It is very important to know what to look for when buying roses for garden use.
Other than the usual verification of compatibility of the roses you have selected with your climate zone and soil conditions, you need to specifically ask for low maintenance and disease-resistant varieties.
This will minimize the time and effort you will have to expend in planting and maintaining your rose garden.
There are different sources from which you can buy your rose plants: Local Nursery; Original Grower; and Online Nursery.
A local nursery can offer you the personal experience of touching, feeling, seeing, and smelling your roses before you buy but the choice may be limited.
Buying directly from the grower means that in all likelihood you will land yourself a winner at a very low cost but again you may not have a wide selection.
If you would rather get it done from home, check feedback on different online nurseries and go with the one with the best track record.
Also check their policy regarding returns otherwise you might end up with a bad specimen.
There are also different types to choose from: own-root; grafted; bare-root; and potted.
If you are just starting to grow roses, go with potted roses.
The older rose varieties are cheaper than brand new arrivals.
If you want to decorate your garden, floribundas and grandifloras are good choices.
On the other hand, if you are looking to grow roses for flower arrangements, hybrid teas are the best with their single beautiful blooms on long, slender stems.
Whatever the type of rose you decide to purchase, check the following before you buy: 1.
The plant should be 1 to 2 years old 2.
Have a number of buds or open blooms 3.
Have healthy green foliage 4.
Have firm and white roots 5.
Not be wilted 6.
Not look unbalanced 7.
Not have yellowed or damaged foliage 8.
Not have broken canes 9.
Not have rotted or clumped root 10.
Not share space with weeds When you buy potted plants, only buy those that are not more than double the height of the pot as you don't want a root-bound plant.
Before accepting the plant, ease it out of the pot and thoroughly scrutinize it.
If the stems and leaves are a healthy green with no black spots and if the roots are not crammed together, the chances are that it will establish itself well in your garden.
Mid Mid-spring is ideal for planting roses so ask for delivery accordingly.
Just make sure your soil is slightly acidic and always moist and well-drained before you plant your roses.
Wit With sufficient research and advice from other veteran rose gardeners, you can be sure of buying the best roses for your garden.