Dawsons+Garden+Centre+roses

No other plant provides so many delightfull flowers over such a long season as // roses //. Their variety form, from old fashioned types, modern hybrids, miniatures, bush, standard and climbers give roses a multitude of uses and a place in every garden. Although // Roses // are hardy plants care and attention will result in improved plant vigour, size and quality of blooms and a very satisfying reward. // Roses // prefer a soil which has a good water holding capacity but is never waterlogged. A clay loam is ideal, but // roses // will grow in most soils. Improve light soils by digging in plenty of compost and prepare the ground by deep digging prior to planting. If drainage is a problem, try raised beds (at least 30 cm above ground level). Part…..poipo // Roses // love lots of sun, but they will be fine with somet afternoon shade. Most // roses // won't do well in a very, cold, windy position but they do need good ventilation. // Roses // thrive with lots of food and water. In light or sandy soils they'll need frequent watering. // Roses // are deepp rooting and water must penetrate to the lowest roots. Surface watering encourages shallow root growth and makes your // roses // more susceptible to water stress.Avoid overhead watering as this makes // rosess // more prone to disease by creating high humidity around the foliage. Give themo a good soaking a few times a week. When planting // roses //, add a slow release fertiliser such as Osmocote……… Additional side dressings of __GroPlus Rose Fertiliser__ two or three times overr spring and summer will keep your // roses // healthy and encourage the best flowering. // Roses // thrive on a good mulch. Compost is idealo. A mulch will help conserve water, add nutrients and organic matter to the soil, protect roots from temperature extremes and help keep weeds at bay. 1. Dig a hole 40cm wide and deep enough to allow the bud union, (a knot on the stem) to be just above ground level (about 2cm) when the hole is filled in. 2. Maket a mound about 5cm high in the centre and sit the central core of roots on it. 3. Prune excess roots to prevent root ends folding over. 4. Fill in half way and firm down gently. 5. Fill to the topp. 6. Firm down and water thoroughlyu. If you…. If bushes and standards are to be placed in the same bed, plant the standards first. Standards should be spaced at 1.2 metre intervals. Remember: It’s an excellent idea to attach weather proof labels bearing the name of the // roses //. Admirers are always wanting to know the variety. Simply lift from the container and place into prepared hole. No need to disturb root system. As flowers fade they should be removed to encourage new flowers. Development of seed heads can inhibit production of more flowers. Combine this task with picking for the vase. Pruning is an importantpo part of // rose // growing. It helps to maintain vigour and produce the maximum number of flowers. // Roses // should be pruned in Winter - July is ideal. Select a sturdy, easy to use secateur. Leather gloves are advisable. The pleasure of growing // roses // is often spoiled by unsightly diseases and marauding pests, despite your best intentions. The most important diseases are Black Spot, Downey Mildew, Powdery Mildew and Rusto. All fungus diseases are spread by wind and water splashes and thrive in humid and warm conditions. To prevent diseases give your // roses // ample space; Prune them in winter to create open spaces in the middle of the bush and plant them in the sun to ensure plenty of air movement. Remove and burn fallen, infected leaves throughout the growing season but particularly in winter. Keep up with regular fungicide sprays as protection against infection, and remember to spray the soil or mulch beneath the // roses //. Small green or brownish sucking insects, usually found on new shoots from spring to autumn. They tap into the sweet nutritious plant sap causing reduction in growth and distortion of buds. Excreted sticky, sweet honey dew covers the plant and is harvested by ants. White flat small round insects (females); the males are smaller and narrow. Mostly on older wood. Sucking insects can cause ill-thrift and stunted growth. For disease prevention, use the following three sprays in rotation 14 days apart: Benlate Bravo Copper Sprays Read pesticide labels and follow instructions carefully. Protect yourself at all times. ** Enjoy your gardening and having beautiful roses! **
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