Why the rose does not bloom: causes and their elimination

Weak or diseased planting material

Rose seedlings can now be purchased anywhere, even in supermarkets. As a rule, such planting material is not of high quality. If you are just starting to grow roses, and you do not have enough experience to choose high-quality seedlings, then it is better to purchase them in proven nurseries. After all, strong seedlings are a guarantee of health and good flowering of the bush. There are no special difficulties in caring for them, while sick and weak specimens will require maximum attention, and with the slightest mistake they can still die.

When purchasing rose seedlings, pay attention to the following points:

• plants of 2-3 years of age take root best of all - you should not buy too young or old specimens, since both are more difficult to take root;
• pay attention to the root system - a healthy seedling has well-developed roots, without separation, dried or rotten roots;
• the bush should consist of 3-4 strong shoots - it makes no sense to choose a lush bush, since for good flowering it will be necessary to remove and prune all thin and weak shoots, leaving only 3-4 of the best ones;
• shoots should be green and intact - brown or black spots on shoots, cracks, dry areas may indicate illness or inept storage of the seedling.

Also, the reasons for the lack of flowering include the formation of wild shoots on the bush. This situation is typical of roses that are grafted onto the rootstock.

On the bushes, wild growth periodically grows, which weakens the plant and leads to the loss of varietal characteristics. This problem is solved simply - by timely removal of wild branches at the very base.

The shoots can be recognized by the small leaves and a large number of thorns on the shoot.

Video "Why there is no bloom"

From the video you will find out why sometimes rose bushes do not bloom.

Planting in soil that is not suitable for composition

Rose is very demanding on the composition and quality of the soil. The soil for planting flowers should be light, breathable, moderately moist, sufficiently fertile. Loose sandy loam or loamy soil with a nutrient layer of humus of neutral acidity is considered ideal for roses. Such soil absorbs and retains moisture well, contains nutrients necessary for the development of roses.

Heavy clay, podzolic, silty or swampy soils, easily washed out by water, are not suitable for roses. A flower cannot grow on stones, sand, as well as in acidic soil. What if the land on your site is not suitable for growing roses? Improve its properties. Peat and river sand should be added to heavy soil - these materials will make it looser and lighter.Good compost, mineral fertilizers with potassium and phosphorus, wood ash should be added to the soil poor in nutrients.

Incorrect landing site

Of course, there are shade-tolerant rose hybrids that can bloom in partial shade, but the vast majority are sun-loving varieties. The growth and flowering of rose bushes largely depend on sunlight and heat. However, not everything is so simple here - exposure to direct sunlight leads to fading of the color of the petals and the rapid withering of the buds. How to be in such a situation?

When choosing a place for planting roses, be guided by the following rules:

• the site should be moderately lit by the sun, ideally if it is intensely lit in the morning and in partial shade in the afternoon;
• the place should be calm and protected from drafts - the formation of buds slows down in a draft, in spring such bushes are late in development, and in winter they can freeze from the north wind;
• the rose does not like neighborhood and competition, plant roses away from trees (they take a lot of nutrients from the soil and create shade), as well as, if possible, separately from other flowers;
• you should not plant bushes along high fences and walls, when planting on the north side, the flowers will lack the sun, and on the south, the plants will suffer from sunburn.

Illiterate pruning of a bush

The main purpose of pruning is to rejuvenate the bush in order to increase flowering. This activity consists in removing all diseased and unproductive shoots (over 3 years old), as well as shortening the tops. Incorrect pruning weakens the plant and is one of the reasons why the rose does not bloom.

The following guidelines will help you trim correctly:

• spring pruning is carried out before bud break;
• in work it is necessary to use a sharp tool (secateurs);
• the sections are made at an angle 1-2 cm above the kidney;
• pruning can be short (up to 3-4 buds), moderate (5-7 buds), weak (8 or more buds remain on the shoot) - the degree of pruning is determined by the varietal characteristics of the rose.

Withered flowers are not picked from the bush

Faded buds spoil the appearance of the entire bush, and negatively affect the formation of new flowers.

In addition, dried buds are an excellent environment for the development of infection and a habitat for pests.

Withered flowers must be plucked from the bush as they appear, adhering to the following rules:

• cut off stale buds, without waiting until they completely lose their attractiveness and dry out or fall off;
• cut the flower 1 cm above the nearest peephole, without damaging the remaining buds, and making sure that the shoot can withstand the future load.

Incorrect feeding

Lack or excess of nutrients is often the main reason for the lack of buds. Sometimes novice growers feed the roses with nitrogen fertilizers several times a season, which leads to the active growth of green foliage to the detriment of flowering. The situation can be corrected by introducing a potassium-phosphorus mixture, or wood ash.

In order for rose bushes not only to grow upward, but also to delight with flowering, at each stage of the growing season, you need to make the right top dressing:

• in early spring - complex fertilizers containing phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen;
• during the formation of buds, plants need additional feeding with potassium and phosphorus;
• in the summer it is advisable to feed the bushes with magnesium;
• from organic matter, the rose loves rotted manure - it is used as mulch.

In August, roses do not need to be fed, since active vegetation will reduce the winter hardiness of plants. Particular attention should be paid to sheltering the shoots for the winter - frozen bushes take a long time to recover in spring, which also leads to a delay in flowering.

Video "Correct feeding"

From the video you will learn how to properly feed the bushes.