Spring is the season to fall into the trap of buying rose seedlings
This article provides detailed information about the pitfalls of buying rose seedlings in spring. Please read the introduction below for more details.
As the Labor Day approaches, our roses are now full of flower buds, ready to bloom at any moment. Many gardening enthusiasts have indulged in purchases. Today, I might offend some people, but I hope that after reading this article, everyone can avoid this trap in time.
Many gardening friends prefer to buy rose seedlings in spring when the roses are blooming or have flower buds because they believe it's less likely to buy fake products this way.
Especially our新手 gardeners, who love to buy rose seedlings full of flower buds, constantly watching them, even if they only have a balcony. They can't help but make purchases because these bud-filled rose seedlings are so appealing.
However, I must remind all gardeners to ask questions clearly before making a purchase. Otherwise, the seedlings might end up like this.
Doesn't it seem unrecognizable compared to the original? When they arrive, they are so fresh, with flower buds ready to bloom, but within just a few days, how did they become wilted?
This is all because of the seedlings being removed from their pots!
Therefore, before making a purchase, our gardening friends must ask whether the seedlings are shipped with the original pot and soil or without, as this is extremely important and directly affects the planting method and results after receiving the seedlings.
Besides asking about the potting method, it's also important to clarify whether the original soil is planting soil or garden soil (dirt). This is also very important.
If the seedlings are planted in garden soil and you plan to pot them after buying, I suggest you refrain from making the purchase. This is because the potting soil used for container gardening is very different from garden soil and the seedlings often don't develop new roots easily after planting. This is why many gardeners choose to wash the roots of new seedlings.
However, washing the roots can cause significant damage to the seedlings, especially those with flower buds. If not pruned, they will not survive, but if pruned, buying such bud-filled seedlings loses its meaning since we bought them for the buds.
Actually, in the book "How to Grow a Burst of Roses from Scratch," it is emphasized multiple times that in spring, during the rapid growth period of roses, large seedlings that have been removed from their pots should not be bought as it is very troublesome. Especially for beginners, they may not want to prune, and seeing the buds and tender branches wilt can leave them at a loss. It's not just a waste of money but also a waste of energy.
During this period, when buying rose seedlings, make sure to choose those with the original pot and soil. After receiving large seedlings, you don't need to prune the flower buds initially; just enjoy the flowers and then take care of the seedlings after blooming. If they are small seedlings, it is recommended to cut off the flower buds to grow the seedlings, after all, early pregnancy can have a significant impact on the health of the plant.
The above introduction to the pitfalls of buying rose seedlings in spring is for reference and suggestion only.