Planting and Growing Roses In The Kansas City Area
Get your roses off to a good start with these planting tips. Placement and Soil Preparation
Roses need at least six hours of full sun and will do better with more sun. Early morning or late afternoon and evening sun are best, but with adequate water, roses will do well in mid-day sun.
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Preparing to Plant
In the Kansas City area, roses are best planted in the spring.
Preparing a Bare Root Rose
Bare root roses can be planted as early as March if the soil is thawed.
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3 Examples
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Planting Your New Roses
Prepare your location properly. A successful rose depends on the quality of its planting hole.
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Preparing a Container Grown Rose
Container grown plants should be planted after May 1. These roses are often forced into bloom in warmer climates and shipped to the Kansas City area. They are not used to our climate and may not do well if planted too early.
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