Tea Roses, Originating in China, these roses are the O.G. of today’s classic florist rose form. They’re not hardy in colder climates. They have pointed buds that open in a spiral and often roll back at the edges giving the bloom a pointed tip. Original teas were yellow, but the repeat-bloomers were bred to include shades of white, pink, and yellow to apricot.
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When to plant?
Closed roses can be planted at any time of the year, although early fall to early spring is best as this is when they are dormant. Do not plant new hybrid tea roses if the ground is frozen or waterlogged. If conditions aren’t right, keep the plant in a crate in an unheated roof and ‘heel’ the bare-root rose by digging a trench in regular garden soil and placing the roots inside, mulching with soil, and planting. reset. Provides an extra layer of fleece protection if conditions are particularly harsh.
Feeding roses
Hybrid tea roses prefer to be planted in a sunny location, away from strong winds. They will not succeed in the shade or if crowded by other plants. Well-draining soils are preferred as they often do not tolerate wet soils well. If your garden is naturally wet, incorporate some coarse sand or mesh and organic matter when planting to improve drainage.
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Double dig the soil before planting to remove compaction and ensure the soil is well aerated. Dig your planting hole large enough to comfortably accommodate the roots and deep enough for the graft to rest in the ground (to spot the graft, look for a bulge at the base of the shoot). Spread the roots throughout the planting hole and backfill using a mixture of dig soil with plenty of decayed organic matter such as garden compost, recycled green waste, or manure. We also recommend mixing a large amount of rose feed as roses are heavy feeders. Make the soil firm and water well. If you want to grow several roses together, plant them 80-100cm (6 feet) apart.
Growing roses in containers
Roses also grow well in containers, which is a good choice if you have heavy clay or just want to add a little color to the yard. Choose a deep container to accommodate the deep root system of the rose plant (except for miniatures where you will be getting smaller pots). Choose a humus-based compost like John Innes No 3, water well, and top with rose fertilizer every April. All other planting steps are the same as planting roses in the ground (see above) but special care should be taken when feeding the roses with rose feed or an unusually high potassium fertilizer. throughout the summer flowering period.
Pruning – Hybrid Tea Rose
Proper pruning of your hybrid tea will ensure it thrives and blooms lushly year after year. Without repeated pruning, the branches of your rose bush will gradually become tangled and begin to look messy. Hybrid teas are best pruned in early March as soon as they begin to grow again. Make sure you have the right equipment for the job – a good pair of gardening gloves and a pair of sharp guards are essential.
First, remove any cut, dead, diseased, or damaged stems – cut back the base if necessary to eliminate overcrowding and create an open cup shape. Next, prune the remaining stiff branches to 10-15cm (4-6 inches) above the base. Any less vigorous (older) bud can be about 5cm shorter. Finally, clear away fallen leaves and debris around the base of the plant to keep things tidy and reduce the risk of disease, and fertilize with rose food.
Cold protection
Most hybrid teas will require some protection against frost during periods of very cold and frost in the UK as they do not fully harden. Garden fleece is best, but other absorbent materials work just as well.
