Whats the very best time to plant roses

Question

we would like them to cover a 6 foot fence and be strongly scented-----yellow and pink------which are the best varieties in the u k?

Answer 1

In the autumn - and there is a huge choice out there!! Depends on your soil, whereabouts in the uk you re, the orientation of the fence, south facing, north facing etc? Have a good look round your lcal garden centres - they will sell varieties tailored to the area.

Answer 2

I have read that in England Autumn is the best time to plant rose, & for fenceing I would prefer Bush Roeses than climbers...  

Answer 3

For the best smelling rose...try the variety " Don Juan " ....it's amazing.  So sweet.  really dark red with almost black edges on the petals of the flowers.   Roses mimic the smell of carion ( dead meat ) to attract insects for pollination. It's that sweet smell of death that the rose uses.  Seriously.  Think about it.  If you're not stuck on roses try jasmine or honeysuckle.  Remember that roses need at least 6 hours of sun every day.   good luck  

Answer 4

Container grown roses may be planted at any time,when the soil is workable.Opinions differ re bare root roses,planting in early October,while the soil is warm is generally best.

Concerning varieties,it's best to visit a specialist rose nursery and make a selection,ask the staff for their input.

The choice of climbing roses suitable for a North facing wall is limited.Madame Alfred Carriere,or Felicite Perpetue are two which might suit,consider clematis or honeysuckle as alternatives.

Answer 5

I think the best time to plant them is in the spring.  You could try a climbing rose, or a yellow tea rose bush.

Good luck

Answer 6

Roses do not grow on north facing positions,particularly in northern england,Dance de fue is the only one and it's red.The rose will get spindly and search for light.Scent is created by sun on the blooms

Answer 7

September/October.

Paul's Himalayan Musk, Albertine, Felicite et Perpetue.

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