Ensure Your Roses Grow Healthy And Bountifully With Proper Rose Planting

Unlike what you may have originally thought, there is quite a bit that goes into planting a rose

. Everything from the location to how deep you plant it to what kind of fertilizer used should be taken into consideration. Here are a few of the many things that you will want to think about with rose planting.

The number one thing to keep in mind with rose gardening is where you will be planting the plant. Location means everything with roses as it can determine whether the plant flourishes or fades. Keep in mind roses do need sunlight and lots of it. Most rose species require at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight in order to prosper. Even the species that can make it in shade need four to six hours of sun.

In addition to location, it is important you think about the soil of where you will be planting the roses. It is vital the soil is extremely nutritious in order to properly feed your roses. If there is too much clay or sand it will deter the plants growth. Also, make sure the soil is not too acidic and does not contain too much limestone or chalk.

A simple way to determine whether or not the soil is suitable is to grab a handful. If the soil holds the mold while crumbling easy it will work. Chances are it has too much clay if it does not crumble easily and has too much sand if it does not hold the mold.

The final thing to keep in mind with rose planting is to place it away from other plants or trees. The reason for this is because larger plants can actually extract water and nutrients from the soil that actually extend well beyond their drip line. The way to tell if you are planting too close to other plants or trees is if there are a number of roots in the location where you intended on placing the roses. While some climbing roses can hold up, most rose plants are best off being mixed with other roses or non-invasive plants.

From there, it is time to get back to the basics with rose gardening. Make sure the hole you dig is slightly larger than the size of the pot or the root system of the plant. The depth will depend on the climate as colder areas need to be planted slightly deeper. Your roses can benefit from loosening the soil at the bottom of the hole as well as placing some compost in the bottom.

Always spread the roots after placing it into the hole and refill the hole so that the soil settles around the roots. Before completely filling the hole, water the roots so they can grow properly. Finally, fill the rest of the hole and firm the soil slightly to complete your rose planting.

by: Margarita Hughes

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