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Roses are one of the most popular plants for the landscape. And, like other timeless beauties, the “Queen of Flowers” needs maintenance to look her best.
Where to Plant: Plant your roses in an area with good drainage that receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight. Choosing areas that receive morning sun will dry foliage and & minimize the threat of mildew.
Water: Keep roses well watered. Roses, however, will not tolerate standing water, even in the winter months while they are dormant. Water early in the morning and refrain from wetting the foliage at night.
Fertilization: For optimum blooming performance, fertilize 3 times during the growing season with high quality rose food.
Pruning: The best time to prune is before new growth begins in early spring. Prune dead or broken canes and cut back live canes 6"-10" from the bud union. Remove spent blossoms just above a 5-leaf junction.
Cold Preparation: Where temperatures fall below 15°F for extended periods of time, it is best to provide winter protection in the form of a 3"- 4" mound of ground pine bark, wood chips or other suitable mulching material.
Soil Preparation: Roses prefer a rich, organic, well-drained soil that is on the acidotic side. Moist soils benefit from the addition of soil conditioners such as peat moss or compost. Consult our nursery experts for specific advice for your soil type.
In addition to cultural care, rose plants thrive under an established pest control regime.
Aphids, thrips, spider mites, leafhoppers and other insect pests feed on roses, causing a variety of damage such as stippling, chewed foliage or deformed flowers and new growth.
Systemic rose care is something no rose grower should be without. Systemic means that the chemical is absorbed through the roots and carried to all plant parts, including blossoms and new growth. It protects the plant against insects that attempt to feed on it. And, it cannot be washed off by rain or water. Typically the product can be used on established roses as well as new plantings and provides up to six weeks of feeding plus control and protection against insect pests.
Diseases are another enemy of roses. You can wait and control diseases after they appear, or you can prevent them from making an appearance. Our nursery experts recommend setting up a regular dusting schedule for rose disease prevention. Because, once diseases become established, their effects remain through the growing season, marring the perfection of the roses.
Two common rose diseases are black spot and powdery mildew. Black spot is characterized by circular black spots with fringed edges that appear on the leaves. They are often surrounded by yellow patches. Black spot thrives in areas with high humidity or rain in spring and summer.
Powdery mildew appears as a thin layer of whitish powder that coats leaves, stems and flower buds. It blocks sunlight from the plant, causing leaf curl, drop and distortion. Powdery mildew usually appears in summer when we have warm temperatures, low rainfall and high nighttime humidity.
Use products such as Fungonil and Funginex to effectively prevent and/or control rose diseases. They are available in easy, ready-to-use applicators and liquid concentrates.
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