Location
Rose planting goes way beyond the depth of the hole and weather the fertilizer should be added now or later. Before any other consideration is the location you want for your rose plant. It has been said that just as with real estate, the first consideration of a rose grower is; location
Most species of rose ideally need 6 hours or more of direct unfiltered sunlight each day. Even the species of rose that are considered shade tolerant want at least 4 hours. Be sure to choose a location with adequate sunlight when rose planting.
When choosing the location for rose planting is its proximity to other plants and trees, another consideration. Many plants and trees have roots that extend beyond their drip line and will take nutrients and water from the soil as far as their roots reach. This is likely to cause a problem for your roses if the soil where you want to plant your roses is full of roots from other plants.
Healthy nutrient rich soil is essential for a thriving rose plant. Soil that has too much sand or clay is nutrient deficient and far from ideal. If it holds its shape well but also will crumble easily it's probably a good soil for rose planting.
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Ideally, most roses prefer to mix only with other rose plants or other non-invasive plants, although some climbing roses are an exception to this rule.
Other Rose Planting Tips
As for digging the hole, it should be only slightly larger than the root system of the plant or the size of the pot it comes in. If possible it's a good idea to speak with other rose growers in your area who have experience with growing and planting roses in your climate.
Loosen the soil around the roots and use your fingers to slightly spread the roots. Place the plant in the hole and refill the hole.
For someone venturing into growing roses, one of the first questions to ask is how to plant roses? Rose planting goes way beyond the depth of the hole and weather the fertilizer should be added now or later. Before any other consideration is the location you want for your rose plant. If the soil where you want to plant your roses is full of roots from other plants, this is likely to cause a problem for your roses.
Another great tip is to loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole and place some compost and a sprinkling of bone meal in it. Bone meal is an excellent slow acting source of phosphorus, great for root growth.
Once you know how to plant roses, and even more so after you've had some experience, it really is easy. It just takes some knowledge, some practice and a bit of common sense for good measure. Rose planting has been the start of a very rewarding pastime for countless rose enthusiasts, now it's your turn.
If possible it's a good idea to speak with other rose growers in your area who have experience with growing and planting roses in your climate.
