All about the cultivation and use in the landscape of the abundant flowering rose Artemis

History of creation

Artemis belongs to the scrubs and is a densely flowering shrub. Previously, only bush roses were included in the scrub category, but today some hybrid species are also included in their number. One of these hybrids is the Artemis rose. She was bred in Germany in 2009, in the world famous Tantau kennel, named after the founder. Although this variety appeared not so long ago, it is already found in many domestic gardens.

Characteristics and description of rose Artemis

The park rose Artemis belongs to the floribunda group. This term is used in relation to abundant flowering plants, which, in fact, is Artemis. The description of the hybrid rose is similar to the characteristics of other flower queens, however it has some differences.

The shrub can reach a height of 1.2 meters, and grows in width to half a meter. The flowers are quite large - up to 8 cm in diameter. Shoots are colored deep green, erect and resilient. The leaves are elongated, have a characteristic sharpening towards the end. A feature of the leaves is their glossy shine.

The color of the buds is very picturesque - cream with a slight shade of green. Sometimes creamy smoothly turns into a barely noticeable pink shade. The shape of the flowers is spherical, rounded. The flowers of the Artemis rose are double, they have up to 50 petals. The aroma of the buds is very subtle, barely perceptible. Many growers claim that the scent of Artemis park rose resembles the scent of anise. The culture blooms profusely, on each shoot up to 10 flowers are formed, collected in inflorescences.

The hybrid culture is characterized by high rates of winter hardiness and resistance to diseases and pests. It is probably because of these qualities that Artemis was awarded a prize at the Italian Rose Competition.

The advantages and disadvantages of culture

The obvious advantages of this variety are:

• unpretentious care;
• long and dense bloom, which lasts until the onset of frost;
• large and fragrant flowers;
• resistance to the most common diseases;
• frost resistance.

According to experienced gardeners, this rose variety has no drawbacks. In any case, with improper care, the plant can begin to hurt and die altogether. If the grower responsibly approaches the cultivation of this garden beauty, she will repay him a hundredfold.

Agrotechnology for growing roses Artemis

Although the culture is unpretentious to care for, in order to admire the beautiful flowering of the Artemis variety, you should provide the plant with proper conditions.

Site and soil requirements

The first thing to look out for before planting Artemis is the location and the soil. Planting is carried out in mid-spring when warm weather sets in.Choosing a place for planting is not on the south side of the garden, since direct sunlight can seriously burn the delicate leaves of the culture. The best place to plant Artemis will be an area with partial shade. Then the plant will receive the required amount of light and will not die from the burning rays. You should not plant a rose in the lowlands - the increased level of humidity has a detrimental effect on the root system of the plant.

Good air circulation is important for the culture to grow normally.

Too clay soils, as a rule, are diluted with sand, and vice versa. It is desirable that the reaction of the soil is slightly acidic. If it is necessary to increase the acidity level, garden compost is added to the soil, and if necessary, ash is added.

Selection and preparation of seedlings

In order to admire healthy and strong rose bushes, it is important to take seriously the choice of planting material. It is best to buy seedlings from trusted stores. There, the material is hermetically packed and is in a small amount of soil, which supports its vital functions.

Before planting, the seedlings must be carefully inspected for damage, traces of rot and mold. before planting, it is recommended to soak the planting material in a growth stimulator.

Landing in open ground

The planting process includes several simple manipulations:

• digging a hole 50-60 cm deep;
• filling the bottom with a small layer of drainage;
• adding organic fertilizing to the soil;
• the construction of a mound from the soil;
• the location of the seedling on a hill of soil and the distribution of roots along the hole;
• sprinkling the rose with soil and watering abundantly.

Care rules

After planting, the rose should be watered twice a week, while avoiding waterlogging of the soil. You should also regularly loosen the soil, clean it of weeds. It is necessary to cover the rose for the winter when a stable low temperature is established outside (about -7 ° C). The shrub is covered with soil and covered with coniferous spruce branches.

Video "Preparing rose Artemis for winter"

This video tells about the rules for preparing an ornamental shrub for wintering.

Rose Artemis in landscape design

The culture is widely used in landscape design for a reason: it goes well with many flower plants. The plant forms the best tandems with lilac, acacia, sea buckthorn, juniper, spruce. A good duet is obtained from a rose with lavender and asters.

Variety reviews

The variety has won the hearts of hundreds of summer residents. Rose Artemis really lives up to all the expectations of gardeners, as evidenced by the positive reviews.

Thus, ensuring the simplest conditions of detention will guarantee you the perfect flowering of the hybrid beauty.