Rosa Decorosier Celina

How to plant roses in peat pouches? Work the soil to a depth of 30 cm (12in) x 30 cm (12in), crumbling the soil well and adding an amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Prepare a mound of soil at the bottom of the hole. Prepare a bucket of thick mud with water and soil. Dip your plant in the mud to coat the roots and prevent air bubbles (this is called "dressing"). Position your plant in the planting hole, spreading out the roots and checking the depth: the graft point should be just above the soil. Fill with soil and gently tamp down as you go. Prune the branches to 15/20 cm (6/8in) to stimulate growth. Create a basin at the base of the rose and water abundantly with a fine spray to eliminate air pockets and make the soil adhere to the roots. In very cold regions, it may be useful to mulch with leaves to a depth of 20 cm (8in) at the base of your plants. Decorosier roses do not require pruning. However, it is possible to prune them in spring by cutting back the branches by half. In summer, removing faded flowers will stimulate the growth of new flowers. Naturally resistant to diseases, they do not require fungicidal treatments.