English rose Crown Princess Margareta (Crown Princess Margareta)

Rose Princess Margareta belongs to the group of English Leander hybrids, characterized by abundant flowering, increased resistance to diseases and low temperatures. At the same time, the shrub retains its decorative appearance throughout the entire season. Many gardeners note that the Crown Princess Margaret variety does not require special care and can delight with lush flowering even in regions with risky farming.

The side branches of the rose quickly grow in width

History of selection

The variety was bred in 1999 by English breeder David Austin. During his work, he used a group of modern hybrid tea roses and ancient species, as a result, Princess Margaret appeared thanks to the crossing of Abraham Darby with an unknown seedling. The variety is classified as a leanander hybrid and resembles a crown in shape.

Crown Princess Margaret was named after Queen Victoria's granddaughter

Characteristics and description

Rose is a scrub. It can grow as a shrub with drooping shoots like a fountain. It also manifests itself as a climbing rose if the shoots are formed along a support. In the first years, the lashes are quite elastic and pliable to form, but over the years they become more powerful and rigid. If grown without support, then during flowering the flexible branches bend almost to the ground. Therefore, for this purpose, it is recommended to tie the variety or plant it on a hill (earthen borders along walls, fences). It has practically no thorns.

More details about Grown Princess Margareta can be obtained from reviews of experienced gardeners who are fans of this variety:

“Princess Margaret has been living on my allotment for about 8 years. I planted it back in the days when I had very little experience. At first, she was surrounded by other varieties of ostina at a distance of 50 cm. But life showed that all neighbors needed to be moved away in order to give the Princess the freedom to reveal herself in all her glory. I want to say that this is the tallest bush in our climate. I want to say that the declared 2 m in height is not the limit for her. There was a year when the shoots reached 3 m, now I try to keep them at 2.5 m. At first the branches were flexible, the bush fell apart. Over time, having gained green mass, the shoots also became stronger. As a result, it became a little problematic to lay them down for shelter for the winter; we had to dig under them. Blooms profusely, with at least 5 flowers in the cluster. Absolutely insensitive to rain and disease. I believe that the variety needs time to prove itself.”

(Alexey, Moscow).

“My Grown
Princess Margareta turned three last year.
At first there were doubts about its compliance with the description in the catalog. But season after season, the rose gained strength: the bush grew well, the flowers became larger, the clusters became more abundant. I don’t cut it at all and now I have it 2.5 m.” (Lyudmila, Moscow).

“The rose is already in its third year, but there is no bush as such yet. From the very first season, I noticed her tendency to weave. Despite the small green mass, I was lucky enough to see it bloom and it made me very happy. The flower is very beautiful with a pleasant aroma, lasted about 10 days.”

. (Lyudmila, Samara).

“A beautiful flower with good immunity. The scourges really fall apart without support. True, the flowers are a little paler than in the catalog pictures. Regarding English roses, I want to say that it is better to plant them on a hill and, without tying them up, give the bush the opportunity to fall in any shape, then it will look like a fountain of flowers. Moreover, flowers facing down suggest this form of arrangement of branches.”

. (Natalia, Korolev).

Description of the Princess Margaret rose variety and characteristics

The park English rose Crown Princess Margaret has excellent characteristics. Its bushes are strong, large, and have an attractive oval shape. Their size is approximately one and a half meters wide and from 120 to 185 cm in height. The shoots grow vertically until many buds form on them, after which they droop a little and can sometimes bend down to the ground.

Advice! In regions where it often rains, it is advisable to provide support for the bushes, since the shape of the bush is disrupted under the weight of wet buds.

The plant is well leafy, the leaf blades are glossy, medium in size, their color is rich, dark green. There are few thorns on the shoots.

The double flowers of the Crown Princess Margaret rose are quite large, weighty, dense, formed on shoots singly or in clusters in which they are collected in groups of 3-5, and can bend and look down under their own weight. The shape of the flowers is ovoid, with a pointed tip. They can reach 12 cm in diameter, the number of petals is numerous - from 40 to 120 pieces. The color of the flowers is orange, with an apricot tint.

In the central part of the bud the color is saturated, especially bright; along the edges the petals are lighter, slightly yellowish. In cool weather, the Crown Princess rose is especially beautiful; on hot days it can become pale.

Warning! Flowers on bushes last no longer than five days, but this fact is compensated by their large number.

The flowering of the variety is very abundant, occurs in waves, continues almost until mid-autumn, and begins in early June. The aroma of the buds is medium strong, with fruity notes.

Crown Princess is characterized as a very frost-resistant variety. Easily tolerates temperatures down to -23 °C. In the southern regions it does not need shelter. According to many gardeners, Margaret's rose tolerates winter better than any other variety of crop. In addition, the plant has high endurance, rarely gets sick, and practically does not react to heavy rains. True, the buds usually fade in the sun.

The flowers are suitable for cutting, but they do not last long in a vase and are used quite rarely in floristry.

What kind of variety is this, history of creation

The Crown Princess Margareta rose was bred in England in 1999. It was bred by breeder David Austin. He decided to cross the ancient species with the modern tea hybrid group. The scientist tried to make the main efforts to preserve external qualities and form more resistant qualities in the flower to the influence of negative factors.

The rose is part of the David Austin family of flowers

The Swedish Princess Margaret was the one after whom the flower in question is named. She loved to grow flowers. The name of the rose translates as Crown Princess Margarita. The shrub belongs to the English Leander hybrids. It is shaped like a crown.

Brief description, characteristics

Crown Princess Margarita rose has the following characteristics:

• the height of the bush is 2 m, and the width is 1 m;
• stems can bend to the ground;
• thorns are practically absent;
• leaves are small in size and have a rich green color;
• the flowers are medium in size, double, their color is apricot;
• flower diameter – 10-12 cm;
• the aroma has fruity notes.

Important! According to gardeners, these flowers tolerate the winter better than all other types of roses.

Apricot-colored double flowers

Advantages and disadvantages

Rose Crown Princess Margaret has the following benefits:

• It is resistant to various diseases.
• Blooms profusely and for a long period of time.
• The flowers are large in size.
• It is easy to propagate by cuttings.

The Princess Margaret rose also has some disadvantages:

• At first, there are few flowers on it.
• Over time, the stems become coarse, which causes problems when covering for the winter.
• Sunlight has a negative effect on the appearance of the rose.

Use in landscape design

The Crown Princess rose can be grown either alone or in flower arrangements. It looks especially good with purple-blue flowers. For example, with delphinium, sage. The princess rose can often be found as park hedges or for decorating mixed borders.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The English bush rose Princess Margaret has a number of positive qualities that are appreciated by gardeners around the world, including in Russia.

Crown Princess decorates the garden throughout the season

Advantages:

• long and abundant flowering;
• large sizes of inflorescences;
• pleasant aroma;
• rich color;
• high immunity;
• ease of care;
• frost resistance;
• wide application;
• propagation by cuttings.

Flaws:

• poor flowering at a young age;
• influence of the sun on appearance;
• rapid flowering of buds;
• difficulty in covering.

Choosing a landing site and conditions of detention

It is advisable for Princess Margaret to find a place in the garden where she would be protected from the scorching midday sun. In areas that are too sunny, the rose will fade faster, and its color will fade and become pale; in addition, the petals may get sunburned.

The plant should not be planted in low-lying areas where cold air and water stagnate. There is a danger of root rotting and the appearance of various fungal diseases. In a place with good air circulation, the rose will be protected from diseases and pests.

The soil for Princess Margaret is slightly acidic with a pH of 5.6-6.5. To increase acidity, you can add peat or manure, and to lower it, add ash or lime. The soil must be fertile, air- and water-permeable. If the soil is clayey and heavy, then humus, compost and sand are added to it. If the soil is sandy and allows water to pass through like a sieve, then clay soil, humus, peat, manure and turf soil are added to it.

Groundwater should not rise above 1 m from the surface of the earth, since the root system of the rose grows in depth, and too much moisture can lead to rotting of the roots.

Reproduction methods

The Austin rose Princess Margaret is most often propagated by cuttings. To do this, select healthy shoots that are at the stage of lignification, cut them at an angle of 45 degrees, up to 15 cm long, and be sure to treat them with a growth preparation. Next, they are planted in the ground, watered, and covered with film or a bottle. After 2-3 weeks, the shelter is removed and the rooted seedling is taken care of as usual.

Attention! Rose cuttings can be stored at temperatures from +20 to +23 °C.

Dividing the Crown Princess bush is carried out in the spring before buds open, or in the fall. The plant is dug up, its roots are divided into parts, the shoots are cut off, and then the sections are planted in a permanent place.

Reproduction

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Rose reproduces:

• By cuttings - select stems that go into a state of woodiness. Places that are cut are treated with a growth agent. Storage of cut shoots is carried out in a warm place at a temperature of +20, +22 degrees.
• By dividing the bush - done in autumn or spring before the buds open. The bush is divided into several parts. Before this, branches are removed so that they do not interfere and do not take away nutrients.

Planting and caring for roses Princess Margaret

The agricultural technology of this variety of ornamental flowering shrub is similar to other varieties. The work of planting and caring for the Crown Princess is not too complicated; you don’t have to be an experienced gardener to cope with it. If you follow all the rules, the plant will quickly take root, bloom profusely and live a long time.

Princess Margaret roses are planted from seedlings

Conditions and terms of landing

Crown Princess can be planted in spring or autumn, when there is no threat of frost. The best place for it will be an area in partial shade; light for 4-5 hours is enough for the bushes.

Important! If the sun hits Rose Margaret in large quantities, then there is a high probability that its flowers will turn white.

The soil for this variety should be loamy and fertilized, moderately moist, with an acidity ranging from 5.6 to 6.5.

How to plant correctly

It is advisable to plant the Crown Princess Margaret rose in three cuttings. Over time, they will grow so that they form one bush. The landing procedure is carried out according to the following algorithm:

1. Dig a hole to a depth of 60 cm.
2. Fill the bottom with a mixture of expanded clay and sand.
3. Organize a cushion of manure or peat.
4. Place the seedling pre-seasoned in the growth stimulator in the center of the hole, straightening the roots.
5. Fill with soil, compact, water, mulch.

Comment! When planting a Crown Princess rose, the grafting site should extend 3 cm into the ground.

Aftercare

Rose Crown Princess Margaret is not too demanding to care for. Compliance with basic rules allows it to bloom brightly and abundantly all summer. Water the bushes no more than twice a week, at the root, with warm water. The soil is also regularly loosened and weeds are pulled out. Margaret is trimmed as needed. In the spring, damaged and old branches are removed; in warm areas, all shoots are shortened by 1/3, in cold areas more. In summer, buds that have bloomed are removed, and in autumn, unripe stems are removed. The crop is fed several times a season. First, fertilizers are applied immediately after removing the covering material, then after another two weeks. They use mineral and organic substances, alternating them with each other. At the beginning of the growing season, the Crown Princess rose needs nitrogen, and throughout the summer - phosphates and potassium.

Advice! At the moment of bud formation, it is advisable to water the bushes with mullein solution.

If the Princess Margaret rose grows in the northern regions or the middle zone, then it is provided with shelter for the winter: a frame is built over the bush, covered with a special material, and spruce branches are laid on top.

In the Austin nursery, the Crown Princess rose is positioned as one of the largest scrubs

Care

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Caring for this type of rose is the same as for other types.

Watering and humidity

Water as the soil dries. Watering is required with warm and settled water. It is best to water in the evening. It is prohibited for water to get on the leaves. In extreme heat, the bush is sprayed with warm water.

Water the rose as the soil dries out

Top dressing

It is necessary to feed the plant every three weeks. Fertilizers containing nitrogen are applied at the beginning of the growing season. In autumn and during flowering, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are applied.

Pruning and replanting

Sanitary pruning is carried out at the beginning and end of the season. Injured branches must be removed. The shoots are shortened by 1/5 every spring. It is not recommended to replant a plant that is more than six years old, since its roots go deep into the ground and replanting can greatly harm the flower.

Wintering

They provide shelter for the winter. The fences are removed from the supports and folded. Sawdust and spruce branches are poured on top. The flower can withstand frosts down to -35 degrees.

Important! To prevent the flower from rotting, shelter is provided when the temperature drops below -5 degrees.

Cover the flower for the winter

Bloom

The species in question blooms for a long period. During the season, flowering occurs in 4 stages. During flowering periods, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are applied. Possible reasons why a rose does not bloom are improper care and flower diseases.

Application in landscape design

Princess Margaret's Crown Rose is widely used in landscape design of gardens, parks and flower beds, and can also be used in single plantings. Flowers with blue and purple shades of petals, such as sage, lavender or delphinium, as well as salvia, mantle, and geranium, are excellent neighbors for the variety.

With minor pruning, it is grown as a climbing variety and used as a hedge. This variety will become an exquisite decoration for a mixborder and will impress as a standard tree. In addition, Princess Margaret grows freely in flowerpots and containers and is suitable for cutting.

Crown Princess looks beautiful in a bouquet, but quickly falls off

Features of cultivation

The Princess Margarita rose is grown in much the same way as other varieties. It grows well in moderately moist and well-fertilized loamy soil. The optimal pH level is 5.6-6.5. The soil is prepared in advance - it is dug up, fertilized, and weeds are carefully selected.

The plant can be planted twice per season:

• in spring - as soon as the soil warms up to +10 ° C and the threat of return frosts has passed;
• in the fall - about 30 days before the onset of cold weather.

The place is chosen in partial shade. In the bright sun, flowers quickly fade and lose their brightness. For normal development, the plant needs 4-5 hours of lighting.

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On a note! In order for the rose to quickly take root in a new place, it is better to soak the seedlings in a root formation stimulator for 3-4 hours.

Since the bushes grow powerful, a sufficient distance is left between them - at least 1 m. Planting holes are dug 60 cm deep. A drainage layer must be laid at the bottom, because roses do not tolerate stagnant water. After planting, the soil is well moistened so that it settles to the roots.

Planting a rose

In the first year of cultivation, the buds are cut off so that the plant has time to grow green mass and take root in a new place. Thanks to this procedure, more flowers will form next season.

On a note! The plant needs support for tying, otherwise the stems will “scatter” in different directions.

Caring for the Princess Margarita rose consists of:

• loosening the soil;
• watering;
• pruning;
• removal of weeds;
• feeding

The earth is carefully loosened, trying not to touch the roots. Thanks to the procedure, air and moisture permeability improves.

Loosening the soil

Watering is carried out as the soil dries, following certain recommendations:

• use only warm, settled water;
• the optimal watering time is evening;
• prevent water from getting on the leaves.

On a note! In hot weather, the bushes are additionally sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle.

The bushes are periodically pruned. The procedure is carried out in different ways depending on the desired goals. When growing the climbing form, only sanitary pruning is carried out at the beginning and end of the season - injured branches and branches growing inside the bush are removed. To obtain drooping shoots, they are shortened by 1/5 every spring.

Roses quickly consume the nutrients found in the soil. Therefore, they are fed regularly - every 2-3 weeks:

• at the beginning of the growing season - nitrogen-containing fertilizers;
• during the flowering period and autumn - potassium and phosphorus.

To absorb minerals, organic matter is needed - mullein, bird droppings, humus. Both types of fertilizers are applied alternately.

Roses are covered for the winter. The lashes are removed from the supports and carefully folded, leaving free space. The air gap surrounding the stems limits the development of pathogens.

Roses are covered for the winter.

The top of the bush is covered with sawdust, spruce branches or wrapped in non-woven material. The thickness of the coating depends on the climatic characteristics of the region.

Important! To prevent roses from rotting, a protective layer is installed only after the temperature drops to -5 °C.

Rose Crown Princess Margaret is propagated by:

• By cuttings - select stems that change from herbaceous to woody state. The sections are treated with a root growth stimulator and kept at home or in a greenhouse at a temperature of +20...+22 °C.
• By dividing the bush - the procedure is carried out in the fall or spring before the buds bloom. The bush is cut into pieces. Most of the branches are pre-cut so that they do not interfere and do not take away nutrients. Thanks to this procedure, the plant rejuvenates and develops better.

Tools are pre-sharpened and disinfected.

Description of the plant

The Princess Margaret bush grows quite spreading, up to 1.8 m in height and 1 m in width. The branches are long, beautifully arched, with dark green semi-glossy foliage. Thorns are almost completely absent. When flowering, the flexible branches bend to the ground, so it is recommended to tie the rose to a support.

The flower of this variety of rose is densely double, as if filled with many petals in the middle, there are up to 120 of them. The diameter of the flowers is about 11 cm. The flowers collected in brushes bloom one at a time, and each blooms for 7 days. The color of the petals is orange-apricot, darker towards the center and lighter at the edges of the bud.

In strong sunlight, flowers may fade and fade to yellow. The tea aroma with distinct fruity notes is good on warm sunny days and slightly weakened in the rain. The aroma of roses intensifies in the morning and decreases in the evening.

During the summer, Princess Margaret blooms 4 times, the last time in mid-September. The bush is able to withstand frost of -28 degrees when covered without loss. The variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.

Currently, this rose is successfully grown in Crimea, the Rostov region and the northwestern regions of Russia.