are not so often located. like many other varieties.
The leaves are dark green, large, leathery. They are decorative because of their glossy surface, combined with delicate pink flowers. At the same time, young foliage has a purple hue. On each shoot 3-5 flowers are usually formed, less often up to 10. Buds are graceful, sharp, up to 5.5 cm high. The rosette is cupped, the center is raised; as the bud opens, it flattens.
The flowers of the Queen Elizabeth variety are large, reaching from 6 to 11 cm in diameter
The color is classic pink, delicate, attractive.
The main characteristics of the culture:
- flower type - double (the number of petals is from 27 to 40, they are arranged in several rows);
- the number of buds on one shoot - 3-5;
- winter hardiness: zone 6 (withstands up to -23 ° C);
- the shape of the bush is compact, with erect branches;
- resistance to rain is weak (inflorescences do not open);
- repeated flowering (June-July and August-September);
- the aroma is moderately expressed;
- disease resistance (powdery mildew, black spot): medium;
- purpose: landscape design, bouquets, flower arrangements.
Varieties, sports roses
Along with the classic pink variety, 2 more sports of the Queen Elizabeth rose are bred - White (white) and Yaillow (yellow). Sports are the buds that periodically appear on the shoots of the bush. They give shoots with altered genetic material (mutations). Breeders separate these shoots and get new varieties.
Hybrid tea rose White Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth White (White Queen Elizabeth) - a variety with single (less often in inflorescences) white double-type flowers. Bred in the UK. Differs in good winter hardiness - the bush is able to recover even after a frosty winter. Another advantage is high immunity to black spot and powdery mildew.
White Queen Elizabeth flowers are large, 7-12 cm in diameter
Hybrid Tea Yellow Queen Elizabeth
Variety Yellow Queen Elizabeth is a variety bred in Belgium. Lush, double roses have 30–40 yellow petals. They reach 9-10 cm in diameter. The bush is compact and low (up to 100 cm). Resistance to diseases is average, it can suffer from fungal infections in an unfavorable season.
Rose Yellow Queen Elizabeth has a pleasant, light scent
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety is valued for its high decorative effect. Queen Elizabeth is a classic rose that will decorate any flower garden. It has several advantages:
- flowers are large, double;
- pleasant aroma;
- suitable for cutting;
- classic, delicate shades: pink, white, yellow;
- dark green leaves with a glossy surface;
- the bush is compact, neat;
- flowering is repeated, continuing until the end of September.
The variety also has some disadvantages that must be taken into account in advance:
- winter hardiness up to -23 degrees, so the culture must be covered;
- buds do not open during rains;
- disease resistance is average.
Reproduction methods
Rose Queen Elizabeth can be propagated vegetatively:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush.
The simplest and most effective way is to root cuttings. They are received at the beginning of summer. Several green shoots are cut, leaving 3 buds on each. Then cuts are made from above and below, planted in a pot (sod soil with humus and peat 2: 1: 1), watered and covered with a bottle. After 1–1.5 months, when the roots appear, they are transferred to the ground. For the winter, be sure to mulch.
Cuttings are also received in early summer. The lower shoots of the Queen Elizabeth rose are carefully folded back, fixed and sprinkled with fertile soil with peat. Preliminarily, an incision is made on the lower part with a length of 8-10 cm. Then it is pinned to the ground. In the fall, they are cut off and transferred to a new place. At the same time, in the first year, the buds are cut off - you can give bloom only for the next (second) season.
Another way to propagate the Queen Elizabeth rose is by dividing an adult bush. It is dug out in early April and divided into several parts so as to leave several growth buds at each delenka. The longest roots are removed. When planting, make sure that the kidneys "look" up. Buried in fertile soil, watered and mulched.
Planting and caring for a rose Floribunda Queen Elizabeth
Rose Queen Elizabeth needs good care - the splendor and duration of its flowering depends on the conditions. The place is selected sunny, protected from winds and without stagnant moisture (an elevation is better, but not a lowland).
When planting a Queen Elizabeth rose, the root collar is deepened by 2-3 cm
It is advisable to prepare the soil in advance in the fall. If the land is infertile, it is recommended to prepare it six months before planting according to the following instructions:
- Clean and dig up.
- Apply complex fertilizer (30–40 g per 1 m2) or humus (3-5 kg per 1 m2).
- Six months later, on the eve of planting, dig up again and make holes 30-50 cm deep (add 15 cm to the size of the roots).
How to plant a Queen Elizabeth floribunda rose
Saplings of the Queen Elizabeth rose are rooted in mid-May, when, according to the forecast, return frosts are no longer expected. Algorithm of actions:
- At the bottom of the prepared holes, it is necessary to put a layer of small stones 5–7 cm (pebbles, broken brick and others).
- Then cover the turf soil with humus (1: 1).
- Root seedlings.
- Sprinkle with sand and sprinkle well with water (5–10 l).
- Mulch with compost, peat, humus, sawdust or other materials.
Follow-up care
Caring for the Queen Elizabeth rose comes down to several important steps:
- Abundant watering during flowering - weekly (during drought up to 2 times).
- Periodic foliage spraying (on hot days after sunset).
- Application of complex mineral fertilizers up to 5 times per season (every 2-3 weeks during flowering).
- Weeding regularly.
- Periodic loosening of the soil - after watering and rains.
For decorative and sanitary purposes, flower growers recommend periodic pruning of the Queen Elizabeth rose. Usually a haircut is done every year at the beginning of spring (before the buds swell). At this point, all damaged branches and old shoots are removed. In the summer, the peduncles are cut as they wilt. It is also important to cut the buds that appear in September. They will be able to bloom, but the plant will not have time to prepare for the period of winter dormancy.
To make the flowering lush, the rose is regularly watered and fed, insulated for the winter
Pests and diseases
Rose Queen Elizabeth can be affected by powdery mildew, black spot, rust, spider mites, thrips and other insects. When spots appear on the leaves, the bushes are treated with fungicides:
- Bordeaux liquid;
- "Ordan";
- "Topaz";
- "Speed";
- "Maksim".
Insects are removed manually, after which they are treated with insecticides:
- Fitoverm;
- Aktara;
- "Decis";
- "Confidor";
- Vertimek.
Application in landscape design
Rose Queen Elizabeth is valued for its delicate pink flowers, compact size of the bush. It looks great against the background of well-groomed lawns, in ceremonial places that attract attention. Rose bushes adorn the porch, seating areas and other areas.
Rose Queen Elizabeth looks beautiful next to the front door
Lush flowers don't need any additions. Therefore, roses are often used in single plantings - they enliven the space, turning even a nondescript place into an attractive area.
Rose Queen Elizabeth can be planted in flower beds located around the perimeter of the building
The flower looks appropriate along the path. The seedling is neat, does not grow in width.
The bush can be placed next to the path leading to the house
Conclusion
Rose Queen Elizabeth will suit lovers of classic colors. This is a beautiful bush with dark green foliage, against which the pale pink inflorescences look especially attractive. Suitable for decorating various compositions, most often used in single plantings.
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