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How to Grow ROSES |
These versatile and carefree garden classics will give you years of enjoyment |
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How to Grow ROSES |
These versatile and carefree garden classics will give you years of enjoyment |
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SELECT A SITE: Roses need their
own space without competition from trees, shrubs or other permanent
plants. Choose a well-drained location, either level or sloping, that
gets 6-8 hours of sun daily. A southern exposure that receives morning
sun and afternoon shade is ideal. The site should have good air
circulation and provide some winter protection. Allow enough room
between plants, spacing as follows:
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When planting in groups or large masses, use an odd number of plants such as 3, 5, or 7. If planting in rows, stagger bushes to give a softer effect -------------------------------------------- 2. PREPARE THE SOIL: Consult with one of our experts. Roses prefer a pH range of 5.5 to 7.0. To prepare the site for planting, remove soil from an area 18-24 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Add organic matter to the soil you've removed. Depending on soil type, you may or may not need to add lime. 3. PLANT: Roses are available as container-grown or bareroot plants. Although most are properly pruned and ready for planting, you may need to prune their tops, leaving 8-12 inches. Also, remove any dead or damaged wood. (If necessary, clip root tips back about 1/2 to 1 inch to promote rapid growth.) After planting, build a protective mound of earth or mulch around stems to prevent damage from cold and wind. |
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FERTILIZE: After
planting, water in well with root stimulator. Make another application
in two weeks. This will increase root hairs and reduce transplant shock.
Once growth begins, remove the protective mound around plants and feed
them monthly with either an organic fertilizer such as composted manure,
or general-purpose rose food.
5. MULCH: After the first feeding, apply a 3-6 inch layer of mulch. This will help retain moisture, moderate soil temperature, prevent weeds and add organic matter to the soil. As Winter approaches add more mulch, mounding some around the base of the plant to protect the bud union. 6. WATER: Newly planted roses must be watered frequently during their first 3-4 weeks, whenever the soil is dry in the top 2 inches. Once established, soak the planting area every 7 to 10 days during dry spells. Keep water off the leaves by using a bubbler or soaker system, and always water in the morning. Watering at night creates moist conditions that promote the spread of disease. A Rose...Is a Rose... Is a Rose...
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WHICH ROSE IS BEST FOR YOU? No matter what size your garden is, there's always room for a rosebush. Create vertical interest with fragrant Climbing Roses, and accent those sunny corners and borders with Miniature Roses. Potted roses are great for patios and apartment balconies, even tabletops. A rose collection adds fragrance to your garden and an abundance of blooms for bouquets. Today's selections offer all the beauty of roses without the fuss. Here's a guide to deciding which type is best for you. |
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TEAS: By
far the most popular, these roses have large, fragrant flowers on long
stems ideal for cutting. Tall, upright bush forms qualify them as
ideal specimens or accents. They also work well in group plantings.
Protect them where winters are severe.
GRANDIFLORAS: A hardy cross between Hybrid Teas and Floribundas, these plants make excellent tall screens and provide an abundance of cut flowers. Some types bear one bloom per stem, others produce clusters. FLORIBUNDAS: Carefree, colorful plants bloom spring through fall. Low and bushy, they're naturally disease resistant and are considered the mainstays of the landscape. Use them in shrub borders, mixed perennial beds or in containers. CLIMBING ROSES: Cover a fence, trellis or arbor by anchoring the graceful, long canes of these hardy selections. They'll grow to 20 feet and longer, perfect for framing and entry, accenting a pillar or wall, or even rambling down a slope. |
SHRUB ROSES: From low growing groundcovers to hedge-type shrubs, these hardy roses offer low-maintenance, long lasting beauty in a variety of landscape settings. PATIO TREE ROSES: Perfect accents for small spaces, these roses provide extravagant color in an almost endless variety of uses. Try one as an accent for an entry, patio or landscape. Use several to line a walkway, drive or bed. MINIATURES: Upright, climbing and trailing forms mimic their bigger cousins. Miniatures are fun and easy to grow, you can eave use them indoors in a bright window. Outdoors, plant them in containers or in groups in the garden. Stagger them in rows for a soft, rounded effect.
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