Roses are rather scrupulous, and you
should be aware of the mounting situation and care necessary to keep them
happy. For most abundant blooms and greatest vigor, roses need to take delivery
of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. In hot climates, they will be
thankful for receiving guard from the most intense afternoon sun. In cool
climates, a fence or a warm south- or west-facing wall can add enough extra warmness
to boost flower production and reduce winter damage. Roses need good drainage
and a rich, moisture-retentive soil, with a pH between 6.5 and 7. If your soil
is heavy and wet, you may want to deem planting your roses in raised beds. Dung
should be added to create a loose texture with a high organic content. For help
correcting a pH imbalance. Roses necessitate more water than most other
landscape plantings, especially during the first year as the plant is getting
its roots reputable. The best way to water your roses is with drip irrigation.
It concentrates the water at the root zone where it is desirable, and keeps the
foliage dry to minimize disease problems. A good, thick layer of organic mulch
will help conserve moisture, reduce weeds, and encourage healthy root growth.
As the mulch breaks down, it will also add organic matter to the soil. Roses
are heavy feeders, and will benefit from a steady supply of nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium. You can provide these nutrients with either liquid or
grainy fertilizers, at a ratio of about 5-8-5. In most cases, regular
applications of compost, rotted manure, and fish emulsion and seaweed extracts
will provide roses with all the nutrients they need. These natural amendments
also help to moderate pH imbalances and stimulate beneficial soil life. Other
organic amendments VIP by rose growers contain green sand, black rock phosphate
and alfalfa meal.
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