Summer means roses, especially fragrant shrub roses tumbling all over the border and shedding carpets of petals. There is a wide mixture of varieties generally classified as shrub roses, and they all bring beauty into the garden.
Most are also intensely fragrant, with scents ranging from heavy and seductive to bracingly fruity.Some have marked disease resistance and also an ability to tolerate a wide range of soils and situations, so that they can be grown in gardens that might not suit more conventional roses.
Shrub roses vary in form from large strong shrubs to the prostrate varieties that spread across large areas, and can be grown as low maintenance ground cover. Some resemble wild roses in the simplicity of their gracefully arching stems, while others are sometimes classified as floribundas because of their massed displays of small flowers in large sprays.The great diversity of this exciting group means that there is an ideal rose for almost any situation.
Because of their unusual beauty, shrub roses deserve prominent positions. They can be planted in special rose beds and borders very successfully, but often look more delightful when treated like any other shrub and planted in existing flower beds as single specimens, or in small groups of three for maximum impact where there is space.They are versatile plants too, upright varieties can be grown as flowering hedges or even in large containers.
Late autumn and early winter, while the bushes are dormant are the best times to plant bare-root or container grown roses. Before planting ;
*Trim off any damaged roots and then stand the plant in a bucket of water for an hour or two.
*Dig a hole large enough to accomodate all the roots.
*Filter soil between the roots, lightly shaking.
**** CARE ****
Roses planted after late winter should be watered in thoroughly and again every 2- 3 weeks until they are growing vigorously. Once established, roses should not need watering. There is no need to prune shrub roses during their first season or two, while they are building up a framework of branches.
Clear away all fallen leaves in autumn and burn them. Many shrub roses are very healthy but others may be prone to mildew , black spot or rust, and these should be sprayed to prevent problems occuring.
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yes, i planted my rose bush in the late autum last year. was panicking as this little damaged potted stick i bought reduced in a garden centre was introduced to its own part in the garden, but a year on the stick is a thriving yellow blossom bush! it is definetely best to replant a rose in the fall or earliest winter! good advice on your review! :) x
jackie-b 30.10.2001 01:32
The only blooms in my garden are yellow and go by the name of dandelions :) I keep saying every year that I'll get some nice flowers in there. Always wanted a Rose garden when I was little. Good op!
SusanLesley 11.09.2001 11:58
I'm not a great rose lover myself, but an interesting op nonetheless, thanks, Susan
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