Advantages and Disadvantages of Aisha Rose
You may not be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of Aisha Rose and the detailed cultivation methods of this plant. Let's explore this topic with the editor!
Rose is our traditional famous flower, known as the "Queen of Flowers," holding a lofty status in the horticultural world. Autumn is the second blooming season for roses. Today, let's get to know a variety with high aesthetics and worth cultivating. It can be grown on balconies and in gardens. Rose enthusiasts should not miss it.
I. Getting to Know "Aisha"
Aisha Rose
This rose variety is called "Aisha," and most gardening enthusiasts should be familiar with it. It is the high-end cut rose commonly seen in flower shops (yes, the "roses" in flower shops are actually roses). Many people can't help but buy a few stems to put in a vase at home. If you have this habit, you can buy a seedling to grow at home. As soon as you start growing one, you will quickly find that this is not a losing venture.
Small Shrub, Not Very Tall
Aisha, also known as "Jumilia," belongs to the small shrub rose variety. The plant height is about one meter, with a very upright habit. It is straight and has a general branching nature. It is best to "pinch" the top several times during the growing period to promote branching. It has few thorns, with a bit more on the roots and almost none on the flower stems. It is suitable for home cultivation and can be planted in gardens or potted for display. It adapts well to potting, with ordinary pots of 20-40 cm in diameter being sufficient. It can be placed on balconies, terraces, and other areas for decorative purposes.
Close-up of the Blossom
The flowers of Aisha are very graceful, with a diameter of 8-10 cm and a high-cup shape, typical of the HT cut flower type. The number of petals is not many, about 35-45, but the flower shape is very compact. The base color is white with pink edges, creating a gradient of pink and white, giving it an ethereal look. The pink part changes with sunlight, becoming more pink and eventually red under direct sunlight, making it very visually appealing and superior to many "roses" in all aspects.
Blooms Diligently
As a professional cut flower variety, Aisha has a good blooming ability and can bloom repeatedly throughout the year. Each stem produces one flower, with a very long single flower period, reaching up to 20 days in spring and autumn. If cut and placed in water, the flower shape can be maintained for a month, and nearly 10 days in summer. However, due to the long single flower period, its reblooming speed is relatively slow, requiring a rest of about one or two months before blooming again, which is slower than micro roses for balconies.
II. Disadvantages of Aisha
Standard Summer Blossoms
The main disadvantages of Aisha are: first, the color of the flowers is greatly affected by sunlight. If the flowers do not receive sunlight after blooming, the color will be lighter, more white, and less pink, affecting the appearance; second, the fragrance is relatively faint, requiring one to get close to smell it, which cannot compare to those with strong fragrance.
III. Suggestions for Planting Aisha
Cultivation is Not Difficult
The Aisha variety has a well-developed root system, strong branches, and strong disease resistance, making it relatively easy to care for, at least easier than micro roses like "Juice Balcony." If you can grow micro roses well, Aisha will not be a problem. Here are some cultivation suggestions for新手 gardeners (using a pot as an example):
Pot: It is recommended to use a plastic pot, which has two advantages: one is that plastic pots have better breathability than ceramic pots, which is more conducive to plant root growth, and two, they are lighter and easier to move during summer and winter. The pot does not need to be very large, with a diameter of about 20 centimeters being ideal.
Soil: It is suitable to use a 1:1 ratio of garden soil and nutrient-rich soil. Garden soil helps to anchor the roots and retain water, while nutrient-rich soil increases looseness, aeration, and drainage.
No Need for Vernalization, Suitable for Guangdong and Guangxi
Suitable Environment: No matter which variety of rose you are growing, it should be placed in a sunny area and exposed to plenty of sunlight. The more sunlight, the better the growth and blooming. Insufficient light can easily cause etiolation.
Watering and Fertilizing: Watering should follow the principle of "water when dry, do not water when not dry." Fertilizing is mainly done in spring and autumn, with thin and frequent applications, less quantity but more frequent, and generally no need to fertilize in summer and winter.
Summer and Winter Care: Roses have a strong adaptability to the environment, not fearing heat or sun exposure. Normal care in summer is sufficient, and there is no issue of "difficulty in summer." Moreover, it does not require vernalization and can bloom standard flowers even in Guangdong and Guangxi. It also has good cold resistance, surviving in the open air in the North China region, and it is recommended to move it indoors in the Northeast region during winter (potted roses have less cold resistance than those grown in the ground).
Can Be Grown on Balconies
Conclusion: Aisha is actually a new variety of rose, launched in 2015, and it won the honor of the best excellent variety in the "Fresh Cut Flower Excellent New Product Selection Competition" the following year. Now, it is not only popular in the cut flower market but also a favorite among rose enthusiasts. Its disadvantages can be ignored in the face of its advantages. Rose lovers can give it a try.
The above introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of Aisha Rose and its detailed cultivation methods are provided for your reference and operation.