Illustrated tutorial on growing roses How to grow roses

Have you ever thought about being a good rose gardener? As a symbol of love and beauty, roses have been cultivated for thousands of years and can grow in the wild or in gardens. In order to grow good roses, you must choose flower seeds that are suitable for your environment and take good care of them so that the roses grow better year by year. The following will tell you how to grow good roses.

Illustrated tutorial on planting roses. This DIY tutorial includes: preparation before planting, planting roses, daily care, preventing roses from being damaged. If you want to learn how to plant roses , read the illustrated tutorial on planting roses from the production department to learn!

Preparation before planting

1. 1Select flower seeds. Did you know that there are more than 13,000 types of roses? Different types of roses have different suitable growing environments. When you are choosing flower seeds, you need to know what characteristics the area where you plan to grow roses has. Depending on the soil characteristics you can choose the rose variety best suited for growing. Also consider flower shape, size and color when choosing. Rose varieties are mainly divided into the following categories:
   • Hybrid roses are very beautiful in appearance and color, so they often appear in decorative bouquets in flower shops or banquets.
   • The bouquet rose is the most colorful variety. There will be many flowers on each bush instead of just one bud on each bush.
   • Rosa grandiflorum is a hybrid of hybrid rose and bouquet rose. The bouquets are usually tall, with several buds on each plant.
   • Creeping roses can wrap around fences and walls like vines.
   • Dwarf roses are compact and dense in appearance, making them ideal for growing in containers.
   • Shrub and landscape roses are easier to grow and more resistant to pests and diseases. There is also a wider selection of shapes, sizes and colors.
   • Tree roses are varieties that are grafted onto long branches, giving them a tree-like appearance. Tree roses require more careful care than other varieties.
2. 2Buy bare root or potted roses. Make your decision After choosing the variety of roses you want to grow, you also need to decide how to grow them. You can choose bare-root seedlings planted directly into the soil, or you can choose rose seedlings that have been planted in small pots and then transplanted into the garden. Or in another pot. You can find what you want at any nursery, or online if you want to buy a rare rose variety.
   • Bare-root roses should be planted in early spring so that new roots can grow after the weather begins to warm.
   • Potted roses should be kept indoors throughout the winter and taken out again when spring arrives.
3. 3Buy some rose gardening supplies. Besides rose seedlings, you will also need a few other gardening tools. You can purchase the following tools at a community nursery or online store:
   • Pruning shears. Pruning keeps roses in good condition, encourages bud formation, and keeps bouquets in good shape. Pruning is very important when growing roses. You will need a pair of small curved shears and a large pair of pruning shears.
   • Gardening gloves. To prevent puncture wounds you will need a pair of thick gardening gloves.
   • Flower fertilizer. Roses need to be fertilized several times each season. You can choose a fertilizer specifically designed for roses, or other types of flower fertilizers.
   • Cover with soil. Covering rose beds with soil will prevent pests and provide more nutrients to the roses. You can choose wood chips, pine needles, peat, or any other form of mulching soil.
   • Mix the soil with rose mix, which will help the roses grow better.
   • Shovel and shovel. These are used to dig up the soil when transplanting.

Plant roses

1. 1Choose a planting location. This place must ensure that it can receive 6 hours of sunlight every day hours of sunshine. Don’t have too many other flowers, plants and trees nearby. The soil is soft and well-drained. If there is too much clay, you must loosen the soil and add some gypsum granules before planting.
   • The optimum soil pH value for rose growth is between 6.3-6.8.
   • You can choose to check the drainage of the soil after a heavy rain. If the soil is moist but there is no accumulation of water, then this area is a good choice. If you see a lot of standing water and mud puddles, you may need to find another area or repair the area to make the soil more suitable for rose growth.
2. 2Add water to the rose seedlings before transplanting. If you want to plant bare-root seedlings, soak them in water for a few hours before transplanting. If you buy potted seedlings, water them thoroughly before moving them to a flower bed.
3. 3Dig a large pit. Each flower seedling needs a large soil pit. Use a shovel and shovel to dig a pit 50 cm square and 50 cm deep. The size does not have to be exact, but a pit of roughly this size is suitable for transplanting roses. Mix the excavated soil with fertilizer and fill it back into the pit as a base. Add some bone meal or rose fertilizer.
   • If you plan to plant more than one rose bush, be sure to leave half a meter between the two bushes to allow enough space for the flower roots to spread out.
4. 4Transplant the flower seedlings. Place the flower seedlings on the top of the base and use a shovel to fill the soil back into the soil. In the pit. The buds on the flower seedlings should be located about 5 cm below the ground. If the temperature where you live is relatively low, you can plant the flower seedlings deeper to ensure that the flower seedlings will not be damaged by the low temperature.
   • If transplanting potted flower seedlings, remove the soil from the roots of the flower seedlings before transplanting.
   • Make sure the soil around the roots is firm and you can remove any air gaps by pressing with your hands.
5. 5Water. Water the area where you transplant the flower seedlings thoroughly. This will help the soil and flower roots fit together more closely, and the flower seedlings will be more stable in the soil. It should be noted that the soil must have good water permeability.
6. 6Spread covering soil on the flower bed. Spread covering soil in the area where the flower seedlings are transplanted. If you plant your roses in a pot, cover the branches with soil. This can help the flower seedlings maintain temperature (the suitable temperature for growth is 15-25°C), which is beneficial to growth in the early stages of transplantation.

Daily care

1. 1Water the roses regularly in summer. Roses that grow well need a lot of water. Don't let the soil dry out completely. If you see dust on the ground, it means there is a lack of water. For flowers that have been transplanted, according toChoose the frequency of watering based on the conditions in your area. Usually, you need to water thoroughly once a week.
2. 2Fertilization. Rose flowers usually require several fertilizations each growing season. In early spring, when you see new shoots sprouting, you can fertilize. Either liquid fertilizer or granular fertilizer will work. Fertilizer needs to be applied again during the first flowering period, and again if there is a second flowering period. After summer is over, around Labor Day, you can stop fertilizing.
   • Some fertilizers have a slow-release effect, so you don’t need to fertilize too frequently.
   • Don’t fertilize too much, as this may also cause damage to the flowers.
3. 3Prune branches and leaves. Pruning foliage can keep your flower bushes looking good and healthy. Where the branches and leaves are too dense, some pruning is needed to prevent the flowers from rotting or disease. The method of pruning varies from season to season, but the location of pruning branches and leaves is fixed: prune from the place where buds emerge, that is, where the branches and leaves protrude. There is usually a small round piece on top of a large clump of leaves, which can be trimmed diagonally downwards.
   • Rose is not easy to be cut, because new buds must grow from the latest buds. You just need to choose the right place to prune, otherwise the new leaves will affect the shape of the entire flower bush. Remember that the trick to pruning is to cut off any new branches that are growing outward to ensure air circulation inside the flower bush.
   • Remove dead branches and leaves in late winter and early spring. If there are new branches and roots extending from the main trunk, clean these branches and leaves to prevent the main trunk from being robbed of nutrients. Keep about 8 flower bushes and cut off 1/3 of the height of the branches and leaves. This will help the bouquets grow better when the weather warms up.
   • In summer, pay attention to cleaning up the flowers that have withered, which will allow the new flowers to bloom better.

Prevent roses from being harmed

1. 1Pay attention to adding necessary protective measures to the flowers throughout the winter. Bushes that are too tall may be damaged by strong winds or frost in winter. Keep the height of the flower bushes no more than 1.2 meters. Tie with string and be prepared for possible inclement weather. Use compost as a protective base at the bottom of the flower bush and cover it with a layer of straw. When the temperature rises above 14 degrees Celsius, the protective seat can be removed.
2. 2Water away aphids and spiders from flowers. This pest occurs in most rose varieties. Washing with water is the most effective way to eliminate pests. In addition, ensuring that the flower bushes are watered enough can also effectively reduce insect infestation.
   • Use less pesticides. Pesticides are likely to cause damage to your roses and other plants in your garden, as well as kill some other insects that are beneficial to your plants' growth.
   • Clean up withered leaves promptly.
   • If the infestation is still not completely eliminated, you can try making a mixture of dish soap and water and spray it on the leaves once a week.
   • You can also buy some natural rose essential oil insecticide and spray it on the leaves. This method can suppress insect pests without harming beneficial insects.
3. 3Be careful not to let your roses get black spots or powdery mildew. Choose rose varieties that are resistant to these diseases, such as 'Rose Enchantment'. You can also spray fungicides at the beginning of each season, which can also be effective in suppressing diseases. You can also consult with regional nurseries to find out what is the most effective way to eliminate the disease in your area.

Tips

• A good irrigation system is important because roses are very sensitive to the amount of water they receive.
• Good pruning can give your garden a new look, and your house will be the best it can be.
• If you like, add a little lemon juice to the water when you water your roses on a sunny day.

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