It is estimated that the genus of roses includes between 100 and 250 different species and several thousand varieties - more breeds appear to be added every day. But whether wild or hybrid rose, climbing or shrub rose: All representatives of the genus Rosa should be planted in late autumn if possible.
Roses are best planted in the fall
Autumn is the best time to plant roses
Typically, roses are planted between late October and early December, provided the weather is mild and the ground is not frozen. At this time, the plants are in hibernation, which is why planting (or transplanting) is particularly stress-free. Another advantage is that the rose can still develop more roots in autumn and will therefore be well established by spring that it can probably sprout and bloom as usual.
Planting in early spring is also possible
But there is another reason: bare-root roses are taken from the fields in autumn and sold practically fresh from the field. These plants usually grow better and faster than the specimens that are stored in the cold store over the winter and only planted in spring. Apart from that, it is of course also possible to plant roses in early spring - as long as it does not freeze. Then, however, budding and flowering can be delayed.
Container goods can basically be planted all year round
Bare-rooted roses are usually many times cheaper than container roses and are preferably offered in autumn. Container goods - i. H. roses cultivated in pots - on the other hand, you can buy them all year round and, provided the weather is right, you can plant them all year round. Nevertheless, planting these specimens can also be problematic, for example in summer, because due to their high moisture requirement, freshly planted roses are in danger of drying out quickly on hot days.
tips
Make sure you always give freshly planted roses enough water!