Ground cover roses

If you want to cover specific areas with low-growing flowers, than ground cover roses are perfect for you. These roses will grow only at the ground level and will spread to cover larger areas. Here are a few tips on how to plant and care for them.

Planning

First of all you will need to know where to plant the roses. They need to be placed in a spot where they will have at least 5 hours of sun per day. They also need good drainage in the soil.

Digging the hole

When digging the hole for the plants, you need to make it a little larger in diameter than the root system. It depends if you have a starter plant or not.

Fertilizer

Adding some fertilizer to the soil where the plant has been planted is very important. This will help it grow and spread. It’s important to know when to add the fertilizer and how often you should do it.

Watering the plant

In order to grow, the plant will need little water, but frequently. You do not want to drown the plant.

Insect problems

Because these roses grow at the ground level, their are prone to risks like insect infestation. You will need to have an insect spray at hand in case you see some problems. It’s crucial to treat any problem as fast as possible.