How to plant rose seedlings
Main content introduction: This topic covers how to plant rose seedlings and the planting methods and maintenance of roses, as well as detailed information on the topic of ornamental plants.
Roses belong to the Rosaceae family and have high economic and ornamental value. They feature beautiful colors and a pleasant fragrance, making them a famous raw material for perfumery with high value. Roses are treasures among ornamental flowers, widely cultivated in the country and favored by flower enthusiasts. They are one of the main flowers for courtyard cultivation.
I. Propagation methods of roses
Propagating roses is easy. There are several methods, including sowing (single-petal varieties 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; they can be transplanted in autumn), division (performed during the dormant period of roses), grafting, and cutting propagation. Usually, cutting propagation is adopted, where semi-woody branches are cut in June into 10-15 cm segments, inserted into a pot or flowerpot filled with sandy soil, watered thoroughly, and covered tightly with plastic wrap. Under conditions of 20-30°C, they can root in about a month. After rooting, the cuttings should be transplanted promptly.
III. Preparing the growing soil, those with a courtyard usually opt for ground planting, while in urban areas, pot planting is common. The growing soil for roses should be loose with good drainage and water retention. The potting mix for potted roses consists of 20-30% compost, 30-40% garden soil, and 30% wood ash.
IV. Planting roses, using a clay pot is preferable for potted roses, usually with pots over 27 cm in diameter. The pots are usually filled in spring, autumn, or during the dormant period of roses. Place broken tiles at the bottom of the pot, then fill with growing soil, place the rooted cutting in the center of the pot, ensuring the roots are spread out. Fill the soil to half the pot, gently shake the plant to settle the soil, and press down. Do not plant too deep; the rootstock should be level with the pot opening. Planting too shallow can affect survival, and too deep can affect growth after transplantation. After planting, water thoroughly. Initially, care for the plant in a shaded area for a week before moving it to a sunny location.
V. Water and fertilizer management, during the growth period, fertilize every 10-15 days. Water every 1-2 days during dry spells, and every day during hot summers and early autumn. Water appropriately before flowering and remove standing water from the pot after rain. Especially in summer, insufficient water supply can cause leaf drop, so water in the morning and evening, and in autumn, water in the afternoon after the soil is completely dry. In winter, when the rose plant is dormant, reduce watering. After flowering, reduce watering slightly. Excessively wet soil can cause leaf drop and root rot.
VI. Pruning, after the leaves fall, pruning can be more extensive, mainly thinning out diseased, withered, and dense fine branches. For the remaining branches, cut strong ones by half and weak ones by two-thirds.
VII. Repotting, as roses grow vigorously and roots can quickly fill the entire pot, it's best to repot every 1-2 years. This is done in early spring before the roses bud, removing old roots and adding new soil.
The above information is about how to plant rose seedlings, the planting methods, and maintenance of roses, for reference by green plant enthusiasts. I hope it can solve your problems in green plant and flower management.