Advantages and disadvantages of Ipaso balcony roses (which is better, Ipaso or juice balcony roses)

El Paso is a miniature rose, born for potted viewing on the balcony. Plants grow low, usually only 30-40 cm high, even if they are planted in the ground, they will not exceed 50 cm, but they have good branching ability and do not need topping. In terms of fame and popularity, it is not lost to the "Juice Balcony" in the Netherlands, and has a good reputation in the industry, which is very suitable for novice flower lovers as a "into the pit" variety.

I. Basic information of "El Paso"

Yue Wei "El Paso"

Because the rose is deeply loved by people, widely used in gardening and widely welcomed by the market, many gardening companies specializing in cultivating and producing the rose have been born.

Every year, new varieties are born, and so far there are more than 30 thousand varieties of rose. The one introduced today is called "El Paso", which was cultivated in Denmark and is the representative of the "Eternal" series.

In terms of fame and popularity, it is not lost to the "Juice Balcony" in the Netherlands, and has a good reputation in the industry, which is very suitable for novice flower lovers as a "into the pit" variety.

① Plants are low and compact.

El Paso is a miniature rose, born for potted viewing on the balcony. This plant grows very low, usually only 30-40 cm high, even if it is planted in the ground, it will not exceed 50 cm.

But the branching ability is very good, and it can be formed naturally without topping and pruning. The tree is compact and round, with almost no thorns, but also degraded short thorns, which will not prick the hands, so it is very suitable for family planting.

A small flowerpot with a diameter of 15cm and a height of more than 20cm can be raised, or it can be placed in narrow spaces such as balconies and window sills.

2 flowers are big and beautiful.

El Paso is a typical "big flower and little moon"-although the plant is small, it can produce beautiful big flowers, the flower diameter can reach 13cm, and the petals are completely double-layered, with more than 50 flowers.

El Paso's floral pattern is thick, round, tall and cup-shaped, with a romantic wave tip outside. The colors are changeable. It is orange at first, and it will turn pink or pink later. It is rich in retro colors and warm in temperament.

Therefore, the ornamental value of El Paso rose is very high, which is much better than the juice balcony and slightly inferior to the Poseidon balcony.

(3) when the flowers bloom, the fragrance is overflowing.

Excellent Chinese rose flowers, in addition to beautiful, but also have a good smell of flowers. The floral fragrance of El Paso is medium-concentrated, with the fragrance of old roses. It is fresh and pleasant, more fragrant than the balcony of juice and Poseidon, but not as fragrant as the balcony of Xiangwang.

Its branches are upright, and the flowers are too big to hang their heads, which is very suitable for cutting flowers. Clean water bottles are inserted in the living room, bedroom, office desktop, etc. Go to see the flowers and smell the fragrance.

(4) Flowering diligently.

Yue Wei was born for viewing, so you are diligent in flowering. As long as it is properly maintained, it is not a problem to bloom all year round.

El Paso spends more times than the juice balcony, and the amount of flowers is also very rich. Where there is a bud, there is a flower. If the nutrition is sufficient, it is easy to raise a state full of flowers.

The following is the secret of flowering: after each flowering, cut off 20% of the top of the flower branch, put it in a sunny place, and apply some thin phosphorus fertilizer appropriately, so that a new wave of flowering will be ushered in within one month.

⑤ Strong disease resistance.

El Paso has a strong growth rate, green leaves, luster and strong disease resistance. Black rot, rotten roots, red spider, thrips and other pests are few, which is very friendly to novice flower lovers.

It likes a sunny, well-ventilated growing environment, which is heat-resistant and sun-resistant, and can bloom continuously in summer.

El Paso's cold tolerance is also good. Mature plant species can resist the low temperature of-15 degrees in the ground, and the tolerance of potted plants is about -5 degrees. All parts of the south are likely to encounter winter.

In winter, the northern region moves back indoors near balconies, window sills and other places, where it can bask in the sun through the glass and continue to bloom in winter.

El Paso's shade tolerance is also good, it can endure the sun for less than 4 hours for a long time, and the planting of the north balcony is also good. And there is no need for high vernalization, and Guangdong and Guangxi can also produce standard flowers.

Second, the planting suggestions of El Paso

Yin resistance is good, and the north balcony can also be raised.

(1) flowerpot:

Plastic pots with better air permeability are better than ceramic pots, and flowerpots need not be too big, which is proportional to the size of seedlings. Small seedlings with small pots, big seedlings with large pots. As the plants grow up, consider changing to big pots to avoid "small seedlings and big pots";

(2) Soil:

Of course, loose, fertile and well-drained garden soil is better, such as peat soil and humus soil. If garden soil is used, at least 40% nutrient soil should be mixed;

(3) Suitable environment:

It can be used in sunny or semi-cloudy places with astigmatism. Terrace > Nanyang Terrace > North Balcony, the more sunshine, the faster it grows, the more flowers bloom, the darker the color, and it will turn yellow if it is short of light for a long time.

(4) watering and fertilizing:

Watering follows the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet". Water the soil when it is dry, and avoid waterlogging. A little water-soluble fertilizer and slow-release fertilizer can be mixed when watering, and the watering ratio is 1000: 1. Regular application of thin fertilizer can obviously prolong flowering period and increase flower quantity.

(5) Summer and winter:

Although the performance of summer flowers is average, they are not afraid of heat and sun, and there is no need to deliberately shade them in summer; When the temperature is below -5℃ in winter, it is recommended to go indoors or take cold-proof measures;

(6) pruning:

Topping many times during the growth period, pruning once every time after flowering, and pruning again after the end of winter;

(7) Others:

If pests appear, they should be treated with drugs in time (El Paso rarely recruits insects, so novices can rest assured).

Summary:

The miniature rose "Forever El Paso" is a rare and excellent potted flower with simple maintenance, long flowering period, intoxicating fragrance and small balcony.

It is an excellent potted flower on the balcony. You deserve it. It is also one of the most cultivated microsatellites for Chinese rose lovers at home and abroad. If there is still room on your balcony, you can try to raise a pot and maintain it properly. You will thank you for your original decision.