Why don't the rose seedlings bloom?
Abstract: This article discusses the topic of rose seedlings not blooming and will delve into the details together.
Recently, more and more gardening enthusiasts are buying rose seedlings in the store. The most frequently asked question is, how long does it take for the seedlings to bloom? Can they bloom in the same year?
Actually, whether rose seedlings bloom has little to do with the size of the seedlings!
Normally, rose plants will bloom when new branches grow, so whether it's a small or large seedling, as long as it's healthy and has sufficient nutrients and water, it can bloom in the same year.
However, many gardening enthusiasts have large rose seedlings that have never bloomed, which they describe as being half-dead. Why is this the case? There are two main reasons.
1. Weak root system
Many gardening enthusiasts prefer to buy large seedlings, about one meter tall or even taller, hoping that they will bloom immediately. As mentioned earlier, whether they bloom has little to do with the size of the seedlings and more to do with their health.
If the rose seedlings are very large, the transplantation process can cause significant damage to the root system. With many long branches consuming a lot of energy, what will be the result if the roots have poor absorption and the branches consume a lot?
2. Improper care
Besides the health of the rose itself, the failure to bloom is also related to our care methods.
For example, if we buy extra-large rose seedlings, we should prune them drastically to reduce energy loss. If we don't prune, the excessive consumption will lead to weak growth and half-death of the seedlings.
If it's a small seedling, we should focus on developing a strong root system as soon as possible. A robust root system is fundamental to vigorous rose growth. If the rose doesn't even have roots, it will naturally not grow well.
Correct Method of Growing Roses
Therefore, when buying rose seedlings, it's best not to buy extra-large or very small ones. Seedlings that are 1-3 years old with a healthy and well-developed root system are better. These seedlings are young and vigorous and easier to care for.
The life of a rose is closely related to pruning. If roses are not pruned properly, it's difficult for them to bloom well. Since roses bloom on new branches, only strong new branches will produce more and larger flowers.
If we let the rose grow without pruning, although strong roses can continue to bloom, you'll find that the flowers become smaller and fewer, and the plant becomes taller and less attractive.
Therefore, it's important to prune the branches promptly after flowering. Cutting off 1/3 to 2/3 of the new branches is acceptable, depending on the plant's height and growth condition.
In addition to timely pruning, maintaining sufficient sunlight is also very important. Roses are sun-loving flowers, and adequate sunlight can make them grow strong. Insufficient sunlight can lead to leggy growth with few or no flowers.
When roses grow rapidly and bloom a lot, their demand for water and fertilizer is naturally high. Therefore, fertilization must keep up. When planting, the base fertilizer must be sufficient, and during the growing period, we must apply top dressing promptly, applying a fast-acting fertilizer every 10 days to ensure normal growth of the roses.
In seasons with a lot of rain, roses are prone to black spot disease, which requires early prevention. For information on the prevention and control of rose diseases and pests, please continue to follow the garden, and the next section will provide more sharing.
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