How to Plant Roses
Main Content Introduction: This article covers the aspects of planting roses and rose care in the field of green plants and flowers. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Roses belong to the Rosaceae family and have high economic and ornamental value. With their bright colors and pleasant fragrance, roses are a famous raw material for essential oils and are highly valuable. They are treasures among ornamental flowers, widely cultivated in the country and favored by flower enthusiasts. They are also one of the main flowers for courtyard cultivation.
I. Propagation Methods of Roses
Propagating roses is easy. The methods include seeding (single-petaled roses can be propagated by seed, collecting the rose fruits in October when they are ripe, and either sowing immediately or storing them in sand until March of the following year for sowing in autumn), dividing (done during the dormant period of roses), grafting, and cutting propagation. Cutting propagation is usually adopted, where semi-woody branches are cut in June into sections 10-15 cm long, planted in pots or flowerpots filled with sandy soil, watered thoroughly, and covered tightly with plastic film. Under conditions of 20-30°C, they can root in about a month. After rooting, the cuttings should be transplanted promptly.
III. Preparation of Cultivation Soil, usually in gardens, and in urban areas, pot cultivation is the main method. The cultivation soil for roses should be loose, with good drainage and water retention. For pot cultivation, the soil mixture consists of 20-30% compost, 30-40% garden soil, and 30% wood ash.
IV. Cultivation of Roses, using clay pots is preferable for potted roses. Generally, pots with a diameter of 27 cm or more are used. Potting is usually done in spring, autumn, or during the dormant period of roses. Place broken tiles at the bottom of the pot, then fill with cultivation soil, and place the rooted cutting of the rose in the center of the pot. The roots should be spread out, and the soil filled to half the height of the pot. Gently lift and shake the rose plant to compact the soil, making sure not to plant too deep; the rootstock should be level with the pot opening. If planted too shallow, it will affect survival; if too deep, it will affect the growth of the transplanted rose. After planting, water thoroughly. After planting, keep the plant in a shaded environment for a week before moving it to a sunny location.
V. Water and Fertilizer Management, during the growth and development period, fertilize every 10-15 days. Water every 1-2 days during dry spells, and daily during hot summers and early autumn. Water appropriately before flowering, and after rain, make sure to pour out any accumulated water in the pot. Especially in summer, insufficient water supply can cause leaf drop, so water in the morning and evening, and in autumn, water when the soil is dry in the afternoon. In winter, when the rose plant is dormant, control watering, and reduce watering after flowering. Excessively moist soil can cause leaf drop and root rot.
VI. Pruning, done after defoliation, with a larger pruning volume focusing on thinning out diseased, dead, and dense branches. Strong branches are cut by half, and weak ones by two-thirds.
VII. Potting Change, as roses grow vigorously and their roots can quickly fill the entire pot, it's necessary to change the pot every 1-2 years. This is done in early spring before the roses bud, when old roots can be cut and new soil added.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to plant roses and the methods and care for rose cultivation, hoping it can help you.