Among the climbing roses, the Schneewalzer variety stands out for its large snow-white flowers. Literally from German the name of the plant is translated as "snow waltz". The variety was bred in 1987 by the Tantsu dynasty. Description of the variety and basic information on its care are given below.
Brief description of the variety
Rosa is a perennial culture that reaches 3 m long. The width of the plant can be 2 m. An overgrown adult bush can occupy 2-2.5 m². In shape, the flowers resemble tea-hybrid varieties of 14-16 cm in size. The foliage has a saturated green color, the bush very quickly gains green mass.
What does the Schneewalzer rose look like?
For your information! Snow-white rose flowers Schneewalzer is often used to create bouquets of brides, they decorate the photo zone and the place of the bride and groom at the table. Snow-white flowers against a background of green foliage look great.
Rose flowers Schneiviser (also known as Schneewalzer or Schnivalzer) first have a pale lemon hue, then as the bud opens, they become a pure white hue.
Grade Benefits
The advantages include the following qualities:
- long and plentiful flowering;
- good frost resistance;
- delicate pleasant aroma of flowers;
- resistance to most diseases;
- excellent decorative characteristics.
Note! In rainy weather, the flowers bloom very poorly, and the scorching sun can leave burns on the rose petals, which makes them look less attractive.
Use in landscape design
The climbing rose Schneewalzer is used most often for landscaping in the vertical design of various areas of the garden. It perfectly closes an ugly or deformed area on the facade or hedge. You can decorate a gazebo or a relaxation area with a plant, and even with it you can create a beautiful arch. The bush of roses will be an adornment of any site; it harmoniously looks in any stylistic direction.
Flower growing
Rosa climbing Schneewaltzer feels great on an elevated sunny area where it can grow. In the southern regions, it is better to plant the variety in partial shade - where it will receive enough light in the first half of the day, and in the second it will be protected from the effects of scorching sunlight.
Variegated bush
Planting is done by seedlings, which should be purchased only in licensed stores and already established nurseries. This is the only way to be sure that the specimen is healthy and has all the varietal qualities of a climbing rose.
Note! In regions where winter comes early and spring comes later, roses are planted from April to May. In the autumn period this is also allowed, but the deadlines are rather tight. They are selected taking into account that the roots of the bush have time to take root.
Seat selection
The bush grows very much, so choose a place to plant such a place so that other plants do not grow in the diameter of 2 m and there are no buildings. In this case, the site should not be in a lowland and too shaded place. The area should additionally be well ventilated, then the plant will be less sick.
Important! It would be better for the plot to get enough sun before lunch, and then be in the shade. So the rose will not feel the lack of sunlight, and at the same time, its petals will not fade from its oversupply.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
If the soil is clay, add peat, humus, sand, compost before planting it. On the contrary, it is recommended to add clay soil to the sandy soil, into which turf soil and peat-dung compost or humus should be added. The acidity of the soil should be below normal, therefore, if manure or peat is added to acidify, and lime or ash is suitable to reduce it.
How to bloom
If the seedlings have too long roots or damage is visible on them, it is necessary to cut them off. For a day, the seedling should be placed in a solution of the root growth stimulator. This will contribute to better root development.
Landing procedure step by step
Rose Schneewalzer lands at an angle of 30 ° to the support.
Important! If there is any building nearby, you need to make sure that the water from the roof will not wash out the roots.
The process of planting a rose is as follows:
- Pre-digging hole 60 × 60 cm and carefully spilled with water.
- A substrate consisting of humus, sand and peat is poured into the prepared hole.
- The seedling is carefully removed from the container, then dead roots are removed.
- The rose seedling must be installed in the pit, deepening the root neck by three fingers into the soil.
- The roots of the seedling are covered with a fertile substrate, compacted and well shed with water.
- As soon as the soil settles, it is necessary to top up the earth to the desired level.
Plant care
The wicker rose Schneewaltzer requires special care. It consists in timely watering, loosening, weeding, fertilizing, trimming excess shoots and preventing diseases.
Watering rules and humidity
Rose bush loves moisture, but does not tolerate stagnation of water. It should be watered only when the soil is sufficiently dry. In dry weather, watering is carried out twice a week. One bush requires up to 20 liters of warm water. In August, watering is reduced, and with the onset of autumn, it stops altogether.
How to weave
Important! At the first watering, it is recommended to add growth stimulants to the water, such as heteroauxin or phosphobacterin.
Top dressing and soil quality
In the spring, fertilizing is introduced in the form of nitrogenous fertilizers. During flowering, stop, replacing the one that contains phosphorus and potassium. In August, top dressing ceases altogether so that the Schneewaltzer bush has time to prepare for winter.
It should also be noted that in the first year of feeding, they do not make. Rosa has enough substrate embedded in the landing pit. Fertilizing begins only the next year.
Roses are very demanding on the soil. They need fertile and breathable soil. Moisture and air better get to the roots if the soil at the planting site is light and loose.
Pruning and transplanting
Pruning of the climbing variety is carried out during the entire growing season of the plant. In the spring, frail shoots, the top and those parts that have suffered from frost are removed. In summer, pruning is carried out weak, removing only faded buds. In autumn they get rid of diseased and damaged shoots, as well as thin out overgrown bushes. This pruning is also called sanitary.
Important! Once every 4-5 years, a bush is rejuvenated. To do this, cut almost everything, leaving 2-4 buds on the shoots.
Features of wintering a flower
Depending on the region of planting, roses begin to cover it in October-November. To do this, press all lashes with arches to the ground, and cover material to be laid on top. Even in Siberia, the Schneewalzer rose can perfectly winter if there is a thick snow cover. But you need to cover the bush for the winter.
Flowering roses
Under the weight of large snow-white flowers, rose bushes begin to hang, which makes them visually even more fragile, delicate. Passing by blooming roses, there is a feeling that at this moment you are in the gallery. They look like they are made of crystal. Their extraordinary beauty immediately attracts the eyes.
Blooming Schneewalzer Rose
Period of activity and rest
Climbing rose Schneewalzer belongs to the re-flowering species. An abundance of flowers, she is especially pleased during the period of the first wave. After it, the second does not come immediately. Separate flowers may appear in between. A rose blooms from the end of June to the end of August.
Care during and after flowering
In the first year after planting, do not allow roses to bloom. The buds must be removed, leaving only 1-2 flowers on the shoot. Regulate the number of buds until August.
Important! In summer, adult blossoms are surely removed from adult bushes to stimulate the onset of the second wave.
What to do if it does not bloom
The reasons why the rose does not bloom are many. Most often, improper care leads to the following consequences: from improper watering to untimely pruning. Fertilizing at the wrong time and too shaded areas are key reasons for the lack of colors. But in any case, it is necessary to first understand the reason, then proceed to eliminate it.
Flower propagation
Rosa Schneewaltzer propagates only by cuttings. Exclusively this method allows you to save all varietal qualities of the mother bush.
Strong and not old bushes are suitable for harvesting cuttings. Twigs are cut after the first wave of flowering ends.
Cutting a climbing rose Schneewaltzer is necessary as follows:
- 5 mm thick shoots are selected.
- The required amount is cut so that each stalk has approximately five buds. In this case, the upper section is made straight and 2 cm above the upper kidney, the lower one is oblique immediately under the first eye.
- Cuttings should be treated with a rooting agent. If the rooting of the plant is supposed to be done immediately, picking off the leaves is not required.
- A pit 30 cm deep is dug, then it is filled with grass and compost.
- The shoot should be planted at an angle of 45 ° so that the stalk remains 1/3 above the surface.
- Further care consists in abundant watering.
- By winter, shoots must hide under the dome and cover with covering material.
Important! The cuttings tool must be well sharpened. Before use, it should lie down for some time in alcohol, and then it should be treated with boiling water.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Rose variety Schneewaltzer is quite resistant to various diseases. If the right place for planting is chosen and the plant cares properly, the climbing roses will not have any problems with the diseases. For prevention, the rose should be treated with Bordeaux liquid in spring.
Schneewalzer rose will be the perfect decoration for any garden. It is only necessary to give her a little more space. Following the rules of agricultural technology will allow you to get abundant flowering in the second year after planting in open ground.
