Rose Nicole
Inexperienced growers believe that only Dutch ornamental plant varieties can meet their highest expectations. In fact, scientists from other countries have also succeeded in breeding. A vivid proof of this is the rose Nicole, which has a special charm.
History of origin
This variety has been available for purchase since 1998. The variety was bred by German specialists - representatives of the W. Kordes & Sons rose growing company (Wilhelm Kordes & Sons), which has existed since 1919, and was founded, by and large, even earlier - in 1887 by Wilhelm Kordes I in Elmshorn. The flower also has another name: KORsir. However, do not confuse Nicole with the rose variety of the same name, listed in the catalogs as KORicole - created in the same nursery, but belonging to the floribund group.
Description of appearance and features
Nicole is a noble plant worthy of your attention. It is a strong shrub about a meter high, maximum 120 cm, characterized by an average growth rate, the presence of strong shoots and large oblong leaves with pointed tips, jagged edges, with a glossy sheen, painted in dark green color. The crown width is on average 0.6 meters. Beautiful, classic goblet-shaped buds are large enough. Dissolving, they reach a diameter of 10-12 cm. The flower has 40-50 petals with wavy edges, arranged in a neat spiral. Their inner surface is velvety, wine-red. On the outside, the petals are silvery-white and have a pink border. At the base of the bud, a juicy red tint turns into lilac tones at the periphery. Nicole flowers emit a faint but subtle pleasant aroma with fruity notes. Rose buds form one on each shoot. Nicole blooms profusely and in waves from June to October. If the autumn was warm, then this phase can cover the first ten days of November.
The original beauty tolerates the summer heat well. Its flowers are resistant to rain. The variety has good disease resistance, especially powdery mildew and black spot. In addition, the plant can withstand temperatures down to -30 ° C.
Growing conditions and care
The plant is best planted in a well-lit area of the garden, protected from gusty winds. Loamy soils with a high humus content are suitable for him. If you do not have the opportunity to plant a plant in such a soil, first add clay and sand to the soil. The rose is planted both in spring (early April) and in autumn (from late September to mid-October). A landing hole for Nicole is dug up to 80 cm deep. It is filled with a mixture of fertile soil, peat, manure and drainage materials - sand, peat. It is advisable to add mineral fertilizer there. After this procedure, the bush needs abundant watering.
Moistening of the soil under the flower should be abundant in early spring and after the first wave of flowering, the rest of the time they adhere to moderate watering. By the fall, it is completely reduced. Water is used exclusively settled, in no case cold. Frequency of watering: 1-2 times a week.
Fertilizers are applied monthly to the soil under the plant. To feed the rose, a mixture of organic matter (slurry) and a mineral complex is used. Prepare it in advance, about 10 days before the upcoming procedure. For 1 plant, you will need about 4 liters of the resulting nutrient solution.
Regular weeding, loosening of the soil - all this should also be done for the best growth and development of Nicole. In the spring, it is recommended to prune the shrub, during which diseased and frozen shoots are removed.
Use cases
Nicole flowers and buds are loved by florists, because with their participation beautiful flower bouquets are obtained. When cut, the shoots, crowned with bright flowers, retain their freshness and color saturation for a long time - about two weeks. As for landscape design, the culture will adorn flower beds of decorative flowering perennials, group planting of roses from 3-4 bushes.However, Nicole's lonely growing bush looks amazing!
