Did you know that you should not plant Dutch roses next to other plants!?

The Dutch rose plant has a very wide and extensive root; this root absorbs many of the soil's nutrients and causes nutrient deficiencies in the surrounding plants. In addition, the Dutch rose bush needs direct and abundant light; the presence of other bushes and plants around it does not allow enough light to reach the rose bush. Lack of access to sufficient light leads to the growth of long, thin and weak stems; The number of buds will also decrease significantly. Therefore, it is better not to plant another plant near the Dutch rose; It is recommended to leave a distance of 1 meter between each rose bush so that both bushes grow well.

Advice on growing Dutch rose for beginners

1. If you have just entered the field of gardening and plant cultivation; first study the method of maintaining Dutch rose and benefit from the experiences of your colleagues in this field.
2. Check the health of the bushes every day; To do this, look at the leaves of the plant, the leaves should look completely shiny and fresh.
3. Water the Dutch rose drip irrigation before 12 midnight.
4. The best time to harvest Dutch rose is in the morning and late evening.
5. Each cut flower Dutch rose has a lifespan of 10-12 days. If you plan to sell them, note that you should deliver the flowers to customers as soon as possible.
6. Browning of the leaves indicates high humidity in the environment; You can use a hygrometer to monitor humidity.
7. Flowering and harvesting begin 12-15 weeks after planting; be sure to plan to harvest the flowers at the appropriate time.

Answers to some frequently asked questions about planting and caring for Dutch roses

• Can we plant Dutch roses in a pot?

The roots of Dutch roses grow very deep and wide and need a lot of space to grow and move; Therefore, small apartment pots are not suitable for planting Dutch roses. Of course, if you plan to plant roses in an apartment, it is better to choose flowers with small, shallow roots. For example, you can grow one of the miniature rose, polyantha, miniflora or small shrub rose in apartment pots.

• Why do the leaves of Dutch rose turn yellow and fall off?

Not knowing how to care for Dutch rose causes the loss of its leaves and buds. Dutch rose grows in alkaline and nutrient-rich soils. If the necessary conditions are not provided for the plant, its growth process is disrupted and its leaves fall. The change in color of the leaves of Dutch rose may have two causes; first, high humidity in the environment and second, acidity of the soil (low magnesium). So you can solve this problem by reducing the amount of watering or using Epsom salt (containing alkaline substances).

• When is the best time to plant Dutch rose?

The roots of Dutch rose need at least 6 weeks to establish themselves in the soil. It is recommended to plant bare-root roses after the last frost (in spring) or before the first frost (in autumn).

• What are Dutch roses planted for?

Dutch roses are grown mostly for commercial purposes, especially for export. Many investors are establishing Dutch rose greenhouses and making a good profit from selling these flowers as cut flowers. To grow this popular flower, in addition to knowing how to care for Dutch roses, you need to invest in