Roses should not be planted too densely, as this promotes infestation, especially with blackspot. But other fungal pathogens can also spread more quickly if the planting is too dense. Basically, wide-growing roses need a larger distance than slender, tall varieties. However, plant growth and thus also the optimal distances depend on the specific climate and soil conditions.
The planting distance for roses varies depending on the species
Rules of thumb for different types of roses
Basically, the rule applies: the better the location, the wider the planting distances should be planned. Information about height and width are always only average values, because the plants can also get bigger or stay smaller depending on the location. Roses tend to stay lower in sandy soil, while they often grow taller in loamy soil. However, you can use the following guidelines as a guide when planting:
- Miniature roses are planted 30 to 40 centimeters apart,
- Bed roses between 40 and 50 centimeters.
- For shrub roses, the planting distance depends on the expected height of the plant.
- These should be planted as far apart as the shrub rose will be tall.
- Climbing roses need a distance of between two and four centimeters.
- Ground cover roses between 40 and 150 centimeters depending on the variety.
- Roses for hedges are set at a distance of 80 to 100 centimeters.
tips
Plant roses too far apart rather than too close together. If there is still a lot of space between the newly planted roses, put summer flowers and dahlias in the gaps instead.