Like being unaware of the great diversity of leaves of different trees, some people may not recognize the uniqueness of different rose bushes until they truly get up close and study them. They may say that all roses look the same and some come in yellow, red or pink. But the careful eye can start to see the many different variety of heirloom, hybrid tea, miniature, climbing, grandiflora, shrub, groundcover roses and more. Blooms can be single, double, flat, quartered, cupped or clustered. Colors include creamy apricots and purples.
Roses come in a variety of sizes, colors, shapes and fragrances. Plant markers with rose labels can help you keep your beautiful varieties straight and invite your visitors to experience the wide world of roses in your garden. With rose names like Joan Fontaine, Golden Globe, Star of the Nile, Bedazzler and The Poet you can expect quite a garden party!
What do you need to know to give your roses a great start? Here are a few tips:
- Planting
It is recommended that you patiently wait to plant your roses after all danger of frost has passed in the spring or at least 10 weeks before fall’s first frost. Depending on the area where you live, it’s fine to plant your roses any time throughout the growing season.
Once you’ve found the right time to plant your roses, dig a large enough hole so that their roots are not too tight and they will have a little room to grow. Some rose specialists suggest a hole around 2’ x 2’.
- Nutrients
The right soil will provide quality nutrients to your roses and allow them to blush their perfect colors and exude their heavenly fragrances for you. A pH level of 6.5 provides the right balance of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous for your plants. Your residence may be blessed with its original healthy soil, not changed by construction, but some people may want to add some nutrients to their soil for a good start. Some cow or horse manure placed in the bottom of the hold you dug will be there to help those roots grow. On the top of the roots you can place a mixture of peat moss, bone meal and the original soil. Do some research on your soil and the fertilizer requirements for your roses.
- Water
Be sure to water your roses at least once or twice a week. While you don’t want the soil soggy, letting the soil dry out too much between watering will stress your roses and they won’t produce as well. Also, watering at the base of the plant will help prevent diseases on wet leaves.
Kincaid Plant Markers can help you differentiate between your beautiful blooms with rose labels. Our classic 100 percent stainless steel silver markers will pair with a classy look next to your classic roses. Let your rose labels announce the stars of your garden party and help others see that each rose has its own beauty and personality.
