Roses can be a very rewarding addition to your garden variety. Growing roses simply requires watering and regular feeding with fertilizer to bring loads of blooms to your yard. With the huge selection of colors available, selecting the roses to grow can be a little discerning. Some shades may vary according to the area in which they are planted. Southern roses may appear darker in color than the same type planted in the northern area of the country. Variations of soil type are the result in the slight color changes, but should not deter you from growing roses in your garden.
When picking the type of rose to grow, there are many different varieties to choose from. Growing roses can be used as a climbing plant around a garden lattice. Rambler types grow as they wish, and tea roses are a common favorite. All require slightly different care. Select the best variety for the area of your yard based on the climate of your area, soil type available, and display considerations. Color should compliment the plants already in your garden.
Growing roses can reach heights anywhere from 10 inches to 30 feet in length and height. Climbers and ramblers are the largest variety, while miniatures tend to stay around the smallest size. It is important to select the variety that will fit well in the area you have available. You don’t want to plant a rambler that will take over the other plants in your garden.
The blooming period for your roses is equally important. After all, you’d like to have roses blooming at all times throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons. To keep the color vibrant in your yard and the blooms coming, remember these 5 things about growing roses. Growing roses need lots of sunshine, at least 6 hours per day. Roses like rich soil mixed with manure and compost, and lots of nutrients like dried blood and bone meal. Growing roses need soil that is well draining. Water them close to the base and avoid getting the leaves wet. Mulch also helps by keeping weeds at a minimum and keeping moisture in. Keep the color coming by planting roses to grow a week or two apart. This will keep your garden in color for most of the season.