Green rose is a unique beauty plant, the existence of which not everyone knows. Although flowers are now found in any shade, the buds of saturated emerald color will not leave anyone indifferent. What are the distinctive features of rose green, what are the nuances of planting, growing and care - will be described in detail in this material.
Are there green roses - who brought them
The green rose came from Holland. Initially, she lived in the wild, where she was noticed by the botanist Mayer. Then he decided to recreate this species on his own, for this he combined a white rose and prickly blackthorn.
Green rose
The resulting hybrid received a special name - a tea-hybrid green rose. Its description has been published in many botanical magazines and soon the flower became known in every corner of the planet.
Currently, the rose is widespread throughout the world. This is due to its unique features, which include:
- Color. The buds have a unique light green hue.
- The shape of the bush is mostly spreading.
- The height of an adult plant can be from 30 to 60 centimeters, depending on the variety.
- The size of the buds can be from 5 to 10-15 centimeters, depending on the variety, growing conditions.
- Flowers are single or in inflorescences.
- Petals can be ordinary or terry.
The only thing - this species does not have the smell inherent in ordinary roses. But everything is offset by an incredibly beautiful appearance.
Popular varieties of green roses
On sale you can find several different varieties of green roses. The most popular are:
- Green ice
Buds of this variety are miniature. But they strew the stems, resembling a lot of small lamps, which in the sun acquire a bright white shimmering shade. This variety, like other hybrids, cannot be propagated by seeds.
- Greensleeves
It differs from other varieties in a variety of tones. There are buds of mixed colors, with pink or purple tint.
For reference! Flowers of this variety retain freshness for a long time after pruning, so they are often used in floristic compositions.
- Green tea
A variety that came from the countries of South America. It is often used for wedding bouquets and various compositions, since the buds have a delicate shade reminiscent of green tea.
- Super green
It is characterized by an abundance of petals in buds, due to which the flowers look voluminous, sprawling. The plant belongs to shrubs of small height, up to half a meter, which are strewn with small balls of flowers.
- Limbo
Famous for its large, lush buds with wavy leaves. Their diameter can reach ten centimeters with proper fit and care. In addition, the variety is characterized by increased frost resistance.
- Wimbeldon
It boasts a large bush height, which reaches a meter. In addition, the buds have an interesting bright green color, and the center of the flower is painted in bright red color.
- St. Patrick's day
It is named after St. Patrick's Day. The flower buds are so tender, airy that they are perceived by people as something unearthly, divine.
- Green diamond
A variety whose distinguishing feature is elastic, dense stems that support the plant for a long time. Such powerful stems allow you to grow a rose in adverse conditions, for example, in the area of strong winds.
Note! The plant, being a hybrid, does not adapt well to environmental conditions. It requires special soil, fertilizers and bait, care, pruning. Therefore, the main thing when choosing a variety is to focus on the type of terrain, specific climatic and natural data.
Green Rose Care
In order for white-green roses to take root, retain their appearance and become a real decoration of the garden, they must be carefully monitored.
Care for green roses - pruning excess shoots
Watering rules and humidity
Watering should be regular and plentiful. The root system of roses is quite developed, it needs a good, but not excessive amount of moisture.
Top dressing and soil quality
Top dressing is administered approximately once every two to three weeks. Since the plant is demanding on the conditions, poorly takes root, it needs a sufficient amount of nutrients.
Botanists recommend adding nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and bait, fertilizers containing them.
Loosening the soil, removing weeds that interfere with functioning and growth, is carried out as necessary.
Pruning and transplanting
Pruning is performed as necessary to give the bush the desired shape, the necessary aesthetic qualities.
A transplant is also done only for certain reasons. For example, if a rose does not mix well with neighboring plants, it lacks sunlight, moisture.
Features of wintering a flower
The flower can be left in the ground for the winter, but for this it must be insulated, wrapped in a special material.
Not all varieties can withstand harsh winters, so it is better to plant a green rose every year.
Attention! Compliance with these rules will allow you to get beautiful, healthy flowers that will become a real decoration of the garden.
Flowering roses
The flowering period of a green rose is different. It largely depends on the variety and growing conditions. This means that the better the care, the longer the bud will bloom.
The green rose has a period of activity and rest. In the first, it is gaining strength, in the second, it blooms and is actively blooming. For both, care is important. It is almost the same during and after flowering, the only caveat is that when the flowers gain strength, they need to be fed and watered a little more, because the plant needs strength.
Blooming rose
If the bud does not bloom, then most likely he lacked nutrients, moisture and solar energy, he could not fully take root on the soil. The owner of the plant needs to review the conditions of detention, identify problematic issues.
Flower propagation
Propagation of the flower is carried out in the spring, when the air temperature is set at a positive level, and the soil has thawed. There are several ways to do this:
- seeds that are purchased from well-known companies and planted in open ground in mid-April;
- vegetative method, in which cuttings are used for reproduction;
- division, in which a part together with the root system is separated from a large bush and transplanted into a separate place.
Important! When propagating the bush by cuttings, it is necessary to select twigs with a minimum length of 15 centimeters, on which there are at least three buds. This ensures that the plant will take root, will grow further.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Green roses can be susceptible to disease and pests. The most common are:
- Sawfly caterpillars that destroy foliage by sucking juices out of it.
- Aphids and ants, which also affect the appearance of the plant, block the flow of nutrients.
- Drooling pennies, which usually hide under foliage, lead to wilting and subsequent death of plants.
- Leafworms that usually appear after planting.
Aphid pest on a rose
As control measures, insecticides are usually used - special compounds that can control pests.
There are also diseases caused by adverse environmental conditions: abundance of moisture, insufficient amount of sunlight or nutrients. Treatment involves the normalization of care, the complete removal of rotten parts, treatment with fungicides.
Note! Green rose is a unique plant that requires a special approach. Therefore, do not process the buds with fertilizers for other colors. Unsuitable components can cause wilting and subsequent death of the plant.
Green rose is an amazing flower that requires a huge amount of energy to grow. The main thing is to recreate the necessary conditions for her, only then will she become a decoration of the garden.
