- What does the perfect substrate for ground cover roses look like?
- In which location do the plants feel comfortable?
- When do you plant ground cover roses?
- Are there specific plant neighbors that groundcover roses look good next to?
- How to go about planting step by step?
Small and bushy and very daring when it comes to the abundance of flowers - that's what they are, the ground cover roses. In order not to have to transplant them later and to enjoy them for years, you should think about how to plant them correctly!
Ground cover roses are best planted outdoors in the fall
What does the perfect substrate for ground cover roses look like?
Regardless of the variety, roses attach importance to a specific substrate. Ideally, it should be like this:
- profound
- moderate
- loamy to clayey
- permeable
- rich in humus
- nutritious
- pH between 5.5 and 6.5
- enriched with horn shavings (32.93€) and/or compost
In which location do the plants feel comfortable?
It should be as sunny as possible. If necessary, a semi-shady location can also be considered. It is important that the location is not sheltered but airy. House walls and walls facing south are really bad. It gets too warm there for the ground cover roses.
Ground cover roses are often used as public greenery and planted in parks and along roadsides. They also often green embankments and beds. When planting at the location, make sure to plant 2 to 6 specimens per square meter - at least if you want a closed area. Then later no weeding is necessary.
When do you plant ground cover roses?
Ground cover roses are best planted in the fall. Then they'll have plenty of time to root until next season. Alternatively, the plants can also be planted in spring. Planting cuttings is done in summer.
Are there specific plant neighbors that groundcover roses look good next to?
Grasses and ferns as well as flowering perennials are suitable as plant neighbors. Yarrow, ornamental onions, bluebells, balloon flowers, carpet woolly Ziest, thyme and herbs such as oregano and lavender do well in the vicinity of ground cover roses.
How to go about planting step by step?
How to plant low-maintenance ground cover roses:
- Dig a planting hole
- loosen soil
- enrich with compost if necessary
- Dip the rose ball in a bucket of water
- put in the planting hole
- Grafting point 5 cm below the ground
- cover with earth
- step down
- pour on
tips
Keep a planting distance of 30 to 40 cm between the individual ground cover roses!