Long stem roses are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. They come in a wide variety of colors and can be used to create stunning floral arrangements. Long stem roses can also be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or even your wedding cake if you want to add a splash of color.
How To Care For Long Stem Roses
Here is the complete process explained in detail on how to care for long stem roses:
1. Remove dead, diseased or damaged wood.
Use pruning shears to cut out dead wood and canes that have died back or are severely damaged. Make the cuts just above a bud or node, where there is new growth.
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2. Remove any suckers that sprout from the base of the plant.
These are shoots that grow out from the rootstock and should be removed as soon as they appear so they don’t take energy away from the rest of the plant. Use pruning shears to cut them off at ground level.
3. Thin out canes so they are spaced 6 to 12 inches apart.
This will give your rose bush room to grow and help prevent disease problems in future years by allowing air circulation around all parts of the plant. It will also help you see where new growth is developing so you’ll know where to cut back in step 4 below.
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4. Cut back each stem by one-third to one-half its length, depending on how vigorous you want it to be in future years, and then remove any weak or broken branches further down the stem with pruning shears..
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5 . Prune away any branches growing into other canes, which could cause disease problems in future years if not removed now..
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6 . Trim off any suckers growing from below ground level that might compete with your rose for nutrients..
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7 . Water well after pruning, especially if it has been a dry summer..
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8 . Fertilize with a general-purpose fertilizer according to label directions after pruning..
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9 . Spray roses regularly with insecticidal soap throughout the growing season (see page 274)..
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10 . Spray roses regularly with fungicidal soap throughout the growing season (see page 274).
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11 . Apply an organic mulch around roses (see page 14). Mulch helps keep moisture in soil and keeps weeds under control..
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12 . If winter damage occurs, remove all dead wood and replant bare-root plants immediately after danger of frost has passed next spring..
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13 . If winter damage occurs and plants have been grafted onto rootstock, dig up plants and carefully examine them for signs of graft union breakdown (discoloration at graft union), which would indicate that they need replacing (see page 15).
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14 . Be sure plants get enough water during hot weather; irrigate if necessary (see page 272).
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15 . Deadhead spent blossoms as soon as possible after flowering ends; this encourages more blooming later on (see pages 16–17).
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16–17: Deadheading is an important part of caring for long stem roses since it encourages more blooming later on—and it’s quick and easy! Simply snip off old blossoms at their base with sharp garden scissors or a small hand clipper about two weeks after flowering ends; leave one or two pairs of petals attached to each blossom you remove so bees won’t be discouraged from pollinating remaining blossoms on that stem—and encourage them to visit other stems instead!
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18: Stake tall varieties when necessary (see pages 20–21)..
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19 : For best results when planting long stem roses, dig holes twice as wide as recommended spacing between plants listed on rose plant tags—and make holes twice as deep too!.
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20–21 : Staking is often necessary when planting certain varieties of tall long stem roses such as ‘New Dawn’ shown here…
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22 : …And this “Million Kisses” variety shown here…
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23: …Especially if planting thornless varieties like these which tend to flop over without support!.
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24: You can also use stakes made specifically for supporting climbing vines such as these wooden stakes available at most nurseries!
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25: You may need several stakes per plant since some varieties grow quite vigorously…
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28: When using wooden stakes like those pictured above, drive them into place before planting so you don’t accidentally injure your young rose bushes by stepping on them!.
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29 : If you’re planting a single rose bush in a large container like this one pictured here—or if your soil is particularly heavy—consider using metal stakes instead!.
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30 : This “Million Kisses” variety planted in a large container looks lovely against white painted brick walls!
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31 : To prevent diseases spread by insects such as aphids, spray roses regularly with insecticidal soap throughout the growing season!
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32 : To prevent diseases spread by fungi such as black spot fungus, spray roses regularly with fungicidal soap throughout the growing season!.
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33 : Planting flowers among your shrubs adds color & texture while helping attract beneficial insects & birds…
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34 : …And provides homes for butterflies like these commonly seen Monarch butterflies who lay their eggs only upon milkweed plants!.
Tips for How To Care For Long Stem Roses
Here are 5 things to take care of with respect to how to care for long stem roses:
1. Make sure the roses are always in a cool, dark place.
2. Make sure that you store them upright in a glass container so that they don’t get moldy or rotten.
3. If you want to keep your roses for longer than a month, then you will need to add some sort of preservative such as bleach or formalin to your water when storing them.
4. You should also change the water every 2 weeks so it doesn’t get stagnant and smelly!
5. You should clean off any dead leaves and petals from your rose stems before storing them again!
FAQs
Interesting Facts About Roses
Here are 5 things you should know about roses:
1. The rose is a symbol of love, beauty and romance.
2. Roses were first cultivated by the Persians over 5,000 years ago.
3. Roses have been used as a symbol of love since medieval times. In the Middle Ages, knights would wear roses to show their devotion to their ladies fair.
4. There are over 100 different species of roses in the world and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors! Red roses are the most popular followed by pink, white and yellow roses. The most popular color for wedding flowers is red followed by pink and white – which is why we carry so many beautiful red roses at our shop!
5. Roses have five petals that represent faith, hope, love, luck and courage.
Do you cut long stem roses?
Yes, we do! We can cut long stem roses to order for you. Please contact us with your requirements and we will be happy to help.
How do I care for my roses?
To keep your cut roses looking beautiful, please follow these instructions:
• Remove any leaves that fall below the water line of your vase. Leaves will rot and cause bacteria to develop in the water which could harm your flowers.
• Change the water every day – at least once a day if possible. This keeps your flowers hydrated and healthy looking.
• If you are using tap water, treat it with a good quality water conditioner such as those used in aquariums to remove chlorine and chloramine.
• If you have hard water, use filtered or bottled spring water (not distilled).
• To prevent black spots on your rose petals, fill an empty spray bottle with 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol or vodka and 4 cups of lukewarm tap water. Keep this mixture in an airtight container until ready to use then shake well before spraying roses just prior to displaying them indoors or outdoors.
How do you care for long stem roses in a vase?
Roses are best cared for in cool water. Room temperature is fine, but if you can keep them cooler even better. The colder the water the longer they will last. Never put your roses in hot water as this will cause the petals to wilt and turn brown.
When you first receive your roses, cut off any thorns that may be on the stem with scissors. This will make it easier to arrange them in a vase and also prevent any accidental scratches when arranging them.
The trick to keeping your roses looking their best is to change the water every other day or so. If you notice that your roses are starting to look a little less than fresh, then it’s time for a new vase of water or maybe even a new vase of flowers!
How do you keep long stem roses from drooping?
Roses, even long-stemmed roses, are not quite as sturdy as we might think. They are made up of many tiny cells that can be easily damaged by rough handling. Even a few drops of water on the petals can cause them to droop. Roses should be handled with care and placed in water as soon as possible after purchase.
The longer the rose stem is, the more care it will need when you first get it home. As soon as you remove it from the packaging, place it in a tall glass of lukewarm water (the temperature should be about 10 degrees cooler than your refrigerator). The glass should be tall enough so that the flower sits above the surface of the water.
If you don’t have a tall vase, try using a kitchen or coffee mug with a wide base and a clear plastic drinking straw stuck into the bottom to hold up the rose stem. Change out all of your other flowers for roses at least once a week; this will give them plenty of time to acclimate to their new environment before being displayed at an event or party!
You can also use floral preservative, available from florists or craft stores like Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. This product helps keep flowers fresh for longer periods of time by sealing off their pores and slowing down evaporation. Add one part preservative to four parts water and pour over the stems until they are completely submerged in solution.