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Roses are well worth the extra work
They range in size from
miniatures less than 12"
tall to hybrid tea roses
from 3 to 5 feet tall
For centuries, the beauty and
fragrance of roses have captured
the imagination of people from
the world over.
Ancient historical accounts are
filled with references to gardens
abloom with roses, including the
Garden of Eden, ancient Persia
and the Hanging Gardens of
Babylon.
Today, roses are as popular as
ever.
Though requiring more
attention than other flowers and
shrubs, roses are definitely worth
the extra toil.
More than 100 species
Although many other flowers
share the word "rose" as part of
their common names, true roses
are members of the genus Rosa,
which contains more than 100
species and literally thousands of
varieties.
Their showy flowers, thorny
stems and leathery green leaves
are familiar to all gardeners.
Blooms come in white, red,
pink, orange, yellow, lavender,
and all shades in between. Some
varieties even bear bicolored or
multicolored blossoms, such as
"Circus", "American Heritage,"
"Piccadilly" and "Sutter's Gold.'
Besides adding a splash of
color in the garden, roses
enhance the landscape in a
variety of other ways.
For example, miniature roses,
which grow less than 12 -inches
tall, are perfect for edging, low
borders, ground covers and in
containers. Popular varieties
include "Beauty Secret,"
"Cinderella" and "Starina."
Both hardy and disease
resistant, floribundas are the bes
all-purpose landscape roses.
Often used as borders, barriers
or in container plants,
floribundas also can be placed
along driveways or pathways.
"Angel Face," "Charisma,"
"Ginger" and "Ivory Fashion"
are some examples.
Hybrid tea roses, grown for
their spectacular, many -petal
blossoms, found singly or in
small clusters on long stems, are
the most common roses planted
today.
Prized for their long season of
blooms, hybrid teas, such as
"All-American Beauty,"
"Evening Star" and "Picnic,"
grow three to five feet tall.
Blooms range from 3" to 5"
inches wide.
You can choose from more than 100 species and
literally thousands of varieties - as well as a
wide range of colours and shades.
Planting and care
Roses need at least six hours
of sun a day, so choose a
planting site with an eastern
exposure.
In addition the site should be
slightly sloped to ensure
maximum air and water
drainage. Plant trees and shrubs
several feet away from rose
bushes, thereby eliminating
competition for water and
nutrients.
Roses bushes are sold either
bare -root or in containers. Bare -
roots roses should be planted as
soon as they are brought home.
If that's impossible, keep the
roots wrapped and moist and
place the plant in a cool, dark
location. Before planting, soak
the bare root in a bucket or tub
of muddy water to protect the
roots from drying out.
Container roses can be
planted any time and do not
require soaking before planting.
Roses grow best in well-
aerated soil that retains moisture
but drains well. To improve soil
structure, try adding some
organic matter, such as compost,
peat moss, vermiculite or wood
by-products and then fertilize.
Dig the planting hole two feet
wide and about one foot deep to
__provide adequate space -for -wide-
spreading root growth and good
drainage.
To begin planting bare -root
roses, make a firm cone or
mound by tamping the soil with
the backside of a shovel.
Position the rose plant over the
soil cone and check height.
Spread the roots over the cone
and cover with soil.
Once in place, begin adding
soil around roots. The bush
should be firmly anchored when
planting is completed.
Water the newly transplanted
rose bushes in the early morning
and fertilize them every two
weeks during the growing
season. Apply one cupful of
fertilizer to the soil around the
base of each plant and water.
Stop fertilizing in September
to let the plants go dormant for
the winter, and resume the
procedure in spring after the
ground has thawed.