Roses in landscape design: types and options for decoration
Rosa is the most emblematic participant in a flower bouquet and a magnificent decoration of the garden in a summer cottage. In the flower garden, she unconditionally becomes the dominant queen, who ruthlessly suppresses her neighbors, no matter how beautiful they may be. The history of plant cultivation begins in ancient Persia more than 5,000 years ago. In those days, this country was called Gulistan, which means “rose garden” in Persian. Muslims consider this flower almost sacred, because according to legend, it grew on the spot where the prophet Mohammed cried before ascending to heaven. Surprisingly, wherever the rose was cultivated, it was treated with special trepidation and honor. In the written sources of Babylon, Greece, Rome, India, China, there are references to the beautiful queen of flowers, which was grown in the best gardens. She was always shrouded in romantic legends.For example, according to the ancient Hellenes, red roses appeared from the blood of Aphrodite, who was wounded by thorns during her desperate wandering around the Python grove after the death of her lover.
Plant essential oil is still part of almost all types of women's perfumes and is found in every second perfume for men. A sugary jam is cooked from its petals, which in the Ottoman Empire was called "gulbesheker." It is mentioned as the nickname of the main character in the book of the Turkish classic Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin, which tells about the wanderings of the beautiful Feride. In any culture, a rose is associated with incredible beauty and tenderness. Regardless of how many new varieties the breeders managed to produce, the classic red, white, yellow and pink roses are still the most sought after. If you want to decorate your garden, plant royal bushes in it. Roses in landscape design occupy one of the leading positions as a central decorative element. Let's talk about what varieties should be chosen for a particular garden and how to please the capricious queen of flowers.
Roses differ in color, bud size, leaf shape and height of the bushes. Together with hybrids, the number of their varieties is more than 3000. In landscape design, there is a single classification according to which plants are divided into three large groups:
Evergreen Shrub. They are characterized by rapid growth and a long flowering period. Evergreen shrubs include bourbon, polyanthus, tea hybrid, Bengal, tea and noisette roses.
With leaves falling before winter.These include white, damask, centiphol and French roses.
Gotetistye (weaving). Curly roses of this group have very poetic names: Ave Maria, Gloria Deia, Orange Elf, Concert, Virgo.
An important characteristic for the queen of flowers is her terry, that is, the ability to increase the number of petals in one bud, in comparison with a wild-growing counterpart. Based on this property, three types of plants are distinguished:
Simple.
Half Terry.
Terry.
In the latter, in one bud, the number of petals can be more than 150. Also, flowers are classified according to another characteristic - the height of the bushes:
Curb.
Srednerosly.
Tall.
Ground covers. This group combines weaving and undersized varieties.
Roses vary in color. The color of the bud is perhaps the most important feature that they are based on in the first place when choosing. In addition to the four flowers listed above, roses can be burgundy, brown, orange, purple, purple, fuchsia. There are several dozens of special varieties in which the petals have an unusual color from a combination of two shades and their midtones. Hybrids are of great importance in landscape design. Artificially bred by crossing varieties bring diversity to the garden areas, due to the unusual shape, special terry or extraordinary color.
Hybrids are classified into the following groups, combining several dozen species:
Roses Floribunda. The group arose after crossing tea and polyanthus varieties. It includes miniature border roses and bushes reaching a height of more than 1 meter. “Floribunda” is characterized by “bouquet” flowering, that is, its semi-double buds form lush brushes.
Hybrid Tea Rooms. They are characterized by increased immunity to diseases, but are extremely sensitive to frost, so the bushes are grown only in the south.This group includes all varieties that were bred on the basis of tea roses. The palette of their color begins with yellow and ends with pale orange.
Hybrids of Rugosa. They were obtained after selection experiments with wrinkled wild rose. The main advantage of the variety is its frost resistance. Rugosa hybrids are unpretentious in leaving, are various in degree of terry and more often become the center of park compositions. For the winter, plants do not need to be covered.
Grandiflora Hybrids. Plants are erect, visually resembling a tea variety, but with abundant bouquet flowering, like Floribunda. Varieties are not afraid of frost and bloom for a long time.
Polyanthus. They were obtained by crossing Chinese and multi-flowered roses. The bushes have small buds collected in “brushes”. They bloom for a very long time until the first frosts, which, incidentally, are also not afraid. Because of their miniature, polyanthus roses often decorate window sills in a house where they are grown in pots.
Scrubs. A special group that includes weaving and undersized varieties.
Miniature. Remotely resemble polyanthus, but their height does not exceed half a meter. They are grown both in open ground and in pots. Bloom for a long time until the first frost.
Wicker. They are unofficially called “queens” of landscape design. The bushes are impressive in height, which is why they need artificial supports. Easy to get the desired shape after cutting, unpretentious care. Can have simple buds and terry.
Patio. They are similar to miniature ones, as they grow weakly, but their tiny buds are gathered in fluffy bouquets. Often used to create designer compositions on the landscape of personal plots. They look great in solitary lawns, flower beds along the edges of garden paths and in separate hanging flower pots on the street.
As can be seen from the classification, the queen of flowers can have many forms and each variety has its own characteristics. It will be quite difficult for lovers to cope with the capricious “lady” in the garden, but floriculture is stubborn.
Thanks to the rich "assortment" of roses, they can be picked up both for the mild southern climate and for the harsh winters of Siberia, and the lushly blooming garden will be the pride of the owners and the envy of the neighbors.
Choosing a place to land
Just before buying, you need to determine the agro-technical characteristics of the bush, its size and height, the characteristics of flowering, terry and the shape of the buds, as well as pick up the queen of neighbors who will fill the voids in the rose garden. Among the abundance of varieties, it is recommended to choose those that were obtained by domestic or Dutch breeders. Seedlings must have a well-developed root system and be grafted at the time of purchase. The place should be chosen sunny, like any queen, a rose loves to bask in the rays of glory for universal admiration. Only some varieties are easily adaptable in partial shade. If the sun is not enough for the plant, then the capricious queen will begin to wither and gradually fade away altogether.
Rosa does not like high humidity. In the place of its landing, groundwater should lie as deep as possible, therefore it is preferable to choose hills for the rosary. The soil is slightly acidic or neutral. If the land on the site does not meet this requirement, then the imported soil will save the situation. The Queen’s root system needs a quality drainage system that will save her during rainy periods. In open ground, seedlings are dug only in late spring or early summer, when the soil warms up well.
The rose that appeared in the East needs a rising sun. Surprisingly, this need arose not because of a reverent attachment to the historical homeland. The reason is much more prosaic: roses are covered with dew in the morning. By lunchtime, the rising sun should dry its petals and leaves, since humidity will cause fungal diseases.
Care
Roses need to be fed in a timely manner, to which the queens will respond with gratitude in the form of lush flowering. The procedure is performed in the spring during budding and in the summer during buds blooming. In autumn, top dressing is not needed, since it will provoke the growth of new shoots before frost, which is undesirable. Bushes are watered at least once a week. If the summer turned out to be particularly dry, then the frequency of the procedure should be doubled at least twice. Watering is carried out in the early morning or late evening, so that in the heated soil the roots of the rose do not "boil" alive in boiling water. Loosening the soil must also be done in a timely manner. The root system necessarily requires access to oxygen, which covers the tightly packed soil. Perhaps mulching the soil, which will prevent the growth of weeds around the rosary. Some varieties need to be sheltered for the winter. In spring, diseased shoots are cut off, so that it is easier for the plant to drive out strong sprouts, and it does not spend juices on weak ones. Three times a season, flowers are sprayed with special compounds from pests and diseases.
Options for decorating the site with roses
Due to the variety of types of roses, it can be used in completely different landscape compositions. Weaving varieties are perfect for vertical plantings and hedges. Border hybrids will look good in the same type of flower beds. Roses Floribunda and Grandiflora are suitable for solo compositions.
Bushy, high hybrids organically merge into the mixborder composition. A flower bed consisting only of a queen of flowers is called a rose garden. They are divided into types:
Ceremonial. Includes varieties with a contrasting color.
Vertical. They use a frame in the form of a gazebo or pergola for climbing varieties.
Romantic. Landing near recreation areas: by the patio, gazebos, terraces.
Visible on the one hand. Suitable for decorating the inside of the fence or near the wall of the building.
Visible on both sides.Ideal for decorating lawns and central areas in the garden.
Mobile Roses are planted in portable pots and, if necessary, they easily change their habitable place to a new one.
Rock gardens. Low-growing varieties decorate compositions of boulders and stones.
We will talk about what garden beauty can be created from roses and how to do it correctly.
Vertical rose garden
To create a vertical rose garden, you will need a frame. Its role may be the roof of the building or artificial supports with transverse beams. Roses of climbing varieties are planted with a slight indent from each other, since a selfish plant will not tolerate competition even from relatives. Vertical rosaries look good in which royal bushes with clematis alternate. Combine plants is necessary for the color of the buds. If you need a contrast flower garden, then white or blue clematis flowers will emphasize red roses. To create similar, delicate compositions, combinations of pink and yellow buds are suitable.
Hedgerow and arches
A hedge of roses can be used to zone the site, cover an unsightly fence, decorate the facade of the house or fence off a place for privacy and relaxation. To create a royal "fence" bushy and weaving varieties are suitable. The latter will have to be equipped with well-disguised supports. Arches of roses emphasize the transition from one area of the site to another. They symbolically mark the "entrance" to a special area: a garden, a place to relax, a nook with a pond and benches. The arch can be bought ready-made or made independently from thin rails and strong boards for supports. For the decoration of the frame, only climbing varieties are suitable. Such passages in hedges or tapeworms look good. Roses are planted in autumn or spring. The first option is suitable for varieties grafted in a particular region. In the spring, they bring in the seedlings brought in.Summer is enough for them to adapt to the climate in gentle conditions. For hedges, rose varieties from the Rugosa hybrids group are considered optimal.
Flowerbeds and Rabatki
Flower beds - flower beds of the correct form, having sides. They can be planted roses of the same variety or combined compositions. There are many options for combination schemes. Workers are elongated flower beds that usually land along garden paths. Their minimum width is one and a half meters. Plants in them are planted in rows from one to three bushes. Roses in rabatki are usually combined with sage, petunia, godetia, daylilies and crocuses. When choosing a variety pay attention to its pricklyness. If the thorns of a rose will cling to the legs of people passing along the path, the rabbit herself should be slightly pushed aside and transplanted. Low scrubs are considered optimal for flower beds of this type.
If the garden is too small to fit in the flower splendor in the form of flower beds, you can go for a little trick and plant standard roses. They are small trees, not traditional bushes, the crowns of which adorn the buds.
Borders and stalls
Borders repeating the outlines of garden paths look beautiful and neat. Rose is a frequent guest in this type of flower garden. Borders are classified in height into three types:
High.
Medium.
Low.
To form the latter, miniature roses and a patio are used. For tall floribundas and polyanthus varieties are suitable. For medium borders, shrubs of small height (40-60 cm) are chosen. Parterre - a flower garden in front of the facade of the house, the main "living" decoration of the exterior. It uses the most bizarre combinations of flower beds. Carpet flower beds of roses that form patterns or geometric shapes will look spectacular. Single bushes of tea hybrids combined with small architectural forms are suitable for the English style in landscape design.
Decoration of the site with Austin roses
Austin roses are considered the height of elegance among royal flowers. They are treated with special trepidation in England, where the gardens of estates are literally buried in these colors. Rosa Austin is universal, it can become part of a mixborder, grow solo in a separate place, be part of a flower bed or tapeworm. The bushes have a neat, spherical shape. With a regular haircut, the rose does not grow up and gives sprouts that are almost woven on the ground.
Solo rose
Solo roses will definitely attract attention. For flower gardens of this type, only majestic flowers are chosen that can even become small main quantities in the landscape. Solo roses are suitable for small areas where there is not enough space for large lawns. To make the bush look advantageous, it is advisable to plant it on an open area, which is clearly visible. Miniature varieties and scrubs do a poor job of this role. For a solo composition, it is recommended to choose medium-tall shrubs that will rise above the even lawn by at least 50-60 cm.
Mixborder - what to combine with roses
Mixborders are a flower potpourri that is squeezed into the flower garden. Only tea hybrids are difficult to tolerate, so they are best planted in boles or solo. The remaining groups of varieties can get along with other plants, if the latter are correctly selected. For clarity, we give a simple example. Rosa is endowed with nature for longevity. Some rosehip bushes live more than 5 centuries. The age of cultivated roses, of course, is not so impressive: only 25-30 years old with proper care. If the queen has “bad” neighbors with whom she cannot find a “common language”, her life span can be reduced to 5-10 years. Between the bushes in a mixborder, it is recommended to plant crocuses, snowdrops, muscari. The last of the onion kind will decorate the flower garden in spring, while roses will only gain strength.They are also combined with bushes of privet, lilac, acacia, sea buckthorn, hastas and conifers. Among the evergreens cotoneaster, magnolia and pyracantha are suitable. Among good coniferous neighbors include thuja, spruce, and juniper.
Rose and landscaping styles
The Queen of Flowers is universal and fits almost all areas of landscape design. It is organically combined with strict English, variegated Moorish and exotic colonial style. Rose bushes are combined with sculptural compositions in a romantic Provence and ethnic French direction. Terraces and clubs in the Spanish and Mediterranean style also can not do without the marvelous aroma of roses. The philosophical Japanese trend with open arms will take the Queen of Flowers into her garden of solitude. Rough country and laconic Russian simplicity in its simplicity also cannot do without slightly neglected rose bushes.
Conclusion
The capricious oriental guest knows her worth, so for her beauty you will have to pay with regular care and a reverent attitude towards the bushes. Most varieties of roses react sharply to the slightest climatic changes, so the beginning grower will have to stock up on a whole shelf of specialized literature, in which the reasons for the unusual "behavior" of the plant will be described in an accessible language. In landscaping, the queen of flowers really takes first place. Her privileged position is well deserved, since such a delicate, sensual beauty, combined with a wonderful aroma and tenderness of the petals cannot be found in other plants. The rose will demand adoration and admiration, and in gratitude for a reverent attitude, she will certainly please with luxurious buds that will become bright spots in the landscape painting of your site.
Rosa is the most emblematic participant in a flower bouquet and a magnificent decoration of the garden in a summer cottage. In the flower garden, she unconditionally becomes the dominant queen, who ruthlessly suppresses her neighbors, no matter how beautiful they may be. The history of plant cultivation begins in ancient Persia more than 5,000 years ago. In those days, this country was called Gulistan, which means “rose garden” in Persian. Muslims consider this flower almost sacred, because according to legend, it grew on the spot where the prophet Mohammed cried before ascending to heaven. Surprisingly, wherever the rose was cultivated, it was treated with special trepidation and honor. In the written sources of Babylon, Greece, Rome, India, China, there are references to the beautiful queen of flowers, which was grown in the best gardens. She was always shrouded in romantic legends.For example, according to the ancient Hellenes, red roses appeared from the blood of Aphrodite, who was wounded by thorns during her desperate wandering around the Python grove after the death of her lover.
Plant essential oil is still part of almost all types of women's perfumes and is found in every second perfume for men. A sugary jam is cooked from its petals, which in the Ottoman Empire was called "gulbesheker." It is mentioned as the nickname of the main character in the book of the Turkish classic Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin, which tells about the wanderings of the beautiful Feride. In any culture, a rose is associated with incredible beauty and tenderness. Regardless of how many new varieties the breeders managed to produce, the classic red, white, yellow and pink roses are still the most sought after. If you want to decorate your garden, plant royal bushes in it. Roses in landscape design occupy one of the leading positions as a central decorative element. Let's talk about what varieties should be chosen for a particular garden and how to please the capricious queen of flowers.
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Variety and variety of roses
Roses differ in color, bud size, leaf shape and height of the bushes. Together with hybrids, the number of their varieties is more than 3000. In landscape design, there is a single classification according to which plants are divided into three large groups:
An important characteristic for the queen of flowers is her terry, that is, the ability to increase the number of petals in one bud, in comparison with a wild-growing counterpart. Based on this property, three types of plants are distinguished:
In the latter, in one bud, the number of petals can be more than 150. Also, flowers are classified according to another characteristic - the height of the bushes:
Roses vary in color. The color of the bud is perhaps the most important feature that they are based on in the first place when choosing. In addition to the four flowers listed above, roses can be burgundy, brown, orange, purple, purple, fuchsia. There are several dozens of special varieties in which the petals have an unusual color from a combination of two shades and their midtones. Hybrids are of great importance in landscape design. Artificially bred by crossing varieties bring diversity to the garden areas, due to the unusual shape, special terry or extraordinary color.
Hybrids are classified into the following groups, combining several dozen species:
As can be seen from the classification, the queen of flowers can have many forms and each variety has its own characteristics. It will be quite difficult for lovers to cope with the capricious “lady” in the garden, but floriculture is stubborn.
Choosing a place to land
Just before buying, you need to determine the agro-technical characteristics of the bush, its size and height, the characteristics of flowering, terry and the shape of the buds, as well as pick up the queen of neighbors who will fill the voids in the rose garden. Among the abundance of varieties, it is recommended to choose those that were obtained by domestic or Dutch breeders. Seedlings must have a well-developed root system and be grafted at the time of purchase. The place should be chosen sunny, like any queen, a rose loves to bask in the rays of glory for universal admiration. Only some varieties are easily adaptable in partial shade. If the sun is not enough for the plant, then the capricious queen will begin to wither and gradually fade away altogether.
Rosa does not like high humidity. In the place of its landing, groundwater should lie as deep as possible, therefore it is preferable to choose hills for the rosary. The soil is slightly acidic or neutral. If the land on the site does not meet this requirement, then the imported soil will save the situation. The Queen’s root system needs a quality drainage system that will save her during rainy periods. In open ground, seedlings are dug only in late spring or early summer, when the soil warms up well.
Care
Roses need to be fed in a timely manner, to which the queens will respond with gratitude in the form of lush flowering. The procedure is performed in the spring during budding and in the summer during buds blooming. In autumn, top dressing is not needed, since it will provoke the growth of new shoots before frost, which is undesirable. Bushes are watered at least once a week. If the summer turned out to be particularly dry, then the frequency of the procedure should be doubled at least twice. Watering is carried out in the early morning or late evening, so that in the heated soil the roots of the rose do not "boil" alive in boiling water. Loosening the soil must also be done in a timely manner. The root system necessarily requires access to oxygen, which covers the tightly packed soil. Perhaps mulching the soil, which will prevent the growth of weeds around the rosary. Some varieties need to be sheltered for the winter. In spring, diseased shoots are cut off, so that it is easier for the plant to drive out strong sprouts, and it does not spend juices on weak ones. Three times a season, flowers are sprayed with special compounds from pests and diseases.
Options for decorating the site with roses
Due to the variety of types of roses, it can be used in completely different landscape compositions. Weaving varieties are perfect for vertical plantings and hedges. Border hybrids will look good in the same type of flower beds. Roses Floribunda and Grandiflora are suitable for solo compositions.
Bushy, high hybrids organically merge into the mixborder composition. A flower bed consisting only of a queen of flowers is called a rose garden. They are divided into types:
We will talk about what garden beauty can be created from roses and how to do it correctly.
Vertical rose garden
To create a vertical rose garden, you will need a frame. Its role may be the roof of the building or artificial supports with transverse beams. Roses of climbing varieties are planted with a slight indent from each other, since a selfish plant will not tolerate competition even from relatives. Vertical rosaries look good in which royal bushes with clematis alternate. Combine plants is necessary for the color of the buds. If you need a contrast flower garden, then white or blue clematis flowers will emphasize red roses. To create similar, delicate compositions, combinations of pink and yellow buds are suitable.
Hedgerow and arches
A hedge of roses can be used to zone the site, cover an unsightly fence, decorate the facade of the house or fence off a place for privacy and relaxation. To create a royal "fence" bushy and weaving varieties are suitable. The latter will have to be equipped with well-disguised supports. Arches of roses emphasize the transition from one area of the site to another. They symbolically mark the "entrance" to a special area: a garden, a place to relax, a nook with a pond and benches. The arch can be bought ready-made or made independently from thin rails and strong boards for supports. For the decoration of the frame, only climbing varieties are suitable. Such passages in hedges or tapeworms look good. Roses are planted in autumn or spring. The first option is suitable for varieties grafted in a particular region. In the spring, they bring in the seedlings brought in.Summer is enough for them to adapt to the climate in gentle conditions. For hedges, rose varieties from the Rugosa hybrids group are considered optimal.
Flowerbeds and Rabatki
Flower beds - flower beds of the correct form, having sides. They can be planted roses of the same variety or combined compositions. There are many options for combination schemes. Workers are elongated flower beds that usually land along garden paths. Their minimum width is one and a half meters. Plants in them are planted in rows from one to three bushes. Roses in rabatki are usually combined with sage, petunia, godetia, daylilies and crocuses. When choosing a variety pay attention to its pricklyness. If the thorns of a rose will cling to the legs of people passing along the path, the rabbit herself should be slightly pushed aside and transplanted. Low scrubs are considered optimal for flower beds of this type.
Borders and stalls
Borders repeating the outlines of garden paths look beautiful and neat. Rose is a frequent guest in this type of flower garden. Borders are classified in height into three types:
To form the latter, miniature roses and a patio are used. For tall floribundas and polyanthus varieties are suitable. For medium borders, shrubs of small height (40-60 cm) are chosen. Parterre - a flower garden in front of the facade of the house, the main "living" decoration of the exterior. It uses the most bizarre combinations of flower beds. Carpet flower beds of roses that form patterns or geometric shapes will look spectacular. Single bushes of tea hybrids combined with small architectural forms are suitable for the English style in landscape design.
Decoration of the site with Austin roses
Austin roses are considered the height of elegance among royal flowers. They are treated with special trepidation in England, where the gardens of estates are literally buried in these colors. Rosa Austin is universal, it can become part of a mixborder, grow solo in a separate place, be part of a flower bed or tapeworm. The bushes have a neat, spherical shape. With a regular haircut, the rose does not grow up and gives sprouts that are almost woven on the ground.
Solo rose
Solo roses will definitely attract attention. For flower gardens of this type, only majestic flowers are chosen that can even become small main quantities in the landscape. Solo roses are suitable for small areas where there is not enough space for large lawns. To make the bush look advantageous, it is advisable to plant it on an open area, which is clearly visible. Miniature varieties and scrubs do a poor job of this role. For a solo composition, it is recommended to choose medium-tall shrubs that will rise above the even lawn by at least 50-60 cm.
Mixborder - what to combine with roses
Mixborders are a flower potpourri that is squeezed into the flower garden. Only tea hybrids are difficult to tolerate, so they are best planted in boles or solo. The remaining groups of varieties can get along with other plants, if the latter are correctly selected. For clarity, we give a simple example. Rosa is endowed with nature for longevity. Some rosehip bushes live more than 5 centuries. The age of cultivated roses, of course, is not so impressive: only 25-30 years old with proper care. If the queen has “bad” neighbors with whom she cannot find a “common language”, her life span can be reduced to 5-10 years. Between the bushes in a mixborder, it is recommended to plant crocuses, snowdrops, muscari. The last of the onion kind will decorate the flower garden in spring, while roses will only gain strength.They are also combined with bushes of privet, lilac, acacia, sea buckthorn, hastas and conifers. Among the evergreens cotoneaster, magnolia and pyracantha are suitable. Among good coniferous neighbors include thuja, spruce, and juniper.
Rose and landscaping styles
The Queen of Flowers is universal and fits almost all areas of landscape design. It is organically combined with strict English, variegated Moorish and exotic colonial style. Rose bushes are combined with sculptural compositions in a romantic Provence and ethnic French direction. Terraces and clubs in the Spanish and Mediterranean style also can not do without the marvelous aroma of roses. The philosophical Japanese trend with open arms will take the Queen of Flowers into her garden of solitude. Rough country and laconic Russian simplicity in its simplicity also cannot do without slightly neglected rose bushes.
Conclusion
The capricious oriental guest knows her worth, so for her beauty you will have to pay with regular care and a reverent attitude towards the bushes. Most varieties of roses react sharply to the slightest climatic changes, so the beginning grower will have to stock up on a whole shelf of specialized literature, in which the reasons for the unusual "behavior" of the plant will be described in an accessible language. In landscaping, the queen of flowers really takes first place. Her privileged position is well deserved, since such a delicate, sensual beauty, combined with a wonderful aroma and tenderness of the petals cannot be found in other plants. The rose will demand adoration and admiration, and in gratitude for a reverent attitude, she will certainly please with luxurious buds that will become bright spots in the landscape painting of your site.