Your Questions About Garden Roses Season
May 28th, 2011 by Garden Lover
Ruth asks…
Good season to plant some roses?
I wanted to start a small rose garden . Today is mid-September, is it a good time to start?
Garden Lover answers:
That depends on the area you live in. In many areas this is a good time to plant because the roots get a chance to spread in the soil that will stay warm for the next few months. This gives them a head start under ground making them much heartier growers next Spring than any rose that has to wait until Spring to go into the ground.
The drawback is your local Nursery. Most get their potted stock in spring, so buyers can best see the flower choices. So by now, you may not have the best selection to choose from.
Donna asks…
What’s the best way to plant/grow roses?
I want to start a rose garden , but I have no clue how. Does anybody know the best season to start growing them, how to take good care of them, when to pick them, etc.?
Garden Lover answers:
The best time to plant roses is early spring or late winter, if you live in a cold climate zone where temperatures may drop below -10 Fahrenheit. Those who live in warm climates like Florida or southern California can actually plant roses in late fall or December and January.
The trick is to not plant when there is still a chance of frost.
If you are not sure where your climate range falls, best to check your local nursery for the best dates for planting.
Carol asks…
Do roses bloom again in the fall?
I’m taking care of my fathers rose garden this year, and I can’t remember if they bloom again in the fall or not?
Do they put forth buds once it cools down again for the season ?
Thanks all… these are Hybrid tea roses – I’m sure that might make a difference
Garden Lover answers:
Yes, they should rebloom. Give them a good feed as the weather begins to cool …. They take a break during the heat of July/Aug and the damage done by Japanese beetles, but they will releaf and rebloom nicely by September for a second bloom…. Earlier if you’re in a cooler zone than I am…
The spring bloom is the best one, but the fall bloom is so well appreciated… the only roses that won’t rebloom are those that are ‘one-time’ bloomers in the spring… Your hybrid teas should put on another good show…
Thomas asks…
Is there any way to trim my peony so it flowers again this season (ie like roses, if trimmed grow again?)?
or is this it for the season ?
know with roses garden speak”) is it similar with peonies? Or do i just need to order peonies from a florist if i want some?!
p.s. I’m in UK, if that matters for peony growing season ! TY! =)
Garden Lover answers:
Most peonies will flower just once each year, following their spring burst into growth. Occasionally a small flush may reappear, but their job this summer is to ensure that they go dormant in autumn, for strong growth next spring time.
Some varieties are more prone to reflowering, such as Paeonia ‘Pastel Splendor’, a gorgeous, though typically expensive plant.
I do dead head my peonies each year, as I don’t need them to expend their energy on seed production, as you rightly guess. It would be great if more flowered for longer, or repeated!
By the way, florists do need to make a living, so…
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