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Steps to Fall Cleanup of Roses. Prune out small or crossing canes that could be whipped around during windstorms and create stem wounds. Remove all top-heavy canes that could break during a windstorm. Bring all canes down to a uniform height of 4 to 5 feet or secure to a structure. Remove diseased canes. Fall Colors. Flowering Plants. Hanging Baskets. Patio Planters. Edibles.

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Plant roses when temperatures are between 40 and 60 degrees to give the plant time to settle in and form strong roots before summer's heat arrives.

Sep 02, In cold climates, planting a rose bush next to a south- or west-facing fence or wall can help minimize winter freeze damage. 4. Get the timing right. Roses are best planted in the spring (after the last frost) or in fall (at least six weeks before your average first frost). Jun 05, Freezing weather is a no-go, and sweltering heat, when plants are stressed, isn’t a good time, either.

That leaves spring and fall in most temperate zones, as well as winter in regions that don’t experience freezes.

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Many experts recommend taking cuttings in the fall, after all of the blossoms have faded on your plant. Jan 14, Plant the Rose.

For bareroot roses, make a mound in the center of the hole, using a mixture of the removed soil and bone meal. Make the mound high enough so that when you place the rose bush on top of it, the knobby graft union is barely below the soil level. For container-grown roses, place the rootball in the hole, making sure the graft union.