Caring for Chinese roses in early winter varies greatly between north and south. Have you done it right?
This article provides an introduction to the differences in caring for Chinese roses in early winter between north and south, which is sure to help you. Let's learn about it together!
Recently, many flower enthusiasts have been asking, with the weather getting cold, what should be done with Chinese roses? Should they be pruned? Do they need to be moved indoors for winter? The methods of caring for Chinese roses vary by region.
How to care for Chinese roses in cold winter
1. -- Northern regions --
In the northern regions, the recent snowfall accompanied by a significant drop in temperature has covered the outdoor Chinese roses with a thick layer of snow. There is no need to worry in this situation, as Chinese roses have good cold resistance and can withstand temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. Currently, in most parts of the north, the temperature has not dropped below minus 15 degrees, so there is no need to worry about the roses being frostbitten.
In the northern regions, it is important to water the plants thoroughly before freezing to ensure that the soil has enough moisture. Chinese roses are more afraid of drought than the cold during the winter in the north, so watering before freezing is a very important step. Both potted and planted roses should be watered to seal the freeze.
When should the sealing water be poured? Generally, it can be poured between the time of minor snow and major snow festivals, when the temperature reaches around minus 5 degrees Celsius, with the ground freezing at night and thawing during the day. This is the most suitable time to pour the sealing water.
After this drop in temperature and snowfall, the Chinese roses in the north that have not had time to shed their leaves will now shed them and enter a dormant period. After the snow melts, the Chinese roses shed their leaves and enter dormancy. At this time, there is no need to manage them, just pour the sealing water at the right time and pay attention to preventing wind.
If the Chinese roses are potted and still have flower buds, they can be moved indoors to keep warm, and the buds might bloom. If the potted roses are moved indoors for winter, they should be placed in a room without heating, maintaining a temperature of minus 5 to 0 degrees Celsius. It is important to note that when the potting soil dries out, the Chinese roses should be watered promptly.
2. -- Central regions --
In the central regions, the temperature is not very low right now. Although the recent drop in temperature reached 0 degrees, the temperature is gradually rising. Based on past weather patterns, Chinese roses still have about a month of slow growth.
In the coming month, the planted Chinese roses do not need to be managed, just prune the faded flowers and wait for them to enter dormancy. For potted Chinese roses with many flower buds, it is recommended to move them to the south-facing corridor, where they can get plenty of sunlight during the day and not be hit by frost at night. This way, the flower buds can continue to grow and bloom.
For Chinese rose varieties with few flower buds, they can continue to be grown outdoors. Just cut off the faded flowers in time and do not cut back the branches. Cutting off the faded flowers can save nutrients, and the top buds will quickly sprout, which might result in blooming again. Even if there's not enough time to bloom, it doesn't matter. After dormancy, pruning can be done.
3. -- Southern regions --
In the southern regions, it is the most vigorous growth and the most beautiful blooming period for Chinese roses. What needs to be done is to strengthen fertilization and water management and prevent diseases and pests. After the flowers fade, prune about 1/3 of the flowering branches and strengthen fertilization and water management to promote the Chinese roses to sprout and bloom again.
If the shape of the Chinese roses is poor, pruning or bending branches can be used to promote the growth of new shoots and adjust the shape. You can refer to previous articles or read the book "How to Raise Chinese Roses from Scratch" for specific methods.
The above information on how to care for Chinese roses in cold winter and the differences in caring for Chinese roses in early winter between north and south are provided for your comprehensive understanding and reference.