Roses

[mamabear05]

I love roses but have never tried to grow them and have heard that they are difficult. Does anyone have any tips?

[mbtaluka]

Well what my mom said was to cut the stem of the rose plant in a slant manner in order for it to grow that too if we borrow from someone else the stem. It does grow well if planted in this way.

[Roguegal]

Roses are not difficult at all. I love roses. Just be careful of the thorns. When you are planting your roses get some bone meal and place it in the bottom of the hole and then put your plant in with good soil. Also get some vitamin B12 for plants, this will alleviate any transplant shock and give the row is a good chance to grow.

As for pruning your roses, only cut below a branching stem of 5 leaves. This is usually where a new bud will begin. If you are letting the flowers grow and die on the stem, you need to snip or pinch the bulb off right at the base of the flower.

If you are cutting your roses and putting them in vases, perimeter the leaves off that will be in the base, cut the bottom of the stem a 45 degree angle and place them in a glass of hot water for a few minutes. This will stimulate the fluids with in the stem to continue flowing. Then place in your vase with a mixture of water and a teaspoon of sugar. This will make your cut roses last longer.

Hope this helps. :-)

[justontime]

I don't think roses are especially hard to grow, I don't have too much problem with mine. I like climbing roses best of all, when you are buying your plants make sure you know what the ones you choose will look like, roses come in all shapes and sizes so you need to be clear about what will suit your garden best

[Roguegal]

My brother bought my mother some miniature roses years ago. Those are roses that are not more than an inch in diameter when in bloom. She was living in a house at that time here in Arizona. When she sold the house she did not want to leave her roses. She dug them up and took them to my grandmother in California, near Santa Rosa area. The next year she went to visit my grandmother and the roses were about 3 inches in diameter in bloom. This just goes to show you that roses can floragish if they're taken care of.

[mamabear05]

Thanks for the tips, everyone!

[Roguegal]

Thanks for the tips, everyone!

You are quite welcome. Just let us know how your roses do. When they bloom, if you can upload a picture. I just love roses. I even learned how to make my own rose seeds. It's not an easy trick either.:eek:

[gnandita1]

Roses are my favorite.Frankly speaking I tried to grow them but did not succeed.
Well my unty has a big garden where there are different types of roses.So every
morning I take a long walk in the garden to enjoy the beauty of it.

[tater03]

I love roses but have yet to plant any since we moved here. I will have to use some of these tips. There were some great ones on here.

[Roguegal]

If you really want your own Rose Garden your best bet is to read up on the care and feeding of roses. They really are not that hard to grow. You just need to plant them correctly with the right soil mixture. They now have Rose "plant food" to make it even easier to grow them.

[rubybeetle]

Is there a variety that is easier to grow, or are they all easy? :) I've heard they need a lot of water, is that true?

[Roguegal]

Yes, they are fairly easy to grow and they need no more water than any other plant. It is always a good idea to water them 2-3 times a week when you first plant them until they have taken root. If you live in a hot climate, like I do-Phoenix, it is also a good idea to water them in the evening at least 2x a week during the summer after they have taken root.

[stephanieluis]

Soils with good drainage are best for rose growing. Avoid late evening watering, which could foster powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a very common disease among roses. Rose growing in conditions where adequate spacing is not provided can foster powdery mildew, as well, don't plant them too closely together. Follow spacing requirements for each particular variety when purchasing rose bushes, as indicated on the plant label. Roses like six hours of sun per day.Six hours of morning sun is preferable to six hours of afternoon sun.
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[RoseBuddy]

Roses are very sensitive to their environment. Make sure to plant the roots in soil as opposed to pots. If you get them as bare root roses, I have found that if you soak them in a solution I make called Rose-Buddy, it will boost the strength of the plant's immune system and reduce the shock of being planted. It's also all natural and can be used as a supplement to all rose food.

[RoseBuddy]

Do not over water as this leads to root rot. Water them when the soil is dry and water only the roots, not the roses, as this leads to other forms of rose fungi.

[Rose White]

I love roses but have yet to plant any since we moved here. I will have to use some of these tips. There were some great ones on here.

When I moved to my house 20 years ago, I was a beginner gardener and bought roses and fruit trees and shade plants which I liked. I planted them with peat moss mixed into the soil and watered almost daily and most of them grew very happily.

If you have the time and inclination to study growing roses, do so. But if you want a head start, just plant a couple. My favorites are always ever-blooming perennial roses which grow over a rose arbor. Enjoy!

Rose White, author of
Easy Gardens A to Z :)

[LombardoCC1]

here is a complete guide to planting and growing roses. Hope this helps. good luck.

[dain45yl]

Roses are really difficult to grow
i also like roses in my garden so much

[mort03crow]

Roses are really so beautiful flower
it is every one 's choice

[alp12ha]

Roses is the beauty of any happiness and with out roses any celebration is not complete.
I really love roses.

[azizitehram]

Roses are best flower
every one like roses

[ha0id0er]

Roses are really difficult to grow
i also like roses in my garden so much

[spelltrim]

Roses are my favorite.Frankly speaking I tried to grow them but did not succeed.Well my unty has a big garden where there are different types of roses.So every morning I take a long walk in the garden to enjoy the beauty of it.

[spurmsperm]

Roses are really difficult to grow
i also like roses in my garden so much

[willsot_20]

I like roses so much
these are best and attracting flowers of world

[Cody Wellard]

We have climbing roses growing on the side of our car park, they get early morning and late night sun. I fertilize them several times during the year. We have a thick layer of wood shavings at the base of the rose plant. It blooms an awesome show each year it is David Austins' Paul's Himalayan Musk. (Thisis my first attempt at inserting a link, I hope it works.

http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/Showrose.asp?Showr=658

[Jenny75]

My husband bought me a miniature rose at the grocery store. It came in a pot and It is not healthy. Wondering if I should try to plant now or wait until spring. And in the meantime, how can I bring it back to life? Transplant to bigger pot?

Thanks:)

[The Vac]

I just bought my first home and now have a small yard/garden. I too love roses, but don't have any type of green thumb and no clue. What I did was go to the library and checked out every book they had on roses. They are pretty hardy and I live in the desert so I looked for ones that like this climate. I am now prepping the soil. I have way to many huge rocks. I cleared out what I could and put in extra soil, a little fertilizer and some mulch. I will be planting next month and in the meantime, I deciding which ones to plant. Then I cross my fingers and hold my breath and hope all this back breaking gardening pays off.

[DianaCantor]

Good to know!

[Iiuhin]

I love roses but have never tried to grow them and have heard that they are difficult. Does anyone have any tips?

Roses are very sensitive to their environment. Make sure to plant the roots in soil as opposed to pots.
Btw, I really like roses, even if my rose garden is blooming, I often assemble it into standing flowers to decorate my room.