Rose Planting Time
As one of China's top ten famous flowers, roses are deeply loved by horticulture enthusiasts for their ability to bloom in all seasons. However, many新手 gardeners often encounter failures in the early stages of planting, and the root cause is often closely related to the improper control of planting time. Mastering the correct planting time and method is the key first step in creating a rose flower wall.
Detailed Explanation of the Best Rose Planting Time
The Golden Combination of Temperature and Season
Roses are most suitable for planting when the average daily temperature is between 15-25°C, as the plants are in a semi-dormant state and the root system is active. It is recommended to plant from mid-March to early April in the Yangtze River Valley, and in the northern regions, it can be postponed to late April. It is necessary to avoid the late spring cold and the plum rain season. When the temperature remains stable above 10°C for five consecutive days, it is the best period for planting.
Comparison Table of Regional Differences Between North and South
• South China: Late February to early March• East China: Mid-March to Qingming• North China: Mid to late April• Northeast China: Early May
Complete Guide to Rose Planting Process
Substrate Proportion Golden Formula
Using a ratio of garden soil: humus: perlite = 5:3:2, add 500g of bone meal and 3kg of decomposed sheep manure per cubic meter. Keep the pH value between 6.0-6.5, which can be adjusted by adding sulfur powder (1kg per square meter to lower 0.5 pH) or lime (800g per square meter to raise 0.5 pH).
Technique for Activating Bare-Root Seedlings
Soaking the roots in a solution containing 500ppm of indole butyric acid (IBA) for 45 minutes can increase the root formation rate by 30%. Note that the water temperature should be maintained between 18-22°C, as temperatures above 25°C can destroy the activity of auxins.
Three Key Elements for Maintenance After Planting
1. The root water should be watered in two installments: the first time until the water seeps from the pot bottom, and then supplement with 200ml after 30 minutes.2. Suggestions for using shade nets: Maintain a 70% shading rate for the first 3 days after planting.3. Treatment of new buds: Retain the three full buds at the base and remove the rest.
By mastering these core techniques, the survival rate of your planted roses can reach over 95%. It is recommended to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer (1:1000) as a foliar spray every month after planting, and with regular pruning, a complete flowering system can be formed within the year.