When can I plant Rose Bushes?
October 9, 2009 by Linda
Filed under 2009 10 (Oct)
Question:
When can I plant out my mini rose bushes.Will they be at risk from frost if I plant them now. I live on the Isle of wight so our winters are quite mild.
Answer:
I would say you would be fine to plant out your roses now, in fact autumn is the best time to plant them.
I wouldn’t prune them until the spring just in case they do get caught in a frost. Deadhead them as needed to keep them looking tidy.
I think the important thing is to ensure that they don’t dry out and that they don’t get waterlogged.
When planting dig a hole twice the depth and width of the rootball and add plenty of well rotted organic matter to the hole. If you have heavy, clay soil then add some grit too.
Once planted water in well and water regularly for the first few weeks even if it rains.
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