Rose planting technology in spring

Rose at all times was considered the queen of the garden. Probably there is no grower who would not strive to grow these beautiful flowers on his site. However, roses are whimsical, and their cultivation is not always successful - sometimes they freeze, sometimes they do not take root at all. When to plant roses: in autumn or spring? This controversial issue is relevant not only for novice florists, but also for quite experienced ones. The point is that there are no clear deadlines. It is possible to plant roses both in spring and autumn, it all depends on the climate, planting option, rose variety and other factors.

Content

1 When to plant
2 Video "Planting bushes in spring"
3 Preparation of seedlings and soil
4 Planting seedlings
5 Hilling a flower
6 Video "Planting bushes in the autumn"

When to plant

Planting roses is possible at different times: in autumn, in spring and even in summer. Closed-root shrubs grown in containers or pots can be transplanted into soil throughout the warm season. As for seedlings with an open root system, they should be planted in spring or autumn. Each of the time periods has certain advantages and disadvantages. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the climate of the region where the roses are planted, and plant in accordance with its characteristics.

Autumn planting is acceptable for southern areas with mild and short winters. By planting young bushes in these regions, you don't have to worry about freezing. However, there is a catch here. It may happen that the winter will be very warm or the constant cold will be late, and then the planted bush will grow, which will most negatively affect its wintering. There are also positive aspects in the autumn planting - it is sufficient humidity of the air and soil. In autumn, the temperature gradually decreases and it rains frequently, which eliminates the need to water the plants and make sure they do not overheat.

Planting roses in the spring ensures that the seedlings will not freeze from severe frost, and nothing will interfere with their rooting. The danger is, perhaps, night frosts, but plants can be sheltered from them for the first time.

The flip side of spring planting is that the air temperature rises rapidly and the soil heats up, so the plants need frequent watering and shelter from the sun. Planting in early spring does not solve this problem either, since in March or early April the ground is still frozen, and roses need to be planted in completely thawed and warmed up soil.

And yet, many growers choose spring time for planting. Plants are planted in open ground as soon as the soil warms up to + 10 ° C (April - early May). The exact time depends on the climate of the region, but it is necessary to make a landing before bud break. In spring, it is recommended to plant roses in mountainous areas, where sudden temperature changes often occur.

Spring is a good time to plant standard roses, since the flowers of these varieties do not tolerate autumn planting very well, and the cold in general. It is also preferable to plant climbing roses in spring, but ground cover varieties can be planted both in spring and autumn. Considering all the pros and cons of planting periods, to unequivocally answer the question: when is it better to plant roses? - it is very difficult, so you should accept the fact that both options are applicable in practice, and which one to choose is up to you, based on external factors.

Video "Planting bushes in spring"

From the video you will learn how to properly plant bushes in the spring.

Preparation of seedlings and soil

At first glance, it may seem that there is nothing difficult in planting roses.The planting process itself is really simple if all the preparatory work is done in advance. Preparing roses for planting consists of several very important stages:

Site selection. Roses need a lot of sun and air space for successful development and flowering, so the best option for planting would be an unshaded, spacious piece of land away from tall plants and trees. They do not like excessive moisture, and if it is not possible to plant the bushes on a small hill or slope, the plants should be provided with good drainage.
Soil preparation. The rose is also demanding on the soil. She prefers loose and fairly fertile soil with a large layer of organic matter. The best option is loamy soil mixed with humus, compost and mineral fertilizers. Before planting, the site needs to be dug well, cleaned of debris, and fertilized. If the soil is too heavy, it is necessary to add coarse sand, peat to it - these components will improve its properties. Planting holes are dug 2 weeks before planting - this time is necessary for the soil to compact and interact with fertilizers.
Preparation of seedlings. If the plants were purchased from a nursery, then, most likely, the roots are dry. To revive them, the seedlings are placed in water for a day. A stimulating solution can be used instead of water. Experts recommend soaking the roots in a mash made of clay and mullein before planting (2 parts of clay and 1 part of mullein are diluted with water to the consistency of sour cream). The bush itself must be cut to a length of 30 cm, remove all thin shoots with pruning shears, leaving 2-4 strongest ones.

For planting roses, it is advisable to choose a fine day. Plants should not be planted immediately after rain or hot weather.

Planting seedlings

In spring, roses are planted in the ground when the threat of night frosts has passed, and the soil thaws and warms up enough. Planting holes should correspond to the size of the rhizome, but if they are dug out even before the acquisition of seedlings, then the optimal size will be 50x50x50. When planting in groups, it is necessary to observe the distance between the bushes, which depends on the varietal characteristics of the rose:

for bushy park roses, the recommended distance is 1 m;
for tea hybrids - 60-75 cm;
for Floribunda or Polyantha roses, a distance of 30-50 cm is recommended, depending on the size of the bush.

If the pits are prepared in advance, then before planting they only need to be watered, you can also add a handful of wood ash. Then the seedling is placed in a pit, the roots are straightened and covered with earth layer by layer, periodically tamping each layer - this is necessary so that air cushions do not accidentally form in the soil.

It is very important that the roots in the hole are located freely, since it will be more difficult for them to take root in cramped conditions.

After planting, the ground around the seedling is tamped, the planted rose bush is watered, after which a 15-20 cm high pile of dry earth is poured at the base of the roots.

Hilling a flower

Regardless of what time of the year the rose is planted, immediately after planting, the young bush must be spud. This procedure greatly contributes to the rooting of the seedling, since it stimulates the formation of additional roots. If the plant is planted in autumn, then hilling will protect the weak root system from frost, and if in spring, then a high layer of soil will protect the roots from overheating.

When planting in autumn, the bush is uncooked in the spring, when the weather becomes stably warm (there will be no threat of night frosts). If roses are planted in spring, then it will be possible to open them only when young shoots begin to grow on the bush. In any case, there is no need to rush. It is advisable to wait for cloudy or rainy weather, if it is not expected, then it is better to open roses in the evening.

Video "Planting bushes in the autumn"

From the video you will learn how to properly plant bushes in the autumn.