The variety, which will be discussed in our article, was bred by German breeders in 1996. Since then, the rose "Nostalzhi" managed to win awards as "The Best Grade" at European competitions. Than this variety of roses won the judges and how to grow this unusual variety in the garden, you will learn by reading the article.
Biological description and appearance
Let's find out what this rose looks like, and also what are the main characteristics of this variety. 
Bush height
The height of the Nostalgia rose rarely exceeds 100 cm. Bushes are neat in appearance, rounded in shape, their width is 60-80 cm. The size of the bushes is influenced by the conditions in which this hybrid tea variety is grown.
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Buds
Despite the short stature, the buds grow in large sizes - 10-12 cm, each has 30-45 petals. Outwardly, they resemble a bowl with the wavy edges of the petals, which give a special decorative look to the plant. 
This the variety is unusual for its coloring - a white or beige core of a bud with red or crimson edges that can change the color intensity, depending on external factors. For example, in cool weather, the edges of the petals become crimson, in the heat - red, and at the end of its flowering cherry shades prevail.
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Bloom
One of the advantages of the rose "Nostalgie" is its repeated flowering in one season. Starting from mid-June until October, two-color buds will bloom on the bushes one by one, spreading a light and unobtrusive scent. 
Fans of this variety say that the buds that have just begun their flowering look the most unusual and decorative - during this period, the rose “Nostalgie” looks like strawberries with cream.
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Winter hardiness and disease resistance
This variety refers to winter hardy and is able to survive ground frosts down to -23 ° C, however, experienced gardeners still recommend hiding bushes with the onset of frost. The flowers have a good resistance to long-term precipitation - even during heavy rains, the petals hold the shape of a bud well and do not crumble. 
Sort "Nostalgie" has good resistance to common diseases of garden plants - powdery mildew and leaf spot. Nevertheless, disease prevention and compliance with the rules of cultivation are indispensable conditions for the full development of the bush and its lush flowering.
Important! If your flowers produce a lot of "blind" shoots without forming buds, then you can stimulate flowering by pruning these shoots.
Growing conditions
If you decide to decorate the garden with bushes of hybrid tea varieties, then first of all choose the right place for their planting. The site should be well lit, but note that the intense dining sun can cause burns on the leaves, so it is best for the sun to fall on the bushes only in the morning and in the evening. Do not plant roses in the lowlands or in places with poor air circulation - these factors can cause the appearance of diseases and their slow growth.
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The grade "Nostalzhi" well grows on the chernozem subacidic soil. If loam prevails on your site, then do not forget about the regular application of organic fertilizers. Making the peat will help bring the ground to the necessary looseness. 
Before planting roses in open ground, make sure that the soil warms up to + 10-12 ° C - this will significantly speed up the process of forming a strong root system.
Use in landscape design
Rose is a universal decoration of any site. Rose "Nostalgie" looks equally good both in single variants of planting, and in beds, mixborders, with other colors in the neighborhood. Experienced gardeners advise planting this variety of at least 3-4 bushes in one place - this technique will enhance the effect of flowering, and you can enjoy beautiful buds all summer and autumn.
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Since the bushes "Nostalzhi" low, with their help you can put the necessary accents in the flowerbed, and also beautifully draw a path in the garden. 
Rose Bush Care Tips
Care for rose bushes is quite simple, it is important to follow only 4 rules:
- Abundant watering. Roses require regular watering, especially on hot summer days. The best time is early morning, because the sun has not yet risen high, which means that the flowers will have time to drink water before it evaporates. Another reason why it is advisable to carry out morning watering - water droplets on the leaves and petals under the scorching rays of the sun can "burn" the plant, which can lead to a deterioration of its appearance. The average portion of cool water for one bush should be at least 5 liters, and if the day promises to be particularly hot, increase the amount. If an earth crust forms around the stems after watering, then carefully loosen it before each next watering.
- Regular feeding. The type of fertilizer depends on the season. For example, in the spring you should add organic fertilizers that need to be applied only to wet soil, complex fertilizers are good in the summer, and with the onset of autumn coolness, add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to the diet.
- Pruning. This is a must-have procedure for pink shrubs. Spring pruning is carried out only after the bush buds appear. Garden shears or pruning shears sluggish, frozen or dry shoots. Leave a few strong shoots, their height should be about 30 cm. Summer pruning is done to remove faded buds and dried leaves - this way you make room for the formation of new flowers and stimulate their re-flowering. Autumn pruning of roses is one of the steps in preparation for wintering. At this time of the year, disease-damaged processes and branches that grow into the shrub are removed. It is enough to leave 3-5 strong and healthy stems in order for your rose to successfully survive the winter. Regardless of the season, cut the plants only in dry weather, the cut on the stem should be made at an angle.
- Mulching. This procedure is especially indispensable in the summer. Covering the soil with sawdust, peat, pine needles or pine bark helps retain moisture, beneficial elements in the soil and, importantly, mulching does not give weeds and some pests get close to the roots of the rose.
Important! Do not plant roses near coniferous trees - their spreading crown will not let in sunlight, and a powerful root system will not allow the flower roots to develop.
By compulsory care for hybrid tea varieties of roses should include the preparation of shrubs for the winter. This can include autumn pruning, making mineral dressings, as well as the preparation of the shelter.
Especially important is the last stage. After you cut off your roses as much as possible at the end of autumn, it's time to take care of their shelter - sawdust, dry leaves, sand and coniferous branches will be useful. With a mixture of these materials, cover the roots and shoots, you can form a small (up to 25 cm) hill at the base of the bush. Cover the flowers should be at an air temperature of -5-7 ° C.
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That's all the secrets of growing roses variety "Nostalgie" on the site. As you can see, this process can hardly be called complicated. With a minimum effort, you can create a real paradise in your garden.
