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Experienced gardeners claim that roses are better to plant exactly in the fall. At this time, there are all the necessary conditions that will help the young seedling take root and take root in a new place. It often rains in the fall, so you don't have to worry about watering. In addition, the correct air humidity and the soil warmed up to the required level contribute to successful rooting. But no matter how favorable the conditions are, much depends on the gardener. This article will look at how open-rooted roses are planted in the fall.
Selection of suitable seedlings
It is better to buy bushes for planting in specialized stores. Of course, you can order seedlings on the Internet, but you will not be able to look at their condition. Bushes with an open root system are cheaper. But it is important to remember that such seedlings must be planted in the near future.
The roots should not be dry or rotting. A healthy root system always develops proportionally and also has a natural, uniform color. A good seedling should have at least 3 main shoots. Thorns and stems have a uniform green color and glossy sheen.
If you buy bushes with a closed root system, you must definitely see how tightly the earthen ball adjoins the root system and container. A healthy shrub has a large number of young branches on which there are fresh green leaves.
Choosing a site for growing roses
The seedling will take root well, and will actively grow only in the correctly selected area. However, some requirements must be taken into account. The fact is that a rose is a rather whimsical plant for which you need to create suitable conditions.
Rose loves warmth and sunshine. Therefore, only well-lit places are chosen for growing the "queen of flowers". On the north side, the flower garden can be covered with buildings, the main thing is that the south side is completely open. Bushes should not be blown by winds from all directions. In addition, the rose does not grow well in shady places. For this reason, the plant is not planted near trees and lush shrubs.
The groundwater level in the area with roses should not be too high. Stagnant moisture can provoke rotting of the root system. In such conditions, the roses will simply die. What kind of soil is suitable for growing roses?
There are 3 main criteria:
- loose fertile soil;
- the level of soil acidity is slightly acidic;
- a sufficient amount of mineral and organic fertilizers.
To plant seedlings, you need to prepare the site in advance. To do this, they carefully dig it up. At this stage, you can apply mineral fertilizers. The amount of nutrients is determined according to the instructions. A month before planting a bush, you need to fertilize the soil with compost or humus.
The correct technology for planting roses
Probably the most important thing in planting roses is choosing a specific date. It depends on whether the young seedlings will have time to get accustomed to the onset of frost. In the southern regions, it is customary to plant roses from the beginning of October to the middle of the month. In the middle lane, this period falls in mid-September - the first weeks of October. In areas with a cold climate, plants are trying to plant before the end of September.
If you plant roses too early, then foliage can actively begin to grow on the bushes, and frosts will catch the plants at the most inopportune moment, when the young shoots are still very tender. If, on the contrary, the seedlings are planted later, then the bushes simply will not have time to take root and may freeze during the first night frosts.
It happens that the weather changes dramatically, and severe frosts begin. In this case, planting roses is not advised. Seedlings in containers can be placed on a glazed balcony. The main thing is that the air temperature in such a room does not fall below 0 ° C. And bushes with an open root system are best planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse.
How to prepare a seedling
Planting roses begins with the preparation of the seedlings themselves. Bushes with an open root system must be left in a bucket of water for a day. If you are going to plant roses from special containers, then no preparation is needed. After that, all damaged and dry branches are cut from the bushes. It is also necessary to remove the leaves and the shoots themselves from the plant, leaving about 30 centimeters.
Rotten and dry roots should be removed. A white core should be visible on the cut, which means that living wood has begun. For prevention, you can spray the seedling with a solution (3%) of ferrous sulfate. This is done to make the plant less sick. And the roots themselves should be dipped into a special "chatterbox". It is made from mullein and clay (100 grams of mullein are taken for 200 grams of clay).
How roses are planted
First you need to dig a hole. Separate holes are dug for one or two bushes. If you are going to plant a large number of roses, then it will be more convenient to dig a trench. The hole should be at least 40 cm in diameter, depending on the size of the root system. In autumn, roses need to be planted deeply (60 to 70 cm), as the topsoil freezes faster.
You also need to determine the distance between the bushes. It all depends on the specific variety of roses:
- Polyanthus roses are planted at a distance of about 40 cm.
- For hybrid tea, you need at least 60 cm.
- Repairers will feel good at a distance of about 70 cm.
- Park varieties should be 1 m apart.
If the soil is rather heavy, it is necessary to place special drainage on the bottom of the pit. For this, the bottom surface is lined with a layer of broken brick or pebbles. Such drainage should be no more than 2-3 cm in thickness. Next, you need to carefully spread the root system along the bottom. To do this, you can pour a little soil in the middle of the hole, and then put a seedling on it and lower the roots down.
Each layer of soil is tamped a little so that no air pockets remain in the soil. After that, the seedling is generously watered. This may require about 2 buckets of liquid. After the moisture has been absorbed, it is advisable to mulch the soil. In autumn, this procedure can save the bushes from temperature changes. The still wet soil is sprinkled with dry soil a little, after which the bushes are hilled with peat. The height of the embankment should be at least 20 cm. Compost or hay is also suitable for this purpose.
Preparing for winter
It is important not only to plant roses correctly, but also to cover them well for the winter. This is especially true for regions where winters are very cold and frosty. To reliably insulate the shelter, it is necessary to make a special frame of metal rods around the plant. You can also use ordinary wooden pegs instead, which simply point into the ground. Then the structure is covered with a special material. It can be lutrasil or agrofiber. The shelter must be properly attached with wire so that it is not blown away by the wind. When the snow falls, the shelter can be additionally covered with a thick snowdrift.
Conclusion
As we have seen, planting roses is quite a hassle. It is necessary to choose a good planting material, prepare a seedling and soil, dig a hole of the right size, mulch the soil and cover the bush well for the winter. Only by doing all this can you achieve good results. But how pleasant it will be when the bush planted in the fall blooms next year, delighting everyone around with its aroma and beauty.
