Bare-rooted roses

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  1. jesaya

    jesaya Apprentice Gardener

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    Looking at the 'what to do this week' on the Gardener's World site (actually for next week!) - it says "plant bare-rooted roses in well prepared ground".

    I have a round bed I want to make into a rose-bed.. is now really the time to buy my rose plants?

    And what is 'well prepared ground' (the bed is well dug and beautifully loamy).

    I am a complete novice with roses - so any advice is gratefully recieved [​IMG]
     
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    Hi Jesaya Yes Dec-March Best Time.Use Spade Depth
    to dig the Hole ,I always use a (Granular fertiliser)Chicken Pellets
    about half a Handfull into the Bottom of the Hole then Lightly Flatten the soil,Place the Rose in the hole ,If you use a short cane and place It across the top of the Hole this will show you the soil level,I always set The base of the Stems below this Level.Add about a spadefull
    of compost to the soil you took out of the hole
    mix it and refill the hole using your heel to firm it down,Then you can add a mulch round the base to retain the water.Please make sure that the Rose Is firmly planted and the roots ar,nt moving about,This is really important,Hope this has been of some Help. [​IMG]
     
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    hi Woo
    i was given 3 container roses as a
    present is it OK to keep them in containers for a few weeks,my site for them wont be ready until
    i get the green house up first,and with this wind it could be some time yet,thanks kathy
     
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    Hi Kathy yes No problem I have a small dug over patch which I keep all my Roses in untill I am Ready to Transplant them sometimes they are there for quite a while.Just make sure they do,nt dry out [​IMG]
     
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    thanks Woo
    will leave them till later
     
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    Your very Welcome [​IMG]
     
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