Roses are among the most beautiful, traditional and fragrant flowers you can plant in your garden. Sure, "every rose has its thorn", but these gorgeous blooms don't really require a lot of care. What all roses really need is some attention and a sunny location with good drainage. If you want to know how to plant roses and make them bloom in their majesty, adding color and happiness to your home, then follow these steps.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Part 1: Prepare to Plant Them
Step 1. Choose your rose variety
Any rose variety will make a beautiful addition to your garden, but it's important to check which roses will grow best in your area by looking at a regional rose guide. You can also take into consideration the appearance of the roses, as well as their size. Here are some of the most popular and most beautiful varieties of roses:
- Floribunda. These are the most colorful types of roses and are bushy shrubs that bloom freely, creating clusters of three to fifteen flowers instead of just one flower on a stem. These shrubs can be grown individually, but their appearance is more impressive when many rows are planted by placing them next to each other.
- Hybrid of Tea. It is one of the most popular types of roses, growing in vertical bushes with one flower per stem. It is likely that they are the roses you are used to seeing at the florist.
- Grandiflora. This beautiful variety of roses is a mix between a Floribunda and a Tea hybrid. It grows up to 180cm tall and creates the classic Tea Rose bouquet.
- Roses for shrub and landscape. These roses exist in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can adapt to any landscape. They grow close to the ground, are naturally disease resistant, and require less attention than other types during the long flowering season.
- Climbing roses. These roses add flavor to any garden and typically grow on a fence or trellis. They have long, arching stems that have many flowers and can cover pillars, walls, or any structure that offers them support.
- Miniature roses. These are the smallest variety of roses and can grow anywhere from 15 to 60 centimeters in height. These roses bloom in a continuous cycle and are particularly suitable for gardening in pots, for creating borders and for growing in a small space.
- Tree roses. These roses have a hardy root and are grafted to a long stem which then grafted onto a rose bush at its top. The tree rose is visually stunning, but it needs a lot of care to survive the winter season.
Step 2. Decide if you want to plant bare root or container roses
This is an important distinction because you will need to plant them differently depending on the case. Both types will need to be planted in the ground for the roots to grow into the soil, but you will need to choose between the two parts listed below to determine what to do based on the type of rose you prefer. Here's what you need to know about the two types of roses:
- Bare root roses. These roses will not be sold in bloom, but that's not a bad thing. It means that the bush can spend its energy on root development, not supporting its flowers. You can plant them at the beginning of the growing season, as early as six weeks before the average frost date in your area and no later than the following two weeks. If you plant them at the right time and with the correct method, these roses will grow faster than those grown in pots.
- Container grown roses. These roses have the advantage that they already have flowers and are therefore more beautiful when you plant them in your garden. They are usually sold in 1-gallon or larger containers, and you need to be more careful about growing them in the middle of spring, as they are more likely to be crushed by frost.
Step 3. Choose the suitable area to implant it
It will determine the fate of your roses, no matter how beautiful and hardy they may initially be. You should find a place that has at least 5-6 hours of direct sun every day, especially in the morning. You can also plant them near any shelter, such as a wall or fence, if it feels like a particularly windy area. Here are a few more things to keep in mind when choosing the perfect place for your roses:
- In hot climates there should be shade to protect the roses from the hottest sun. In cold climates there should be a warm wall or fence to protect the roses from excess cold.
- Your soil should have good drainage. Before planting roses, dig a hole and pour water into it to make sure it drains after only a few hours. If the soil is too wet, it can cause the roots of your roses to rot. If this is the case, then you should plant your roses in raised beds.
- Make sure your soil isn't too thick or sandy. Adding organic materials such as dehydrated cow manure, shredded bark or compost can help the soil achieve the right consistency.
- Avoid planting your roses near trees or shrubs. They will compete for light, water and nutrients and will not come out victorious.
- The soil should not only hold moisture easily, but it should also have a pH of between 6, 5 and 7.
Step 4. Gather the materials for planting roses
Having the roses and the location is a great start, but if you want to plant the roses then you must have all the materials in order. Here is what is needed:
- Fertilizer
- Mulch
- Scissors
- Gardening gloves
- Compost or mix for planting roses
- A spade
- A shovel
- A full watering can
Method 2 of 4: Part 2: Planting Bare Root Roses
Step 1. Plant roses as early as six weeks before the average frost date in your area and no later than the next two weeks
This is the best time to plant bare root roses. While you can purchase potted roses and continue watering and caring for them while they are still in their containers, when it comes to bare root roses, you will need to plant them immediately after purchase, so make sure you have everything you need.
Step 2. Dig a hole that is a little larger than the plant
The hole needs to be larger than the roots with the earth attached, so that the roots have something to grab onto as the plant grows. This is what the bare root plant will need. However, many plants are sold in groups of three and growing them this way can be a great idea. If you are planting more than one rose, however, you need to make sure they are at least 60 to 90 centimeters apart so that their roots have room to grow.
Step 3. Mix the compost with the soil
Stir it well until you have formed a mound of the whole mixture at the bottom of the hole you dug.
Step 4. Plant the bare root on the mound of soil
If you are planting in a warmer climate then you should place the rose so that the eye of the rose bud is just above ground level. If it is colder, the eye of the shoot should be about 1 - 2 centimeters below the ground level. The roots should be covered, but the stem should stay out of the ground.
Step 5. Spade the soil mix around the bare roots
This will keep out any air pockets that could damage your roses. Then, press the soil around the roots a little more firmly. Continue filling the hole with the mixture until it is about 3/4 full. If you are digging with your hands, watch out for the thorns.
Step 6. Fill the hole with water
Let the water soak all over the soil and then fill the hole. Then cut the stems of the roses to about 20 cm. Make angled cuts about half an inch above the outer bud.
Step 7. Make a six-inch mound of soil above the plant
This will protect the rose stems from drying out. Within two weeks or so, the shoots should bloom and then you can remove the mound.
Step 8. Press a little on the mound
This is the old gardener's trick that will help the plant retain water a little better and prevent it from falling at the first wind.
Method 3 of 4: Part 3: Planting Roses in Pots
Step 1. Plant the rose in late spring or early summer
This is typically the time when they sell roses and the frost is now over. These roses are more sensitive to frost so you need to plant them in the right season so you don't risk it.
Step 2. Lower the humidity level of the roses
If you have kept the roses in a container for a while or if they are just very humid, you will need to wait for the humidity to drop a little so that you can plant them more easily. If the roses are too wet, the roots do not grow much and some flowers may be lost by transferring them from the container.
Step 3. Dig a hole that is a little larger than the size of the roots with their earth
This is the same thing you will need to do when planting a bare root rose. Use a spade or shovel to dig this hole.
Step 4. Remove the vase
First, remove the bottom of the container, after which remove the sides as you insert the vase into the hole. Pull off the sides as if you were peeling an orange. The container could also be a simple vase and will need to be removed at once.
Step 5. Loosen the earth around the root bale
This will help you discover the roots a little and it will be easier for them to adapt to the soil. This will also help you straighten any tangled roots growing in the small rose container. To loosen them, you can cut between the roots by making vertical grooves with a sharp knife - they should be opened about an inch to leave their shape.
Step 6. Place the rose bush in the center of the hole
When you're done, fill the hole with plain potting soil.
Step 7. Work the soil mix around the roots
This will eliminate any air pockets and help your rose grow strong.
Step 8. Water the plant and wait for the water to drain and water again to get a good start
If you have organic mulch like bark, pine needles, or wood shavings, you can add it to the top to help maintain soil moisture.
Method 4 of 4: Part 4: Take Care of Your Roses
Step 1. Water your plants frequently for the first 3-4 weeks after planting them
This usually occurs when the 5 centimeters of soil on the surface is dry. To stay healthy, your roses need plenty of hydration and food.
Step 2. Continue wetting the soil
Four weeks after planting, you should start moistening the bed about every two weeks. Do this in the morning for best results.
Step 3. Start fertilizing about 3 months after planting
Use 8 - 15 cm of mulch to control humidity, temperature and stop weed growth. Mulching also helps fix the nutrients your roses need to stay healthy. Read How to Grow Roses for more information on how to care for your roses after they are planted.
Step 4. Prune your roses
By pruning roses you will always keep them thick and grow healthy and strong. All you need is some shears and a good eye for what needs to be eliminated. You can cut all the suckers, which are new plants growing from the roots of the old plant, as well as any remaining stems that are thinner than a pencil, rub or cross each other, or are simply not the shape you want. your roses.
Step 5. Protect your roses from the cold
In the winter months or when it is unusually cold, you may need to intervene to keep your beautiful roses alive even in the winter. You should trim the rose plants back to about 60 centimeters to avoid being damaged by ice and wind. After that you should tie the stems together with string to further protect the roses from the wind.
- Each rose plant should have a nice mound of fresh, soft compost or earth around its base.
- You can add another layer of hay or straw on top of the mound for added protection.
- When spring approaches, you can remove the additional protection.
Advice
- Roses do well in the desert, but require deep irrigation.
- Do not water the roses late: this will avoid fungal diseases.
- Roses love water but can get many fungal and bacterial diseases if they don't have enough sunlight to dry their leaves and petals. Plant your roses where they get the morning light and remember that they need at least 6 hours of sunlight.
- You will do well to plant roses in the spring. Choose an area where it circulates well with air. Roses will not grow in an enclosed or narrow area.
- Some rose growers also use a spray with a mixture of soap and water to help prevent aphids. Ask local gardeners for advice.
- Some rose growers recommend spraying the leaves with water to help prevent aphids.
- You will find that boxed and packaged roses are best to tackle earlier in the season. Potted roses are available when the weather gets a little warmer so it's best to plant them later.
- Check with a local agricultural extension office to find a Certified Florist to assist you.
- Programs to become a Certified Florist are usually available at local universities.
