Marinette Rose Rosa Marinette = 'Auscam' (PBR) (S)
ABOUT
The Rosa 'Marinette' (also known as 'Auscam'), is a type of rose with a charming and beautiful appearance. This plant is adorned with flowers that exhibit an attractive blend of colors, typically shades of pink that can range from soft, pastel hues to a more vibrant, eye-catching pink. The petals are often delicately ruffled or slightly curled, adding a touch of romantic elegance to the plant's overall look. Blossoms on the Rosa 'Marinette' are usually full and rounded, with multiple layers of petals that converge to create a classic rose shape. When fully opened, the flowers are dense with petals, providing a lavish and lush visual. The center of the flower may display a slightly different tone of pink or even hints of yellow, giving depth and contrast to the bloom. The foliage of this rose complements its flowers, typically being a rich green color. The leaves are typically glossy, providing a backdrop that highlights the vibrant pink flowers. The leaves' edges may be serrated, which is common in roses, lending a textured appearance to the plant's overall greenery. This variety of rose may also be noted for the attractive way its blooms are displayed, often in clusters that make the flowering display even more impressive. Buds may start as more pointed or rounded shapes before unfurling into the full flower. As it is a rose, thorns are to be expected along the stems, serving as a natural defense mechanism for the plant. In sum, the Rosa 'Marinette' is celebrated for its striking pink flowers, lush layering of petals, and glossy green foliage that together create a picturesque and enchanting addition to any garden or landscape where roses are appreciated.
About this plant
- Names
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
Marinette Rose
Common names
Rosa 'Auscam'
- Toxicity
To humans
The plant commonly known as the rose is generally considered non-toxic to humans. While there is no significant toxicity associated with roses, ingesting large quantities of any plant material may cause discomfort or gastrointestinal upset due to the physical nature of plant parts. It's important to note that the thorns on rose bushes can cause mechanical injury if not handled properly.
To pets
Similar to their effect on humans, roses are generally regarded as non-toxic to pets. However, if a pet were to ingest a large amount of a rose plant, especially the bulbous part of the stem or a significant number of petals, it might experience mild gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting or diarrhea. The thorns of the rose bush can also pose a physical hazard to pets, potentially leading to injuries if they chew on or swallow them.
- Characteristics
Life cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Pink
Height
3-4 feet (0.91-1.22 meters)
Spread
3 feet (0.91 meters)
Plant type
Shrub
Hardiness zones
5-9
Native area
Cultivar
Benefits
- General Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: The Rosa Marinette, commonly known as the English Rose, has a classic beauty with its delicate pink blooms, enhancing the visual appeal of gardens and landscapes.
- Fragrance: English Roses are renowned for their pleasant and often strong fragrance, which can add a sensory dimension to gardens and outdoor spaces.
- Pollinator Attraction: These roses can attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, contributing to the health of the local ecosystem.
- Versatility: The English Rose is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including borders, containers, and as a specimen plant, offering flexibility in garden design.
- Cut Flower Use: The blossoms of the English Rose are long-lasting when cut, making them ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.
- Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
- Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
- Other Uses
- Rose petal jam: The fragrant petals of the rose can be used to make a sweet and aromatic jam that can be used as a spread or a condiment.
- Botanical art: Rose petals and leaves can be pressed and dried to create natural elements for botanical illustrations or other artwork.
- Rose water: Rose petals can be distilled to produce rose water, which can be used in culinary recipes, as a natural fragrance, or in homemade cleaning products.
- Dyeing fabric: The petals of roses can be used as a natural dye for textiles, yielding various shades of pink and purple depending on the mordants used.
- Petal confetti: Dried rose petals can serve as a biodegradable alternative to traditional paper confetti for celebrations and weddings.
- Culinary garnish: Fresh or crystallized petals can be used to garnish desserts, salads, and other dishes for an elegant touch.
- Rose-flavored beverages: The petals can be infused to make rose-flavored water, teas, or even cocktails, adding a subtle floral note.
- Scented sachets: Dried rose petals and buds can be filled in small fabric sacks to create natural scented sachets for drawers and closets.
- Paper making: Rose fibers from stems and petals can be incorporated into the paper-making process to add texture and visual appeal to handmade paper.
- Floral baths: Rose petals can be added to bathwater for a luxurious spa-like experience, offering a soothing aroma and skin-softening properties.
Interesting Facts
- Feng Shui
The rose is often used in Feng Shui to promote love and healing energy. Place roses in the southwest area of your garden or home to enhance love and relationship luck, or use them in the east to foster health and family harmony.
- Zodiac Sign Compitability
The rose is not used in astrology practice.
- Plant Symbolism
- Love: Rosa, commonly known as roses, have long been a symbol of love and passion. The connection likely comes from ancient Greek and Roman iconography, where the rose was tied to Aphrodite or Venus, the goddesses of love.
- Beauty: Roses are widely regarded as a beautiful flower with their lush, layered petals, and therefore symbolize the beauty of the person who is receiving them or the beauty of a sentiment expressed.
- Honor: Giving roses is a way to show respect or pay tribute to someone's achievements and qualities, symbolizing admiration and reverence.
- Devotion: Because of their association with love, roses also represent long-term affection and devotion to a cause, a belief, or a loved one.
- Secrecy: Historically, roses were hung from the ceilings of meeting rooms to ensure that the discussions remained confidential, leading to the saying sub rosa ("under the rose") to signify secrecy.
- Femininity: Roses have been connected with goddesses and the feminine principle, signifying grace, elegance, and the complexity of femininity.
- Balance: The rose's beauty comes with thorns, symbolizing balance and reminding us that beauty and pain often coexist, reflecting the dualities in life.
- Water
The English Rose 'Marinette' requires regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil, especially during its first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering should be done so that the soil is moist to about 18 inches deep, which usually equates to 1 to 2 gallons of water per week, depending on weather conditions. Avoid overhead watering to prevent diseases and instead aim for the base of the plant. During hot, dry periods, increase the frequency of watering but always allow the soil to dry a bit between waterings. In the cooler seasons or in areas with higher rainfall, reduce the amount to avoid waterlogged soil.
- Light
English Roses like 'Marinette' thrive best in a location that receives full sun for a minimum of 6 hours per day. The ideal spot for planting is one where they can enjoy morning sunlight that dries the dew from their leaves, which helps to prevent disease. Partial shade is tolerated, but full sun exposure ensures the best bloom and plant vigor.
- Temperature
English Roses such as 'Marinette' prefer temperatures between 65°F and 75°F for optimal growth but can survive in temperatures as low as 32°F and as high as 90°F. Keep them protected from harsh winter conditions with mulch and ensure good air circulation to maintain a stable temperature around the plant.
- Pruning
English Roses such as 'Marinette' should be pruned to promote healthy growth, remove dead wood, and shape the plant. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring when new growth begins. Depending on the climate, this is commonly around the time forsythias bloom. Cut back the canes by about one-third to one-half, removing any damaged or diseased wood and any crossing branches to encourage good air circulation.
- Cleaning
As needed
- Soil
The best soil mix for Rosa Marinette, commonly known as a variety of Shrub Rose, should be well-draining with good fertility. An ideal mix would include equal parts loam, peat moss or compost, and sharp sand or perlite. Incorporate a slow-release fertilizer into the mix to support healthy growth. The pH level for Shrub Roses should be slightly acidic to neutral, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
- Repotting
Shrub Roses like Rosa Marinette typically do not need to be repotted frequently as they are often grown outdoors. If grown in containers, they should be repotted every 2-3 years in the early spring, using fresh soil mix and a slightly larger pot to accommodate root growth.
- Humidity & Misting
Shrub Roses such as Rosa Marinette do not require high humidity and are well-suited to the average outdoor environment. They thrive in natural air circulation, and the ambient humidity typical of most temperate climates is sufficient, without the need for any special humidity adjustments.
- Suitable locations
Indoor
Ensure full sun, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering.
Outdoor
Plant in full sun, enrich soil with compost, ensure good drainage.
Hardiness zone
5-9 USDA.
- Life cycle
Rosa 'Marinette' begins its life cycle with seed germination, where the seeds require a period of cold stratification before they can sprout. Once the seeds germinate, the seedlings develop a root system and a shoot that will grow into a stem and form leaves. As the plant matures, it forms buds that eventually bloom into the characteristic flowers of a rose, which are typically lush and fragrant. After pollination, often aided by insects, the flowers develop into fruit (rose hips), containing seeds for the next generation. During the growing season, the rose will go through cycles of blooming, where proper care including pruning, watering, and fertilizing is essential for continued health and flower production. Finally, Rosa 'Marinette' will enter a period of dormancy during the colder months, dropping leaves in temperate climates and resting until the next growing season.
- Propogation
Propogation time
Spring-Early Summer
Rosa Marinette, more commonly known as a variety of garden rose, is most effectively propagated through the method of softwood cuttings. This technique is usually carried out in late spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing and the stems are tender enough to take root but mature enough to survive independently. To propagate by this method, a gardener would cut a stem around 6 inches (15 centimeters) in length, just below a leaf node, from a healthy parent plant using a sharp, sterilized pair of scissors or secateurs. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end is often dipped in a rooting hormone to encourage root growth. The cutting is then placed in a well-draining soil mix, ensuring at least one or two leaf nodes are below the soil surface. The environment should be kept humid by covering the cutting with a plastic dome or placing it in a greenhouse, and the soil should be kept consistently moist. Roots typically form within a few weeks to a couple of months, after which the new plant can be transferred to a more permanent location.