2019 Winter Newsletter No Images? Click here WINTER IS HERE! In the rose world, winter it is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. We introduce our new babies to the family and refresh our existing plants by giving them their winter prune.Most gardeners see pruning their roses in winter as a daunting task but the basics really are very easy. In this newsletter we have broken down the process of pruning and the steps to take once this task is completed.BARE ROOT ROSES!! The season is now in full swing and we are selling out of stock FAST. Place your order now to avoid disappointment. View below for some special discounts.In this newsletter...● MID SEASON SALE & DISCOUNTS!!● Rose care for newly planted roses● Winter rose care● Pruning roses● What to do after pruning● Transplanting rosesMID SEASON SALE10% OFF ALL ROSES*USE CODE: ROSES10To receive 10% off your rose order use the above coupon code in our website checkout.*excluding freight. Discount for bare root roses only. Offer only applies to orders placed on our website between 5/7/19 and 15/7/19. Offer expires Monday 15th July. To redeem, use the coupon code ROSES10 in our online check. SEASON ROSE SPECIALS20% OFF SELECTED VARIETIESTake an EXTRA 20% OFF selected varieties.Yes, this is in addition to the above mid season sale! When using the above code, save 30% of these varieties.Don't forget our SPECIAL OFFERS!!FREE ROSESpend over $100 on your rose order and we will give you one free rose bush!FREE FREIGHTReceive free freight on your order when spending $500 or more!MYCOGOLDGive your roses a boost with MycoGold. This amazing product will increase the root production of your rose plant and encourage better growth, and a variety of other benefits.Ideal for use when planting bare root roses but can be used on most plants throughout the year.For more information on how this can benefit your garden and roses, view our website.ROSE CARE FOR NEWLY PLANTED ROSES:For those receiving new roses this winter, please remember the following:WATER WATER WATER!!It is crucial that newly planted roses receive plenty of water during their first few months. During this delicate period in their lives they can quickly dry out which can cause die back, stunted or deformed growth and death.Water regularly and ensure the soil is always moist.FERTILISER:DO NOT add fertiliser to the soil. The first application of fertiliser should wait until your new roses begin to flower.PRUNE AFTER PLANTING:We encourage pruning after planting. This promotes stronger, vigorous growth from the base, setting up a great plant framework for future growth & flower. The below images are from a rose we planted last winter which thrived from a prune after planting.Keep in mind, not all roses will follow this exact timeline. Roses break dormancy and flower at varying times depending on the variety & environmental factors.WINTER ROSE CARE:It is time to prune your roses!Pruning is a highly effective way to increase flower production and encourage strong growth in the flowering season. By decreasing the size of the rose, the plant will have less eyes that require sap flow in spring. This results in stronger stem production and therefore more flowers.The process of pruning is not difficult. We have simplified it into the following points, remove:· 2/3 of the rose in height· Foliage· Dead wood or diseased wood· Spindly growth· Old branches that are not performing – leave the newest stems· Stems that cross over one-anotherIf in doubt of which stems to remove, always remove the oldest grey branch. The newer branches will produce stronger growth and more flowers.There are exceptions to these steps, such as for climbing, ground cover, weeping or old fashioned / species roses. Therefore, it is best to know what type of rose you are pruning before you start.ROSE PRUNING DVDTurn your self into a MASTER PRUNER with this comprehensive pruning DVD!This informative DVD guides you through pruning all types of roses and also fruit trees.WHAT TO DO AFTER PRUNING:1. APPLY SEAMUNGUSThis is an organic soil conditioner and used for roses during winter. Seamungus helps your plants resist frost, pests and disease as well as conditioning the soil and encouraging root growth, giving them a head start for spring.For more information or to buy Seamungus visit out website.2. WATEROnce you have pruned give your roses a good soaking of water and continue to water regularly (at least once a week). The moisture will prompt the rose to break dormancy begin producing strong new growth. Without adequate water any new growth can become stunted and deformed.For more information on watering roses, visit out website.3. SPRAY with Lime SulphurIf your roses have suffered from black spot or other fungal diseases this year, after you have pruned give them a fresh start for spring by spraying them with Lime Sulphur.For more information or to buy Lime Sulphur visit out website.4. APPLY A NEW LAYER OF MULCHA good thick layer of mulch (about 5cm) will help the soil retain moisture and keep the temperature down during the warm months over summer. Mulching while the soil is still wet from winter will help ‘lock in’ that moisture. This will mean that your roses will perform better over summer and you will have less weeds in your garden bed – two benefits that will make your life much easier during the year. If your garden bed is already mulched from last year, there is a good chance it will need topping up again.Remember, please do not use stones or pebbles for mulch.For more information on mulching rose gardens, visit our website.5. CHECK STAKES AND TIES ON STANDARD ROSESIt is very important that our standard roses are securely tied and supported, especially as they become established and grow very heavy heads. Over time, the ties will loosen or fall off and wooden stakes will become rotten or loose in the soil. Too often we hear stories of established standard roses snapping during strong winds - and it is always the one in the center of the row!Another common issue is that the ties become too tight. Depending on what has been used to secure the rose to the stake, the tie can become tight when it does not stretch as the rose stems grow in width. If the tie is too tight it will be blocking sap flow to the head and strangle the rose.After completing your winter prune, it is an ideal time to check and replace any stakes or ties that are now unsupportive or too tight.Please do not use metal stakes to support standard roses. This will cause the rose to heat up during hot weather causing burn, inhibiting growth and in some cases death to the plant.PRUNING SAWNeed help getting through those thick rose stems?This fantastic pruning saw by Felco allows you to cut through thick stems effortlessly.For more information, view our website.GOAT LEATHER GLOVESSome of the best gloves we have found for protecting against thorns!Made from the best quality goat leather with a double palm that gives extra protection from those horrible thorns!Available with wrist protection or in the Pruning Gauntlet with extra forearm protection. Multiple sizes available.TRANSPLANTING ROSES:If you need to move any roses around in your garden, winter is the ideal time to do so.Before removing the rose from the ground it is very important that you give your rose a good prune first.Remember, we are here to help! If you ever have any questions about your roses, please contact our friendly staff for assistance.
Happy Gardening,Ellie Matuschka |