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How to properly grow roses in open soil, at home on a windowsill or in a greenhouse? This question concerns many novice and experienced agronomists, and this is due to the wayward nature of the plant. If the bush doesn't like something, he will let you know about it at that hour. How to grow roses is the topic of today's article.
How to grow a rose: what you need to know
This flower is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated plants that can grow not only in open soil in the country, but also in greenhouses and even at home. The features of planting and care can vary significantly depending on the variety and species.
Every grower should know the following features:
- All varieties of roses are warm and light-loving plants. To ensure lush bloom, you will need to find a warm place, protected from gusts of wind.
- Roses respond well to mineral fertilization, so the soil should be well enriched. It is better to use special preparations designed for growing roses in the country and in a pot at home.
- The soil must be fertile, it is recommended to use ready-made commercial mixtures or black soil / loam.
How to grow a rose
Growing roses in the open field
How do roses grow in open soil? In order for the queens to demonstrate all their charm, they will need to be planted with the condition of all the requirements. To ensure lush flowering, the site must be calm, well-lit and elevated, otherwise excess moisture will accumulate in the place of growth, which will lead to decay of the roots and the development of diseases.
Care is usually limited to regular and moderate watering, fertilizing, loosening and removing weeds, as well as mulching and shelter for the winter, for example, in Moscow and its region. It is imperative to carry out sanitary pruning, but each variety has its own subtleties of this procedure.
Growing roses in the open field
How to grow roses in a greenhouse and at home
There is a great abundance of varieties and species that are intended to be grown not in summer cottages, but in home and greenhouse conditions. The following varieties are best grown at home:
- Miniature roses, as a rule, the height of an adult bush does not exceed 0.3 m, but there are varieties no higher than 10 cm. During flowering, many miniature inflorescences are formed. If properly cared for, they will bloom from mid-spring to late fall.
- Tea roses... You can plant at home only those varieties whose height does not exceed half a meter. The flowering period is long, and it is also abundant. The color of the inflorescences can be different.
- Bengal roses - ideal representatives of indoor plants. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, plants bloom throughout the year. The bushes are compact and small, colorful inflorescences with double petals.
- Polyanthus roses form numerous shoots, which are suitable in size for growing at home.
How to grow a rose? To achieve lush flowering in the middle, southern lane, flowers should be grown in a bright but cool room. The temperature should be moderate, long daylight hours, as well as high humidity.
The soil in the pot must contain a high concentration of chemical elements and also be fertile.
How to sprout a rose from a bouquet
How to grow a rose from a stem? How to root a purchased rose? How to plant a given rose? More and more often you can find similar questions, therefore, there are successful experiences of rooting roses from a twig.
It is possible to grow a rose from a branch in a pot at any time of the year, including winter, only if the flowers were donated domestically. If we are talking about Dutch roses, then the idea will fail in advance.
If the grower does not know the manufacturer, then you can find out by observing the flowers in the vase. Copies of the domestic manufacturer begin to fade by the end of the first day.
In order for the cuttings to take root, planting material should be prepared and the entire step-by-step algorithm should be followed.
- For rooting, flowers of a fresh bouquet are used, you cannot wait until they begin to fade.
- The stalk is made from the middle part of the twig, this is due to the fact that the lower part has already dried, and the upper part is weak.
- Each stem should have at least three live buds, as well as medium thickness.
Today, the most common way to root cuttings is to plant them in potatoes.
- A deep trench (approximately 15 cm) will be required, which is located in a bright, cool and windless area.
- A layer of river sand is evenly distributed at the bottom.
- At an interval of about 15 cm, young potatoes with prepared cuttings are laid out.
- Cuttings are buried in only one bud, the planting material is covered with a glass jar.
- Regular watering is required, every 5 days the plants are watered with sweet water.
- After two weeks, the cuttings must be hardened.
Growing roses in potatoes
Features of growing roses in the Urals, Moscow region and Siberia
Not all varieties of roses are intended for cultivation in unfavorable climatic conditions, therefore, you should first familiarize yourself with the description of the variety, whether it is frost-resistant. In addition, there are several more secrets of growing a plant:
- The duration of daylight hours in the local area is less than the recommended one, therefore, if necessary, artificial light sources should be installed (the optimal daylight hours are at least 16 hours).
- The optimal time for transplanting a plant is the beginning of autumn or spring, so that the bushes have time to adapt in a new place and take root.
- If any pathological conditions are identified, action should be taken immediately. At the initial stage of the development of diseases, they can be eradicated using fungicides and insecticides.
Roses are noble plants that require an appropriate attitude towards themselves. If you neglect the rules of agricultural technology, you will definitely not be able to contemplate the lush flowering.
