Rose bengali

The Bengal rose variety, obtained in 2000, is the result of the activities of the German nursery W. Kordes & Sons. One of the main advantages of this variety is called re-flowering, which lasts throughout the season.

Bengal is a re-flowering rose variety, that is, flowering occurs several times per season with minor pauses. This variety, also known as Bengali and KORbehati, is a member of the floribunda group. The height of a dense bush does not go beyond 100-110 centimeters, and the width varies from 60 to 70 centimeters. The plant is covered with large shiny plates of dark green color, sitting on erect shoots.

The diameter of an open bud containing 40-50 petals is 6-7 centimeters, which is an average size. The densely double cupped flower is painted in a delicate orange-pink shade with a copper tint. The buds of the plant are combined in 5-10 pieces into inflorescences, which have a rather bright, even pungent aroma.

The advantages of the Bengali variety include its fairly persistent immunity to such common diseases as black spot and rust. Roses of this variety survive both dry and hot summer months and prolonged rainy days. They can be successfully grown not only outdoors, but also indoors. The disadvantage of the variety is the changing color of its flowers. The frost resistance of the culture is quite average: the rose can withstand winters with a cold snap from -23 to -18 degrees.

The culture is characterized by abundant re-flowering, lasting from June to September. It is interesting that during this period the flowers slightly change their shade. The closed buds are a pale salmon color, which takes on a bright orange color on opening day. However, by the evening, the petals noticeably fade and turn pale. For the next few days, their color remains unchanged - soft apricot, and at the end of flowering changes to cream.

On the day the buds open, the Bengal rose has a sharp aroma with acetone notes, but from the second day it becomes a little lighter and much more pleasant. The largest central flower opens first. It blooms for several days, and then, after flowering, the "baton" is taken over by 5-7 smaller flowers located nearby.

The optimal time for planting floribunda roses is in May-June, when the soil has already warmed up enough, although in the southern regions it is possible to plant in the fall. Bengal seedlings should be placed in a well-lit place, protected by nearby buildings or fences from drafts. North and north-east winds are especially dangerous for plants. To prevent the buds from fading, they will have to be artificially shaded on a hot afternoon. In a shady place, roses, most likely, will not bloom, and their leaf blades will be covered with black spots.

The plant needs a nutritious soil, enriched with vermicompost or humus, breathable and loose. The clay area is normalized by adding sand or peat, and the sandy area is normalized by organic matter. Roses will react poorly to the proximity of groundwater.No more than 4-5 copies are planted for each square meter. The hole diameter, like the depth, is about 40 centimeters.

The Bengali rose requires regular and fairly abundant watering, organized in the early morning or late evening and using a bucket of water for each bush. In the heat, the procedure is organized twice a week, and the rest of the time - once. It is important to ensure that the spray does not fall on the foliage, and also to accompany watering by carefully loosening the soil and weeding. If the plant lives in an apartment, then irrigation continues throughout the year, and is also accompanied by spraying on especially hot days. The fact that the rose lacks moisture is evidenced by the condition of its leaf blades: they first turn yellow, and then fall off.

It is worth feeding Bengal throughout the active season, alternating between organic mixtures and mineral complexes. Insufficient fertilization will negatively affect the flowering process of the crop. For the first feeding, it is recommended to use nitrogen-containing compounds that stimulate the growth of the bush, and then, when shoots appear, microelements. At the same time, the bushes can be fed with ammonium nitrate, 30 grams of which will be sufficient for 1 square meter, or mullein diluted in water in a ratio of 1: 10. During the period of bud formation, the rose will need organic matter containing manure infusion as the main component. Some gardeners use at this time a complex mineral fertilizer such as Agricola or Fertiki.

Immediately before flowering, Bengali will respond well to a mixture of 1 tablespoon of potassium sulfate, the same amount of Agricola and 2 tablespoons of nitrophoska diluted in a bucket of water. After the first flowering, roses will again need a complex mineral fertilizer. We must not forget that nitrogen should not be used for roses from August. At the end of flowering, the crop needs potash fertilizers, which do not contain chlorine. Alternatively, potassium salt or superphosphate is suitable for this purpose, 30-40 grams of which is enough for 1 square meter.

Pruning a rose bush needs moderate, 4-6 buds, which is equivalent to shortening the branches by 5-10 centimeters. In the spring, before the start of sap flow, it is also customary to free the bush from thin shoots tending to the trunk. If over the summer the bush has stretched out and began to look untidy, it makes sense to trim it again in the fall. And also after flowering, aged and undeveloped branches, wilted inflorescences and leaves are removed. An important role in the care of Bengal roses is played by the prevention of spider mite attacks, which consists in treating the bushes with a solution of laundry soap.