Climbing Rose Rosa Summer Wine = 'Korizont' (PBR) (ClHT)
ABOUT
The Rosa Summer Wine, commonly known as the climbing rose 'Korizont', is a stunning flowering plant known for its decorative appeal. This variety of climbing rose boasts striking flowers that blossom in a captivating blend of colors. The petals are a rich, velvety texture and typically showcase a bold mix of deep pink and cream with hints of gold at the base, creating a two-tone effect that looks striking against the lush green foliage. The leaves of the Rosa Summer Wine are usually glossy and have a deep green hue, which serves as the perfect backdrop for the blossoms. Throughout its blooming season, this plant is adorned with clusters of these enchanting flowers that exude a strong, sweet fragrance, often attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Beyond the flowers and foliage, the Rosa Summer Wine has a robust, woody structure with canes that are typically outfitted with thorns. These canes spread out, lending themselves well to being trained along trellises, walls, or fences, thus contributing to its role as a favored plant for vertical interest in gardens. Overall, the Rosa Summer Wine stands out in the garden space with its alluring flowers, pleasant aroma, and climbing habit, adding both visual charm and fragrance to the environment in which it's grown.
About this plant
- Names
Family
Rosaceae.
Synonyms
Summer Wine Rose, Climbing Rose Summer Wine.
Common names
Rosa 'Korizont'.
- Toxicity
To humans
Roses, in general, are not considered toxic to humans. Ingesting large quantities of rose parts, such as petals, leaves, or hips, is not likely to result in poisoning. However, roses do have thorns that can cause injury if handled improperly. It's always wise to handle roses with care to avoid thorn pricks, which can lead to infection if not properly cleaned and treated.
To pets
Roses are generally considered non-toxic to pets as well. Similar to humans, pets are unlikely to experience poisoning from ingesting parts of a rose plant. The main concern with pets and roses is the potential for injury from the thorns. Pets, particularly dogs and cats, might experience scratches or punctures if they try to chew on the stems. It's important to keep an eye on pets around thorny plants to prevent any such injuries.
- Characteristics
Life cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Pink
Height
5-7 feet (1.5-2.1 meters)
Spread
3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters)
Plant type
Climber
Hardiness zones
5
Native area
Cultivar
Benefits
- General Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: The 'Korizont' offers striking blooms that add color and beauty to any garden or landscape.
- Pollinator Attraction: Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, thus supporting biodiversity.
- Low Maintenance: It is known for being relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal upkeep once established.
- Versatility: This rose can be used in various landscape designs, including borders, hedges, or as a stand-alone specimen.
- Long Blooming Season: The plant has a long flowering period that provides visual interest throughout the growing season.
- Fragrance: The blossoms produce a pleasant scent that can enhance the sensory experience of any garden.
- Improved Mental Well-being: The presence of beautiful plants like the 'Korizont' can have a positive effect on mental health by providing a tranquil environment.
- 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
- Cut flowers - The Rosa Summer Wine can be used to create beautiful, long-lasting cut flower arrangements to decorate indoor spaces.
- Natural dye - Petals of the Rosa Summer Wine can be used to make natural dyes for fabrics, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
- Perfume Industry - The petals of this rose variety can be used in the manufacture of perfumes due to their scent.
- Edible Decorations - The petals of Rosa Summer Wine are edible and can be used to garnish desserts and salads, adding a touch of elegance to dishes.
- Bath Additive - Dried petals can be added to bathwater for a luxurious, fragrant soak.
- Crafts - Dried roses can be used in various crafts, including potpourri, wreaths, or as an inclusion in handmade paper.
- Culinary Experiments - Small quantities of the delicately flavored petals can be infused to make rose water or syrups for culinary use.
- Botanical Illustration - The aesthetic beauty of Rosa Summer Wine makes it a perfect subject for botanical artists and illustrators.
- Therapeutic Horticulture - Planting and tending to Rosa Summer Wine can be used as a therapeutic activity to improve mental health and relaxation.
- Cultural Symbol - This rose can be utilized in ceremonies and events as a symbol of love, appreciation, or celebration.
Interesting Facts
- Feng Shui
The climbing rose is not used in Feng Shui practice.
- Zodiac Sign Compitability
The climbing rose is not used in astrology practice.
- Plant Symbolism
- Love: The rose is universally recognized as a symbol of love and affection. Different colors of roses often signify different shades of love, with red roses typically representing deep love and passion.
- Beauty: Roses have long been associated with beauty due to their elegant and captivating presence, making them a common gift to express admiration for someone's physical or inner beauty.
- Femininity: Owing to their delicate and intricate petals, roses are often tied to ideas of femininity and grace.
- Secrecy: Historically, roses were hung from the ceilings of meeting rooms to indicate that everything discussed under them was to be kept confidential. This custom led to the term "sub rosa," meaning "under the rose," used to denote secrecy.
- Balance: The rose's beauty comes with thorns, symbolizing the balance between beauty and hardship, or pleasure and pain.
- Honor: Due to their regal look and association with the goddess Aphrodite from Greek mythology, roses are often used to honor individuals or signify respect.
- Devotion: Beyond romantic love, roses can also symbolize deep commitment, loyalty, and devotion in platonic relationships.
- Water
The climbing rose 'Summer Wine' should be consistently watered, especially during its active growing season in the spring and summer. Deep watering is recommended, providing water to the base of the plant to encourage deep root growth; avoid wetting the foliage which can lead to diseases. Water the plant once or twice a week, providing approximately 1-2 gallons of water for each bush, depending on the weather conditions—more frequent watering may be necessary during particularly dry or hot periods. During winter, reduce the watering frequency as the plant requires less moisture due to dormancy.
- Light
Climbing roses like 'Summer Wine' thrive in full sunlight, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day. An ideal spot for planting 'Summer Wine' would be in a southern or western facing garden, ensuring abundant sunlight for healthy growth and bloom production.
- Temperature
'Summer Wine' roses do well in a range of temperatures but prefer temperate climates. They can typically tolerate minimum temperatures down to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit but may need protective measures or mulching in areas with harsh winters. Ideal temperature conditions for robust growth are between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. They can tolerate high temperatures as long as they are well-watered.
- Pruning
Pruning 'Summer Wine' climbing roses is important to maintain their shape, remove dead or diseased wood, and encourage fresh, vigorous growth. Prune in late winter or very early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or weak canes, and cut back remaining canes by about one-third. Prune to outward-facing buds to direct growth outwards. Deadheading, or removing spent flowers, should be done regularly throughout the blooming season to promote continuous flowering.
- Cleaning
Not needed
- Soil
Climbing roses like Rosa Summer Wine prefer well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, such as compost or aged manure. Adding a layer of mulch can help retain moisture and suppress weeds. The ideal soil pH range is between 6.0 and 7.0 for optimal growth and flowering.
- Repotting
Climbing roses like Rosa Summer Wine typically don’t require frequent repotting and do well planted in the ground. If grown in containers, they may need repotting every 2-3 years to refresh the soil and give roots space to grow.
- Humidity & Misting
Rosa Summer Wine, being a climbing rose, does well in average outdoor humidity levels. This plant is adaptable but does not require any specific humidity adjustments for healthy growth.
- Suitable locations
Indoor
Not ideal indoors; needs strong light, large pot, frequent care.
Outdoor
Plant in sunny spot, enrich soil, water regularly, prune annually.
Hardiness zone
5-9 USDA
- Life cycle
The life cycle of the Rose 'Summer Wine' begins with seed germination, typically after a period of stratification, which synchronizes germination with the optimal growing period. Following germination, the seedling emerges and establishes a root system. As the plant matures, vegetative growth occurs, producing stems, leaves, and thorns characteristic of rose plants. The vegetative phase transitions to the flowering phase, where 'Summer Wine' roses form buds that bloom into notable large flowers, usually in late spring through summer. After pollination, which is often facilitated by insects, the flowers develop into fruits known as hips, which contain seeds for the next generation. The plant then enters a period of dormancy during the colder months, conserving energy to start the cycle anew in the spring.
- Propogation
Propogation time
Spring-Early Summer
The most popular method of propagating the Rosa Summer Wine, officially known as 'Korizont' (PBR) (Climbing Hybrid Tea), is through softwood cuttings. This technique is typically performed in late spring or early summer when new growth is still flexible. Gardeners take cuttings of about 6 inches (15 centimeters) from the tips of healthy, disease-free growth, ensuring that each cutting has several leaves. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end may be dipped into a rooting hormone powder to encourage root development. The cutting is then inserted into a well-draining soil mix, and the pot is kept moist and in a sheltered location out of direct sunlight until roots have formed, which usually takes several weeks. Once rooted, the young plants can be transplanted to their permanent position in the garden.