The stem rose is an incredibly beautiful, stately plant. It not only becomes a decorative element of any garden and plot, but there is still a belief that it protects the house from the penetration of evil spirits.
The most difficult thing is to grow stem-rose seeds from seeds, and also the right time to plant. If the seeds take root, then further care for the stem rose will be easy. Plants are planted not only by the owners of their plot, but also in front of the entrances of apartment buildings, and near the arbors in the park. To explain such popularity is very simple, because the stem rose grows on long, slender stems. This is the highest plant that can be found on a flower bed. Bright, smelling flowers that bloom profusely will melt the hearts of even inexperienced gardeners.
Stem-rose: growing from seeds and when to plant, can be found in this article. Especially if there is no time to mess with capricious roses, then the stock-0rose will be a charming alternative.
Seed cultivation
The stem rose also has another name - mallow. This plant is perennial, but most often it is used as a biennial. Growing a stem rose from seeds begins with the question of when to plant (photo). The cultivation process can begin at the end of the last month of spring or at the very beginning of summer, that is, in the early days of June.
Cultivation begins with the laying of seeds in the wells at a distance of 20 centimeters from each other. You can reduce the distance between the holes, in case kaike shoots do not grow, so that there are no gaps in the flowerbed. Seeds are planted in open ground to a depth of about 3-4 centimeters. The first sprouts break out into the light already after 14 days from the moment of sowing seeds. Since the stem rose does not tolerate transplanting, it is planted immediately in the opening of the soil, without the process of growing seedlings.It should be noted that in the first year of planting, the plant is unlikely to bloom. During this period, the root system of the flower is formed, as well as the rosette of the first large leaves. The stock growsthe Rose with rough stems and leaves, this should not be scared.
Flowering mallow occurs in the second year of life in the midst of summer. This unusual rose blooms for about two months. The flowers themselves are bell-shaped, which undoubtedly sets them apart from other flowers. Flowers can be ordinary or double, depending on the variety. And the color scheme of this flower is so diverse that it is difficult to count. But, in this gamut you can only find blue and blue shades.
Toward the end of flowering, the plant appears fruits - seed bolls, which consist of their many fruit trees. Plodnikov can be from 20 to 40, they appear around the inflorescence. The seeds of this flower ripen on faded stems for about four weeks.
Seed collection should be carried out when the seed boxes become yellow. But it is recommended to dry the seeds already indoors, since in the open air they can die.
Interesting! The flower roses look very beautiful on the flower beds, if they are sown next to different shades. It turns out quite a bright, rainbow composition of delicate mallow.
When growing a stem rose from seeds, in addition to when to squeeze, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the plant loves the sun. If you plant a flower in the area where the shadow falls, then it may not bloom in the second year. Growing a stock rose is not at all difficult if you take into account her wishes. So, for example, mallow loves dry and poor soil, which is only in the hands of the gardener.In watering the plant, the main thing to observe is moderation, so that the cat of excess moisture in the mallow begins to rot the root system, as a result of which the whole plant dies.
How to care for a plant
The most successful place for growing stem roses from seeds is a site flooded with sunlight with loose, moderately moist soil. The flower will benefit if the soil where it grows has a high nitrogen content. Given this factor, the stem rose will grow on a strong and long stalk.
The stem rose blooms for a long time and has large buds, but if the faded flowers are not cut, this can lead to the depletion of the plant and premature end of the flowering period.
If the soil is infertile, then you need to fertilize it. Especially during the active phase of growth. If this whim is not observed, then the stems of the flower will form weak, and may break due to strong gusts of wind. Also, to avoid breaking the stems, the plant can be tied with stakes. It is most convenient to grow a stock rose near a fence or fence so that the stems have support.
Depending on the variety, the mallow needs shelter for the winter, as it does not have immunity to frost. In autumn, the plant can be covered with fallen leaves and coniferous branches. Such a shelter creates a warm "blanket" for the flower and it calmly survives the winter period.
Despite all its unpretentiousness in care, a rose stem can become a magnet for various diseases. The most common of them are rust, powdery mildew, mosaic virus. Diseases occur if the plant lacks color, it is cold or the soil is too wet.
Important! To prevent disease, the seeds must be treated with a solution of colloidal sulfur or special antifungal preparations for plants before sowing in open ground. If grown phlox perennial, planting and care (photo) special is required.
It also happens that white specks appear on stock-rose leaves, this is a bad sign. In such cases, the plant needs to be treated with fungicide preparations, which are also used for vegetable crops.
Some interesting facts about the plant:
- The word "stem" is translated as "stick", on which the stem of the plant is so similar;
- The stalk can reach a length of two and a half meters;
- A rose stock is a symbol of honor and the sun;
Growing a stem rose from seeds can seem very difficult. But, given the timing when to plant, as well as all her wishes for care, the process becomes very easy. As a thank you, the flower will thank it with abundant flowering, an unusual aroma and beautiful, bright and lush petals. Mallow is a real queen among the flowers because of its harmony and stateness!