Climbing rose Gloria Day Claming: varieties, description with photo, planting and care
Rose claming is a group of hybrid climbing roses resulting from kidney mutations. Also, such roses are called sports.
Roses claming are characterized by strong growth, late fruiting and large inflorescences, located one by one or in groups.
In the article we will tell about the history of the emergence of the variety, as well as how to plant and care for the rose.
General description of the species
Bushes of the climbing rose "Gloria Day" reach a height of up to 3 m and about 1 m in width. Large decorative leaves of deep green color have a glossy top. The leaves, in large numbers, cover the entire bush. Terry rose flowers, reaching a diameter of up to 15 cm, are located on the thorny branches one at a time.
The number of petals in one flower can reach 55. The color of the flowers is yellow-cream, with a pink tinge along the edge of the petals, can turn over time into a bright yellow color with a bright pink border.
The flowering of the Gloria Day rose is long and repeated several times during the season, beginning in June and ending with the onset of the first cold weather. Delicate pleasant aroma is unobtrusive, fills everything around the flowering bush, intensifies after rain or in the evening.Rose has good winter hardiness.
Photo
Here you can see photos of the Gloria Day roses:
History of occurrence
Rose Gloria Day was bred as a result of crossing varieties Georg Dixon and Claudia Pernet with varieties Joanna Hill and Charles Kilham. Crossbreeds also included Margaret Mack Grady and Francis Mailland.
The variety was first obtained in the 30's. 20th century in France. The author was Francis Mailland. The bred rose did not receive the name "Gloria Day" immediately; its first name was Madame A. Mailland in honor of the mother’s author’s untimely departed variety.
This flower has become a symbol of the first meeting of UN members. He became a sign of agreement and reconciliation. All participants in this meeting received one beautiful flower. That is why the rose is often called Peace, which means "peace" in translation from English. Rose was awarded the honorary title of "Rose of the Century."
Gloria Day is widespread in many gardens and is the favorite rose of many gardeners.Gloria Day is distinguished from other types of climbing roses by its unusual delicate coloring. This type of rose is famous all over the world and is the standard of tea-hybrid roses. Also only this species has as many as 4 names:
- Gloria Day;
- Madame A. Mailland;
- Peace;
- Joy (in Italy).
The flowering of the rose bush lasts from mid-June to early autumn. The duration of flowering of one flower is a month. The main reasons for the lack of flowering include:
- Weak variety or poor-quality seedling (under 3 years old).
- Non-compliance with the growing conditions (poor lighting, improperly prepared soil and / or the place chosen for planting).
- Poor winter warming.
In order to start or resume flowering, it is necessary to eliminate and / or correct all adverse factors and properly care for the plant. The rose will certainly continue to bloom, but in advanced situations, flowering can begin only next year.
Popular varieties
This type of climbing hybrid tea roses is the best-selling in the world. Among all tea hybrid varieties, Gloria Day is the most hardy.Based on this species, at least 390 new species of roses were bred by breeders, and work does not stop there. The most popular sub-categories of "Gloria Day" include:
- Berlin;
- Fiery world;
- Love and peace;
- Talking sun;
- Princess of Monaco;
- Reception in the garden.
Separately, it should be noted, bred in the 50s. 20th century, grade Gloria Deypletistaya. Its main difference from previous varieties is the ability to weave.
Landing and care
Gloria Day’s rose bush is planted in the ground in early May, when the soil is completely thawed.
- Immediately before planting, the roots of the plants are dipped in water so that they can be saturated with moisture.
- The landing site is chosen as protected from the wind as possible and well lit by the sun.
- The soil should be well drained and have a slightly acidic environment.
- Wells for planting are made with a depth of 40 cm, the distance between the planted rose bushes is also 40 cm.
Despite its endurance, Gloria Day is still a moody plant. It is necessary to observe some rules that will help keep it fresh and flowering for a long time:
- watering should be carried out with warm water in the evening;
- It is necessary to fertilize the soil with organic fertilizers;
- fertilizing the plant with mineral fertilizers.
The first dressing can be done using urea, in subsequent times it is better to choose potash-phosphorus fertilizers. Gloria Day rose bushes can be fertilized with slurry, prepared in a special way:
- Cow manure is mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 3.
- After 2 weeks, superphosphate and potassium sulfate are added to the mixture.
- Then insist another 10 days and dilute with water before use in a ratio of 1:10.
Pruning
The Gloria Day variety needs to be pruned. It is necessary for the formation of the crown of the bush and the extension of abundant flowering.
Pruned with secateurs at a distance of 0.5 cm. In young bushes that grow the first year, the first 7-8 buds need to be cut. This is necessary in order for the bush to strengthen. Particular attention should be paid to the tool for trimming - it should be sharp and not affected by rust.
How to tie up?
- In order for flowering to be plentiful, the main shoots are fixed in a horizontal position. Lateral shoots in this case will grow straight up, forming a lush flowering wall.
- If the colorful rose Gloria Day is planted along the wall, then shoots are fixed with a fan. This stimulates the growth of new side shoots.
- When growing roses near a single support, its fixation occurs in a spiral. The shoots of the rose bush must be firmly attached to the support so that they can not be waved by the wind. As a material for a garter, plastic twine is well suited.
Transfer
A rose bush is transplanted if the place in which it grows does not meet the necessary conditions. An adult plant is transplanted in early autumn or early spring. In these cases, the seedlings take root well.
- Shoots before transplantation are cut to a third or half.
- Next, the bush is carefully dug up, preserving the roots of the plant as much as possible. Damaged roots must be removed with secateurs.
- After that, the bush is transplanted to a new, carefully prepared (as before planting) place.
- A few days after transplanting, pour the earth to the base of the bush, as it sags.
Preparation for winter
- Preparation of the rose bush for wintering begins in late summer, stopping watering and loosening the soil.
- As top dressing, you can use potash fertilizers that help strengthen plant tissues.
- The bushes should be covered when a constant temperature is set no higher than -5 ° С.
- The bushes are removed from the supports, rotted or damaged sprouts are removed, they are completely cleaned of leaves.
- Gently twist the bush, tie the branches with twine and attach them to the ground with wooden or iron hooks. Under the bush you need to put fir spruce branches or dry leaves.
- From above, the rose bush is covered with any material suitable for this (lapnik, film, wooden boxes). There should be airspace between the plant and the shelter.
Diseases and Pests
Rosa Gloria Day is not susceptible to disease or pest infection. Only the wrong conditions created for the rose bush can lead to diseases:
- improper watering;
- Incorrect landing site;
- insufficient or excessive fertilizer.
The most common pests encroaching on a Gloria Day rose are:
- The aphid is rose.
- Thrips.
- Nematodes.
- Spider mite.
It is easy to get rid of all the above pests by applying insecticides.
It is recommended to plant marigolds near the bushes. These unpretentious flowers will help save the rose from the influence of pathogens. Experienced gardeners plant in the immediate vicinity of the bush plants with a specific smell (garlic, bitter pepper, field horsetail).
Proper care of Gloria Day will extend her life and flowering for at least 25 years.