Top 3 Rose Care Tips for Spring Blooms

As the end of March approaches, the weather gradually turns warmer and even a little hotter, as if summer has come early. The warmer temperatures make roses grow faster, and this is a critical time for rose care. In order to make spring roses bloom more luxuriantly, the following three care tips are essential.

1. Moisture management: avoid dehydration

Spring is the peak period of growth for roses, the shoots are delicate and need a lot of water. Coupled with the large fluctuations in spring temperatures and the recent hot weather, rose plants need to be watered almost once a day, or else they are prone to water shortages.

During the peak growth period of roses, if there is a lack of water, the shoots will wither easily, the terminal buds will fall off, and even form blind branches. Therefore, watering is a crucial part of rose care. Spring roses are highly active and require a lot of water, so it is recommended to water immediately when the surface of the potting soil dries out a little on consecutive sunny days, and water thoroughly each time. With adequate spring moisture, roses are also less likely to suffer from root smothering.

It should be noted that even if it is continuous rainy days, can not be ignored watering. Many florists mistakenly think that rainy day potting surface moist does not need watering, in fact, not. Spring rain is mostly light rain or showers, the rain hit the leaves, most of them will flow to the outside of the pot, the real seepage into the potting soil is not much. As a result, the surface of the pot looks moist, but the bottom may already be dry. Once a sunny day arrives, roses will quickly appear to wilt.

On rainy days, it is advisable to observe the state of roses frequently, checking whether the leaves are soft or have lost their luster, or lifting up the pot to feel the weight and determine whether the potting soil lacks water. If the potting soil is not enough water, it should be watered thoroughly in time.

2. Fertilizer management: Fertilizer application by growth momentum

The end of March to the beginning of April is the critical period for most rose varieties to start nurturing buds, and the fertilizer management at this time directly affects the amount of flowering. Therefore, choosing the right fertilizer is especially important.

For roses with buds or long branches, it is recommended to use phosphate and potassium fertilizers, such as Flower Duo 2, Flowering Vegetable or Potassium Phosphate. Among them, potassium dihydrogen phosphate is a pure phosphorus and potassium fertilizer without nitrogen fertilizer, which is especially suitable for roses during the bud stage. It not only promotes the growth of flower buds, but also strengthens the root system and helps roses to form the effect of multi-head group blooming.

How to use potassium dihydrogen phosphate:

• Root irrigation: dilute 500 times (1g fertilizer plus 500ml water), once every 5-7 days.
• Foliar spraying: every 2-3 days for a significant effect.

It should be noted that some rose varieties bloom later and germinate slower in the spring, and may still be in the stage of new buds or the first unfolding of leaves. For this type of roses, do not use potassium phosphate to promote flowering for the time being, otherwise it is easy to form blind branches. It is recommended to continue to use general-purpose fertilizers, such as ternary compound fertilizers, general-purpose water-soluble fertilizers or nutrient solutions.

Therefore, the fertilization at the end of March should be differentiated according to the growth of roses, and choose fertilizers wisely in order to help roses bloom more.

3、Pest control: prevention in advance

Spring is the high incidence of rose pests and diseases, especially black spot disease, powdery mildew and aphids. As the temperature rises, thrips will also appear gradually. It is recommended to spray fungicides and insecticides every 15 days for prevention, which can be shortened to once every 10 days when there is more rain.

Flower lovers in the southern region need to pay special attention to the control of red spider. Regularly check the leaves and spray medication in advance for prevention. For roses grown outdoors, you can use Pyridaben or Acetamiprid, while roses grown on balconies are recommended to use FloraEase (neem oil), which is safe, non-toxic and harmless to pets. This is a must-have rose care tip for spring roses during blooming.

To sum up, mastering rose care tips, especially during the critical period of spring rose blooming, reasonable water management, fertilizer management and pest control, in order to make roses grow healthily and bloom the most beautiful flowers. Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, mastering these planting strategies can help you create a vibrant rose garden.