Do newly purchased rose seedlings need to hibernate in winter (what should I pay attention to when caring for roses in winter)

Newly bought rose seedlings will hibernate in winter

Everyone should know that roses are deciduous plants, and there is no doubt that they need to dormant regardless of the size of the seedlings.

It has felt like winter in the past few days. Our local temperature has reached minus 4 degrees Celsius. When I got up in the morning, the first thing I went to see was my rose seedlings. These were all cultivated by myself. Fortunately, they are all fine. The ones that should bloom are still blooming, and the ones that should sprout are still sprouting.

Roses are very cold-resistant. I have talked about the knowledge of rose care in winter before. Don’t move roses into the house too early.

Will rose seedlings go dormant in winter?

Some netizens saw that their roses were still sprouting and blooming, and began to wonder if roses would not hibernate? The temperature is very cold now, but they are still growing.

In fact, it is not yet the deep dormancy period of roses. Once the temperature drops, the roses will slowly begin to dormant, but they will not completely stop growing all of a sudden. They just don’t grow as fast as in spring and summer, and they bloom less. This is a manifestation of dormancy, but it’s just the beginning.

When is the deep dormancy period of roses? We only need to observe one thing to know, that is, look at the leaves of the roses. If the leaves of the roses turn yellow and fall off completely, then it is in deep dormancy.

Careful flower lovers will find that even in heavy snow, some roses are still blooming. This is because different rose varieties have slightly different cold resistance.

The rose that still blooms in winter only means that it has not yet completely dormant. If your potting soil has sufficient nutrients, sufficient light, or the temperature is not particularly low, it may bloom.

The temperature in each place is different, and the growth state of roses is also different. So we should treat them differently and not treat them in the same way. In any case, we still have to do a good job of protecting roses in winter.

How to care for rose seedlings in winter

Last year, I bought a batch of rose seedlings and placed them all on the roof of the bungalow. I didn't give them any special care and none of them had any problems. After a year of care, they have all grown into mature seedlings.

So, if the temperature in your area is not particularly low, you can just put it outdoors and let it hibernate naturally.

If it has flower buds, you can cut them off to reduce nutrient consumption. If the branches are too long, it is best to prune them, which will help them survive the winter and sprout a large number of new branches in the spring of next year.

Roses are very resistant to pruning, so don't be afraid of pruning. If the local temperature is relatively low, you can put the roses in a sunny and sheltered place to spend the winter.

If the temperature is too low, you can consider moving it indoors, but make sure it is ventilated and you can take it out to dry in the sun at noon.

Be careful not to let the soil in the pot become too dry. Although roses basically do not absorb water in winter, they cannot be completely dry. Do not fertilize roses in winter, and do not water them too frequently. Just keep them moist.

[Summary] Don't worry too much about your rose seedlings. Don't think of roses as being so fragile. If you can rest assured, leave them outdoors to hibernate naturally. If you can't, move them indoors. In any case, as long as the seedlings are fine, they will bloom beautifully next spring .