How to care for a large climbing rose seedling over one meter high?
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How to care for a large climbing rose seedling over one meter high? Here are two suggestions to solve the problem.
In the northern regions, the blooming period of roses is later, and it might be due to this reason that I've received quite a few consultations from flower enthusiasts recently, regarding how to plant and care for large climbing rose seedlings over one meter high.
Before discussing this topic, I would like to clarify that if you have just bought such a large seedling or are planning to buy one, please read this article carefully. Also, for those who have just purchased the seedling, please do not send private messages asking how to plant or care for it. If you bought it from a seller, seek after-sales guidance from them. If you do not follow the seller's instructions, they will not provide after-sales service if the plant dies.
Moreover, I am really busy and do not have much time to provide after-sales service to others. Please understand this. Flower and fertilizer buyers often have to wait half a day to receive my reply, as many regular customers know. I apologize for this, as I have to handle both online and offline tasks, and also help my child with homework. I was even called in for a talk by my child's teacher yesterday. Thanks for your understanding and support. Now, let's get to the main topic.
Is a large climbing rose seedling better than a small one?
I have never recommended that people buy large climbing rose seedlings over one meter high. The reason for this is not to discredit some sellers, but objectively speaking, it is indeed not easy to care for large seedlings over one meter high.
Why do I say that?
Here's a simple example: I have a parrot named Zai Zai that roams around my yard all day. You can often see this parrot in my videos. Many flower enthusiasts ask if it will fly away or bite people. Of course not. While writing this article, the little parrot is playing in the yard, and after playing, it will return to the house to find me on its own.
In fact, before this parrot, I also raised another one that was already two months old and able to fly when I bought it. The first time I caught it, it bit my hand and drew blood. Zai Zai, who is very affectionate, was hairless when I bought it.
Just as with animals, it is the same with plants. As the saying goes, "People move and live, trees move and die." Why? It's all about the roots. When you receive a large climbing rose seedling over one meter high, is it leafy and flowering? Have you seen its roots? What is the condition of its roots?
Talking about this, I remember that some flower enthusiasts commented that it was too extreme to say that large seedlings could not be raised, and that large seedlings could also grow well. I don't want to argue, but I will say one thing: if 80% of flower enthusiasts cannot raise the seedlings well, should I recommend them to our flower enthusiasts?
I have also gone from being a novice in flower care to where I am today by stepping through many pitfalls, so I hope to help more novice flower enthusiasts avoid them. But there are always people who don't listen and argue with you, which is really frustrating.
What kind of climbing rose seedling is easy to care for?
I've encountered many flower enthusiasts who come to my store to buy climbing roses, and the first question they ask is how tall the seedling is. In fact, the most important thing to pay attention to in a climbing rose is the growth time of the roots, not the height of the branches.
Even if the branches are two meters high, most of the roots are cut off during the planting process. Can you raise it alive? Good-quality sellers rarely make seedlings one or two meters high, as these are mostly used for projects. You understand, they are not suitable for long-term care in our homes.
For affordable and practical climbing rose seedlings, choosing one or two-year-old ones is sufficient. Two-year-old seedlings grow faster because the roots are better and the price is moderate. For those who want to see results quickly, you can buy the ones in grow bags.
Although there are no seedlings in grow bags in the store, it is important to be factual and say that seedlings in grow bags are usually only about 30 to 40 centimeters high, but the roots are indeed stronger than two-year-old gallon seedlings, as they have a longer growth time. In fact, there is a very detailed introduction of the selection and care of climbing roses in the book "How to Bloom Roses from Scratch," and following the instructions, you can form a flower wall in two years.
Planting method for large seedlings over one meter high
The method mentioned here is for reference only. I still recommend that you follow the seller's method for planting. I think they may be more professional than me in this aspect.
My personal approach to dealing with these large seedlings is to cut, to cut heavily. For large藤本 seedlings wrapped in a plastic bag with a little soil, I do not hesitate to cut them to 10-15 cm above the ground. Of course, I know that most flower enthusiasts would not want to cut this way, so be prepared for the plant to become dormant after flowering.
After pruning, soak in root-growing powder water for 20 minutes before planting. The survival rate is much higher for ground planting, while it is really difficult to say for pot planting, as many enthusiasts cannot even raise seedlings with the original pot and soil, let alone those with severely damaged roots.
Of course, if the seedling has few branches, just one or two long branches, and the soil clump is the original one from the nutrient pot, then there is no need for heavy pruning. Generally, there should be no problem with survival. This is also considered as the original pot and soil, and the roots are not too damaged. Please note that on the market, there are more seedlings with severely damaged roots, and for beginners who cannot tell the difference, it is better to avoid them.
What to do if you can't bear to cut and still want to raise it well?
Not wanting to cut and hoping to grow quickly is the initial expectation of every flower enthusiast who buys seedlings. But for large藤本 seedlings with severely damaged roots, what we can do is to ensure sufficient fertilization and water, supplementing plenty of nutrients.
What needs to be noted here is that supplementing nutrients does not mean pouring a lot of fertilizer into the soil, as this can cause fertilizer damage, making the rose seedling worse off and dying faster.
However, the roots of the rose are severely damaged, with a lot of branches, and even flowering, which requires a lot of nutrients. It is impossible for the roots to absorb all the nutrients required, so the leaves have to help out by absorbing nutrients through foliar feeding.
Using an inappropriate example, it's like a family where both parents are unemployed but still need to support two children and four elderly parents. The pressure is immense. But if the children can earn their own money and the elderly have their own pensions, then the pressure is completely different, right?
So, if you want such a seedling to grow well, you need to find a way to make its "children," the new leaves and buds, able to support themselves and even contribute to the family. This means we need to frequently apply foliar fertilizer.
Maintain 1-2 applications of dilute foliar fertilizer to allow the plant to have more nutrient sources in addition to root absorption. Once the nutrients are sufficient, the plant will have the strength to grow new roots and continue growing.
However, the frequency and concentration of foliar feeding can be very difficult for beginners to master. High concentration can cause fertilizer damage, while low concentration may result in insufficient nutrients. Therefore, the best approach is to avoid pitfalls, as once you fall into them, it's "trouble" in two words.
I hope you understand the detailed introduction I shared on how to care for a large climbing rose seedling over one meter high.