How to plant roses delivered with soil balls (how to slow down the seedlings of roses just bought online)

1. How to plant the soil ball rose seedlings after slowing down the seedlings

If we buy roses with soil ball seedlings, when transplanting them, we need to treat the root system according to the condition of the seedlings and the location where we plant them .

If you buy rose seedlings with soil balls, when potting them, the difference between the original soil and the configured potting soil is too great. At this time, you can break off 2/3 of the original soil ball, soak it in water, and then shake it gently. The soil outside the original soil ball will fall off automatically, or you can rinse it with a pressure water gun.

The root system can be treated in this way in early spring, late autumn and winter when the temperature is not high. Then use rose soil to pot the plants. After potting, place them in a place with half sunlight in the morning to allow the seedlings to grow slowly.

However, if it is summer, you can't do this, otherwise the rose seedlings will easily die. In summer, you can just loosen the outer edge of the original soil ball, expose the root system, and directly pot it.

Although the substrates are quite different, there is no problem as long as the new roots can grow smoothly into the new substrate. Just keep it alive first and then change the soil in winter.

If it is planted in the ground, it is relatively simple. If the root system can be seen outside the soil ball, you can plant it directly in the ground. If the root system cannot be seen outside the soil ball, you can first loosen the outer edge of the soil ball, expose the roots, then plant it in the ground and water it.

How to plant the newly bought ground rose

If you plan to plant the roses you purchased in the ground, ground planting is suitable for some climbing roses and shrub roses. Only ground planting can achieve the shocking effect of more flowering.

Before planting in the ground, you must first dig a hole. The size of the hole depends on the size of the rose seedlings. Generally, the root system of the rose can be fully expanded.

We need to make some improvements to the soil. Improving the soil means adding some organic matter to increase the soil's air permeability. Commonly used ingredients are soils rich in organic matter such as leaves, sawdust, wood ash, and leaf mold.

Then you can add a little organic fertilizer to the bottom of the pit, just a thin layer. After covering the top with a layer of soil, you can plant.

When planting roses, the roots should be spread out and not tangled together. After covering the soil, compact it so that the soil and the roots are in full contact. Then water it thoroughly. After watering, the soil will sink and you can cover it with another layer of soil.

After planting the ground-planted rose, you can water it once a day for the first few days, and then you don't have to worry about it.

How to plant potted roses after buying them

The planting methods of potted roses and ground-planted roses are basically the same. The difference is that the soil preparation for potted roses requires more attention and the seedlings need to be slowed down after transplanting.

The soil for potted roses should be loose and breathable, with good drainage, and able to retain water and fertilizer. There are many ways to prepare soil, mainly divided into ordinary garden soil and soilless matrix soil.

If you use ordinary garden soil, you can add some leaf humus and river sand to mix. There are many soilless substrates available, such as coarse coconut husk, fine coconut husk plus perlite, leaf humus, coconut husk, and vermiculite. You can also use the popular Akadama soil. In short, it can be loose, breathable, and well-drained.

The method of applying base fertilizer to potted roses is the same as that for ground planting. Spread a layer of base fertilizer on the drainage layer, then cover it with a layer of soil, and then plant on it.

Hold the stem of the rose with one hand and fill the soil with the other hand. When the soil is half filled, lift it up slightly to allow the roots to stretch and the soil to fully contact the roots, then continue to fill the soil.

After filling the soil, water it thoroughly and place it in a well-ventilated shaded place to slow down the growth. Do not fertilize during the growth period, keep the soil moist, and avoid direct sunlight.