Roses are among the most beautiful flowers in the home garden, which are often nurtured and cared for with a lot of love and care. All the more annoying when the hopefully thick buds of the beauties don't want to open. There are various reasons for this.
Why aren't my rosebuds opening?
If rose buds do not open, this may be due to persistent moisture, severe drought, incorrect location or fertilization too early. To solve the problem, the location should be adjusted and proper care should be given.
If the buds don't open, it's usually the weather's fault
In particular, rose varieties with double to very double flowers tend not to open or not to open completely. The reason for this is usually to be found in the weather: If it is persistently humid and it rains often, then the outer petals cannot dry and gradually rot. Persistent moisture promotes infestation with gray mold (Botrytis) or powdery mildew, which prefer to attack young shoots and flower buds. In addition to too much moisture, the cause can also be found in excessive dryness as a result of a strong, long-lasting heat period.
If, on the other hand, the weather is right and your rose shows no other signs of illness, it may just be in the wrong location. A change often works wonders.
Tip
Roses should never be fertilized when they are planted, but only when they have established themselves in their new location. Fertilizing too early may prevent the rosebuds from opening.