Almost all roses love warmth and sun, so it's not easy for the inhabitants of harsh regions. However, modern breeders have managed to develop varieties of climbing roses that can bloom for a long time, regardless of the climate. These roses include the popular Flamementz variety.

When choosing a variety, one should take into account not only the duration of flowering, but also the plant's resistance to frost. The description of each variety must contain a number that strictly corresponds to the climatic map accepted in the international standard. According to this map, each region has its own number, by which it is convenient to determine the climatic features and the viability of flowers in certain conditions.

The history of the Flammentanz variety

Rosa Flammentants is a variety of climbing roses that bloom of stunning beauty with large flowers. Literally translated from German, "flmentants" means "fire dance", as evidenced by the bright scarlet flowers. The history of the creation of the species begins in 1952 in Germany, when the famous German breeder William Cordes crossed the varieties Cordessi and Rose rubiginosa. The resulting creation amazed even him, and in 1955 at the exhibition of roses the breeder presented his brainchild called Flamentanz. Since then, the variety has been officially registered and sold in Germany. Over time, there were more and more fans of persistent roses, and today their seeds are sold all over the world.

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Features of the Flamementz variety

A climbing rose called Flammentants is a very persistent, powerful and strong plant - for its will to live and resistance to all unfavorable natural factors, it was popularly called the "unkillable rose".

Brief description of the plant:

  • The stem can have from one to five flowers.
  • The plant has a light, but fairly stable aroma.
  • The approximate size of flowers is 6-8 centimeters.
  • The bush can grow up to two meters and the same is the height of the plant.
  • The Climbing Rose Flammentance should be grown in Zone 4 of the USDA Climate Map.
  • Winter hardiness of the third level.
  • A flower is planted in late April-early May.
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A blooming rose of this variety is a stunning sight. Huge flowers burn with a fiery fire and sometimes yield such a yield that the shoots bend or even break under their weight. Moreover, depending on the characteristics of the soil, flowers can be located singly or in large inflorescences - sometimes there are 15-17 flowers on one inflorescence. In the midst of flowering, roses exude a soft, pleasant aroma, and the size of fully blooming flowers is up to 12 cm in diameter. The petals are considered to be terry; inside the flowers there are bright yellow large stamens. Perhaps this rose has only one drawback, which was mentioned by its creator William Cordes - it blooms only once a season. Flowering usually begins in May and lasts a month and a half.

Additional Information! Usually a climbing rose is used to decorate fences, gates, gates and other vertical structures and various state flower beds.

In addition to the listed features of the unusual variety, other characteristics should be mentioned: for example, the variety is widely known for its resistance to various diseases, from which even the most hardy roses often die. If this species grows under the sun, then no fungal diseases are afraid of it.Rosa Flamentants is able to withstand frosts down to -30 degrees, without freezing shoots and roots, and breeders allow planting in climatic zones 4-9. That is why it is considered one of the most popular species in the Scandinavian countries and in the north of Russia, especially in Siberia.

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Additional features of the variety include:

  • A vigorous bush should be planted in a sunny location in an open space, since the height is up to five meters.
  • The spines are very sharp and large, firmly held on a broad base.
  • Powerful root system that does not freeze even under the influence of severe frosts and does not rot during prolonged rains.
  • The leaves are juicy green, large and have a characteristic shine.
  • The flowers are bright, double, petals can be from 20 to 40. Delicate aroma does not cause fatigue and headaches.

Additional Information! Flowering occurs only on last year's shoots. Unfortunately, the flowering period takes place only once a year, however, if the wilted flowers are removed, re-flowering is possible.

It is important to remember that when choosing this variety, the gardener must provide good plant care, since it is important to prune and shape the bush regularly. Without care, it will become sloppy and take on the appearance of an unkempt wild plant.

Features of planting and care

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Flammentanz rose is a great option for planting in the yard of a private house or summer cottage. It is best to plant seedlings in late spring, when the temperature is stable above zero and the ground is well warmed up. To provide additional warmth, it is recommended to keep the seedlings in water. Before direct planting, it is important to pay attention to the root system of the plant: it must be healthy and strong. If unhealthy roots are observed, they should be removed. You will also need to trim weak shoots that have a sickly or frail appearance.

During active growth, special care is not required, watering is enough once every 7-8 days. It is imperative to weed the weeds around the plant, if necessary, you can give top dressing, but only when the plant has not taken well. If there is order with growth, you do not need to feed the rose.

Planting a Flammentanz rose

The flamentant (climbing rose) needs timely pruning, which is performed every six months - in March and summer, when the flowering is finally completed.

Additional Information! In winter, the bush must be tightly wrapped in polyethylene and sprinkled with sawdust on the flower bed to keep the root system warm.

Before planting a bush, you should prepare the soil so that the plant will accurately take root in a new place:

  1. The planting pit should be approximately 50X50 centimeters. When planting several seedlings, it is important to ensure that the distance between two bushes is at least a meter.
  2. Ideally, the soil should consist of fertile soil to which manure and peat can be added for fertilization. Then feeding will definitely not be needed.
  3. At the bottom of the planting pit, chipped brick or sea pebbles should be laid on a layer of about 20-25 centimeters.
  4. Water the wells thoroughly before planting.
  5. The seedling is carefully planted in the hole, covered up and tamped tightly.
  6. The finished plant should be well watered and sprinkled with sawdust. This will help to retain moisture in the soil and reduce weeds around the plant.

Additional Information! Rosa Flamentanz, planting and caring for which does not require much effort, will not survive in a drought or simply will not bloom. If the summer is too hot, water the plant 2-3 times a week using about 25 liters of water. Roses can be sprayed and watered, but this should be done in the early morning or evening after sunset, otherwise the plant will receive serious burns.

Propagation of roses by cuttings

Many owners of this amazing variety want to propagate existing bushes. The most effective and popular method is cuttings. The cuttings are usually shoots that have already faded or are still blooming.The lower cut is made at an angle of 45 degrees directly under the kidney, it is important to make the upper one exactly and as far from the kidney as possible. The lower leaves and twigs are removed, the upper ones are cut in half. The finished cutting should be placed in a container with soil and sand for 2 centimeters. To make the process go faster and more efficiently, the cutting is covered with a plastic bottle and placed in a bright place. After about a month, the mature stalk is transplanted into a pot with prepared soil and left for the winter in a room where the temperature should be at least 25 ° C. When the cold weather recedes and the weather improves, the seedling can be planted in open ground - around the beginning of May.

Additional Information! Many gardeners note that the Flamentanz variety is one of the easiest types of roses to care for. Therefore, beginners are advised to start their activities with this particular species, since they are unpretentious in care and create a delightful exterior.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Flamement rose

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This variety has very few disadvantages, unless you count the one that the plant blooms once a year. However, this is compensated by excellent flowering, bright shade of flowers and absolute ease of maintenance. The rose takes root well after planting, grows quickly, withstands severe cold and almost never gets sick. In addition, the advantages of the variety are:

  • The ability to grow both climbing and standard species.
  • The plant does not wither under the influence of weeds (if the rose is healthy and formed).
  • No special care is required other than watering and pruning.
  • The plant has a light, delicate aroma that permeates the atmosphere unobtrusively.

If a gardener is thinking about which variety to choose, you should pay attention to Flomentants. These are bright, beautiful and unpretentious roses that will give the owner a lot of joy and pleasant impressions.