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Planting a Rose Bush - Things You Should Consider

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Roses in the garden are things to behold. They beautify your place and their fragrant smells fill the air. So, you may ask how do you plant a rose bush? Doing this is not as simple as planting some other plants. You may want to consult your local garden center or nursery, or you may buy a book that will guide you with each step and tell you what to expect. Planting can be divided into three phases: selecting the variety and color of the rose that you'll plant, rose bush site selection and preparation, and planting the rose bush itself.

Select the Type of Bush to Plant Before you get to plant a rose bush, you'll have to decide what variety and color you're going to plant. Rose bush can come in hundreds of varieties, and you'll also have lots of colors to choose from. So, if you have no idea what will be best for your garden, do not panic. Ask your neighbor, go to a local nursery, visit your library, or buy a book that will guide you. Look for a variety that will be suitable with your climate, those that grow best in your area. Think, then decide the color of the rose that you'll plant; rose bush can come in various colors as well. You can even take a picture of your house and compare it with pictures of the different varieties, so that you'll find if they complement each other. You can also choose color combinations, and mix red and white roses in your garden or whatever tickles your fancy.

Select and Prepare the Site Before you Plant Rose bush needs the sun, about six hours of direct sunlight a day. You'll have to take this in consideration when you're looking for your rose zone. An east facing plot allowing for some shade in the afternoon is the ideal site to plant rose bushes in. Water drainage should be satisfactory, though the ground should definitely not be dry, it shouldn't also be too wet. How do you test if the drainage is adequate? Dig a hole about 18 inches deep and fill it with water, if the water doesn't drain in 4 hours, then drainage isn't sufficient. You can also observe the surface of the soil after a downpour, if the water sinks in instead of pooling, then you've found a site with good drainage. Eradicate weeds and other vegetation so that your roses won't have to compete with them for nutrients. You can add compost with bone meal to enrich the soil before you plant. Rose bush wouldn't tolerate any other type of fertilizer at this point, though. If you're replacing an old bush with a new bush, remove about 18 cubic inches of soil. They grow best in fresh soil.

Plant Rose Bush You can now plant your rose bush. Don't forget to wear gloves to protect yourself from thorns. If you've purchased bare-root roses, soak them in water overnight before you plant. Rose bush roots should be examined before planting, remember to remove dead and broken roots. Dig a hole that's wide and deep enough to accommodate the growth of the roots of your roses. This should be deeper in colder areas. Form a cone from the top soil into the bottom of the hole. The crown or bud union should be level or about an inch below the soil, and 2 to 4 inches below in colder climates. Pack the hole with soil. When it's about 3 quarters full, fill the area with water. Then, tamp this soil to prevent formation of air packets. If you're doing this for several rose bushes, plant them 3 to 4 feet apart from each other.

After you plant, rose bush care and maintenance will ensue so you'll have your garden filled with beautiful and healthy roses in no time.