- 5 Tips For Planting Roses
- By Jo Williams
When spring is on its way and
the ground is soft, it is the perfect time for planting roses.
Roses have been a very popular bloom over the years, not only
do they look good, but they smell wonderful too.
However, planting roses cannot
be done just anywhere or in just any climate. They need special
care and treatment. Here are some tips that you need to consider
in order to successfully grow roses:
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1. Roses require about 4 to 6 hours of sunlight
everyday. It would be best to plant your roses in a clear area
where there are not too many trees or other types of plants.
The reason behind this is that the rose may lack sunlight exposure
and the roots are also likely to become intertwined with the
rose and throttle its growth. If you wish to replace an old rose
bush, you should remove about 1 ? cubic feet of the old soil
and replace it with new soil so that the newly planted rose will
have fresh soil to start with.
2. When thinking about the position of your roses
you must consider the type of rose you are planting. Place ramblers
and climbers along trellises, fences and next to pergolas or
arches. This is important to consider because they need space
to grow freely and these positions are perfect for bigger blooming
roses. |
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3. Roses will look good in island beds which can
be mixed with perennials. Smaller roses make great edging plants,
which are perfect for combining in front of taller species. Dig
a hole large enough for the size of the root ball, but remember
to loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole. You can also add
bone meal which acts as a slow acting resource of phosphorus.
This will help establish a healthy root growth for your roses.
4. You should be careful when considering the planting
depth as this depends on your climate. If you live in a cooler
climate, plant roses deeper, but if you wish to plant in a pot,
you must dig about 1 inch deeper than the usual potted level.
5. Make sure that you place roses in the hole carefully.
The hole should be refilled with soil so that the roots are covered
completely. Before you make the final covering, water the rose.
Then mound the soil about 8 inches high around the base of the
plant. The earth will keep the stems from drying out until the
plant is completely rooted. As the leaves open, you can remove
the excess soil that surrounds the plant.
These some important tips you
need to consider when planting roses. It will be worth the effort,
as your roses will bloom beautifully. |
