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Post by Rosie on Jun 5, 2015 8:52:45 GMT
As you know I'm getting roses into my garden, one of the beds has already got roses in it. Would it be ok to put new one's in with the old or would rose sickness affect the new plants? Thanks chums  |
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Post by diggie on Jun 5, 2015 8:58:07 GMT
As you know I'm getting roses into my garden, one of the beds has already got roses in it. Would it be ok to put new one's in with the old or would rose sickness affect the new plants? Thanks chums Hi Rosie, Dig the area well and apply lots of compost/manure. When planting apply micorrhyzal powder to the roots and all should be ok. |
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Post by grindle on Jun 5, 2015 9:09:33 GMT
I redid mum,s rose bed last year, dug out the planting holes and renewed with fresh soil, compost and fertilisers and they are doing well this year  |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 5, 2015 16:09:22 GMT
Simon of Classic Roses, Peter Beales, said you should use a cardboard box with fresh soil. The mycorrhizal fungus is recommended for roses. By the time the roots grow out of the box and find their way into the surrounding soil, all danger is past.
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Post by diggie on Jun 5, 2015 16:36:49 GMT
Simon of Classic Roses, Peter Beales, said you should use a cardboard box with fresh soil. The mycorrhizal fungus is recommended for roses. By the time the roots grow out of the box and find their way into the surrounding soil, all danger is past. Hi Cherry,Not heard of using a cardboard box before. I will certainly give it a try. Thats what I like about Garden Friends you learn something new every day. |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 5, 2015 18:57:21 GMT
I would definitely do that after listening to Simon (I have forgotten his name) at a lecture, and this is what Alan Gray of East Ruston Old Vicarage recommends on radio (because he also has been listening to the famous Simon). diggie your method is probably the one we would use because it is easier, but if roses were in the spot for years, I might get a cardboard box out. I can see the reason. |
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Post by Fractal on Jun 5, 2015 19:15:09 GMT
I too have heard of both methods. The thing with mychorrizal fungus (Michael Marriott told me of David Austin Roses) is that once it has inoculated/colonized the root system, it does several things in favour of the plant and it's ongoing long term health.
1. Works as a secondary root system around the roses own roots enabling the plant to obtain maximum nutrients.
2. Gives some degree of drought resistance (not sure how, but that's what he said) I suspect especially on sandy or very light soils.
3. Allows you to replant and avoid rose replant sickness.
4. Improved absorption of nutrients allows plant to develop the best formed flowers (and leaves) and reduces the potential for disease.
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Post by Rosie on Jun 6, 2015 13:25:09 GMT
This is great! I will do the cardboard box method Cherry. The roses that are in the bed are very old plants so i thuink the box method would work great I'll still get some mychorrizal fungus tomorrow This must be the bestest place for advice and ideas. Thanks everyone |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 13, 2015 11:44:20 GMT
My Rosa 'Mundi' is starting to bloom with cerise flowers instead of the striped cerise and white. This is the second year and is a little disappointing, but they are very pretty and prolific. This suckering rose is now about 10 years old. If I have the original colour, I shall take a cutting from it.
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Post by diggie on Jun 13, 2015 16:16:57 GMT
Hi Cherry, roses can change their colour as the plant ages. You say your plant is ten years old and this may be the problem. By taking a cutting you may end up with the colour you have now, but I suppose it is worth a try. Now is the time of year to take cuttings using this seasons new growth. Hope this helps.
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Post by Cherry on Jun 13, 2015 16:44:19 GMT
Yes, it helps thank you diggie. I think you are saying I am stuck with it. |
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Post by diggie on Jun 13, 2015 18:07:09 GMT
Yes, it helps thank you diggie. I think you are saying I am stuck with it. Errrr yes. |
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