The 'Rose de Resht', which is one of the old roses, is assigned to either the Damask roses or the Portland roses, depending on the source. But basically it is not important, because it is definitely one of the oldest rose varieties. Nevertheless, the 'Rose de Resht' is still very popular today, not only because of its beauty and its intoxicating fragrance, but also because of its robustness.
Rose 'de Resht' should be pruned thoroughly in spring
Heavy pruning in spring
The 'Rose de Resht' is one of the few roses among the historical roses that bloom repeatedly - they usually only bloom once. Instead, this rose variety beguiles from the end of May until well into September with its bright fuchsia-pink flowers and intense fragrance. Like all shrub roses that bloom more often, the 'Rose de Resht' mainly flowers on the young shoots, so regular pruning in spring is essential. This should be done between late March and early April on a mild, frost-free day.
- First remove diseased, dead and densely packed wood.
- Old, lazy shoots are cut back by at least two thirds.
- Only cut back strong shoots by a third.
- Side shoots are shortened to five eyes.
- These measures ensure that the 'Rose de Resht' sprout again and branch out vigorously.
- You should also completely remove one or two old shoots every year.
- This is used for the constant rejuvenation of the plant.
You can also shorten the 'Rose de Resht' considerably overall. This rose variety is not only very vigorous, but also very tolerant of pruning.
Brush out Rose de Restt again and again in the summer
In addition to spring pruning, it is also necessary to remove faded flowers again and again. This not only ensures that the 'Rose de Resht' is constantly stimulated to form new flowers, but also serves to keep the rose healthy. Unfortunately, faded flowers also serve as a gateway for numerous pathogens and weaken the plant, so regular cleaning makes a lot of sense.
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Pruned accordingly, the vigorous 'Rose de Resht' can be very tall (up to 180 centimeters) and also very wide. In addition, it grows very compact and dense, so it is also ideal for planting hedges.