I JUST PURCHASE A COUPLE OF ROSES A FEW WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN SPRAYING THEM WITH THE HOSE HOWEVER I WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY CAUSE DISEASES. SOME OF THE PEDALS HAVE FALLEN OFF THE LEAVES (SOME) HAVE TURNED YELLOW-GREEN. I RECENTLY CUT THOSE LEAVES OFF AS WELL AS THE PEDAL PUD THAT WAS LEFT. I AM PLANNING ON BUYING SOME FOOD FOR THEM. HOWEVER, I DONT KNOW IF I AM DOING THE CORRECT STEPS... |
If you recently planted your roses in the ground, they can suffer some transplant stress and you're likely to see some wilting and dying leaves. But as soon as the roots become established in their new homes you will see some healthy new growth. At that time you can prune off any dead or dying stems and leaves. The instructions were referring to soil moisture - hosing your roses off every morning won't really accomplish this and might even promote disease problems. water the soil twice a week for the next two weeks. I find it easier to water correctly by making watering wells or basins beneath each plant to catch water. Fill the basin, allow the water to drain, then fill it a second time. This will concentrate the moisture directly over the root mass and the water will trickle down, wetting the whole root system. Once a week in the spring and twice a week in the summer is about all your roses will need in terms of water. Best wishes with your new roses! |