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Rosa Niccolo Paganini is a popular medium-sized floribunda variety. The plant is actively used for decorative purposes. A characteristic feature of the variety is long and very abundant flowering. At the same time, he needs proper care and compliance with basic agrotechnical standards.
Breeding history
It is mistakenly believed that the rose of Niccolo Paganini was brought out in Denmark by the famous scientist Sven Poulsen. In fact, this breeder has received many other species belonging to the floribunda group.
Floribunda rose by Niccolo Paganini was bred in 1991. The variety was obtained from the French breeding company Meilland.
Description of floribunda rose Niccolo Paganini and characteristics
The plant is a compact upright bush. The average height of the Niccolo Paganini rose is 80 cm.Under favorable conditions, adult specimens grow up to 100-120 cm.
The width of the plant is 100 cm. The bushes are of medium spreading. During the flowering period, the shoots can bend under the weight of the buds, but they do not break. Therefore, the garter or the use of supports is only required to maintain the correct shape.
The stems are covered with dark green bark, which can turn reddish by the end of summer. Medium leafy bushes. The number of thorns is insignificant.
The leaves on the shoots are ovoid with characteristic serrations along the edges. Plates are matte, dark green, with slight venation. They are located on legs of 2-3 pieces.
Niccolo Paganini's roses bloom continuously throughout the summer
The budding period begins in May. The first flowers open in June. Less often, the term is shifted to the end of the month. The buds bloom alternately, ensuring continued flowering until the end of August.
In the early stages, the buds are cupped. After 2-3 weeks, they bloom completely and become flat, hemispherical. The color of the flowers is dark red. They are velvety with a lot of petals. Flowers are collected in clusters of 4-12 pieces each.
The Niccolo Paganini variety is characterized by high frost resistance. Adult plants can withstand short-term frosts down to -23 degrees. Young bushes in the first year after planting in the ground need shelter for the winter.
The plant is considered demanding on the soil. It must be nutritious and fertile. The most important indicator is acidity. The optimal level for Niccolo Paganini roses is from 5.6 to 6.5 pH.
For good development, the bushes are planted in sun-lit places. The Niccolo Paganini variety is one of the drought-resistant varieties. The flower tolerates a lack of fluid normally. Drying can only be provoked by a prolonged lack of watering.
The variety is badly affected by waterlogging and stagnation of liquid in the roots. Against the background of such factors, diseases can develop. The plant exhibits moderate sensitivity to rust, powdery mildew and other fungal pathologies.
Advantages and disadvantages
Floribunda varieties Niccolo Paganini gained wide popularity among gardeners. Rose has been repeatedly awarded prizes at international exhibitions and competitions.
Among the main advantages of the variety are:
- compactness of the bush;
- long and abundant flowering;
- high drought resistance;
- low sensitivity to frost;
- unpretentious care.
The petals of the presented plant do not fade due to bright sunlight
Despite a number of advantages, the Niccolo Paganini rose variety has several disadvantages. They can cause difficulties for inexperienced gardeners.
Main disadvantages:
- exactingness to the composition of the soil;
- sensitivity to waterlogging;
- moderate susceptibility to certain diseases.
The listed disadvantages compensate for the advantages of the variety. Compliance with agricultural technology allows you to exclude complications when growing such a plant.
Reproduction methods
The main way is to divide the bush. The Niccolo Paganini variety tolerates this procedure well. The shoots of the rose are pruned and dug out of the soil. Several root processes are divided from the uterine bush.
Each branch must be placed in open ground. An alternative option is planting in a container with a nutrient substrate, where the division will take root faster.
Niccolo Paganini's roses are also propagated by cuttings. This method is applicable for mature bushes, from 3 years old.
Rose cuttings are harvested in the spring during the budding period
The planting material is rooted in a container with soil. They are kept in an area with partial sunlight. Landing in the ground is carried out in the fall or next spring.
Growing and care
The Niccolo Paganini variety is planted in open, well-lit areas. It is desirable that the plant is slightly shaded at midday.
The soil for the rose should be nutritious, loose and light. The optimal composition includes peat, turf and leafy soil, a small amount of river sand.
Planting stages:
- Dig a hole 60-70 cm deep.
- Place a drainage layer 25-30 cm thick.
- Fill in some of the potting mix.
- Place the seedling in the hole.
- Spread the roots out to the sides.
- Cover the seedling with soil and compact.
- Water the plant.
After these procedures, the topsoil should be mulched with peat. Young plants are watered every week. A bush requires 10-15 liters of water.
Adult plants are watered as the soil dries. In the summer, this is done 2-3 times a week.
For abundant flowering, Niccolo Paganini's roses are fed with potassium and nitrogen.
During the budding period, fertilizers are applied every 2-3 weeks. The last feeding is carried out at the beginning of September.
The soil around the bush must be cleared of weeds. Periodic loosening is recommended - at least once a month. Mulching is carried out at the same time.
Pruning is required twice a year. The first - spring, is carried out to form a bush. The stems are cut 3-4 buds lower to stimulate the growth of new shoots. In the fall, they carry out a sanitary haircut.
In the south and in the regions of the middle zone of the rose, shelter of roses is not required. In the Urals and Siberia, the Niccolo Paganini variety needs protection from frost. The plant is huddled, and the surface shoots are covered with an air-permeable film.
Pests and diseases
The plant is prone to powdery mildew, rust, fusarium wilt and black rot. The appearance of such diseases is reflected in the decorative qualities of the plant. When symptoms of the disease appear, it is required to remove the affected shoots. The plant is treated with a fungicide.
Premature wilting is the main symptom of the disease
Common pests include:
- aphid;
- spider mite;
- thrips;
- pennies.
To prevent insect damage, the plant must be sprayed with insecticidal agents twice a year. For protective purposes, calendula and nettles can be planted next to rose bushes, which repel pests.
Application in landscape design
Niccolo Paganini's roses are usually used for single plantings. Due to the demands on the composition of the soil, the bush cannot be planted next to other long-flowering plants.
In flower arrangements, Niccolo Paganini's roses should be given a central place.The variety is often used in alpine slides, placing undemanding low-growing plants around.
Suitable as a neighbor:
- bells;
- hosts;
- cornflowers;
- brunners;
- violets;
- lobelia;
- subulate phlox.
Niccolo Paganini must not be placed with tall shrubs. They will shade the rose, which will affect their development.
Conclusion
Rosa Niccolo Paganini is a floribunda variety that has earned wide recognition for its decorative qualities. It is characterized by long flowering, high frost resistance and drought resistance. Such a rose is demanding on the composition of the soil, but is considered unpretentious to care for. The plant will be an excellent decoration for any outdoor area.
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