Roses should be planted in autumn if possible, since the bare-root specimens in particular are sold fresh from the field at this time. However, spring planting may be necessary for various reasons. In the case of bare-root roses, this should be done as early as possible - ideally on a frost-free day before the beginning of April. Container roses, on the other hand, can in principle be planted all year round.
Container roses can be planted almost all year round
choice of location
Roses prefer a sunny to partially shaded location where they get at least four hours of sun a day. The flowers, which are quite sensitive depending on the variety, prefer a warm place, but not too warm - the "queen of flowers" likes it airy or even a little windy, as she cannot tolerate great heat developments. Also make sure you have humus-rich, loose and well-drained soil, which is at best a mixture of humus soil with portions of clay and sand.
Prepare roses for planting
Before you plant your bare root roses in spring, you should thoroughly prepare both the planting site and the plants themselves. Remember that bare-root specimens are dormant and should therefore be placed in the garden as early as possible - ergo before the first sprouting.
- The ground at the planting site is dug deep,
- so that the earth is loosened at this point.
- Place the plants in a bucket of water for several hours, preferably overnight.
- This allows them to soak up water
- and the risk of drying out after planting is reduced.
- If the planting has not yet been pruned by the nursery,
- is now your responsibility. Before planting, roots and above-ground plant parts are cut back.
- For roses planted in spring, cut back the shoots to 15 centimeters.
Planting roses - Here's how
After the necessary preparations have been made, you can now plant the rose on a frost-free day - the ground must not be frozen! - plant.
- Dig a sufficiently large planting hole.
- The roots should have enough space in all directions and not be crushed.
- Fill in the excavation, enriched with compost or humus soil if necessary
- and gently tread down the earth.
- Water the rose carefully.
- Larger specimens or standard roses should also be tied to a plant stake.
tips
Since bare-root roses in particular should be planted very early in spring, there is a high probability of night frosts. You should protect the freshly planted rose from this, for example with the help of spruce or fir branches.