Roses are planted in the fall (March-May). Roses should be watered every third day for two or three weeks, or daily with an automatic irrigation system, according to Ludwig’s Roses Catalogue.
In South Africa, when should I plant roses?
Plant in full sun (at least 6 hours) in well-drained, composted soil with a neutral pH. May and June are ideal months for planting or transplanting rose bushes.
In South Africa, what can I plant under roses?
Perennials such as alstroemerias, anchusa (Cape forget-me-not), catmint (Nepeta mussinii), campanula, delphiniums, various daisies, gaura, irises, lavender, scabiosa, and garlic make excellent companions (tulbaghia). Growing advice: Large roses should be spaced at least 1,5m How do you prepare rose soil?
Before tilling a new rose bed, add 2 to 4 inches of organic matter to the area. This will aid in the improvement of the soil condition for your roses. In general, one part compost, one part prepared planting mix, or one part aged manure can be added to two parts garden soil.
What type of fertilizer do roses require?
For the first application, use a high-nitrogen fertilizer or top dress with alfalfa meal (5-1-2) and epsom salts to encourage new cane development and lusher growth. When the shoots are 4 to 5 inches long, apply a slow-release fertilizer.
