Small and bushy and very daring when it comes to the abundance of flowers - that's what they are, the ground cover roses. In order to avoid having to transplant them later and to enjoy them for years to come, you should think about how to plant them correctly!
How do you plant ground cover roses correctly?
To plant ground cover roses correctly, choose a sunny, airy spot and a deep, nutrient-rich substrate. Plant the roses in autumn or spring, keeping a distance of 30-40 cm between plants. Ideal plant neighbors are grasses, ferns and flowering perennials.
What does the perfect substrate for ground cover roses look like?
Regardless of what variety it is, roses value a specific substrate. Ideally it should be like this:
- profound
- medium difficulty
- loamy to clayey
- permeable
- humus-rich
- nutrient-rich
- pH value between 5.5 and 6.5
- gladly enriched with horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon) and/or compost
Where do the plants feel comfortable?
It should be as sunny as possible. If necessary, a partially shaded location can also be an option. It is important that the location is not sheltered, but rather airy. House walls and walls facing south are really bad. It gets too warm for the ground cover roses there.
Ground cover roses are often used as public green spaces and planted in parks and along roadsides. They also often add greenery to embankments and beds. When planting in the location, make sure to plant 2 to 6 specimens per square meter - at least if you want a closed area. Then no weeding will be necessary later.
When do you plant ground cover roses?
Ground cover roses are best planted in autumn. Then they still have enough time to take root until next season. Alternatively, the plants can also be planted in spring. Cuttings are planted in summer.
Are there special plant neighbors next to whom ground cover roses look good?
Grasses and ferns as well as flowering perennials are suitable as plant neighbors. Yarrow, ornamental allium, bluebells, balloon flowers, carpet woollies, stone thyme and herbs such as oregano and lavender look good in the vicinity of ground cover roses.
How to plant step by step?
How to plant ground cover roses that require little care:
- Dig planting hole
- loose up the soil
- if applicable enrich with compost
- Dip rose balls into bucket of water
- insert into planting hole
- Refining point 5 cm below the ground
- cover with soil
- step firmly
- pour on
Tip
Keep a planting distance of 30 to 40 cm between the individual ground cover roses!
