subject: Taking Care Of And Buying Roses [print this page] The rose in its history has conjured up, and still does, not just images but feelings and that's truly powerful. So it's no wonder that you and I find caring for roses so compelling. So here's exactly what you need to know to become a rose caring expert.
You can make rose growing as easy or as difficult as you like, this story will show you exactly what I mean. I was first bitten by the, rose bug', when I moved into my house. The garden was a jungle and I had to hire commercial equipment just to clear it! My grandma came round at my request to help me plan it all out, she went crazy! I was merrily destroying a wild rose bush; what a dumbass, I hadn't got a clue!
That's how easy it can be to grow outdoor roses, if you pick the right one they'll grow on their own. So that's you're starting point.
Choosing your rose:
Where you live and choosing the right rose for your location is paramount, local trusted nurseries are a great place to start if you follow this simple piece of advice; ask them if their roses are grown locally. If they are then they should have no problem being transplanted into your garden as many of the conditions where they grew up will be the same.
Do ask what watering and feeding regime they've used because you will need to copy this initially until you've established how you want to train the rose to your specific requirements. Finally when choosing, if they're in a pot and their roots are coming through the holes in the bottom this is a good sign, they've not been trimmed to fit the pot and they'll have a healthy root system.
It's also easier and cheaper to buy a, bareroot', plant. This is a rose that will just be a stem and roots, they can be completely bare or sometimes packed in straw or very loose mulch in bags or pots. The alternative is a potted rose that's already got leaves or even blooms; these are more suited to keeping in a pot and mainly indoors. Trying to transplant these into your garden is difficult as they've already put all their energy into growing their leaves and flowers. If you transplant it into the ground they'll have less energy for growing good, deep roots which is the ideal.
Start Easy!
There are far too many varieties of rose to explore here but it is safe to say that buying an, own root', rose has to be the easiest option. Own root', simply means it has been grown from a cutting and not grafted'. A Grafted', rose is one that will have the rootstock of one plant and the top growth of another. Own root', roses have many advantages; they survive winters better, they tend to live longer, they are usually less prone to, mosaic virus', a common rose disease. So, overall they're simply a much hardier beast.
Taking Care Of And Buying Roses
By: Mary Longbridge
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