How should you plant a rose bush?

Answer 1

When Spring comes and the ground has thawed, you know it must be time to start planting your rose garden. Roses are a beautiful and fragrant addition among other flowers in any garden, but special precaution must be taken when planting these delicate posies. If planted the right way, you will enjoy watching them bloom year after year.

Tools and Materials
Rose bush
Shovel or spade
Peat moss or compost material
Sand (if neccessary)
Hand pruner
Top soil
Water
Pruning paint
Loose soil

Step 1: Planning. Plant your rose bushes in an area that receives a minimum of six hours of sunshine each day. Dig the hole for planting large enough to give the roots plenty of room.

Tip: It may be wise to add peat moss or some form of compost to the dirt in the hole before planting the rose. Sand should also be added if the soil is extremely moist.


Step 2: Examine Roots. Examine the roots carefully after the plant is placed in the hole. Trim back dead or broken roots with a hand pruner.

Step 3: Form a Cone. Use top soil to form a cone in the bottom of the hole where the rose bush is to be planted. Spread the rose roots evenly over this cone. Again, make sure the hole is large enough to provide adequate room for all rose roots.

Step 4: Set Depth. Set the rose bush at the proper depth. Most healthy rose bushes have three strong shoots coming up from the root system. Cover the knot just below these three shoots to a depth of 1".



Step 5: Pack the Soil. Pack the soil firmly around the roots of the rose bush. Fill the hole with water and allow it to soak in. Then, refill the hole again.

Step 6: Prune the Bush. Prune the rose bush after planting. Prune hybrid tea roses back to lengths of about 6" to 8". Trim floribundas to lengths of approximately 4" to 6". Spray all pruned areas with a special pruning paint to prevent damage from insects and disease

Tip: Build a mound around the newly planted rose bush with loose soil of top grade to enrich the plant with nutrients.

Answer 2

If you live in the south and it is not cold you can plant it now. Just follow cw2cme excellent directions for planting.

Answer 3

I would wait until spring and dig the hole to bottom of the base of the bush. do not cover any of the stalk up with dirt. you can water it in also. as you are putting the dirt back in the hole you just pour water in as you go along. not too much. then pack the ground with your foot to get all the air out. that's how we plant them at the golf course. good luck.

Answer 4

Spring is the best time after th eground frost is gone. Follow directions:
http://www.springvalleyroses.com/learn/plantingroses.html

or

http://www.dilip.info/roses/HowTo/planting.html