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The Best Soil For Roses

When Planting your new rose, try to pick a place were they are planted in a space were they can grow to there full potential. Rose planting is an art but you need to make sure that were you plant them they will get proper sun and the nutrients that they need.

Sun & Water Needs

When you plant your rose, make sure you choose a spot wherever your rose will be acquiring plenty of sunlight. All rose plants need up to 6 hours of sunlight, so be sure to observe where you plan to do your rose planting. The rose plant should be planted in a well drained area where any excess water can drain away from your recently planted rose.

Soil & Plant Food Needs

Once you get your new potted plant and it’s just after wintertime, be sure to soak it in luke warm water for for a while. These rose plants will be cold from the winter and tend to have iced over a little bit.

If you have a one gallon potted rose plant the hole you plan to use should be about 18 inches wide and at least 18 inches deep. Those who are pros at rose planting will typically use an organic fertilizer material called “bonemeal” as the fertilizer. This “bonemeal” is just what it sounds like; it is crushed bone that is mixed in with the soil in order to give the plant a rich soil bed. Once you have dug the hole were you will be planting your rose, be sure to mix in the bonemeal at the rate of about 1 to 1 1/2 cups per plant. Also mix some banana peels and well decayed compost. The organic sources tend to work best for the most beautiful roses.

Place your new rose plant into the hole, then be sure that you plant the rose’s crown about an inch below the soil. Fill in the left over(p) soil around the plant and securely pack the soil around the roots. Once the rose is planted be sure to give it a good watering all around the plant, this will help to settle the soil and remove any air pockets.

As mentioned previously the best way to enrich the soil is to use bonemeal, banana peels, and well rotted compost. The bonemeal develops sturdy roots, the banana peels provides potassium and compost provides organic matter which will help hold moister in the soil.

Jack Pollard is a rose gardening expert. For more great tips on rose planting,                                            visit  http://www.rosecarecentral.com/The-Ultimate-Rose-Care-Guide.html