When is the best time to plant roses?

Rose is a commonly used green garden plant. It has lush flowers and leaves, a subtle fragrance, bright and beautiful colors, strong vitality, and is relatively easy to reproduce and survive. Many people want to plant roses, so when is the best time to plant roses? Let’s take a look below.

1. When is the best time to plant roses?

1. Planting in spring: Spring is one of the most suitable seasons for planting roses. In spring, the temperature gradually rises and the sunshine is abundant, which is suitable for the growth of roses. Usually, sowing begins around March. At this time, you must pay attention to ensure the moisture of the soil and water it in time. After waiting for germination, you need to water frequently to keep the soil moist.

2. Planting in autumn: Autumn is another suitable season for planting roses. In autumn, the temperature gradually drops, but the sunshine is still sufficient, which is suitable for the growth of roses. Usually, sowing begins around September. At this time, the weather is still relatively warm, so it is necessary to water in time to keep the soil moist.

3. Other seasons: In addition to spring and autumn, roses can also be planted in summer and winter. In summer, although the temperature is high, roses can still be planted as long as the soil is moist and the environment is cool. In winter, due to the low temperature, planting is more difficult, but as long as you pay attention to keeping warm and maintaining the moisture of the soil, you can also plant roses.

2. How to plant roses

1. Soil

Roses like sunlight and are relatively cold-resistant. It grows better when planted in deep, loose, fertile, moist and well-drained soil. When new plants are planted, apply well-rotted organic fertilizer . In the first one or two years after frost planting, you can dig trenches and apply base fertilizer once in late autumn every year to facilitate growth and flowering.

2. Lighting

Rose is a positive flower that likes warmth and can safely overwinter outdoors in North China and areas to its south. Roses need to be properly shaded in the summer and avoided from direct sunlight. During the growth period, roses should be guaranteed to have sufficient sunlight so that they can grow luxuriantly and bloom more.

3. Watering

The watering methods are different in different seasons, and you need to keep the soil in the pot dry and moist. In spring, increase the amount of water appropriately and water once in the morning and evening. During the hot summer months, water the plants once in the morning and once in the evening. Each time you water, a small amount of water should seep out of the pot, indicating that it is watered thoroughly.

4. Fertilization

When you have just finished planting the roses, you should apply some organic fertilizer. Liquid fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen can be applied 1-2 times in March, and fertilizer mainly composed of phosphorus and potassium can be applied 2-3 times in April and May. After flowering, apply rejuvenation fertilizer once and no more fertilizer is required.

5. Pruning

In the south, pruning is usually done from early to mid-January to the end of February, while in the north, it is mostly done from February to the end of March. Prune after the flower buds begin to swell, and prune the rose once after the flowering period. Pruning at other times is not very ideal. When the rose grows new branches and blooms in the spring, you can wait until the following spring to prune it.

6. Pests and diseases

Roses are susceptible to powdery mildew in rainy, humid, poorly ventilated and low-sunlight conditions. Once discovered, diseased branches should be cut off and destroyed to avoid infection, and low-concentration lime sulfur mixture, Bordeaux mixture or thiophanate-methyl solution should be sprayed to prevent the spread of the disease.

7. Reproduction

Commonly used methods of propagation are division, cutting and layering, which can be carried out in spring, early summer and early autumn. It can also be sown in autumn or in spring after being stored in sand. It will germinate 1-2 months after sowing.

That’s it