Winter-hardy roses for siberia. The best varieties of roses

Many novice flower growers are sure that some special conditions are needed to grow roses on their own plot, and not everyone can succeed. This opinion was formed due to the unsuccessful attempts of many to grow and preserve these capricious beauties. In fact, for correct selection varieties to grow a queen of flowers in your own flower bed is no more difficult than any other flower. It is only important to know which roses are the most unpretentious and winter-hardy and choose a variety, depending on the climatic conditions of the region of residence.

Types of roses for growing in harsh climatic conditions with photos

For amateur flower growers living in a harsh climate with frosty and often snowless winters, it is quite difficult to preserve roses during cold weather. Initially, the rose was intended for growing in warm regions. But there were more and more people wishing to admire the beauty of this flower all over the world, and then the breeders set themselves the task of growing frost-resistant varieties that can survive fairly severe frosts. As a result of their work, the arsenal of flower growers was replenished with several types of roses, which are able to get along in unpredictable weather conditions not only in the middle zone, but also during severe pestilences in Siberia.



All types of winter-hardy roses are divided into three types:

  1. Absolutely frost-resistant... They are able to winter in an upright position and even in severe frosts, which do not require attention to themselves.
  2. Medium winter hardy. They hibernate without shelter only in regions with a mild climate, but subject to sufficient snow cover. With a lack of snow, they can freeze. It is recommended to bend down the stems of the roses for a quality snow shelter.
  3. Relatively winter hardy. They overwinter in an upright position, provided they do not severe frosts... In regions with a harsh climate, they require high-quality, air-dry shelter.

Roses of Canadian selection

This species was bred in northern Canada, therefore it is resistant to the most severe frosts. Bushes, with proper cover, can withstand frosts down to -45... Canadian breeders began to breed winter-hardy roses in the second half of the 20th century. The work was funded by the state.

Roses of Canadian selection. Variety Alexander Mackenzie

The assortment of the species is presented in two series: Explorer and Parkland. In 2009, another series appeared on the world market - Canadian Artists. Roses are intended for cultivation in 4 climatic zones. Therefore, under an earthen shelter they can winter in the conditions of Penza and St. Petersburg. , as well as in all nearby cities. In the third climatic zone, in the conditions of the Urals and the Trans-Urals, for these roses it is necessary to build a frame shelter and cover them with spruce branches.

The most popular varieties of roses of this type:

  • Charles Austin... The variety is ideal for the climate of the Moscow region. The height of the bush is up to one and a half meters. The flowers are orange, the color on the petals is paler than in the center.
  • Morden centennial... Park rose with red-pinks. Medium sized flowers. The bush is high, sometimes it grows up to two meters.
  • Wasagaming. Pink flowers with a pleasant persistent aroma. Unpretentious variety, withstands severe frost. According to gardeners' reviews, this variety is suitable even for the harsh climate of Tyumen. .

Roses of Canadian selection. Champlain cultivar

One of the clear advantages of this type of roses is their incredible resistance to temperature extremes. On the summer cottages this type is often used to decorate unattractive areas, gazebos and fences. Escapes climbing roses grows from two to 10-15 meters long and during flowering the bushes are completely covered with flowers. The varieties of small-flowered climbing roses are frost-resistant:

  • Super Excelsa... It blooms in large fuchsia brushes. The bushes can easily endure heat and frost.
  • Snow goose... The flowers of this variety resemble white balls. Thanks to the abundance of petals. Each cluster forms from 5 to 25 flowers. The variety blooms almost continuously for two months.
  • Super dorothy... It has a particularly pleasant, strong aroma. The stems grow up to 3 meters. Flowers are semi-double, crimson.
  • Rambling Rector... Chameleon variety: color at the beginning of flowering Ivory... As they burn out in the sun, they become snow-white. Each cluster forms from 20 to 50 small flowers. The rose is capable of hibernating without shelter.

Climbing roses. Variety Rosarium Utersen

This type of rose is distinguished by its particular unpretentiousness and amazing vitality. They grow rapidly, forming a low, abundant flowering bush up to three meters in diameter. They overwinter under the shelter of spruce branches and non-woven fabric, and in the conditions of the Volga region, they are able to winter under a small layer of peat-soil mixture. The most popular varieties of roses:

  • Amber Sun... The flowers have an unusual color, changing during flowering, at the beginning of blooming, the bud is copper-yellow, closer to wilting, it brightens to pale cream.
  • Stadt Rum... The height of the bush is no more than 50 centimeters. It blooms with salmon. Does not fade or fade even in strong sun.
  • Solero... The variety is highly resistant to diseases and pests. Flowers are bright yellow or lemon, cupped.
  • Resident... A unique variety with increased resistance to rain. Recommended for growing in conditions high humidity St. Petersburg. It blooms in semi-double flowers, collected in carpal inflorescences. The color of the petals is carmine, the middle of the flower is light pink.
  • Golden Showers... The most winter-hardy variety of climbing roses. Blooms bright yellow from June to late autumn. The variety is not picky about the composition of the soil and is resistant to diseases.

Ground cover roses. Ferdy variety

Floribunda roses

The floribunda species is obtained by crossing a hybrid tea and a polyanthus rose. Floribundas inherited from their progenitors profuse flowering, resistance to diseases and pests, excellent winter hardiness. In the presence of an air-dry frame shelter, this species can tolerate frosts in minus 35-40 degrees. In regions with a milder climate, for example, in particular, in the gardens of Volgograd, floribunda can winter under a light peat-soil cover. The most frost-resistant are the following varieties of roses:

  • Arthur Bell. The variety is especially popular in Europe, but it is quite suitable for growing in the vastness of Siberia and the middle zone. The height of the bush is 75-80 centimeters. The buds are semi-double, pale yellow in color with pink edging of the petals. Blooms in brushes of 3-5 pieces. Has a slight fruity aroma. The disadvantage of this variety is that the petals burn out in the sun.
  • Deja vu... The variety was bred in Siberia and is characterized by increased winter hardiness. The bush is upright. With branches. Flowers are bright yellow with coral edging of petals, conical.
  • Jack Frost... The color of the buds is white with a light green tint... The bud is goblet. When unfolded, the diameter of the flower is about 9 centimeters.
  • Luminion... Blooms in inflorescences of 6-7 pieces. The flowers are cupped, fiery scarlet.
  • Sunsprite (Freesia). Counts best representative floribunda species. Withstands frosts down to minus 30 degrees under light cover. Disease resistant. The flowers are cupped, golden in color. The disadvantage of the variety is the rapid shedding of the petals.
  • Evelyn Fison... Sprawling bush, up to 80 centimeters in height. The flowers are cupped, bright red in the center, burgundy around the edges. The variety is resistant to sun and rain.

Floribunda roses. Iceberg variety

Shrub roses

Shrub roses or shrubs were bred in the middle of the last century. The words "shrub" in translation from English means "bush". In principle, all genera are shrubs. But shrabs are "bushes of bushes". Their height often reaches 2 meters, the stems are powerful, resilient.

Shrubs are frost-resistant. IN middle lane can hibernate without shelter, in regions with severe frosts they require only light shelters. It is customary to refer to scrubs as many subgroups. Basically, this group includes varieties that are not ideally suited to other species. The most frost-resistant varieties are:

  • Crown Princess Margaret. The height of the bush is 2.5 meters. Abundant flowering from June to October. Apricot flowers, saturated shade... Has a strong fruity aroma.
  • Snow ballet. The flowers are white. Up to 7 centimeters in diameter, with a delicate aroma.
  • Gazebo. Resistant to drought, frost, disease, rain and burnout. Flowers up to 12 centimeters in diameter, golden pink. Long-lasting flowering.
  • Manstead Wood. The color of the flowers is burgundy or red, crimson at the beginning of flowering. The bush is dense, large in diameter, up to one and a half meters high.
  • Lilac rain... A variety with increased frost resistance, does not freeze even in the absence of snow. Blooms lilac flowers... Flowers are small in size, densely double. Wavy flowering, repeated. The height of the bush is 60-120 centimeters.
  • ... Pink-apricot flowers, richer in the center and lighter at the edges. The diameter of the flower is about 14-15 centimeters. 2-3 flowers are formed on one stem. The bush is 130-140 centimeters high.
  • ... Flowers are spherical at the bud stage and cupped, densely doubled when opened. Depending on the variety, the flowers range from pale cream to burgundy. The diameter of the flower is about 12 centimeters. The flowering is undulating. The height of the bush is 120-130 centimeters, the width is no more than 60 centimeters. It tolerates frost well, but is not resistant to rain.
  • Toscanini. One of the most frost-resistant varieties, can hibernate without shelter even during severe frosts. It blooms in red, the diameter of the flower is about 10 centimeters. With strong pruning, it can hibernate without shelter. The height of the bush is 130 centimeters. The stems are of uneven length, which gives the bush a somewhat unkempt appearance.

Shrub roses. Variety Summer Sunset

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Siberian open spaces belong to the zone of risky farming, and not every Siberian florist decides to start a rose garden on his site. However, growing roses is possible even in harsh climates. How to pick up suitable grade climbing rose for growing in Siberia, will be discussed in the article.

Climatic conditions of Siberia and growing roses

Siberia is a vast territory that includes several climatic zones. But the only area where growing roses in open ground impossible - these are the northern regions lying in the subarctic belt. The rest of the areas allow for such a possibility, although they have their own characteristics:

  • Western Siberia. Stretches from Ural mountains to the Yenisei. The climate is temperate continental. In summer, winds blowing from the north and east dominate here, and the influence of arctic cyclones is often felt. average temperature in the summer months about +20 0 C. In winter, southern and south-western winds prevail, bringing clear frosty weather. The air temperature can drop below -35 0 С. The snow cover is abundant and stable (See also the article ⇒).
  • Eastern Siberia. The territory includes the Trans-Baikal, Krasnoyarsk Territories, Buryatia, Irkutsk Region, the Republic of Tuva and Yakutia. The climate is harsh, sharply continental. Winter temperatures range from -18 to -50 0 С. In summer they average +17 0 С.
  • Southern Siberia. Includes regions adjacent to the mountain ranges of Asia. Climatic conditions are characterized by contrast. Summer here is short, but warm and even hot, winter is frosty, with heavy snowfalls.

Thus, the conditions for growing roses in Siberia vary depending on the specific region. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the wide variety of soils in this area. Here they can be swampy, permafrost-taiga, soddy, soddy-podzolic. In a number of regions, chernozems and meadow-chernozem soils are found, which are most favorable for growing roses.

Tip # 1. Due to the wide variety of climatic and soil conditions in Siberia, recommendations for varieties of climbing roses are general and rather arbitrary. When buying a seedling, you need to focus more on your own plot.

Requirements for climbing roses for growing in Siberia


In order for a rose to form a climbing shape, it is necessary that its shoots are well preserved in winter along the entire length. This is the main difficulty in growing roses in Siberia. In addition to high frost resistance, varieties of Siberian climbing roses must have the following characteristics:

  • the ability to quickly build up shoots and restore vegetative mass;
  • good immunity to fungal diseases;
  • early flowering;
  • the ability of a flower to withstand negative weather conditions (rain and wind).

It is very important that the seedling is grafted onto a frost-resistant stock. Growing self-rooted roses in Siberia is not recommended.

Tip # 2. The experience of Siberian rose growers shows that in this region it is better to purchase seedlings from local nurseries. As a rule, roses in them are grafted onto local rootstocks, which makes the plants better adapted to the soil and climatic characteristics of the territory.

Review of varieties of climbing roses for growing in Siberia

To a greater extent, the varieties of roses of Canadian selection meet the above requirements, since the conditions in Canada are similar to those in Siberia. The main efforts of breeders in breeding these varieties were aimed precisely at increasing the endurance of plants without losing their decorative effect.

The following varieties of climbing roses can be considered suitable for the Siberian climate:

Variety name Characteristic Advantages and disadvantages

Explorer series rose with bright pink, almost crimson double flowers 6-7 cm in diameter. It blooms in large clusters, 5-10 pieces each. Duration of flowering - up to 7 weeks. In Siberia, it is able to build up lashes up to 2 meters long.

Pros:

· Very high winter hardiness;

Abundant long flowering;

High resistance to powdery mildew and good - to black spot;

Minuses:

· Average growth energy.

Explorer series rose with gorgeous pale pink flowers of ancient shape. Flower diameter up to 8 cm, blooming in clusters of 5-10 flowers. The scent is not strong, but expressive. The shoots have short internodes and good flexibility, which allows the variety to be used as ramblers.

Pros:

· Excellent winter hardiness;

· Good climbing potential.

Minuses:

  • thorny shoots;
  • weak resistance of the flower to rain.

A new Canadian Artists variety that can be used as a climbing rose or a tall scrub. The flowers are pink, semi-double, with a wonderful aroma, 10 cm in diameter. Blossoming in clusters of 3-7 pieces.

Pros:

· Exceptional winter hardiness, allowing you to grow a rose without shelter for the winter;

Abundant continuous flowering all summer;

· Excellent resistance to fungal infections;

· Good resistance of the flower to rain.

Minuses:

  • not detected.

A low climbing rose, suitable for the formation of hedges. Reaches 1.8 meters in height. Flowers are densely doubled, dark red, collected in small clusters of 3-4 pieces. The diameter of each flower is 8 cm, the aroma is light.

Pros:

· Excellent winter hardiness;

· Abundant re-flowering;

· Good resistance to fungal infections;

· High energy of growth.

Minuses:

  • average flower resistance to rain and fading.

Explorer series rose suitable for scrub or short lash cultivation. Reaches a height of 1.5 meters. It has a wonderful double lemon-yellow flower up to 8 cm in diameter. It blooms in brushes of 5-8 pieces.

Pros:

· Excellent winter hardiness;

· Abundant re-flowering;

· Good resistance to fungal infections;

· Good resistance of the flower to bad weather;

· Weakly spiny shoots.

Minuses:

· Short lifespan of each flower.

All the listed varieties of roses are recommended forIV zonesUSDA, except for the new Felix Leclerc, which can grow without shelter even inIII zone. The growth energy of these climbing roses fluctuates depending on the air temperature. In a warm summer, they give a very good increase, and in a cool summer they can "slow down". Nevertheless, these varieties are able to demonstrate a very high decorative effect in Siberia.

Reviews of rose growers about climbing roses in Siberia


Rose growers of Siberia, not spoiled by an unlimited assortment of varieties, treat each plant that has taken root with great love. Their reviews of the listed varieties are mostly positive:

“The four J.P. Connell shrubs planted in 2012 are alive and well. The first bloom is powerful! In June, almost completely covered with flowers, like a bedspread. The second wave is weak - individual flowers at the tops. Each flower is beautiful both in half-release and in full. The flowers last a little, just a couple of days, you have to cut off the faded ones every day. There are no thorns, it is easy to care for the bushes. On a damp summer they catch a black spot "(Nina, Krasnoyarsk).

“My opinion about Quadra is purely positive. The bush is high, I didn't measure it with a tape measure, but I tie it up, standing on a stepladder. The bloom is overflowing, magnificent. The brushes are heavy, huge, but each individual flower is very beautiful - up to 11 cm, lasts a long time, does not fade at all and does not lose shape even when flowering. The flowering is almost continuous. My


Kvadra is already 5 years old, but I have never been ill. Care is easy, I do only sanitary pruning. I feed well, in August I definitely give potassium to winter well. For the winter I leave it in an upright position, just covering it with two layers of thick spunbond. There were no problems with wintering "(Tatiana, Yekaterinburg).

“John Davis in my Tomsk region is growing slowly but diligently. It is noticeable that the sun is not enough for him, but it does not freeze in winter. I send for the winter under a purely symbolic film shelter and throw a good snowdrift on top. Winters well, does not get sick "(Svetlana, Tomsk).

“John Cabot is a wonderful, very abundant rose. It hibernates with me without shelter, under a hillock and snow. Frost -27 0 С tolerates easily. For 5 years I have never been ill. Of the minuses - the flowers are not very expressive. But in general they look good. "(Olga, Biysk).


The main purpose of climbing roses is vertical gardening... In this regard, the issue of the correct lash tie is relevant. David Gerald Hession, an internationally renowned botanist, recommends doing this in his book All About Roses:

“The main shoots of climbing roses are guided along the support. Young stems should be tied to the fence with plastic-wrapped wire, not wrapped around the wire from which the fence is made. It should be tied loosely so that the stems are not damaged as they grow in thickness. "

Topical questions about climbing roses in Siberia

Question number 1. When is it better to plant climbing roses in Siberia - in spring or autumn.

Winter in Siberia comes early, so it is better to plant climbing rose seedlings in spring in order to give them time for rooting.

In harsh climates, roses can be grown just as well as in colder regions. In this case, resistance to cold is very important for flower growers, therefore, the basis for breeding frost-resistant varieties of roses for Siberia is Canadian and some hybrid varieties Austin. In regional nurseries, these flowers are hardened, and are most recommended for growing to local summer residents and gardeners.

It is noteworthy that the catalog of varieties of roses and Siberia offers almost identical flowers. In rare cases, cold-resistant species, for whatever reason, do not take root in the flower beds of these areas.

The best varieties of roses for Siberia:

  • Ashram. One of the most demanded varieties. He is loved for his unique appearance... It belongs to the group of hybrid tea. Large, 11-centimeter flowers grow on powerful stems, the height of which does not exceed 1.2 m. They have a special, rich orange or copper-brown color. The aroma emanating from the flowers is reminiscent of a fruit and vanilla platter.
  • Chippendale. These are shrub roses, which occupy a special place in the hearts of Novosibirsk florists. Their large, double, fragrant flowers have a complex structure. Primary colors: orange, peach or dark orange. Bouquets of spray roses of Siberia of the Chippendale variety have a wonderful appearance. They are often planted in, combined with other flowers.
  • Rosarium Uetersen... It belongs to the category of climbing roses (winter-hardy varieties) for Siberia. Many summer residents prefer these particular colors. The continuity of their flowering will delight the summer resident throughout the season. It can hibernate without shelter for the winter, although it is recommended in some harsh regions, nevertheless, to make a shelter. It recovers very quickly in the spring. The average diameter of dark pink flowers is 4-6 cm. The shoots are very powerful, can reach up to 3 m in length. In this case, the bush requires a garter for special structures.
  • Double Delight. The distinctive name indicates that the flower is unusual. And so it is - it combines two colors. The base of the bud is bright cream and the edges of the petals are red. The aroma of this variety hybrid tea roses for Siberia it is very similar to the taste of raspberries or strawberries. Shoots are very easy to create the desired shape bush. Stems and root system strong, straight.
  • Golden Celebration... This is the best grade park roses for Siberia. It tolerates cold well and appears when grown. This hybrid from the nursery of David Austin (a famous English breeder) blooms twice a year with bright yellow buds. Golden Celebration belongs to the category of the most fragrant roses for Siberia. Its lemon-caramel smell spreads over several tens of meters.

What kinds of roses are suitable for Siberia, besides the ones listed above? The most popular are also the following flowers:

What types of roses are best suited for Siberia?

In the vastness of Siberia, many summer residents and flower growers are engaged in the breeding and hardening of many popular varieties. The peculiarity of this work is that over time, the flowers fully adapt to the climate of the region in which the mini nursery is located. It is these growers who can give a clear answer to the question of which varieties of roses are best to plant in Siberia?

One of the most famous is the home rose garden of Lyubov Bezrodnova. During the period of her breeding career, this woman has adapted many varieties of the queen of flowers to the Siberian climate. Most of her time she was engaged in the breeding and hardening of park roses, but there are many floribunda, hybrid tea in the assortment. Mrs. Bezrodnova successfully manages to work on imported plant species, fully adapting them to the Siberian cold.

In her opinion, it is necessary to carefully select roses for Siberia. The best varieties end up on the flower beds of most private households. Thanks to the method of Lyubov Bezrodnova, many summer residents can choose suitable types plants.

Winter hardy varieties climbing roses for Siberia.

We have selected varieties of roses for those who have never grown roses!

The beginning is half the battle! Choosing the right varieties for a novice rose grower is not an easy task.

If you do not know how to prune roses in the spring, how to cover them, how to prevent diseases and how to treat them, do not be upset. There are roses that will teach you this.

Below is a list of the easiest varieties to grow. All varieties in climatic zones 3 and 2 require shelter with loose garden soil and lurtasil (density at least 60) over the frame. For climatic zones 4 and 5, only an earthen shelter (in the second year after planting)

Varieties for the most beautiful places in the garden, for ceremonial flower beds:

Mozart and Ballerina (European collection) are two time-tested varieties. They are of the same type of growth, but with a different color of the flower. The inflorescences are massive and resemble bunches of huge hydrangeas.

Parfun de l'Hay and Rosario de l'Hay (aromatic oil collection) - these two varieties were described and recommended at the beginning of the twentieth century by Mr. Desyatov, the largest rose grower in pre-revolutionary Russia.

The photo shows the varieties of roses Louse Odier and William Buffin growing near the fence along the road.

There are many vines in the world: both flowering and decorative deciduous. Moreover, they not only decorate the allotted hedge, but also serve as a living screen. Vines help decorate an unsightly fence, old mesh, or outbuilding. Terry Kalistegia is just such a "helper" of domestic flower growers: it is unpretentious, looks beautiful all season, and long flowering ends only after frost.


Siberian is their popular name. It seems to me that such a nickname is completely suitable for them: the inflorescences really look like blossoming roses, but not so dense, but more fluffy. Calistegia it is also unique in that it blooms already in the first year after planting, and how it blooms: in each axil of green leaves a flower is necessarily formed. Somewhere from mid-July, the liana is completely covered with pale pink, shiny flowers that do not stop blooming until late autumn. If you look at it from a distance, it seems as if someone has pasted many small roses among the foliage. People often confuse her with curly roses and even with clematis - just in our gardens terry calistegia practically never occurs. It is extremely difficult to get in stores planting material, which is another obstacle to a person's acquaintance with this rose.

Calistegia. Growing


Do not be afraid to plant this vine, it is not capricious and grows well in almost any conditions. And if you take care of the "Siberian rose" a little, you will end up with a fast-growing, branchy bindweed that will master any support, wall, mesh-netting fence or stone partitions! So, what does a plant need for a carefree life in our garden?

Planting site and soil. The time of the beginning of flowering depends on the choice of the place: in a sunny area, the Siberian rose will show itself in all its glory in mid-July, in the shade it will bloom, but, as you yourself understand, the effect will be slightly worse, besides, flowering will come about two weeks later.

Any soil is suitable, but it is better to prepare in advance a moderately nutritious, light soil. In such conditions, calistegia will grow for at least ten years. I think you can try once for such a beautiful creeper?

Watering and feeding. A lot of energy is spent on flowering, so make it a rule to regularly add organic and mineral fertilizers(alternately). Watering is moderate, usually vines have enough natural rainfall.

Transfer. Kalistegia has a bad attitude to the summer transplant - at this time it is already actively increasing the green mass and may die. And here autumn transplant just in time for her. Siberian rose is very convenient because it can grow in one place for 10, 20, and even 30 years. However, before landing, carefully choose a place, because you still have that aggressor in front of you! Out of inexperience, I identified her in the front garden, so she soon swept under herself both roses and lilies and other flowers. It climbs any elevation, and no tying or direction will save it - it will reach for the sun and overcome everything in its path. If you decide to retire the vine in some distant corner, dig up every single root, be careful: even a small part of such remains will add a lot of trouble in the coming spring.

Reproduction. Calistegia produces many root shoots. In the spring, they are visible along the perimeter of the mother bush: carefully dig up and plant in the right place, be sure to water. No special recommendations regarding the timing of the breeding of calistegia, you can bury the children in both spring and autumn. It's just that sprouts planted before winter are best covered and mulched.

Wintering... The Siberian rose hibernates well, after the first frost, cut off the entire bush. You don't even need to hide: in my practice, there was no freezing or soaking.

Calistegia care
... Somewhere once every 7-10 days you will have to pick up scissors and cut off all the dried flowers. It is very good at the time of flowering, but old buds significantly spoil the appearance of the vine. It is also important to remove weak young shoots in the spring, periodically thin out the bush.

Some difficulties and pests

Despite the numerous advantages, there are two difficulties in growing this beautiful liana. The first, and most important, is the unbridled growth of the rhizome. If you allow her to grow unauthorized, then she will turn from a welcome liana into a raging weed that is difficult to cope with. Therefore, I recommend that you immediately determine clear boundaries that will restrain the rhizome from overgrowing. In this case, I usually bury old buckets without a bottom in a hole or make a perimeter of slate, metal, or another solid base. Work once - but then there will be no problems with the aggressiveness of the Siberian rose!

The second problem in growing flowering plants is the influx of slugs and snails. For some reason, they are very fond of terry calistegia, crawl and feast on both leaves and flowers. There were a lot of them last summer, a whole invasion. And this despite the fact that this plant is classified as poisonous plants... It seems that such toxicity is only to the taste of pests. Pest control is the periodic treatment of bushes with pesticides. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me having such problems?

Despite the above difficulties and periodic "dances with a tambourine" around the calistegia, my plans do not include getting rid of it. First of all, it is a beautiful liana, which perfectly adorns not very attractive vertical supports. And when she dissolves pale pink buds, the spectacle (to the white envy of the neighbors;)) is magnificent!