Rose 'Leonardo da Vinci'

What you need to pay particular attention to with standard roses

The 'Leonardo da Vinci' rose, which blooms frequently, is considered to be very robust and relatively insensitive to typical ones Rose diseases how mildew or soot rope. However, you can use the preferences as to Location, soil condition and care Do not equate the shrubby growing 'Leonardo da Vinci' with the standard rose 'Leonardo da Vinci' - after all, the latter variant is always a refinement that involves factors such as winter hardiness Etc. primarily determined by the material used.

Why standard roses are more expensive than shrub roses

Many a rose lover is amazed at the very high prices for standard roses, after all, the shrub or bed rose forms of the same variety are always a lot lower. This increase in price has to do with the more difficult cultivation of standard roses, which requires a lot of patience and craftsmanship Skill must first be trained to do so - although this process can take a few years to complete can.

Proper care of a stem rose 'Leonardo da Vinci'

In principle, the standard rose 'Leonardo da Vinci' is cared for in the same way as its shrub-like version, this applies above all to pruning. As a permanent bloomer, 'Leonardo da Vinci' cut back in spring so that they do not become bald and new flowers continuously develop. In addition, it makes sense to regularly remove what has withered. With regard to watering and Fertilize Standard roses do not differ from shrub or bed roses.

Hibernate the standard rose 'Leonardo da Vinci' well

However, there are serious differences when it comes to wintering: Since the refining point is always above the surface of the earth, there is a risk of frostbite in cold winters. Either you take precautions by yours Pack the standard rose in winter-proof packaging or you can make them winter-proof as follows: Rose tall trunks are cut in late autumn via the cone interface (i.e. H. the stump near the ground) carefully bent to the ground and the crown about 20 centimeters high covered with earth. Make sure that the cone interface remains about a hand's breadth above the ground. However, only bend the stem when it is still young and flexible!