You can plant Christmas roses in autumn or spring. Most gardeners recommend fall as a better time to plant. Even more important than the timing for planting the Christmas rose is the correct preparation of the planting hole.
When is the ideal planting time for Christmas roses?
The best time to plant Christmas roses is autumn, ideally until the end of September. However, they can also be planted in spring to early May. Make sure the location is not too sunny, have a deep planting hole and well-loosened soil.
Planting snow roses in autumn or spring
In order for the Christmas rose to produce a few flowers in the first winter, it needs time to get used to the new location.
Plant the Christmas rose in the garden in autumn by the end of September at the latest. In spring, the plants should be planted by the beginning of May.
Make sure the site conditions are right:
- Not too sunny
- Deep planting hole
- Well loosened soil
- After planting, apply light weight
Tips & Tricks
Even if you planted the Christmas rose in time, it may happen that no or only a few flowers form in the first few years. The Christmas rose usually needs some time to get used to its new location.
