Want to grow roses in your garden but aren't sure where to start? Learn how to plant roses in the fall with these planting tips.
Fall is a great time to plant roses as the soil is warm, the ground is easy to work, and roots will have time to establish over the winter. Roses need to be in the ground at least 6 weeks before your first frost in the fall to allow the roots time to establish before the weather changes and the plant goes dormant
Select healthy plants. Make sure there is no yellow or diseased foliage and check the undersides of leaves for pests. If packaged or bare-root plants are dry, immerse them in water for a few hours before planting.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil where roses will receive at least 6 hours of sun.
Follow plant tag directions for proper spacing. Air circulation is important to keeping roses healthy.
Dig a planting hole as deep and twice as wide as the container.
Fill the hole with a mix of native soil, good-quality garden soil, compost, and perlite.
Backfill and water well.
Follow along to learn more about how to grow roses and enjoy the flowers.