Carpet roses are very easy to care for. They virtually take care of themselves under a variety of conditions. Even so, there are a few things that will make caring for them even easier. This article will give you a few tips on caring for carpet roses.
Cold
Carpet roses stop blooming when the weather turns cold, but you don't need to do anything special to them during the winter. In late fall, you should put a layer of leaves or mulch around the plants. This will keep them insulated from changing weather.
Fertilizer
You should only apply fertilizer on carpet roses during the spring. This strengthens new leaves and promotes the production of more buds. You should never put fertilizer on carpet roses during the fall. This will produce more foliage during the cold season and it will hard for it to thrive.
Sun
Although carpet roses can grow in partial shade, it's best to plant them in the full sun. If they are growing in partial shade, you will need to feed them a little more to make up for the lack of sunlight. Also, if you live in an area where the heat is too intense, you should make sure they have some shade.
Soil
Carpet roses should be planted in locations where the soil drains well. They will rot if they are allowed to sit in waterlogged soil. If water puddles are still around five hours after a rainfall, you will have to amend the soil before planting the carpet roses. You can add compost or decomposed manure to the soil to fix this problem. Also, the soil should have a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Insects
Healthy carpet roses are normally resistant to insects. If you don't care for them properly, they make be attacked by beetles and aphids. If this happens, you can get rid of the problem by using insecticidal soap on the plants.
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