As a wild rose, the apple rose is an easy-care and resilient plant. It grows practically everywhere and almost by itself. Their natural home is the dunes and coastal landscapes. Its delicate apple scent is responsible for the name apple rose.
How do I plant an apple rose correctly?
To plant apple roses, choose a sunny to partially shaded location with dry, sandy soil. Plant in spring or fall, only water after planting if dry conditions persist, and use a rhizome barrier if necessary to prevent uncontrolled spreading.
Where do I plant the apple rose?
Easy to care for and durable, that actually sounds good to garden owners, especially if they have little time. However, before you plant an apple rose, you should remember that this plant will stay even if you may no longer want it.
The apple rose forms abundant rhizomes from which new plants develop and the seeds also germinate quite easily. This is how the apple rose spreads all over the garden if you don't stop it. A so-called rhizome barrier (€78.00 on Amazon) can help you with this.
The apple rose doesn't have any great demands on the soil. It requires few nutrients and grows well in sandy soil. It even tolerates a certain s alt content. However, it should get a little sun, it doesn't feel comfortable in full shade, partial shade is no problem, it also tolerates wind well.
How do I plant the apple rose?
Unlike many other plants, you should not add too much compost to the planting hole for apple roses. Actually, it's not necessary at all. The best time to plant is spring or autumn. When planting, cut your apple rose back a little. But leave a few buds on each shoot.
After planting, water the apple rose vigorously. If there is a longer dry period after planting, then water your apple rose a few more times; this is not necessary in normal weather with occasional rain.
Can I plant a hedge with apple roses?
The apple rose is an excellent hedge plant. Such a hedge grows to around two meters high. Place the plants about one meter apart from each other. An annual cut is recommended.
The most important planting tips for apple roses:
- as sunny location as possible
- Penal shade is also tolerated
- relatively dry sandy soil
- watering only necessary after planting if drought persists
Tip
If you want to prevent your apple rose from spreading uncontrollably, then place a rhizome barrier in the ground.
