Bare-Root Vs Container Roses - What to Plant and When to Plant It
Many new and experienced gardeners ask when is the best time to plant roses? The answer depends on what type of roses you wish to plant - bare-root or container.
Bare-root roses are just that - the roots have been washed clean of soil and possibly trimmed at the growers.
Container roses are planted in pots, and have a more developed root system.
Before you grab your shovel - or even before you buy those rose bushes, you should know which planting zone you live in.
Some rose species fare better then others in certain zones, so being knowledgeable about your environment before you begin can save you time and money.
If you are fortunate enough to live where the temperature does not drop below 10° F during the winter, either type of rose can be planted at anytime they are available from your local retailer.
In areas where your lowest winter temperature does not drop below -10° F, either type of rose can be planted from the early spring through the late fall.
Earlier is better for bare-root roses, to give them ample time to get established.
If your area experiences winter temperatures below -10° F, bare-root roses should only be planted in the spring, while container roses can be planted from spring to early fall.
Now that you have a general idea for when is the best time to plant roses, let's expand on this knowledge and address the proper planting of your roses.
Bare-root roses: Once you get your roses, either by mail-order or from your local nursery, remove the wrapping and soak the roots for several hours.
While bare-root roses are dormant, they can suffer dehydration once removed from the soil protecting the roots, so keeping them moist is essential to the health of the plant.
Container roses: By far the easier of the two to plant, container roses can be placed in any sufficiently sized hole as soon as you are ready to plant.
In the event you cannot plant your roses immediately (or after soaking), remember to keep them hydrated (watered).
Bare-root roses can be potted in a suitably large container if you don't have time in the first two days or so to plant them in their permanent location.
Another option is to 'heel-in' the bare-root roses by burying the roots at a 45° degree angle in a trench and watering thoroughly.
Roses 'heeled-in' can wait up to two weeks for their final planting this way.
Now that you know when is the best time to plant roses, do a bit of research on what rose species you would like, and be prepared for a gorgeous display from your timely additions to your garden!
Bare-root roses are just that - the roots have been washed clean of soil and possibly trimmed at the growers.
Container roses are planted in pots, and have a more developed root system.
Before you grab your shovel - or even before you buy those rose bushes, you should know which planting zone you live in.
Some rose species fare better then others in certain zones, so being knowledgeable about your environment before you begin can save you time and money.
If you are fortunate enough to live where the temperature does not drop below 10° F during the winter, either type of rose can be planted at anytime they are available from your local retailer.
In areas where your lowest winter temperature does not drop below -10° F, either type of rose can be planted from the early spring through the late fall.
Earlier is better for bare-root roses, to give them ample time to get established.
If your area experiences winter temperatures below -10° F, bare-root roses should only be planted in the spring, while container roses can be planted from spring to early fall.
Now that you have a general idea for when is the best time to plant roses, let's expand on this knowledge and address the proper planting of your roses.
Bare-root roses: Once you get your roses, either by mail-order or from your local nursery, remove the wrapping and soak the roots for several hours.
While bare-root roses are dormant, they can suffer dehydration once removed from the soil protecting the roots, so keeping them moist is essential to the health of the plant.
Container roses: By far the easier of the two to plant, container roses can be placed in any sufficiently sized hole as soon as you are ready to plant.
In the event you cannot plant your roses immediately (or after soaking), remember to keep them hydrated (watered).
Bare-root roses can be potted in a suitably large container if you don't have time in the first two days or so to plant them in their permanent location.
Another option is to 'heel-in' the bare-root roses by burying the roots at a 45° degree angle in a trench and watering thoroughly.
Roses 'heeled-in' can wait up to two weeks for their final planting this way.
Now that you know when is the best time to plant roses, do a bit of research on what rose species you would like, and be prepared for a gorgeous display from your timely additions to your garden!