The
scientific name of Rose bushes is Rosa spp. They are wonderful deciduous shrub
and they are best known for their fragrant blossoms of yellow, red, pink,
apricot, white, and variations. A number of rose bushes stand erect, others
trail, and some even climb. Rose bushes woody stems are studded with sharp
thorns. This wonderful flower have a reputation for being finicky plants, although
some of this may stem from rose lovers' obsession with producing perfect blooms
each season. In actual fact, Rose bushes are pretty tough survivors and the
plant will actually thrive with little to no care.
You can
easily plant Rose bushes in the spring, and also give them lots of water and
nutrients, and the plant will really bloom with abundant beauty through the
summer. Continue reading to learn how to grow and care for rose bushes
year-round.
Rose Bushes
Information
The common name:
The common name is Rose
The
scientific name: The scientific name is Rosa spp.
The family: Rose
belong to Rosaceae family
The plant type:
Rose is deciduous shrub
The mature
size: The mature size is about six inches to twenty feet in height and width
The sun exposure:
Rose bushes prefers full sun
The soil type:
The plant does well in loamy, well drained soil
The Soil pH:
This should be slightly acidic to neutral (6.5 to 6.8)
The blooming
time: The blooming time is spring, summer, fall
The flower colors:
The flower colors are red, white, pink, orange, yellow
USDA plant
hardiness zones: Two to eleven
The native area:
Rose bushes are native to Europe, Asia, and North America
Different Types
of Roses
According to
research the Rosa genus includes over one hundred different species of roses,
which are actually classified as deciduous perennial shrubs. A good number rose
plants share the familiar general appearance, although their branch structure
and size can vary widely, ranging from different types with a few stiff, woody
canes that really get snipped back each year to wild masses of twisting,
curling vines.
Among the one
hundred plus species and a lot of more cultivars available, the rose plants are
generally grouped into 5 broad categories which are:
The Hybrid
tea rose bushes: The Hybrid tea rose bushes are actually the most popular types
of roses because they actually produce big roses on straight stems.
The Polyanthas
rose bushes: The Polyanthas rose bushes actually produce dense clusters of
small flowers on a dwarf rose bush.
The Floribunda
rose bushes: The Floribunda rose bushes are
a cross between Hybrid tea rose bushes and Polyanthas rose bushes.
The Grandifloras
rose bushes: The Grandifloras rose bushes actually produce large rose clusters
on long stems.
The Old
roses: The Old roses is also known as old-fashioned or heirloom roses, they were
actually developed prior to 1867; after that all the roses that were developed
later are considered the modern roses.
The species
of wild roses: The species of wild roses
actually include the ancient varieties that grow naturally across the globe. A
lot of wild roses perform well as landscape plants
How to grow Roses
You can
easily plant your rose bushes in deep holes that are partially filled with
plenty of amended soil, just make sure you follow the planting instructions for
your rose type. You can plant the rose bushes by forming a cone at the bottom
of the planting hole and then spreading the roots over the cone. Actually this
will really encourage the plant roots to grow straight down because deeper is
better.
If you want
to care for established rose bushes, you can start the spring season by
removing material used for winter protection, and then prune and feed the rose
bushes at the appropriate time for the local climate. Also this is really a
good time to apply sprays to get a head start on pest and disease control.
After the plant blooms fade later in the season you can easily deadhead the rose
bushes to conserve their energy for more growth and blooms.
Light
requirement
Even as the
rose bushes like 6 hours of sun per day, it really matters what part of the day
those 6 hours actually come from. 6 hours of morning sun is actually more preferable
to 6 hours of afternoon sun, for 2 reasons:
The rose
bushes foliage actually prefers to be dry. The faster the dampness from the
night is burned off the plant foliage, the less likely disease is to become a
factor on the plant.
The afternoon
sun is always excessively hot. Rose bushes really profit from some afternoon
shade.
Soil
requirement
The rose
bushes really grow best in loamy, well-drained soil with a pH ranging from 6.5
to 6.8. If you are improving the soil through soil amendments, make sure you
don’t forget to promote drainage by incorporating peat moss. In spite of the
year's season, apply two or three inches of mulch over the soil around the
plants.
Water
requirement
Naturally,
it is best to water the rose bushes 2 times a week and water them thoroughly. Also
it is better to water the plant deeply 2 times per week than to water the plant
less deeply more often.
Make sure
you avoid late-evening watering, which can easily foster powdery mildew on the
plant, which is actually a very common disease among rose bushes. By watering the
rose bushes at the end of the day, you are not giving the sunlight a chance to
dry things out before night falls. Actually the result is that moisture will hangs
around all night, creating optimal conditions for powdery mildew on the plant.
For the same
reason make sure you avoid watering the rose bushes from above. Getting the rose
bushes leaves wet will only invite an infestation of powdery mildew. Instead
you can easily apply the water at ground level.
Temperature
and humidity requirement
Rose bushes
are deciduous shrub that can survive periodic weather extremes, although they
prefer temperatures between sixty and seventy degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity
range between sixty percent and seventy percent.
Fertilizer
requirement
As beginner
it is advised you feed your rose bushes monthly with a 10-10-10 rose
fertilizer. You can start feeding your rose bushes when they are actively
growing in spring, corresponding with pruning time.
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