The miniature form of the garden rose is quite robust and can be described as easy to care for. You should only treat it to a good supply of water and sufficient sunlight, then you will be rewarded with a rich abundance of flowers in the most beautiful colors.
How do you properly care for dwarf roses?
When caring for dwarf roses, you should choose a sunny location, water regularly, fertilize in May and June and cut back in spring. Also pay attention to signs of powdery mildew or black mold so that you can prevent it in good time.
Planting dwarf roses
Dwarf roses are well suited for planting in balcony boxes or small gardens. A distance of approximately the height of the plant should be maintained in the bed so that the dwarf rose can spread and get enough air. Water the root ball thoroughly before planting and make sure that the grafting site is approximately 5 cm below the ground when planting.
Watering and fertilizing dwarf roses
Especially in summer during the flowering period, you should water your dwarf roses regularly, preferably in the morning or evening. If there are drops of water on the leaves in the midday heat, this can easily lead to burns. In order for numerous flowers to form, the dwarf rose needs sufficient nutrients. Give the plant some mineral fertilizer regularly in May and June (€10.00 on Amazon). After flowering, stop fertilizing.
Cutting dwarf roses
Dwarf roses should only be cut back in spring because the old green provides them with winter protection. Above all, cut off over-aged and weak shoots and then give the plant a pleasing shape. The decorative flowers are also very suitable as decoration for the vase.
Diseases of the dwarf rose
Many varieties of dwarf roses are quite susceptible to powdery mildew, black mold and other fungal diseases. Powdery mildew usually appears as gray or white spots on the leaves, which can later spread to the entire plant. Then the leaves curl up and the buds remain closed. The plant cares. Mildew tends to appear in spring when it gets warm.
Small dark round spots with a radiating edge, on the other hand, suggest sooty mold. Then the leaves turn yellow and often fall off prematurely. Sometimes dark spots on the bark also appear. The illness usually begins in April or May.
The best care tips for the dwarf rose:
- easy care
- hardy
- Choose a location that is as sunny as possible for most varieties
- often susceptible to fungal diseases
- also suitable as a cut flower
Tip
Dwarf roses are ideal for small gardens.
