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Roses are synonymous with romance and the divine. They’re a timeless flower and a winning addition to any garden, whether eliciting an old-school aesthetic or something a little more modern. Knowing how to care for roses should be in any gardener’s knowledge arsenal, whether planning on letting them stand or picking themfor a loved one on a special occasion.
It’s not as simple as finding somerose plants for sale, buying them, and watering them regularly. Some important rose care principles must be followed to ensure the flowers stay healthy in your garden.
Caring for roses has a few important consistencies across thedifferent species of the plant. These are the fundamentals that you need to keep in mind throughout the lifetime of the plants.
Roses require around 6 hours of direct sunlight every day, with insufficient sunlight hindering blooms
It’s better for root growth to water them less regularly and deeper, rather than shallow, regular watering – allow the top inch to dry out before the next watering
Water at the base rather than around the foliage – this will preventfungal diseases
Protect roses from the winter, using shelters and mounded soil around the base of the stem to keep cold winds away
Roses thrive in about 6.0-6.5 pH – slightly acidic
These are the basic bare essentials of caring for roses, so you can maintain them in your garden for years to come.
When you buy potted roses, they might still be fairly young. You should have a few competencies on how to care for roses in their earlier stages to guarantee they grow into established, healthy plants.
Newly planted roses will require more frequent watering than more established ones
Make sure to plant them in well-drained, fertile soil – this can be supported by a dedicated potting mix
Roses like regular fertilisation throughout the growing season – from early spring until after the first flush of blooms – using balanced or organic fertilisers
Mulch around the base of the plant with shredded bark or woodchips to help maintain soil temperatures
These guidelines should help you bring your roses to maximum fruition, with the fertilisation tips being an ongoing thing to keep in mind.
Pruning is a vital part of understanding how to care for roses, keeping disease firmly at bay and encouraging new growth effectively.
Shape the plant carefully, primarily pruning away dead or diseased wood
Remove faded or dead blooms to encourage more flowering, cutting the stem just below the spent bloom at a 45-degree angle
Pruning needs to be approached whenever you spot aphids, spider mites, black spots, yellowed bloomheads and powdery mildew, acting promptly to prevent serious disease/infection.
If you’re eager to build your rose garden, check out our range today. We have a wide range ofrose plants on sale, covering a variety of species so you can create the ultimate rose display in your outdoor space.
