Advantages and Disadvantages of E莎 Rose
The editor answers the advantages and disadvantages of E莎 Rose and provides knowledge about rose cutting methods and floral topics. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Introduction
Rose is a traditional famous flower in China and also a "world famous flower," highly sought after by horticulturists and flower enthusiasts. Spring is the perfect time to grow roses. Today, let's get to know a very excellent rose variety that combines high aesthetics, pleasant fragrance, and a long blooming period. I hope you will like it.
I. Basic Information about Zhumulilia
Rose "Zhumulilia"
Roses are so popular that they have spawned many horticultural companies specializing in breeding and producing roses, with new varieties emerging every year. The one introduced today is named "Zhumulilia," an artificially bred garden rose from the Netherlands, mainly used for fresh cut flowers. It also has a very famous commercial name, "E莎," which is the expensive rose you often see in flower shops (commercial roses are actually cut roses). It can be said to be the "nobility" of roses, and enthusiasts are proud to own it.
Compact Upright Growth Habit
Zhumulilia belongs to the small shrub rose category, with a maximum height of only about 1 meter. The plant is very upright, with a moderate branching habit. Frequent topping is needed to produce a large number of lateral buds, and pruning can make the plant shape compact and round. It has few thorns, with only a few scattered ones, so you don't have to worry about getting pricked. Initially bred for cut flowers, it was later found to be suitable for garden roses and potted plants as well. It can also be grown well on balconies. A pot of two gallons or more can meet its growth needs, so more and more flower friends are growing it.
Flowers Considered Perfect
Since its launch in 2015, Zhumulilia has always been a "hot" variety in the cut flower market, captivating many flower enthusiasts with its high "aesthetics." Its flowers are considered perfect—deep cup-shaped rose form, thick and full flower buds, layered petals, flower diameter of 8-10 centimeters, just the right size, white petals with a pink border, giving it a fairy-like charm. Especially under the sunlight, they are shiny and brilliant, with high ornamental value, making it impossible to look away!
Champion of the Cut Flower World
Zhumulilia's flower stems are also very upright, making it very suitable for cutting and placing as a rose in a vase for display in bedrooms, desks, and other places. Its single flower blooming period is super long. Cut when half open, it can last for 10 days in spring and autumn, about a week in summer, and longest in winter. I've tried it for a month without it wilting in a vase. Its fragrance is also just right, with a faint rose scent that is barely noticeable in the bedroom. If it were too strong, it might affect sleep.
Zhumulilia's flowering ability cannot be compared with micro roses like Juicer Balcony, as each flower needs careful cultivation. However, it's not bad, basically maintaining a blooming trend throughout the year, flowering every 2-3 months on average, with a continuous blooming period of nearly a month. The flower quantity is average, single-headed, one flower per stem, requiring ample nutrients and sunlight for mass blooming. Flower color is also affected by the season, with pink flowers in spring and autumn and more white parts in summer when temperatures are high, making the pink less visible.
II. Zhumulilia's Growth Habits
Robust Nature
Zhumulilia has a robust nature and strong disease resistance, unlike other roses that are prone to disease. It grows relatively fast and prefers a sunny growing environment, with low environmental requirements, good cold and heat tolerance, and can be grown in both the south and north. It can bloom normally without vernalization and can produce standard flowers in Guangdong and Guangxi. The缺点 is that it has a moderate branching habit and takes a bit longer to rebloom, with a lighter fragrance.
III. Planting Suggestions for Zhumulilia (Taking Container Planting as an Example)
Pot: It doesn't have high requirements for the growing container, but a well-ventilated plastic pot is preferred (compared to ceramic pots). The size should be proportional to the size of the seedling. Use a small pot for young seedlings and a larger pot when they grow up. Avoid "small seedling in a large pot," as excessive waterlogging in the pot can easily cause diseases and pests.
Soil: Loose, humus-rich, and well-draining soil is best, such as peat soil, decomposed leaf soil, etc. Adding a bit of perlite or vermiculite is even better to increase aeration. If using garden soil, at least 30% of nutrient-rich soil should be added.
Suitable Environment: Full sun or semi-shade with scattered light is fine. The more sunlight, the better. A balcony with about 4 hours of sunlight a day is also suitable.
Watering: Follow the "dry and wet" principle, which is true for almost all roses. Only water when the soil is dry, and place the pot in a place where it can quickly drain after watering, to prevent long-term waterlogging.
Fertilization: To promote more frequent and abundant flowering, it is advisable to frequently apply a thin fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium, such as Huaduo or Monopotassium Phosphate. Frequent application of thin fertilizers results in a longer blooming period than no fertilization.
Pruning: Zhumulilia has a moderate natural branching habit, so it needs to be topped several times during the growing period. After each flowering, a light trim will also speed up reblooming. Additionally, a heavy trim after winter will make the plant more compact, the branches stronger, and the overall shape more beautiful.
Summer and Winter Care: This variety is heat and sun-tolerant and does not have difficulty surviving summer. It can be maintained normally in summer. It also has good cold tolerance, with ground plants surviving temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius and potted plants recommended to be moved indoors when temperatures fall below -5 degrees Celsius.
Conclusion: The rose "Zhumulilia" and the rose "E莎" are the same variety. If you like roses, growing one is enough. With proper care, you can enjoy flowers almost all year round and achieve "cut flower freedom." Flower enthusiasts should give it a try.
The above is[]the complete introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of E莎 Rose and the methods of rose cutting. I hope it can be of help to you. Don't forget to visit more flower care experience and common sense!