How to grow roses at home

Plenty of water only in summer. Prune in February-March. The soil should be well-drained and fertilized.

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How to grow roses

Pink, red, white, yellow: the rose is a wonderful flower Able to decorate gardens and balconies and bring joy and happiness. Native to Europe and Asia, the rose belongs to the Rosaceae family, which includes over 150 different species, each more beautiful than the last. Around 30 species grow wild in Italy. A symbol of love, beauty, joy, and perfection, the rose is one of the most popular flowers given as a gift for any occasion: a delicate yet hardy flower, able to adapt easily to different soil types and climates. And how about carpeting your lawn with roses? The advantages are numerous. Aside from the aesthetic appeal, which would make your lawn colorful and vibrant, there's a significant cost savings: you'll need less water. Lawn roses are called "landscape ground cover" and are hardy, low-growing, and highly floriferous, suitable for terraces, as hanging plants in place of the more common geraniums, or to cover areas of ground. The most beautiful is the Noatraum rose, which the English also call Rosa Pink Flower, for its bright pink color: it blooms from July to September.

How to grow roses

Here then all the useful information on how to grow roses:

When to plant roses

The right seasons to plant roses are autumn and winter. springThe different plants should be planted at a depth of about 4-5 centimeters and spaced at least 60 centimeters apart. If you want to grow roses from seed, remember that sowing must take place between December and January. Place the seeds of the same variety in a pot, spaced at least 5 centimeters apart, and plant them.

Land

Roses require well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It's essential to grow them in a well-ventilated space with sufficient light. However, remember that the plant shouldn't be exposed to strong sunlight, especially all day long. Fertilizing the soil should be done during the growing season and as soon as the first buds begin to appear.

Watering

The plant does not tolerate water stagnation: water it once a day during the summer, especially when it is very hot, and sporadically during the winter, especially if it rains frequently. During the other seasons, proceed with the watering Whenever the soil appears dry. Remember that the best way to water roses is to pour water at the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the leaves and flowers. This will also prevent pest attacks.

Yellow roses

Pruning

Pruning is important for roses as it allows the plant to grow more vigorously. The timing of pruning varies depending on the climate: February-March in very cold regions, late autumn in mild climates. Remember to always remove faded flowers to allow new buds to develop properly.

How to care for roses in winter

During winter, roses enter their dormant season. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't do anything to protect them. Quite the opposite. It's precisely during this season that we risk the quality of the flowers that will appear later. How do you care for roses in winter? Let's look at the most important things to do.
  • Mulch The soil is well-drained with dry leaves and pieces of bark. In practice, the soil is covered with a first layer of material that keeps the plant's roots warmer.
  • Remove faded flowers, yellow or rotten leaves.
  • Protect the plant from insects and parasites, even with natural products.
  • Shorten any branches that are too long. They could break under heavy rain or snow.
  • Make sure the outside temperature never drops below 10 degrees below zero: if this happens, the rose plant is doomed to die.

Flowering and harvesting

Avoid picking the buds while they are still closed, and remember that the best time to pick roses is in the afternoon between 15 and 17 pm. Once picked, immediately place the roses in a vase filled with water, preferably not tap water, as limescale shortens the life of the flowers.

How to grow roses in pots

First choose a jar Sufficiently wide and deep: roses need plenty of space to grow well. Fill the pot with specific potting soil for this type of plant and remember to fertilize the soil annually. Again, water regularly during the summer, reduce watering during the winter and other seasons, and avoid wetting the flowers and leaves.

How to grow roses at home

The most suitable roses for growing are the miniature ones, with wonderful flowers from 1 to 4 centimetres in diameter. They are very fragrant, with a vast assortment of colours, from bright red to pale yellow, and a variety of shapes that also includes bush ones, the creepers and saplings. Indoors, rose plants should be kept at an average temperature between 10 and 21 degrees Celsius, receive plenty of light (find a spot in front of a bright window), and watered when the soil feels too dry. Two little tricks. First: bring the plant indoors in the dead of winter, cutting off half of the stem tips. Then, move it to an unheated space for two weeks, and then to a heated room. Second trick: if the room is warm, place the pot on a tray of pebbles. Among the miniature rose species to plant indoors, we suggest the Rosa chinensis minima, Hash (with double, vermilion flowers, which can reach up to 25 centimetres in height) and the Angela Rippon, double-flowered, chimney pink, very fragrant.

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