Rose Planting Time
A detailed introduction to roses, specifically about rose planting times. Let's take a look together.
Rose planting times vary slightly between the north and south. In the south, autumn is better because the cuttings start to grow in winter and become strong in spring, allowing them to survive the summer smoothly. In the north, spring is better, and by winter, there can be better plants.
Generally, after the Laisuo soil thaws, it is the best season for transplanting roses. When digging up the seedlings, be sure to dig up the soil clumps well and try not to damage the roots. To reduce the evaporation of moisture from the branches and leaves, some of the branches and leaves (not more than one-third) should be cut off. After planting, water and shade promptly. After a week of acclimatization, they should be exposed to weak light in the morning and evening, gradually placed under full sunlight, and enter daily management.
Roses are drought-tolerant and the soil should not be too moist, especially avoiding waterlogging. Whether planting roses in the ground or in pots, watering should be thorough, and once the topsoil is dry, water thoroughly again. Especially for the first watering after transplanting, it must be thorough. If it's not thorough the first time, water again until it is thoroughly soaked. Afterwards, based on the principle of wet and dry soil, reasonable watering should be carried out according to soil moisture, weather conditions, and the growth season of the roses. Some rose enthusiasts are afraid that the roses will dry up and often water them, causing soil waterlogging, which is detrimental to the roses' root respiration, leading to root rot and death.
Rose fertilization should focus on coarse and base fertilizers. Applying more organic fertilizers is beneficial for improving the soil, which has good water retention, permeability, and aeration. When using organic fertilizers as base or topdressings, it must be thoroughly decomposed. Avoid piling fertilizers at the base of the rose stems. Liquid topdressings should not be too concentrated, as this is not conducive to rose growth and can even cause death.
Roses grow best in fertile, loose, well-ventilated, and well-drained neutral sandy loam soil. Potting soil should be a mixture of 40% decomposed horse (or cow) manure, 40% garden soil, and 20% sandy soil. Loose, well-ventilated, and poor water retention and drainage are also main causes of rose death.
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