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Watering roses in hot weather is one of the basic rules for caring for this ornamental crop. But in order for the procedure to bring exceptional benefits to the plant, you should know how to perform it. It is important to observe the frequency of the procedure, select the correct time, method, and water temperature. Only in this case will the flower be able to reveal its full potential and show its true beauty.
Proper watering of roses in summer will help the crop survive the heat safely and not suffer from it.
How often to water roses in summer
How often rose bushes should be watered in hot weather is judged based on several factors. Attention is paid to the regularity and amount of precipitation, temperature indicators, and wind strength. For example, if it rains weekly, then additional watering may not be provided to the plantings, but if the weather is constantly windy, on the contrary, more frequent watering will be needed. In addition to the weather conditions, it is important not to forget about the composition of the soil. In the case when the soil is clayey and heavy, water remains in it for a long time, but in sandy soil, on the contrary, moisture is poorly retained.
Special attention should be paid to the size and age of the bushes. The larger the rose, the more water it needs.If young specimens need 3-4 liters of liquid in hot weather, adults need about 10 liters. With age, things are different - watering of seedlings in the first years of life is organized frequently, and over time, when the root system deepens and develops well, their quantity is reduced. The standard rule for moisturizing roses is as follows - on normal days it is enough to do it once a week, in hot weather - every three days.
Rules for watering roses in summer
The intensity of moisture in rose beds also depends on the time of year. In the heat of summer, bushes evaporate much more moisture than in spring or autumn, so watering rules change in different seasons. In the period from June to September, when the crop is actively flowering, it is most important for it to create ideal conditions. It is recommended to constantly monitor the soil moisture status, even after precipitation, check whether it is deeply moistened or wet only on the surface. You also need to monitor the condition and appearance of the bush. If a rose lacks moisture, its leaf blades will wither, and if there is too much moisture, the roots will begin to rot.
To water roses less often in hot weather, it is useful to mulch them with compost or pine needles.
Creating an earthen roller
One of the rules for caring for a rose is to create an earthen roller around the bush. This is a small elevation of soil with a depression in the center. The shaft is made to facilitate watering and retain water in the right place. This way the liquid will not spread over the garden bed and will freely reach the roots of the rose.
What water to water
Each gardener independently determines what kind of water to water his flowers, but most are inclined to believe that even in extreme heat in the summer, watering roses should not be done with cold liquid. It is best if it is settled and heated in the sun.
According to experts, rainwater is the best option. It is soft and does not increase the salinity of the soil. Well water is also suitable, but before use it must be brought to a temperature of +18 ° C or higher.
Soil treatment after watering
Since roses are watered more often in hot weather, the soil is abundantly supplied with water, but at the same time a crust forms on its surface, which prevents air from penetrating deep into the ground. Therefore, after moistening it is advisable to loosen it. There is no need to do this to a great depth, just remove the crust and bury the soil by 3-4 cm.
Also, after watering, you should weed the flowerbed, removing weeds along with the roots.
If the flower bed with a rose is not loosened, the plant will begin to choke and get sick.
Watering time
Watering roses, like any other plants, should not be done during the day, especially in the heat. This will cause the crop to burn. The optimal time for moistening flower beds is considered to be early morning until eight o'clock.
Watering methods
Watering roses can be done in several ways. Some people prefer economical drip irrigation, others use sprinkling, some gardeners simply pour water under the bush from a bucket, hose or watering can.If you rely on the advice of experienced flower growers, then, in their opinion, it is still better to moisten roses in the heat from a watering can with a tip. This will make it easier for the liquid to distribute in the soil without eroding it. If you put a special nozzle on the hose, the effect will be similar.
As for the sprinkling method, this type of watering is better for climbing roses; bush roses are not irrigated as often. Typically, the leaves are sprayed with water a couple of times a month to reduce the likelihood of a spider mite attack. But spraying with different solutions will be very useful. As preventive measures, the bushes are irrigated from a sprayer with mixtures of ammonia, Bordeaux mixture, green soap, and Fitosporin.
In hot weather, roses can also be moistened using the drip method. At the same time, the liquid is consumed very sparingly, and the grower has virtually no control over this process. But this method is not often used on personal plots due to its high cost.
Tips from experienced flower growers
If roses are properly watered and cared for in hot weather, they will feel great and delight everyone around them with their delightful blooms.
The main recommendations include the following:
- Visual inspection of bushes to determine the systematicity of watering. With its dry leaves and drooping buds, the rose itself will tell you about the need for the procedure.
- Pre-watering plants before or after fertilizing. If liquid fertilizers are used, then moistening is carried out before the procedure, if dry – after.
- Loosening and mulching the soil. In hot weather, the soil quickly dries out and forms a crust on the surface, so in the summer after watering, these actions must be performed.
Professional rose growers also advise: moisturize roses less often, but with plenty of water, carry out the procedure using a large watering can (at least 8 liters) with a diffusing nozzle, pour out the water not immediately, but gradually.
In addition, it is important to water the plant properly immediately after planting. First, moisten the hole under the seedling, then, after deepening it, sprinkle it with soil and water it again, then compact the soil and repeat the process.
Roses growing in pots need to be moistened often, but little by little.
Conclusion
It is recommended to water roses in hot weather according to all the rules. Only in this case will the plant flutter well and bloom profusely with beautiful buds. The culture is quite demanding, so many people believe that caring for it is painstaking and hard work.
