When should I prune my roses in the Pacific Northwest? Pruning roses provides the plant a better shape while it also encourages fresh growth and larger-sized flowers. Pruning is essential to remove dead, dying, and diseased material. If you wish to prune repeat-flowering roses – inclusive of hybrid teas and floribunda roses – in…
Where Are Roses Grown in the US?
Truth is that there are not many rose growers left in the US. At least not so many rose growers within the cut-rose industry. Why not? There’s a story behind it. Read on… These days, when you pick up a rose bouquet at the local florist or at a supermarket, there’s every chance that the…
When to Plant Roses in North Texas
When should you plant roses in north Texas? And how about Texas in general? When do you plant roses in Texas? Really, what it comes down to is dormant rose bushes and their availability. It is also dependent on weather conditions. For the most part in Texas as a whole, rose plants in areas…
When to Prune Roses in Georgia – When is the Best Time?
Pruning Roses in Georgia When Should I Prune Roses in Georgia? When is the best time for pruning roses in Georgia? When to Prune Roses in Georgia – In Georgia cut back your shrub roses and bush roses (hybrid teas and floribundas) in spring a little before the growing season sets in. …
When to Prune Roses in Florida
Pruning Roses in Florida For the most part, pruning roses in Florida should be done only once each year. That said, in the south of the state, major pruning should be carried out once but a secondary pruning at a later date can be beneficial. Prune your roses any time throughout February. Any…
When to Plant Roses in Zone 7
When Should I Plant Roses in Zone 7? There’s a choice of which roses to plant – container-grown roses or bare-root roses. For each, planting times vary, as does the technique of planting. Roses grow in the majority of climates. In the U.S. roses will successfully grow in zones 3 through 10. That is, given…
How Far Apart Do You Plant Roses? How Close to Plant Roses?
How far apart should roses be planted? Spacing for roses The following table highlights the various rose classifications and the distance apart each type of rose should be planted.
What is the Best Mulch for Roses?
What type of mulch is best for roses? Mulch – what exactly is it? Mulch is a general term. The word ‘mulch’ applies to any material that is spread over a soil’s surface. In this case, it would be on the soil surface around the base of your roses. Why bother with mulch? Well,…
When Can I Transplant Roses?
While roses are beautiful plants – and beautiful flowers – they do require quite a bit of care so their health, wellbeing, and vigor is assured. They are sensitive when moved. With appropriate care, there will, though, be little negative impact. So When Can I Transplant Roses? Well, the answer to this…
When to Prune Roses in Northern California?
When to prune roses in northern California When to Prune Roses in Northern California? In northern California, the advised time, or the suggested time, is to prune sometime in January. Your roses may be in bud, they might be quite leafy, or they may still actually be blooming. But you need to instill upon…