| We've purchased a new construction home and would like to plant roses. When is the best time to plant roses in Northeast Florida and how should we go about it? |
| Congratulations on your new home! Roses love a well drained soil with lots of added organic matter. If at all in doubt about the soil drainage, build a raised planting bed for your roses. They want to be watered regularly, but not be kept soggy. They insist on full sun and will respond well to regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer. Container grown roses can be planted any time of year. Bareroot plants are best set in late winter. In your area, January would be a good time for bareroot roses. |
