Flower growers often grow Chinese roses on their plots. Their pretty appearance, beautiful flowering can be a decoration of the garden. Very popular is the Chinese rose Angel Wings.
The perennial variety is both a garden and a potted plant. And feels great in the weather conditions of Russia.
In the article we will look at how to care for a flower, how to grow it, and also how to propagate this plant correctly.
Botanical description
One of the types of Chinese roses Angel Wings has the Latin name Angel wings. Currently, it is cultivated throughout the world. It is widely distributed in the subtropics and the tropics, because this climate is most suitable for this plant. The story of the appearance of the rose Angel Wings began several thousand years ago in southern China, and in the 18th century it was brought to Europe.
Flowers Chinese roses Angel Wings, collected in inflorescences. There can be up to 100 of them on a bush. They are mostly pink or white. Petals are smooth and terry. As the plant grows in growth, there are more petals. At the end of growth, an elastic bud is formed.
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How to care for angel wings?
The Chinese rose is demanding for temperature, so in many countries, including Russia, it can die in the winter when grown in open ground.
Temperature
The ideal temperature for Chinese roses is + 24 ° C ... + 30 ° C. The roots of roses need protection from overheating when exposed to direct sunlight. The plant dies at a temperature less than +10 ° C. Most often, the Chinese rose on the street lives only in summer, for wintering it is transferred inside the room.
Watering
During active growth and flowering, the plant is watered plentifully. If it is in a pot, then water is poured into the pan. You can pour a little under the roots to slightly moisten the top layer of soil. Stagnant water adversely affects the rose. Her sheets are recommended to spray. After it ottsvetet, and the leaves begin to fall off, the plant is not watered, only occasionally moisten the ground.
Shine
Chinese rose Angel Wings prefers warmth and light. Indoors, it should be placed on the south windows. To bloom was long and abundant, it must be in the sun for 4-6 hours.
Priming
This flower grows well in airy and moderately moisture-rich soil. You can buy ready-made primer or do it yourself by mixing:
- peat substrate;
- humus;
- sand.
Important! Before planting a flower, the soil must be treated with a special agent that prevents fungal or bacterial infections from developing.
Pruning
Chinese rose pruned after flowering. You must delete the branches:
- dry;
- damaged;
- old ones
Cut with a sharp pruner, which is previously disinfected in alcohol. Slices need to be treated with crushed activated carbon. Fertilizers Feed the Chinese rose 1 time in 2 weeks, starting from March to July. The rest of the time it is not necessary to fertilize. For top dressing, you can use any universal fertilizer designed for potted flowers. The procedure is performed in the morning.
Pot
The pot for growing Chinese roses is recommended to take shallow. At its bottom, be sure to pour a small drainage layer, and on top of the prepared soil.
Transplanting and wintering
Such a variety of Chinese roses as Angel Wings grows quickly, so they are transplanted several times a year. And every time they take a pot with a diameter greater than the previous one. In order for the transplant to take place safely, the roots must be pulled out together with the earthy clod.
In autumn, the Chinese rose is often dug out and transferred to the premises until March. with a temperature of + 3 ° C ... +5 ° C. If it was decided to leave it on the street, then experienced flower growers are advised to bend the flower to the ground, wrap it with dense non-woven material. From above it is desirable to build a frame, warming with hay or spruce branches.
Growing from seed
- Before planting seeds in a ready-made or self-prepared substrate, they should be placed in water or a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 2 weeks.
- Then bury the planting material for 5 mm in the ground, lightly pour and pour, cover with glass on top.
- Every day the glass is cleaned so that the seeds are ventilated.
The first shoots appear a month later. After the formation of 2-3 leaves, you need to make a pick. In general, the Chinese rose of Angel Wings variety is sown in February. If you want to see a flowering plant in spring, this time for sowing seeds is considered the most successful.
Reproduction by cuttings
Although this flower is experienced growers mostly grown by seed, you can try to propagate by cuttings.
- Cuttings are cut in the spring, using young, not stiffened shoots.
- Then they must be put in the water for the appearance of roots.
- When the stalk takes root, it is planted in the ground.
However, it is noted that plants grown from seeds are less whimsical.
Diseases and pests
Spider mite brings harm to the Chinese rose. When this small insect covers the leaves with its almost invisible cobweb, they:
- turn yellow;
- wither;
- fly around.
It is because of it that the disease develops as gray rot. As a preventive measure, the plant needs to be sprayed with water, but it is impossible for moisture to stand in buds. It is necessary to cut dried buds in time. Spider mites die as a result of high humidity, so if the flower is carefully watered, and after 3 days cover up with a plastic bag, the insects will die.
Another dangerous pest is aphid, especially if there is a large amount of it on the flower. As a result of their vital activity, the leaves turn yellow, coagulate and fall off. The plant fades and ceases to bloom. You can get rid of washing the leaves with cold water, or wiping with a soap solution.
Chinese rose Angel Wings in violation of conditions of detention, improper care of such an unpleasant disease as leaf chlorosis. In this case, the shape of the leaves changes. They begin to curl, their surface is covered with dirty spots. The buds, failing to blossom, fall. In order to save a flower, it needs to be transplanted into fresh ground, fertilized with the necessary bait, and also every day it is good to spray the leaves.
Similar flowers
- There are many kinds of hibiscus, similar to the Chinese rose Angel Wings. One of them is Muskny variety. This plant grows to a height of 1.5 m. It has a pink bark, the shape of the leaves is like a heart. Flowers are large, burgundy, bright.
- Cooper's very spectacular variety is distinguished by motley white-green leaves and bright red flowers.
- The King King double flowers are colored bright yellow. In diameter, they are 15-17 cm.
- Alicante variety does not stand out in attractive colors, they have simple red petals. This plant is often found in hospitals, schools and offices.
- Flamingo variety is decorated with simple pink flowers, which have an attractive dark red center. It is she who makes the flower extraordinarily beautiful.
Chinese rose Angel Wings, although it belongs to ordinary plants, but it blooms profusely and for a long time, and flower growers like it. This flower is a perennial plant. His bushes with proper care grow more than 5 years.
