Successful overwintering of roses can be influenced not only by varietal traits, but also by the physiological state of the plant. Agrotechnical measures have been developed to prepare flowering shrubs for winter; the most important agricultural technique is autumn work in the rose garden. In a word - preparation for winter shelter. In order for roses to delight you for many years with their lush flowering, it is necessary to protect the beauties from frost.
It is necessary
- - Mineral fertilizers (superphosphate, potassium chloride)
- - Ash
- - secateurs
- - Rake
- - Copper sulfate
- - The drug "Hom"
- - Lime or water-based paint
- - Whitewash brush
- - Sand
- - Shovel
- - Bucket
Instructions
Step 1
During the spring and summer season, you conscientiously looked after your queen and properly prepared the rose for the winter, frosty months. For a good overwintering of shrubs, it is important to carry out a number of activities aimed at the well-being of roses during the period of winter dormancy. All agrotechnical techniques carried out during the growing season contribute to the accumulation of nutrition in the roses, which in turn will help the plant to survive frosts. Since August, they stop applying nitrogen-containing fertilizers and switch to the introduction of phosphorus-potassium, which helps to increase the winter hardiness of roses. The process of accumulation of sugars begins in plants, which helps the stems to fight against negative temperatures.
Step 2
At the end of September, the newly formed buds are plucked out, which draw out nutrients from the rose bush and thereby lead to the depletion of the bush. Prune weak, diseased and immature shoots. These shoots can be easily identified by the reddish color of the stem and can be sturdy and sometimes stunted. Try to cut the stem to the level of the soil and dust it with ash - this technique will help better wound healing and prevent the formation of diseases. Many people advise to carry out autumn pruning of roses, but from my own experience I was convinced that it is better to postpone this procedure to spring. In the spring, after overwintering, the rose itself will tell you which stems to cut.
Step 3
We pay great attention to the near-trunk circle of the bush. After the first frost, we scoop up the fallen leaves around the rose. We do not loosen it, but whitewashing with a solution of lime with the addition of copper sulfate will be by the way, we fill it with mulch. Mulch - compost, sand, tree bark. Be careful when covering the soil with mulch; in some areas, heating may occur, so peat and humus should be excluded from the list of mulching material. If your roses received frost cracks after the first freezing temperatures, paint the wounds with paint mixed with the Hom preparation. This will protect against infection through damaged areas of the stem and exclude the possibility of disease. Do not forget to spray the bush with Homa solution - it will prevent the spread of the disease during the wintering period.
Step 4
Gradually bend and nail the branches of the roses, preferably at positive temperatures. It is better to remove the climbing varieties from the support, if such an operation is impossible, you will have to do wraps with covering material. We dig in the standard specimens a little, so as not to break the trunk, bend them towards the vaccination. On this, we prepared the roses for shelter. I think that after the work done, your roses will feel comfortable under the shelters.
