Roses find it very difficult to cope with drought, they prefer a continuously slightly damp - but by no means wet! - Floor. Younger and newly planted roses in particular should be watered regularly. However, make sure that no waterlogging develops - like so many plants, roses do not like too wet feet, which also lead to root rot.
Roses dry out quickly
When and with what to water roses
Every gardener should be aware that thirsty plants should be watered on hot summer days. However, not everyone is aware that roses can also dry out quickly on cooler but very windy autumn days. In fact, not only the sun, but also the wind removes a lot of moisture from the soil. Finally, you make up for it by giving your roses a good watering can full of water. If possible, use a jug with a watering attachment, as this distributes the water more evenly and also reduces the water pressure. For the same reason, you should also avoid watering with a water hose, as this will only wash soil away from the rootstock unnecessarily. You can determine the right time for watering by finger testing the soil. If, on the other hand, the plant is already letting its leaves droop, it's high time!
It is best to water roses in the morning
However, it is not only important to water roses at all - the right time is also relevant. It is best to water the plants early in the morning (or late in the evening), otherwise too much of the precious water is lost through evaporation. You should also be careful not to wet leaves and flowers under any circumstances, as this very often leads to fungal infections such as blackspot or rose rust. For the same reason, roses should also be in an airy location so that rainwater can dry off more quickly.
Water tub roses properly
Basically, roses cultivated in pots need more water more often and of course more than specimens planted out, after all they cannot take care of themselves. You can tell when the time is right by finger testing: when the surface of the substrate has dried, it is time for the next watering. Make sure, however, that there is good drainage in the pot to prevent waterlogging. Roses should never stand in water, so it is best to remove excess watering immediately.
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Overwatering not only leads to waterlogging and thus to root rot, but also flushes valuable nutrients out of the soil. If your otherwise well fertilized rose suddenly has yellow leaves, it is missing certain trace elements, especially iron.