A Rose is still a Rose by any other name

Roses are the floral embodiment of grace and romance. They express the love that occurs in many forms and between many types of people: lovers, friends, spouses, children, and parents. The many types of rose are as varied as the thoughts and feelings they convey.

Among the plant kingdom, Rosa is a relatively small genus, comprising only about one hundred species around the globe. But as these species intercross, they have given rise to as many as thirty thousand cultivars, making the rose perhaps the most various of all plants grown in gardens and one of the most treasured.

Roses are the best loved of all garden plants. For beauty and variety of flower, and sweetness of scent, they are incomparable. However, they are not the easiest plants to use in the garden, and to encourage their glorious best they must be used with care.

Taking Delivery of Bare Root Roses

It is best to plant as soon as convenient after taking delivery. However, if conditions such as flooding or freezing prevent immediate planting, the roses can survive storage in a cold place for up to 3 weeks. To maintain moisture during storage, open packaging and sprinkle water around the roots, then re-seal. Repeat the moistening procedure one per week during storage. To avoid drying out, packaging must be re-sealed during storage after moistening. For periods of storage in excess of 3 weeks, the roses should be planted temporarily by heeling them into a trench and firming crumbly soil around the roots.

Taking Delivery of Potted Roses
There is less urgency to plant potted roses. If watered daily, planting can be delayed indefinitely.

Soil Preperation
Given reasonable soil, a sunny position and an adequate supply of water, roses grow easily. Prepare the soil by digging, taking the opportunity to add fertiliser and organic matter. (6X provides both). The roses will be well-fed right from the start; and the improved soil texture will aid root initiation.

Planting Procedures
Low temperatures don¹t normally harm roses, but soil is impossible to work when it's frozen solid. Avoid planting in water-logged soil: compression of saturated soil damages soil structure. Mark out the planting positions, using string and bamboo canes. When ready to plant, soak roots by submerging in cold water for 15 minutes. If possible keep the roses in water right up until they are planted. Plant according to the advice on the despatch note, paying special attention to depth. Water copiously after planting. Continue watering during dry periods.

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