I am thinking of starting a rose garden and would like to know if they need to be planted in a sunny area.?

I am thinking of starting a rose garden and would like to know if they are to be planted in sunny spot, partial shade or shady. I know that there are a number of beautiful roses. THanks for the help

I am thinking of starting a rose garden and would like to know if they need to be planted in a sunny area.?
Yes, at least an area that gets 6 full hours of sun a day, I am fairly new to gardening but I am learning as a go and i will also tell you not to wet their leaves, this is the cause of black spot, a spreading bacterial disease.It tends to spread in wet muggy weather, so if the weather is predicting this, spray ur roses with a fungicide, If i had read up on this before my roses would of been better protected. Black spot will never go away bit it can be controlled. I have come to find out that they are very sensitive. Sevens dust for the insects as well. Works great! Check out some websites about care for roses. Good luck! If you are opting for a climbing rose, try Cecile Brunner Polyantha Rose, blooms all season, I love mine! Knockout roses or "double" knockout roses are great and easy to take care of.
Reply:I live in Northern CA and am the last house on the block, next to an open field, hence NO shade i hade roses and they love it at my house!!!





I feed mine about every 3 weeks.





Here are a few tips:





There are several different types of rose, meaning not just color but the way they grow, there are some that


bushy, thorny, tall etc. so make sure you do your research before getting your roses (I didn't know that when I planted my garden) There also beautiful rose trees and mini roses trees, and carpet rose that only grow 3 feet tall and spread out, very pretty.





Biggest tip of ALL





Before you plant your roses, take your small cutter and cut ALL the thorn off the bottom and as far up as you want, they will NEVER grow back on the main stock only on new growth, so when you weed you don't get attacked by your roses!





This also good if you have pets, as the thorns can not poke them in the eye.





Good luck and have fun!!!
Reply:where are you? that makes a difference. Roses are not shade plants, some are bred for partial shade, but it is relative to your climate... Connecticut is not California..


Drip irrigation is best. they don't like their leaves wet. they need pruning in winter, they love steer manure, Best time to plant (depending where you are is winter-Ca or early spring CT....
Reply:Roses like lots of sun but morning sun is better than hot afternoon sun for most plants. Roses also need a lot of TLC (tender loving care) in order to look really good, so you better study up some before you start planting. Besides there are so many different types of roses with different needs and some will be just right for you.
Reply:I started my rose garden three yrs ago, and most of them require partial shade, but not all roses grow well under partial sun, you need to check what kind of roses you have, or plan to buy and research the name on the net.





But like i said, most roses will do well on partial sun.
Reply:Most varieties need at least 5 hours of sun per day if you want lots of flowers and less black-spot and mildew issues.
Reply:Yes roses need sunlight to help them open up.








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