Is the cream dragon rose a vine or a shrub
As a star variety in the rose family, the creamy Longsha rose is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts for its unique yellow-green gradient petals and ultra-long flowering period. This article will systematically analyze this high-quality variety that has both ornamental value and planting fun from variety classification to maintenance details. Classification analysis of Creamy Longsha rose varieties. The dual characteristics of vines and shrubs Creamy Longsha rose belongs to a miniature vine rose, with an adult plant height of about 50 - 80 cm. Its branches have the characteristics of both upright growth and lateral extension, and can take on the form of shrubs through pruning. Compared with traditional shrub roses, their branches are more flexible and are suitable for creating three-dimensional landscapes such as flower walls and arches. Growth cycle and flowering characteristics This variety has the characteristics of blooming in four seasons, and the flowering period of a single flower can last for 15 - 20 days. The characteristics of differentiation of flower buds at the top of new branches allow them to achieve annual flowering in areas with suitable temperatures, and enter short dormancy during low temperature periods in winter. Full strategy for cream Longsha rose maintenance. Light management points need to ensure 4 - 6 hours of direct light every day, and full sunshine maintenance can be carried out in spring and autumn. In summer, 50% sunshade net is used to protect the petals from burning due to high temperature and strong light. In winter, the southbound window sill should be kept illuminated, and the flowering period can be extended with the fill light. Water and fertilizer control techniques adopt the watering principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", and watering thoroughly once every 3 days in spring and autumn. Alternate use of Huaduo No. 1 (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 20 - 20 - 20) and No. 2 (phosphorus and potassium) water-soluble fertilizers during the growth period, combined with organic fertilizer decomposed sheep manure once a month, can significantly improve the quality of flowering. Recommended formula for soil and basin replacement management substrate: 40% peat soil +30% coconut bran +20% perlite +10% vermiculite. Potting plants are changed every 1 - 2 years, and are best carried out before germination in early spring. When changing pots, keep 1/3 of the core soil and add bone meal as base fertilizer. The diameter of the new pot should be 5 - 8 cm larger than the original pot. Pest and insect pest control and styling pruning focus on controlling red spiders and powdery mildew, and spray azedra oil every half month for prevention. Cut off residual flowers in time after flowering and retain 3 - 4 full buds. Spring re-cutting retains 15 - 20 cm of the main trunk, which can stimulate the germination of new branches and create a compact plant type.
Through scientific maintenance and management, the cream dragon rose can continue to bloom for 6 - 8 months. Mastering its vine/shrub dual characteristics, reasonable use of support traction or shrub pruning, this "flowering machine" can show different landscape charm in balconies and courtyards.