Roses can instantly brighten any garden and make the perfect statement, whether in containers or flower beds. But if you’ve ever grown them yourself, you’ll know they can be picky when it comes to their blooming times.
Luckily, a gardening expert has shared how to get roses to bloom all summer long with little care. Harry Bodell, gardening expert at PriceYourJob.co.uk, said: “The first thing to consider when planting your roses is selecting the right location for optimum growth. To get them off to a good start, choose an area that has well-draining soil and receives plenty of sunlight.
“Roses crave sunlight, so they should be planted in a spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight per day; shadier spots may hinder the number of blooms.
“Avoid ground that can easily become flooded and instead find a site with good drainage in order to keep the roots dry and avoid root rot.”
In order to thrive, roses need plenty of nutrients, so as well as picking the correct location, fertilising them is important.
Make sure to pick a good quality, balanced feed that is high in phosphorus for “bountiful blooms” all summer long.
The expert added: “Spring is the perfect time to fertilise roses, just as they are starting to push our their new leaves for the season
“After the first spring bloom, another round of fertiliser can be added to the base, ready for the next bloom cycle.
“This can be repeated after every cycle up until autumn to keep your roses blooming all summer.
“Banana peels are another great feed as they are rich in potassium. Just chop them up and bury them around the base of your rose bushes.”
They are also high in other vitamins roses need to thrive including calcium and iron, making them a great affordable way to feed your plants.
Bananas can be picked up for as little as 15p each, and this hack is great as there is no waste.
