Roses 'Handel' (Rosa 'Handel')

Roses 'Handel'

Roses 'Handel' is a fast-growing climber used to cover fences and trellises in gardens. The cultivar produces double white flowers edged in bright pink. The flowers have a slight clove scent and bloom continuously from late spring to early fall. Roses 'Handel' is notable for its bronze-tinted foliage and resistance to rain.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

2.5 m

Plant Height

2.5 m

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Roses 'Handel'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Roses 'Handel' prefers well-drained, moist soil and should be watered when the surface is slightly dry. In drought, water every 2-3 days, avoiding water-logging. Reduce watering in winter. Potted roses 'Handel' requires more frequent watering during flowering, ensuring excess drains from the pot.

Fertilize: Roses 'Handel' thrives in fertile soil with regular fertilization during the growing season—liquid fertilizer biweekly in spring and summer, and slow-release every two months. For fresh-cut flowers, fertilize weekly. Use Mycorrhizal fungi at the base to enhance nutrient absorption.

Pruning: Roses 'Handel' requires proper pruning to prevent diseases and pests, especially in warm, humid conditions. After blooming, remove faded flowers and thin branches, leaving strong ones. For vines, maintain branches at 2-3 m. For bush types, prune to 1/3 height, leaving 4-6 thick branches.

Propagation: Roses 'Handel' can be propagated through grafting, division, and cutting. Grafting is done late summer to autumn using multiflora rose as rootstock. Division involves separating ramets in spring or autumn. Cutting is performed in spring and autumn, with a rooting substrate ensuring a 70-80% survival rate.

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Care Guide for Roses 'Handel'

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