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Steve Brigham
Plant Care Guide
Rosa hybrid

Rose (Rosa hybrid)

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

As a group, roses are the most popular shrubs of all in temperate climates worldwide. California is a great place to grow roses, especially because of its mild-winter climates, where some roses seem to always be in bloom. "Roses" is a big category, and there are many different kinds. In general, all roses like sun, good soil, good air circulation, and regular water and fertilizer. Since they bloom on new growth, they also need a certain amount of pruning in order to produce the most flowers -- but it's probably true that most people prune their roses too heavily. Mostly, it's the cut-flower "hybrid teas" that need a seasonal pruning -- the many popular shrubby landscape roses generally don't need much cutting back. And even with the hybrid teas, consider that when you cut your blooms for bouquets, you're really accomplishing your pruning chores at the same time. Just remember that a big shrub produces more flowers, so do give your roses a seasonal haircut with just a little thinning, but don't overdo it (and remember to wear your gardening gloves when you do!).

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Buy

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January
Bare-root roses are good value and easy to plant. Buy large #1 size plants, and you'll get lots of flowers the first year. Shop early in the bare-root season for the best selection and freshest plants.

Plant

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January
Plant bare-root roses soon after you buy them, and soak them for a couple hours in a bucket of water before you do. Pick a spot in full sun (a little afternoon shade in hot climates is fine) in well-drained soil, with good air circulation, and amend the soil with organic material and a balanced fertilizer. On grafted plants, plant so that the graft union (knob) is just above soil level. Make a generous watering basin around your new plants, and water thoroughly.

Sow Seeds

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Fertilize

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Water

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January
Water regularly and thoroughly d

Prune

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January
Prune hybrid teas in winter, before new growth begins, to remove dead and older, unproductive canes. Cut back healthy canes by one third, making cuts just above outward facing buds. Many shrubs and climbers, however, do not need radical annual pruning, and may simply be cut back lightly either in winter or after spring bloom.

Mulch

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Protect

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Pest/Disease Inspection

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Treat for Pest/Disease

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Transplant

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January
With care, established roses may be moved during bare-root season, before new growth appears.

Propagate

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Harvest

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Special requirements

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