HOW TO GROW ROSE PLANTS?

Published on 20/03/2018
Last Updated on 21/03/2018
Submitted by Beryl

Growing Rose Plants on the front garden is a dream of many house owners. But starting a garden with rose plants seems to be a stressful thing for beginners. However with little knowledge about the rose plants and proper care and maintenance this will become successful.

There are different types of rose plants available in the nursery such as Tree rose, Miniature rose, Climber rose, Hybrid tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Shrub and landscape roses etc. You can decide which one to plant in your garden based on the climate and the regional guide. You can buy either the bare-root rose or the container-grown rose plants. Bare-root plants does not have leaves or flowers, it just has a stem from rose plant, whereas the container-grown roses comes in a pot with leaves, flowers, root, soil etc. Both will grow perfectly well if you plant them carefully following the right method at the right time.

Site Selection for Planting Roses

Choose the perfect location for planting roses. The spot should get minimum six hours direct sunlight per day. If the area you live is too hot, you can provide some shelter to protect them from extra sun. If the area is too windy, try to plant them near fence or well, so that they will be protected from heavy wind. If the area is too cold, plant the rose plants near warm wall to provide some protection from cold. Soil: The soil should not be too sandy. It should have good drainage also.

How to Plant the Rose Plant?

Materials Required:

Rose: bare- root or Container- grown
Shovel
Water
Spade
Shears for pruning
Hand Gloves for gardening
Fertiliser
Compost
Mycorrhizal Fungi
Mulch

Procedure for Planting Container-Grown Roses:

After selecting the location, prepare the area by digging deep enough and adding fertiliser in the soil. Dig much deeper and wider (almost 2 times) than the container of rose plant so that the entire plant can go in easily.
Now check the depth before planting the rose by keeping the pot inside the hole and see if the swelling at the rose plants base is inside the hole. If not, dig little bit deeper.
Now remove the plant from the container by tapping the sides of container. The rose plant along with the soil attached to it easily comes out of the pot or container.
Now plant the rose plant into the hole and add fertiliser
Also add Mycorrhizal Fungi, as per the instructions on the label, which aids in the growth of roots.
Tighten the soil around the plant by pressing with hands (by wearing gloves)
Add water to the plant daily atleast once.

Procedure for Planting Bare-root Roses:

Place the roots in a bucket containing water atleast for 30 minutes before planting them into the soil.
Dig the soil, remove any weeds, stones, roots, and other impurities found in the selected spot
Dig the hole. The hole should be deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots properly.
Loosen the soil in and around the hole.
Add fertiliser and water in the hole
Add the Mycorrhizal fungi in the root of the rose plant. The packet contains the instructions and recommended dosage.
Now place the rose plant in the hole.
Take care that all the roots must be below the ground level. If not, you need to dig deeper enough
Fill the hole with the surrounding soil and some fertiliser
Now tighten the soil using hands or foot
Water the plant well

Tips for Planting Roses

Plant roses in early spring for good results.
If there is any spent flower, deadhead them. This aids in the development of new buds and flowers
Water twice in dry periods. Pour more water to rose plants and less frequently.
Use slow-release fertiliser in early spring
While watering the plants, make sure the water reaches the root area.
Watering the roses in the early morning is recommended. Do not water when the sun is too hot
Prune rose plants to 12 inches
Pour more water to roses grown in containers or pots