New grower in Zone 4a - Any tips?
Hello! I've just joined this subreddit to learn more about rose growing and care. I was awed by the rose greenhouse at the garden centre this past week, and ended up bringing home four beautiful plants. The greenhouse I purchased them from is reputable, and I trust that they would not sell plants that had a 0% chance of survival in zone 4a (Edmonton, Canada), so I'm confident that with the right care, I can make sure these beauties survive!
The varieties I came home with are:
Raspberry Cupcake
Julia Child
Fragrant Cloud (I've grown Fragrant Cloud before in a much warmer climate, it is a treat!)
Purple Aura
I have been advised to plant these very deep - up to 20 inches down, depending on the position of the graft, and in a sunny location. I have planted the Raspberry Cupcake at this depth, after removing the lower leaves and active blooms. I watered with 10L of water/Root Booster immediately after planting and will keep heavily watered until new growth appears. Unless I get any advice to the contrary, my intention is to do the same with the other three.
I got a little information about winterizing, which won't be a concern for five or six months, but would definitely like to hear from anyone else who has experience with similar tea/tender roses in cold climates. Thank you!