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  • #1

    Bush Rose's

    As many will know I know little or nowt about flowers but..............

    Earlier this year I had the house repointed and so the guys could get to the job had to remove 3 old rose's having promised SWMBO I would replace them.

    I have just bought 3 bare root bushes Sheila's Perfume, Fragrant Cloud and Chandos Beauty.

    Couple of questions....

    I have removed all the old roots but would I be better replacing the soil in the bed after all the old rose's were there for years.

    Would it pay to soak the roots before planting.

    Thanks for the help it will earn me some brownie points.
    Potty by name Potty by nature.

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    Have a read of this potty.
    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ice_82822.html
    My first lot of roses didn't take the roses did grow from below the graft but the replacement plants have done well.

    I dug out the soil, replaced with homemade compost and used the mycorrhizal fungi.

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      Thanks Scarlet that thread gives me plenty of info.
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      • #4
        Mycorrhizal fungi ordered and on the way.

        So I have had another idea and know you folks will be able to tell me if it has merit or if I am being daft.

        What if instead of planting straight in the ground just before winter sets in I plant each bush in say a 15lt pot filled with used GP compost sweetened with FYM and over winter them in a cold GH. Would this give them a better start?
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Potstubsdustbins View Post
          What if instead of planting straight in the ground just before winter sets in I plant each bush in say a 15lt pot filled with used GP compost sweetened with FYM and over winter them in a cold GH. Would this give them a better start?
          I would say no, get the roses in the ground as soon as possible. The soil is still warm enough that they can get settled in before winter. This will help them take off more quickly in the spring.
          My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
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          • #6
            Thanks Martin, the rose's are due to arrive next week and I will take on board your advice.
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            • #7
              Well the 3 plants arrived today, 3 holes were dug 18" square and 18" deep, the holes were then filled to a level with home made compost making sure the graft was above soil level. The roots on the plants were already wet so they were sprinkled with root grow over the holes so any spillage went into the planting holes, roots spread and the holes filled with more home made compost mixed with dry FYM.

              Guess its wait and see now Thanks for you help everyone.
              Potty by name Potty by nature.

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              • #8
                It's funny how there is conflicting advice.
                RHS says graft to be at soil level because burying it can cause die back.
                David Austin says graft just below soil level as do Gardeners World.
                Riddlesdown (S Croydon)

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                • #9
                  Bumped to say thanks to one and all.

                  All plants have survived and are in leaf, didn't want to temp fate by saying owt sooner....
                  Potty by name Potty by nature.

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