As a wild rose, the apple rose is an easy-care and hardy plant. It grows practically anywhere and almost by itself. Their natural home are the dunes and coastal landscapes. Its delicate apple scent is responsible for the name apple rose.

The apple rose should be planted with a root barrier to prevent it from growing

Where do I plant the apple rose?

Easy-care and hard-wearing, that actually sounds good for garden owners, especially if they are short on time. However, before you plant an apple rose, you should consider that this plant will stay even if you don't want it anymore.

The apple rose forms plenty of rhizomes from which new plants develop and the seeds germinate quite easily. This is how the apple rose spreads all over the garden if you don't stop it. A so-called rhizome barrier can help you with this.

The apple rose makes no great demands on the soil. It requires little nutrition and grows well in sandy soil. It even tolerates a certain salt content. However, it should get a little sun, it does not feel well in full shade, partial shade is no problem, it also tolerates wind well.

How do I plant the apple rose?

In contrast to many other plants, you should not put too much compost in the planting hole for the apple rose. Actually it is not necessary at all. The best planting time is spring or autumn. When planting, cut back your apple rose. But leave a few buds on each shoot.

After planting, water the apple rose vigorously. If a longer dry period follows after planting, then water your apple rose a few more times, in normal weather with occasional rain this is not necessary.

Can I plant a hedge with apple roses?

The apple rose is an excellent hedge plant. Such a hedge grows about two meters high. Place the plants about a meter apart. Annual trimming is recommended.

The most important planting tips for apple roses:

  • preferably sunny location
  • Partial shade is also tolerated
  • relatively dry sandy soil
  • only water after planting if the drought persists

tips

If you want to prevent your apple rose from spreading uncontrollably, put a rhizome barrier in the ground.

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Vegetable garden