Even non-gardeners know about Rose bushes. They’re one of the most diverse plant species around and certainly one of the most popular. They come in nearly any size, almost every color, and approximately every bloom shape imaginable. Gardeners cherish them and often care for them as if they’re spoiled grandchildren.
We’re proud to offer a considerable selection of some of our favorites. From reliable Knock Out Roses to low-growing Drift Roses.
Most gardeners have plenty of their own reasons to grow Roses. If you’re on the fence, though, here are some of our favorite reasons.
Reblooming rose bushes are some of the most reliable rebloomers that money can buy. They just bloom and bloom and bloom and bloom during the warmer months. This is a great way to have consistent color and bloom coverage throughout the growing season.
As we said earlier, they come in almost every size and shape imaginable. Rounded, shrubby, upright, low-growing, weeping; you name it a landscape-need and there’s probably a rose that will fit like a charm there. They also take trimming in stride, so feel free to shape them up however you like.
Most plants like sun, but all-day direct sunlight exposure can be a lot even for some plants that we tend to think of as sun-loving. Most roses, however, will take as much sun as you’ll give them. Knock Outs, Drifts, and other rebloomers, for instance, don’t break a sweat when faced with an all-you-can-eat buffet of solar-rays. In fact, it allows them to produce even more flowers. Just make sure they have enough water to stay happy and healthy during the summer heat.
A dewy Red Knock Out Rose flower
Most roses prefer their planting locations to have slightly acidic soil, regular watering, and over 6 hours of sun. However, some of the hardier varieties, like Knock Outs, will grow well in a wider range of soils.
Avoid planting in areas where standing water is common, as this may lead to root rot.
If you have clay-heavy soil, you may likely run into soil pH and drainage issues. Clay is naturally alkaline, very dense, and retains a lot of water. Remedy this by first mixing Pine Bark in with your native clay soil during planting with a one-to-one ratio. This will improve the drainage and soil aeration. Then, treat your soil with a soil acidifier to lower the pH.
These steady bloomers contrast really nicely with upright evergreens like Cypress Trees or Juniper Trees.
Spring and Fall are both suitable times to plant Roses. However, which season is ideal will tend to depend on where you’re located.
In these warmer zones, Fall tends to be the ideal time to plant. This is because the ground is nice and warm from the summer, but the air has cooled down slightly. Therefore, the roots are able to spread out easily. By the time that summer rolls around the next year, the plant is decently established and more prepared to handle the intense summer heat. Still, monitor your plant over its first summer to ensure that it isn’t drying out rapidly.
Cooler zones should consider planting during spring after the threat of frost has passed in your area. This will give your plant time to get situated in your yard before bitter winter cold sets in later in the year. We still recommend providing overnight coverage during hard freezes in these areas for your plant’s first winter in the landscape. Over time, they will require less (if any) supplemental cold-coverage.
A brilliant orange bloom from a Gingersnaps Rose
Extensive pruning is best left for early spring. If done properly, this will lay the groundwork for your plant to grow beautifully throughout the rest of the season.
We carefully mature our Roses into their pots, ensuring that they’re healthy specimens. Then, we carefully select the best plants in the crop, water them, securely package them, and ship them straight to you. If you’re unhappy with your order, give us the chance to make it right. Contact us at 1-866-618-5659 or [email protected]. We’ll get back with you as soon as possible.
