@newbie77 ...I agree with the above for the fertilizer, about 30cm out from the centre is good, all round.. lightly fork in, or use fingers, I often do..
..as for your watering.. I use a 10L can, and for a large rose like Vanessa Bell, or any Austin that's grown to a good size, it takes a full can once a week in high summer, as they take a lot of watering in pots.. I also use the hose in between times if hot and dry... for smaller roses, I split 10L between 2 pots 5L each..
@JessicaS ...you should aim to plant those before mid March latest Jessica, the sooner the better.. if you leave them in the pots beyond that date, they will be busy rooting in, so in that case it's best to leave them root in the pots and plant out as container roses late May/early June.. depending when you see the roots coming out the bottom of pot..
@Marlorena Thats great thank you - thats what I was thinking, landscaping should be done by end of next weekish so I can get most of them in after that without them getting in the way of or risking the builders damaging them. I might do some more turf-removal and ground prep in the rose spots at the weekend then!
Any left after that I'll wait as you say and treat as container roses, theres a few to go out the front but I wanted to wait for the bulbs to pop up a bit more so I dont flatten them digging - thank you! Out of curiosity what happens if you plant them whilst rooting in? Does it shock them?
My new Obelisk just arrived as well - GAP one - its great quality, looks really solid and sturdy. I'll assemble it later on, hopefully before shallott arrives
@Mr. Vine Eye, yes i also often forget to feed. Planning to be more regular this time as now some roses are going to be in pots.
Usually i water way early in morning in summer, as soon as there is daylight. The water flow is best and i can do it uninterrupted. Only thing is i dont know what insects are around then, they are tiny and bite so bad. I itch for days with swollen legs. I need to remember to wear thick jeans and jumper. Oh, I am already dreaming of summer
@JessicaS ..yes they can suffer a transplant shock if it's not done properly.. bits of roots can be broken off accidentally.. although they soon recover usually.. .. I will bare root roses any time of the year and replant, but it's not advice I would give to anyone else, so I err on the side of caution.. ..looking forward to seeing your new obelisk... lucky you !..
Here's potted Desdemona, followed clockwise by Bathsheba, Rhapsody in Blue and Kew Gardens (was in full leaf still)
It's a shame, Bathsheba had a big basal cane but it snapped off a few months ago.
Kew Gardens cuttings had a little trim and leaves removed.
Ghislaine de Feligonde - I was tough on her this year. "No more playing by your own rules Ghislaine, I've had it with your renegade ways! From now on you grow where I tell you to!!"
Bit of an interesting structure going on. She's grown in such an odd way. Couldn't really see it with the leaves on.
Harp shape in front. At least I'll get lots of laterals!
I've cut off the birds nest of thin twiggy stems at the base.
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...I agree with the above for the fertilizer, about 30cm out from the centre is good, all round.. lightly fork in, or use fingers, I often do..
..as for your watering.. I use a 10L can, and for a large rose like Vanessa Bell, or any Austin that's grown to a good size, it takes a full can once a week in high summer, as they take a lot of watering in pots.. I also use the hose in between times if hot and dry... for smaller roses, I split 10L between 2 pots 5L each..
...you should aim to plant those before mid March latest Jessica, the sooner the better.. if you leave them in the pots beyond that date, they will be busy rooting in, so in that case it's best to leave them root in the pots and plant out as container roses late May/early June.. depending when you see the roots coming out the bottom of pot..
Any left after that I'll wait as you say and treat as container roses, theres a few to go out the front but I wanted to wait for the bulbs to pop up a bit more so I dont flatten them digging - thank you! Out of curiosity what happens if you plant them whilst rooting in? Does it shock them?
My new Obelisk just arrived as well - GAP one - its great quality, looks really solid and sturdy. I'll assemble it later on, hopefully before shallott arrives
@Mr. Vine Eye, yes i also often forget to feed. Planning to be more regular this time as now some roses are going to be in pots.
Usually i water way early in morning in summer, as soon as there is daylight. The water flow is best and i can do it uninterrupted. Only thing is i dont know what insects are around then, they are tiny and bite so bad. I itch for days with swollen legs. I need to remember to wear thick jeans and jumper. Oh, I am already dreaming of summer
..yes they can suffer a transplant shock if it's not done properly.. bits of roots can be broken off accidentally.. although they soon recover usually..
.. I will bare root roses any time of the year and replant, but it's not advice I would give to anyone else, so I err on the side of caution..
..looking forward to seeing your new obelisk... lucky you !..
Here's potted Desdemona, followed clockwise by Bathsheba, Rhapsody in Blue and Kew Gardens (was in full leaf still)
It's a shame, Bathsheba had a big basal cane but it snapped off a few months ago.
Kew Gardens cuttings had a little trim and leaves removed.
Ghislaine de Feligonde - I was tough on her this year. "No more playing by your own rules Ghislaine, I've had it with your renegade ways! From now on you grow where I tell you to!!"
Bit of an interesting structure going on. She's grown in such an odd way. Couldn't really see it with the leaves on.
Harp shape in front. At least I'll get lots of laterals!
I've cut off the birds nest of thin twiggy stems at the base.
I seem to have random bricks all over the garden! 🧐 That one is at least serving a purpose by holding down the lid on the boys water tray.