In order for your roses to bloom properly, they need regular watering. Here you can find out how often and how much you have to water your roses.
Come with drought Roses (pink) only very badly. Just find a permanently wet earth Roses in the pot but not particularly pleasant, because waterlogging can cause Root rot and favor fungal diseases. For a rich flowering, optimal irrigation is therefore of great importance. In this article, we will explain to you how best to proceed when watering roses.
Finding the right amount of water to be watered is not that easy with roses. When, how often and how much you should water roses, we have summarized for you below.
When and how often are roses watered?
Regular watering is essential, especially for young and freshly planted rose plants. On hot summer days and windy autumn days, however, older plants may also need to be watered. The best way to find out when to pour is right with the help of a finger test. The soil should always be moist, but not wet - and in the best case scenario it shouldn't even get to the point where the plant is already hanging its leaves. By the way, the optimal time of day for watering is early morning. At this time, hardly any water is lost through evaporation.
How much should one water roses?
A decent watering can full of water can be tolerated by a rose plant. It is best to water close to the ground and with a watering attachment so that the water is evenly distributed and not too much soil is washed away. Leaves and flowers should not come into contact with the water, as this would encourage the development of fungal infections. An airy location also ensures that rain or irrigation water can dry off more quickly.
Here is a brief summary for you again:
- Select an airy location
- Water early in the morning
- If possible, do not wet the leaves and flowers with water
- Water young rose plants regularly
- Soil from older plants should always be moist
Water the roses in the pot and bucket
In pots, roses naturally need more water than planted specimens due to their lower root mass. When the surface of the substrate has dried out, it is high time to water again. However, your rose should never sink into water, because the specimens in the pot do not tolerate waterlogging well. It is best to introduce a drainage layer made of gravel or expanded clay when planting so that excess irrigation water can drain off.
The most important points are summarized here for you again:
- Potted roses need a lot of water
- Only pour when the substrate has dried out on the surface
- Introduce a drainage layer to avoid waterlogging
Tip from the professional: If the soil of your potted rose has dried out so badly that the irrigation water simply runs through it because of the drainage, you can Also add water via the saucer or carefully immerse the plant in a bucket with water until the ball of the pot settles has soaked. However, flowers and leaves should not come into contact with the water if possible.
More information on cultivating Roses in the pot can be found here in our special article.
