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- Planting stem roses - do not forget the support pile!
- Plant the rose stem correctly - step by step
- Prepare soil well before planting
- Plant stem roses
- Anchor the stake well in the ground
- Tips
Stem roses need a support
Planting stem roses - do not forget the support pile!
Rose stems are normal breeding roses, which are only refined on a root-forming base. The rose trees bring the beauty of the rose petals into the focus of the beholder, as they are at eye level through the trunk.
Plant the rose stem correctly - step by step
Stem roses are basically planted just like normal shrub roses, with only two important differences. In contrast to conventional, bushy awake Edelrosen, the finishing point in Rosenstämmen can not be buried in the ground. This leaves them unprotected in winter and therefore requires special protective measures. In addition, a high-stem always needs a sufficiently thick and stable anchored in the ground pole.
Prepare soil well before planting
Roses need deep, nutrient-rich soil that is well drained. Ideal is a slightly loamy, humus-rich soil with sand fractions. If you are unsure what your garden floor is like, you can easily test it with your fingers by rubbing some soil between your fingertips. If it feels rough and grainy, sand is present. Is it rather sticky, it is clayey loamy soil. Also, make sure that there are no obstacles in the back of the garden, such as construction debris, or the like. Improve the soil texture on light soils with compost, seasoned manure and rock flour or conventional rose earth. On heavy soils, you can work on coarse sand.
Plant stem roses
Root-bare roses should be planted as soon as possible after purchase, so that the roots do not dry out.
Anchor the stake well in the ground
When planting a stem rose, add a stable support post. This should protrude at least ten inches into the crown and be anchored deep in the ground to ensure a firm footing. Otherwise it may happen that the dearly bought common rose is knocked over with the next gust of wind. Easily connect the trunk and support post in the shape of an eight with an elastic material, such as a soft, plastic-coated binding wire or a raffia rope.
Tips
Contrary to what is described in some guidebooks, compost, horn shavings and other fertilizers should not be burrowed during planting as this could negatively affect the rose during ingrowth.