Help Roses are dying

13 years ago

I got these Red Sensation long stem roses from Lowes on clearance. They manager was very helpful and told me how to care for them. Well it was going fine and now 1 week later they look rough. I just planted them in the ground today. So maybe it was due to them being in the pot. Well I put them in the ground using Vigoro garden soil and watered them in. It is good draining soil. They are and have been getting full sun all day since I got it.

Should I fertilize them now? I was told to use palm tree fertilizer on them. I only have right now Vigoro all-purpose plant food and Miracle Grow Bloom booster plant food. Would either of those work?

This is my first time with roses, so I need all the help I can get.

You can see more photos, which actually makes them look better than they really are..(strange) Here are the photos on Flickr

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEUv3vA

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Comments (7)

catsrose
13 years ago
They should be fine. They are probably just having a bit of transplant shock. Keep them moist, but not wet and give them a chance to settle in before fertilizing--about a month. Use the all-purpose plant food or get a fertilizer specfically for roses. Do not use the Miracle Gro. If it gets hot, you could put an umbrella over them during the afternoon.
mzstitch
13 years ago
In addition to advice already posted you should consider mulching to help keep them moist! It is a good idea to use a liquid fertilizer for the first year, like a fish fertilizer, start that in a month.
Your roses were likely just not cared for well at Lowes, and even roses from the finest nursery can receive a transplant shock. Give them time, don't over water but a drink a couple of days a week at first will make them happy.
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harmonyp
13 years ago
The look fine for being just transplanted :). As nice as they are (generally), the staff at the hardware stores don't normally know squat about roses. You've definitely come to the right place for advice!!!
happyvegan
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you for the much needed advice!!

I took this photo just after watering them in. I will be putting weed block fabric and mulching them today.

It already near near 90 degrees here daily. I was told to put them where they get at least 10 hours of full sun. Was that not a good idea? It gets super hot here in the summer and fall. We constantly see 95 degrees plus everyday.

What is wrong with miracle grow is it just that formula or miracle grow period?
seil zone 6b MI
13 years ago
NO fabric! Read this thread about it's problems at the link below.

Your roses look fine. Be patient and give them a chance to settle in and get over their transplant shock. You might want to clip those buds off too so the plant can retain that energy to grow new roots.

Here is a link that might be useful: weed cloth thread
happyvegan
Original Author
13 years ago
Yikes! I am glad I came back inside to check the forum! I was about to put down the fabric around the roses. I will use newspaper instead, I just got to go buy one :-)

I clipped off all of the buds except the ones you see they looked brand new. In fact one is trying to open today. But if you think they should go I will nip them off.
harmonyp
13 years ago
Some roses like full sun, some like partial sun. You'll see how yours does in full. But when just newly planted, the 10 hours of sun may be too much. So like catsrose mentioned, if it stays wilty, give it some temporary shade until it gets established. Mostly important is just don't let it dry out.