The 'Rose de Resht', which is one of the old roses, is classified as either the Damask roses or the Portland roses, depending on the source. But basically it doesn't matter 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 captivating scent, but also because of its robustness.
How do I cut the Rose de Resht correctly?
Prune the Rose de Resht back heavily in spring by removing diseased and dead wood, shortening old shoots by two thirds and strong shoots by one third. Side shoots should be shortened to five eyes. Cleaning out dead flowers in summer promotes the flowering and he alth of the rose.
Strong pruning in spring
The 'Rose de Resht' is one of the few roses that bloom more often among the historic roses - these usually only bloom once. Instead, this rose variety captivates from the end of May until September with its strong fuchsia-pink flowers and its intense scent. Like all shrub roses that bloom more often, the 'Rose de Resht' mainly blooms on the young shoots, so regular pruning in spring is essential. This should be done between the end of March and the beginning of April on a mild, frost-free day.
- First remove any diseased, dead or dense wood.
- Old, rotten shoots are cut back by at least two thirds.
- Strong shoots should only be cut back by a third.
- Side shoots are shortened to five eyes.
- These measures ensure that the 'Rose de Resht' sprouts again and branches vigorously.
- You should also completely remove one or two old shoots every year.
- This serves to continually rejuvenate the plant.
You can also shorten the 'Rose de Resht' significantly overall. This rose variety is not only very easy to grow, but also very easy to cut.
Clean up the Rose de Resht again and again in the summer
In addition to spring pruning, it is also necessary to keep removing dead flowers. This not only ensures that the 'Rose de Resht' is continually stimulated to produce new flowers, but also helps to maintain the he alth of the rose. Unfortunately, dead flowers also serve as a gateway for numerous pathogens and weaken the plant, so regular cleaning is very useful.
Tip
If pruned accordingly, the vigorous 'Rose de Resht' can grow very tall (up to 180 centimeters) and also very wide. It also grows very compact and dense, making it ideal for planting hedges.