Rosebushes have a complex origin, they are a result of a hybrid and arise thanks to the crosses between the Rosa Gallica and Indica; until presenting a bigger range of colors. Giving this way modern varieties that nowadays we know and have in our garden.
They are the most colorful and striking plants in the garden, should always be planted separately and be in a place where they receive rays of light. Their pruning is very simple but indispensable. We must watch their watering and encourage their development in the first year so that they always have beautiful flowers.
In this post, I will give you some advice on how to keep your rose bush healthy and flowering.
Light
Rosebushes like the sun and fresh air, but they should not be directly hit or be located in a place where it is hotter at midday. I also recommend that if your wall is white, be careful because it would reflect the sun’s rays, increasing the temperature and causing burns. The shade is not favorable but the medium and small species can be in semi-shaded places.
Soil
It is ideal for its plantation to have open, fresh, and deep soil. It is characterized by a combination of clay, sand, and humus. These soils are easy to work on and give excellent quality flowers. Before starting, prepare the plantation and leave it about 40 centimeters deep so that it mixes well with the fertilizer and has good water retention.
Pruning
Regular pruning of dry branches and flowers will have to be carried out to obtain a medium-sized bush. To have an abundant flowering during all the year and to enjoy its beautiful flowers; you will have to carry out its cut since the strong season of cold or frosts has passed. Always try to form the structure and remove the older branches, keeping the young shoots.
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Irrigation
During the spring and summer seasons, there will be abundant watering on a weekly basis. If possible, do it in the morning or in the late afternoon.
Treatments
They are very sensitive to diseases and pests, so it is necessary to make periodic treatments to keep them free of parasites or insects. They should be mixed by spraying at the same time with a mixture of insecticide and fungicide. You should do this to maintain their longevity and beautiful flowers.
There is a belief that having rosebushes is complicated, but by following these simple tips you can have beautiful flowers all year round. Don’t forget to give them their treatments, take care of them from climate changes and pests.
Encouraging their flowering will be simple and you will have a decoration of your garden for life. I hope this post will help you to keep your rose bushes beautiful and I expect more content that will be useful to keep your plants.
Translated and adapted by Noobuzz staff.
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