Roses should be planted in autumn if possible, as this is when the bare-root specimens in particular come into the market fresh from the field. However, planting in spring may be necessary for various reasons. For bare-root roses, this should be done as early as possible - ideally on a frost-free day before the beginning of April. Container roses, on the other hand, can in principle be planted all year round.
How to plant roses in spring?
Planting roses in spring: Plant bare-root roses before April, cut shoots back to 15 cm, plant in a sunny, airy location with loose, humus-rich soil, protect from night frosts. Container roses can be planted all year round.
Choice of location
Roses prefer a sunny to partially shaded location where they receive at least four hours of sunshine per day. The flowers, which are quite sensitive depending on the variety, prefer a warm place, but not too warm - the “Queen of Flowers” likes it to be airy or even a little windy, as it cannot tolerate high levels of heat. Also pay attention to a humus-rich, loose and well-drained soil, which is ideally a mixture of humus soil with parts of clay and sand.
Preparing roses for planting
Before planting your bare root roses in spring, you should thoroughly prepare both the planting site and the plants themselves. Remember that bare-root specimens are in a dormant state and should therefore be placed in the garden as early as possible - i.e. before the first shoots.
- The soil at the planting site is dug deeply,
- so that the earth is loosened thoroughly at this point.
- Place the plants in a bucket (€18.00 on Amazon) with water for several hours, preferably overnight.
- This is how they can soak up water
- and the risk of drying out after planting is reduced.
- If the planting has not yet been cut by the nursery,
- this is now your responsibility. Before planting, roots and above-ground plant parts are cut back.
- For roses planted in spring, cut the shoots back to 15 centimeters.
Planting roses – This is how it works
After the necessary preparations have been made, you can now plant the rose on a frost-free day - the ground must not be frozen! – plant.
- Dig a sufficiently large planting hole.
- The roots should have enough space in all directions and not be squeezed.
- Fill in the excavated material, if necessary enriched with compost or humus soil
- and gently tamp down the soil.
- Water the rose carefully.
- Larger specimens or standard roses should also be tied to a plant stick.
Tip
Since bare-root roses in particular should be planted very early in the spring, night frosts are very likely to be expected. You should protect the freshly planted rose from this, for example with the help of spruce or fir branches.
