How to plant rose hips in pots

1. Soil requirements

The best soil for potted roses is a mixture of 5 parts garden soil, 3 parts leaf mold, and 2 parts rice husk ash. Usually, you should pay attention to the ventilation, drainage, and nutrition of the soil to prevent the rose from root rot and malnutrition.

After cultivation is completed, the rose needs to be repotted and the soil changed before winter every year to prepare for better growth in the coming year. I need to remind everyone that it is best to choose clay pots for flower pots.

2. Water volume control

The amount of watering for rose hips varies with the seasons. In winter, the plant is in a dormant state, so just keep the soil moist and not dry.

In spring, its branches and leaves wake up and grow. At this time, we can increase the amount of watering appropriately and water it frequently in the morning and evening. When the plant is in its growth spurt, it has a relatively large demand for water. Coupled with the direct sunlight in summer, it is easy to become dry and dehydrated, affecting the normal growth of the Rosa macrophylla. During this growing period, in addition to watering every morning and evening, you should also try to avoid exposing the plants to direct sunlight.

If flower lovers water their flowers when the temperature is high, the amount of water should be enough for a small amount of water to seep out of the pot each time.

3. Fertilizer application

The rose hippocampus needs to be applied with liquid fertilizer every half a month, which can make the plant grow quickly and make the leaves more shiny. Before the branches sprout in early spring, we need to apply liquid fertilizer with a higher concentration.

Do not apply fertilizer when the rose is in bloom, just apply fertilizer when the flowers fade. Plants that enter a dormant period need to be fertilized with organic fertilizer.

4. Pruning branches

The branches need to be pruned every time the rose blooms. Don't prune too much, just prune the withered flowers and weak branches in time.

The overall flower shape can be trimmed into a heart shape for aesthetic purposes, which not only enhances the ornamental value but also prolongs the flowering period, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of the rose for a longer time.