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ORGANIC APPROACH TO ROSE CARE
Our approach to roses is to follow the lead of the New York Botanical Gardens which is changing their rose gardens to more disease resistant varieties. They are going organic which is something we are happy about. Our organic rose program along with our selection of disease resistant varieties should bring back the popularity of roses.
Traditionally Roses have been grown in rose beds. Today roses are being used more in the landscape. We are developing carefree roses, ground cover roses, bush roses. hedge roses, antique roses climbing roses, standard roses. All of these types of roses take on a particular importance in the overall landscape of your property. The traditional rose garden still exists but is time consuming and difficult to maintain.
Although roses can be successfully planted well into the summer, it is best to plant them in mid-April. Come in early to ensure a good selection.
CULTURE: Roses require a rich, well-drained soil and a sunny location (at least six hours of full sun). They are one of the few ornamental plants which come back every year and provide color all summer long. Roses should be sprayed every six weeks with Employ H&T, and every two weeks with compost tea. Mulching with bark chips helps reduce weeds and conserves moisture. Keep beds weeded. For best weed control, weed at night or early morning. Exposing soil to sun stimulates weed germination.
BED PREPARATION: For ideal results dig your rose bed down to a depth of 2 feet. Per 100 square feet mix in 12 bags of compost (6 Lobster compost and 6 Penobscot blend), 120 lbs of cow manure, 12 bags of Dark Bark Blend, 5 lbs of lime, 10 lbs of bonemeal, 10 lbs of Plant-Tone and 25 lbs of dry formula Roots. Water your plants daily for a week and soak at least twice a week thereafter.
When planting landscape roses as part of the landscape mix follow our installation program for planting new shrubs. When doing a bio-diverse planting the same maintenace program can also be followed. When you plant organically all your plant's nutrient requirements will be met. Follow our programs and you will be amazed at the success.
CARE OF EXISTING ROSES: In the latter part of November or when dormant; Roses should be hilled with shredded bark, or soil topped with a layer of salt hay. Hay should completely cover the crown. These mulches insulate from the effects of alternately freezing and thawing weather. In early spring, the hills of bark or soil and hay should be removed, exposing the crown.
PRUNING: Prune your roses when the Forsythia blooms in the spring. Reduce the canes to a height of 8 - 12" or 5 - 7 buds. On Climbing roses the main stalk is left and only the lateral branches are pruned. Summer pruning involves cutting spent flowers to just above the first set of 5 leaves.
* light fragrance, ** fragrant, *** heavy fragrance, (DR) Disease Resistant
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Roses
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  Climbing Roses
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Fences or trellises can be covered with a profusion of color all summer long. $24.95 each. |
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English Roses (David Austin)
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English Roses are bred by the master rose hybridizer, David Austin, of Albrighton, Staffordshire. These Roses are a cross between Old Shrub Roses and Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Modern Climbers. The old roses give them their strong fragrance, full doubling flowers, vigor and disease resistance. The modern Roses provide their color range, glossy foliage and propensity to flower repeatedly. Come in early as availability is limited. CULTURE: In the spring, prune back the growth by 2/3 to 1/2 of its length, having first removed weak, aging or dead branches. Add manure, water and mulch in the summer. $39.95 each. |
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Floribundas
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Floribundas bear clusters of flowers and give a profusion of blooms spring through frost. This group should be used where summer color is particularly desired. Floribundas outperform any other rose in garden color. $24.95 each. |
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Ground Cover and Carpet Roses
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These vigorous, disease resistant, free-blooming little plants are perfect for edging, patio containers. Light fragrance and disease resistant. 2 1/2' wide by 1 1/2' tall. $25.95 each. |
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Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras
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The large flowered, long-stemmed Hybrid Teas have become the most popular cut flower. Grandifloras (GR) are the result of crossing hybrid teas and floribunda roses. They are generally taller and hardier than the hybrid teas, with more but slightly smaller flowers. $24.95 each. |
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Landscape Shrub and Hedge Roses
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Selections below contain both arching and upright Shrub Roses grown on their own, hardy root stock. They bloom freely all season while maintaining neat growth habit making them a low maintenance, colorful accent for any landscape. $24.95 each. |
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