English rose Graham Thomas is distinguished by bright and at the same time delicate yellow large buds. In their homeland in England, not a single garden or park design can do without this flower.
Rosa Graham Thomas: grade description
Rosa Graham Thomas is popularly called the English rose. The variety was bred in 1993 by the English breeder D. Austin, who gave the name to the rose in honor of his friend and colleague G. Thomas. Due to its unpretentiousness and bright flowering, the rose Graham Thomas quickly gained popularity around the world.
Short description
Description of roses Graham Thomas is practically no different from other varieties of garden roses scrubs. The shrub can reach a height of 3 to 5 m, has dense spreading branches. On the plot, the bush covers an area of 1 m². Golden yellow flowers in diameter reach 10 cm. Each bud has almost 80 soft petals. Leaves of dark green color.
English Rose Graham Thomas
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety has mainly advantages:
- beautiful large terry tender buds;
- rich fruit aroma;
- long flowering;
- unlike the other varieties of roses, Graham Thomas blooms well in partial shade;
- high resistance to diseases and pests.
The plant does not have serious shortcomings, except for the meager color palette of buds.
Use in landscape design
Use in landscape design
Graham Thomas is a rose that is widely used in landscape design. In its homeland, it is an integral part of any park composition. Shrubs are used to decorate hedges, gardens and front gardens.
Flower growing
Landing in the open ground can be carried out even by a beginner, most importantly, follow certain rules.
In what form is landing
Rose Thomas Graham is planted mainly with seedlings. This method is the least expensive. A seedling planted in this way has a higher chance of quickly taking root.
What time is the landing
The recommended period for planting a seedling in the garden is spring. As soon as the last cold weather has passed and the land warms up, the bushes are planted in open ground.
Note! Some gardeners plant roses in the fall. This is not recommended, since there is a high probability that seedlings will not take root before frost.
Location selection
The plant grows well both in an open area and in partial shade, so it can be planted next to tall bushes and trees. When choosing a planting zone, the main thing is to pay attention to the quality of the soil: it must be fertile and have good friability.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
The soil must be fertile and slightly acidic, so with low acidity it is necessary to introduce humus into the soil. The seedling also requires preparation before planting. The bush must be kept for about two days in a special solution to strengthen the root system.
Landing procedure step by step
The holes are dug at a distance of half a meter from each other. Each hole is abundantly watered, then seedlings are placed in them. It is necessary to fill the ground above the grafting bud, then carefully compact the soil.
Even a novice grower can cope with the care of a rose
Plant care
To rose Graham Thomas bloomed the whole summer and not get sick, you must follow the simple rules for caring for her.
Watering rules and humidity
The main thing for the flower is moderate watering, which is carried out only when the top layer of the soil dries. But the humidity should not decrease, since the plant does not tolerate drought.
Top dressing and soil quality
The bush is especially whimsical to the composition of the soil. It should be above average acidity and have good breathability. It is important to regularly feed organic and mineral fertilizers. It is better to buy complex preparations for roses in specialized stores.
Important! During flowering, it is necessary to increase the level of potassium in the composition of fertilizers, which contributes to abundant flowering.
Pruning and transplanting
Graham Thomas pruning roses is for decorative purposes only. Shrubs are formed according to personal preference. But cut rotted or dried leaves and buds must be timely. They spoil not only the appearance, but also harm the health of the roses.
Features of wintering a flower
Sins of Thomas have high winter hardiness, but for the winter the flower must be covered. Before the onset of frost, the bush is cut off, leaving a base with buds. Then it is sprinkled with earth, sawdust or foliage. Sometimes they cover with plastic wrap on top.
Bloom
Flowering roses
Graham Thomas is capable of blooming all season. Due to the fact that new buds constantly appear in the variety, it seems that they have different contrast and brightness of yellow color, as old flowers gradually fade in the sun.
Period of activity and rest
It begins to bloom in early summer and continues until the beginning of autumn. It blooms without interruption, new buds appear regularly during the active growth of the bush. The rest period is considered autumn, winter and early spring.
Care during and after flowering
During flowering, pruning is necessary to remove dried buds. It is important to protect the flowers from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. It is not recommended to fertilize with nitrogen-containing drugs during flowering, they inhibit the appearance of new buds.
What to do if it does not bloom
If the flower has stopped blooming, it is possible that the soil has stagnated due to heavy watering. Lack of watering also leads to a lack of buds. Diseases and pests especially affect the flowering of the rose, so it is important to take the necessary measures in time, before it is too late.
Flower propagation
The English rose is propagated mainly by cuttings. Sometimes apply the method using layering.
When produced
The breeding procedure is best done in spring or early summer before flowering. At this time, the flower has a good survival rate.
Important! To propagate the rose with cuttings, you need to choose strong and healthy branches and cut them so that each branch has at least three leaves. Before planting in the soil, it is important to withstand the cuttings in a special solution so that they are rooted. Then they are planted in open ground each in a separate hole.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Rosa Graham Thomas is not so often ill and is attacked by pests, this happens mainly due to improper care. Abundant watering usually leads to the appearance of various types of fungi and mold. The plant develops gray rot, root mold and powdery mildew. As soon as the first signs of the disease appear, it is necessary to remove the damaged areas and treat the plant with special preparations: phytosporin or alirin.
The flower is popular all over the world.
Graham Thomas (Graham Thomas) - a rose that has a huge number of fans in this world. Unpretentious care and a beautiful appearance attract both experienced and novice gardeners and gardeners.
