How to train roses etc onto a 6' white vinyl fence?
Here is a link to an article I wrote on this subject for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/roses-on-fences.htm
Growing roses in such a manner does indeed bring to ones gardens or landscape the beauty, charm and romantic elements of days gone by. Enjoy!
I wish to apply 12-12-12 fertilizer to my rose bushes this year. All of the 12-12-12 fertilizers I have found on the internet are advertised for lawns. Can I apply an all purpose 12-12-12 fertilizer on my roses without harming them? Any info you can provide on fertilizing roses will be appreciated. I have researched the web and many gardening books and they all contradict each other regarding fertilizing roses and it is getting very frustrating! Thank you so much for your help.
To get the best fertilizer for your roses, you need to start with a soil test to see how your soil is currently doing. The Garden Professors blog from 1/13/18 (Facebook.com) mentions that fertilizing without testing can easily lead to toxic high levels of nutrients. When nutrients are way out of balance, it also affects the ability to utilize calcium, for instance. On the whole, you are right that recommendations are all over the map which only indicates that there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Some sites recommend rotating whatever food you are using to balance things out. It sounds like a lot of guesswork and not much science are behind commercial products. 20-20-20 sounds mighty strong unless you are using it sparingly.
do Hybrid roses maintain their colour if grown from seed
No, hybrid anything doesn't come true from seed. Another issue is the rootstock. Many, not all, roses are grafted onto sturdier rootstock to help the plant perform well. You can try taking a cutting for same color but you still have the issue of rootstock. If you dig into the exact name of your rose, you should be able to find whether it is grafted or grows on its own roots.
Hi! I'm in Sydney, Australia. My balcony (see photo) faces north/east. The north side, which is the ideal aspect for Sydney, has built-in louvres that can't be moved. The open side faces east, and the balcony receives about 5 hours of solid morning sun. It also gets very windy as I'm on the 18th floor. I was wondering about trying climbing roses in pots growing up the louvres on a support frame on the north side. How do you think climbing roses would respond in this environment? I know the apartment trend is for tough sculptural succulents like agaves, sanavierias and jades but I'd really like something more cottagey and pretty. All suggestions gratefully received.
Perhaps a Flava Trumpet Vine, Potato Vine, Bougainvillea Vine or a Jasmine Vine would be good choices. The roses would not likely do well with the wind and would need more sunlight.
I have small tree worms eating the leaves on my rose bush . What are they and how can I prevent or get rid of of them?So far I pick them off.
do you mean green worms?
How often should you water roses
This depends on weather and how fast-draining your soil is. Sandy soil does not hold water well; therefore, it will need more frequent watering. Mulch slows water loss from the soil and helps keep roots from over-heating. Hot or windy weather dries plants out faster. The general rule is an inch of water each week from the time roses break dormancy through fall. If rainfall is adequate, there is no need for supplemental water with one caveat; if the rain is a sudden cloudburst, much of it runs off instead of soaking in. To improve sandy soil's water retention, add 2-3 inches of compost as a top-dressing annually.
I have asked this question to many people and nurseries. I have older and new roses that bloom beautiful in spring and that's it, I fertilize spay and everything. I have others that do OK. The only thing I can think of, some of roses are effectived by overhead water spray from the lawns which are water twice daily. Can you assist. Thank you, Lawrence Moglia
I'm not sure what your question is. If it is failure to rebloom, then one questions whether they are getting enough sun (6 hours minimum), enough water, or whether they are over-fertilized, producing green growth at the expense of flowers. I assume you have vigilantly checked for small insects like aphids, spider mites and white flies where flower buds form. You say you are spraying - is this for black spot? What are you using? Certainly an infestation/infection will reduce bloom. Watering deeply and at soil level is recommended. Watering leaves twice daily is a set-up for leaf diseases of all sorts. Do you perform annual pruning to "open up" the rose to sunlight and to spur young growth. Canes lose vigor as they age and bloom less than younger wood. Finally, are you sure these are reblooming roses? Some old garden roses and climbers do not. If it seems that all the above check out as OK, then get a soil test. It is possible to have toxic levels of nutrients as well as severe deficiencies of micronutrients.