How to grow roses in winter

Roses often enter a short dormant period in winter, which is crucial for the growth of the plant. Because the plants become particularly fragile at this time, the rose potted plants in many homes may suffer losses in winter. Therefore, the care of roses in winter requires extra care. Let’s learn together how to grow roses in winter.

1. Keep warm

Winter is the time when roses are most susceptible to frost damage, especially those grown outdoors. Potted roses can be moved indoors to avoid the cold, while roses planted in the ground need appropriate insulation measures. In the south, ground-planted roses can safely survive the winter, but in the north, they need to be covered with straw or plastic bags to protect the plants.

2. Timely pruning

Roses enter a dormant period in winter, and too many branches and leaves may affect their dormancy quality. Proper pruning can improve the ventilation of the plant, save nutrients, and allow the roots to accumulate more energy, providing power for new growth in spring.

3. Keep it moderately moist

Although roses hibernate in winter, the soil still needs to be kept moderately moist. Excessive dryness may cause the plant to die. The roots of ground-planted roses are not easy to dry out because the soil is deep, but potted roses are easy to dry out, so the soil needs to be kept slightly moist.

4. Apply fertilizer at the right time

Although roses grow slowly in winter, their roots and branches still need nutrients to sustain life. Organic fertilizer should be applied before winter to provide insulation and nutrients for the plants and keep them in good condition.

5. Prevent and control pests and diseases

Roses are susceptible to pests, especially aphids and scale insects. Even in winter, plants should be checked regularly and sprayed with fungicides if necessary to prevent diseases and pests from occurring when the plants are most vulnerable.

In short, friends who have roses at home in winter can pay more attention to the above management points, so that your roses can survive the winter smoothly.