Tips for transplanting a rose bush.
When is the best time to plant carpet roses.
Before you move a rose bush there are some important things to know.
The best time to cut back your flower carpet roses is in mid winter to early spring which depending upon your location can be anytime between late feb and mid april in the northern hemisphere and in july mid september in the southern hemisphere.
While many perennials and shrubs are planted in the fall the best time to plant roses is early spring.
Only as needed to shape in late winter or early.
Carpet roses are a perennial they can be planted at any time of the year however late summer to mid spring is best.
Like other types of roses carpet roses require pruning to maintain a tidy form.
Roses thrive in areas with good fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
They also require plenty of sun and water.
Bare root plants are purchased in autumn and winter this is often how specialist nurseries send out mail order roses.
Shear off or cut back the carpet rose in late fall after growth has stopped or in early spring before growth resumes.
Space plants 3 ft.
If you live in an area where winter temperatures go below 10 degrees f spring planting is preferred.
You want to relax and enjoy not sweep up or constantly replant for a colorful display.
Depending on the variety and your location growing zone flower carpet roses can serve as a colourful hedge growing between 2 4 feet tall.
This gives the plants time to develop stronger root systems before dry summer periods.
You will need to water through dry periods in the first summer however after they are established they are regarded as drought tolerant.
Water deeply regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system.
Where temperatures don t drop below 10 degrees f.
Plant bare root roses on a dry frost free day as soon as possible.
The best time to plant roses varies depending on the winter temperature.
Messy plants and swimming pools are not a good mix.
Flower carpet roses produce wave after wave of blooms for months.
Prune back by 1 3 annually pruning time.
As these shrubs send out new blooms the spent blossoms drop neatly to the ground.
Either fall or spring planting is satisfactory.
Dig a hole at least twice the depth and width of the root ball and add in some well rotted organic matter.
You can plant either bare root roses or container grown rose plants in the spring and be enjoying blooms by summer.
However carpet rose pruning does not need to be as exact and methodical as the pruning of other types of roses.
Fall planting can occasionally initiate dormancy and should be done before the onset of frost or overly frigid temperatures.
The first hints of spring inspire many gardeners to consider planting roses.
Tease out the roots and place the plant in the hole.
As an extra bonus they re also self cleaning.
Tolerates brief drought when established.
Fertilize in spring and summer.
