🌹 Rose: Growing Guide
Rose (Rosa) grows best in full sun with moderate watering, and does well at −15 to 32 °C (5–90 °F) in soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Space plants about 60 cm (24 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Category | Flowers |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 60 cm (24 in) |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | −15 to 32 °C (5–90 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 20 cm (7.9 in) |
| Height | 50–300 cm (20–118 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | |||||
| Continental | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||
| Subtropical | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | |||
| Tropical | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out |
| Cold / Northern | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | ||||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Plant out | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar–Apr, Sep · Harvest: May–Aug.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr–May · Harvest: Jun–Aug.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar–Apr · Harvest: May–Jul.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Feb–Mar, Aug · Harvest: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
- Tropical (SE Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon): Plant out: Jun, Dec–Jan · Harvest: Feb–May, Jul–Nov.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Plant out: May · Harvest: Jun–Aug.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Mar–Apr, Aug · Harvest: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Watering
Water about every 3 days in summer and about every 7 days in winter. Water at the base, avoid wetting the leaves.
Growing tips
Prune in spring. Garlic planted at the base helps deter aphids. 30,000+ varieties. Spectacular!
Good companion plants
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Common pests and problems
Frequently asked questions
Rose: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar–Apr, Sep · Harvest: May–Aug. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr–May · Harvest: Jun–Aug. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar–Apr · Harvest: May–Jul.
Rose: how often should I water it?
Water about every 3 days in summer and about every 7 days in winter. Water at the base, avoid wetting the leaves.
Rose: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 60 cm (24 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 20 cm (7.9 in).
Rose: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Rose: which plants grow well with it?
Garlic, Lavender, Onion, Parsley.
Rose: which pests and problems should I watch for?
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Black spot.
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