Standard roses
katecable
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I have bought two standard roses bare root and planted in pots back in March. They are both still completely bare with no sign of growth what am I doing wrong?
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katecable
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katecable
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I'd water them every other day. But a full watering can. I would also top up your soil level, or even repot. Just out of curiosity what soil did you use?
You need a large pot 45-50cm cubed is ideal, as you are providing soil and nutrients for effectively three roses, that have been grafted onto the top of the long trunk. A good loam-based compost, such as John Innes No. 3 is best. Mixing in a bit of garden soil is fine and a bit of bagged, well rotted manure in the mix is good too. When planting, you need to mound up the soil mix a little in the middle and spread the roots around, backfilling underneath and between the root spread to ensure there is no air pockets (otherwise the roots are hanging in mid air will will dry out and die). Roses are hungry and thirsty plants, so it needed a large, full watering can - say 10 litres/bucketful on planting then the same again 2-3 times a week. Watering a bit everyday is not good, it needs a thorough soaking, as Jason says. At the time of planting, a little slow release granular rose feed or blood fish and bone should have been added to the base of the planting hole.