Oh Ben that was brilliant! You’re such a good teacher and I’m looking forward to practicing on my old roses as soon as my lawn dry’s out from flooding! Once again thank you Ben you’re the best !
Ben, you are so right about the importance of good quality tools. I started with roses in 1981 using cheap secateurs, which need replacing every year. In 1989 I invested in a Felco pair that I'm still using now in 2025. The best is cheapest in the long-run! Another great video, thank you.
Solid, thorough instructions. I’ve been growing roses over 25 years and never mind reviewing techniques because pruning is important both for the health and look of the plant. Frequently people do not understand the need for air flow through the plant. Instead they prune roses to look like boxwoods, imperiling the rose’s ability to survive black spot and other diseases.
As always very informative video, Ben. I plan to plant this rose ( Elizabeth) in March, in a large pot. I am aware this is a large shrub rose. Would 59 CM wide × 48 CM high pot be good enough? Thanks.
Thanks Ben. How would you deal with stems that are rubbing almost as soon as they emerge from the rootstock? I've got a mature Rosa Prosperity which has lots of tangled stems at the base but I can't get secateurs in there to separate them!
Thank you very much, Ben. It's very informative and inspiring too. I've got a question, though it might sound strange : do we ever prune newly planted roses (bareroots just planted in autumn). I mean, if I see that there are any crossing stems or the centre of the plant is congested, should I take out those stems or not?
@@MilaAlix-m1g no question should ever go on ask so always feel free to ask if you have anything playing on your mind Many people will advise you to prune bare root roses to shape as soon as they arrive however personally I feel that the rose has already gone through enough by the time it gets to you. The perfect shaped plant is never achieved in the first few years. It takes time the budding process is complex and even once done nobody is fully in control of which direction the plant grows, so you often find there a little lopsided some may have weaker stems others crossing stems. I leave these alone in the first year and Plants planted for instance in the season from November 20 24 through to the end of March 2025 won’t have any pruning done on them until February 2026 giving them at least a full year in the ground to settle before I start creating my permanent framework and sorting out any of the issues they may have been delivered with For the first two or three years is all about getting the rose settled strong and healthy I hope that helps if you have any further questions don’t hesitate to ask
Thanks Ben, On a day where there has been frost, is it ok to work on roses that same day or is it too cold to meddle with them, particularly those in pots. Thank you again Ben. Tina (Dublin, Ireland ☘️)
@@tinasterry5651 as long as it’s been growing in its location for more than 24 months you’re absolutely fine to work on a potted plant or one growing in the ground if it’s cold even frosty it’s just young plants under 24 months old which are most susceptible to die back and realistically should be leftuntil late February and into March
What’s your thoughts on applying a DA slow release feed at the start of the season and then supplementing with the Envii sea feed extra fortnightly through the season? Is it beneficial to do this or would the slow release feed at the start of the season be sufficient/ can you over feed? Thanks so much Ben
Good afternoon Ben. For newly planted roses (yet to flower a season) would you advise the David Austin low release granular fertiliser or would you wait a season and apply the following year?
@@lloydbovensiepen5773 all the plants will require some feeding. Yes of course you can use the david Austin slow release granular fertiliser. This is normally best applied in late spring just as the roses start to produce strong and healthy growth. It can be used in conjunction with organic compost and mulches and with liquid fertilisers should you need to give them a little boost?
What’s your thoughts on applying a DA slow release feed at the start of the season and then supplementing with the Envii sea feed extra fortnightly through the season? Is it beneficial to do this or would the slow release feed at the start of the season be sufficient/ can you over feed? Thanks so much Ben
Oh Ben that was brilliant! You’re such a good teacher and I’m looking forward to practicing on my old roses as soon as my lawn dry’s out from flooding! Once again thank you Ben you’re the best !
@@carolwilliams3224 your most welcome as I say there’s no rush you have weeks to get it done
Superbly clear and informative, thank you. Thankfully it looks like I'm doing most of it right🤞 🙂
@@kathydyer4420 good stuff
Thankyou Ben
@@anneb211 you are most welcome
Ben, you are so right about the importance of good quality tools. I started with roses in 1981 using cheap secateurs, which need replacing every year. In 1989 I invested in a Felco pair that I'm still using now in 2025. The best is cheapest in the long-run! Another great video, thank you.
Fantastically clear and informative! Thank you!🎉🎉🎉
@@jinglestore9860 I’m glad you think so there’s a lot to cover
Solid, thorough instructions. I’ve been growing roses over 25 years and never mind reviewing techniques because pruning is important both for the health and look of the plant. Frequently people do not understand the need for air flow through the plant. Instead they prune roses to look like boxwoods, imperiling the rose’s ability to survive black spot and other diseases.
@@kathrynmettelka7216 thank you I’m glad you think so
As always very informative video, Ben. I plan to plant this rose ( Elizabeth) in March, in a large pot. I am aware this is a large shrub rose. Would 59 CM wide × 48 CM high pot be good enough? Thanks.
@Raj-45a perfect
Thanks Ben. How would you deal with stems that are rubbing almost as soon as they emerge from the rootstock? I've got a mature Rosa Prosperity which has lots of tangled stems at the base but I can't get secateurs in there to separate them!
Very helpful, thanks Ben -Would You remove top layer of soil around a rose in a border, or just add the mulch on top?
@@Rosiemayj no need in a boarder, just remove any fallen leaves and apply your mulch
Thank you very much, Ben. It's very informative and inspiring too. I've got a question, though it might sound strange : do we ever prune newly planted roses (bareroots just planted in autumn). I mean, if I see that there are any crossing stems or the centre of the plant is congested, should I take out those stems or not?
@@MilaAlix-m1g no question should ever go on ask so always feel free to ask if you have anything playing on your mind
Many people will advise you to prune bare root roses to shape as soon as they arrive however personally I feel that the rose has already gone through enough by the time it gets to you. The perfect shaped plant is never achieved in the first few years. It takes time the budding process is complex and even once done nobody is fully in control of which direction the plant grows, so you often find there a little lopsided some may have weaker stems others crossing stems. I leave these alone in the first year and Plants planted for instance in the season from November 20 24 through to the end of March 2025 won’t have any pruning done on them until February 2026 giving them at least a full year in the ground to settle before I start creating my permanent framework and sorting out any of the issues they may have been delivered with
For the first two or three years is all about getting the rose settled strong and healthy
I hope that helps if you have any further questions don’t hesitate to ask
Thanks Ben,
On a day where there has been frost, is it ok to work on roses that same day or is it too cold to meddle with them, particularly those in pots.
Thank you again Ben.
Tina (Dublin, Ireland ☘️)
@@tinasterry5651 on mature established roses in the ground over 24 months you are clear to work even if it’s frosty
@the_gardenerben .....and in pots??
@@tinasterry5651 as long as it’s been growing in its location for more than 24 months you’re absolutely fine to work on a potted plant or one growing in the ground if it’s cold even frosty it’s just young plants under 24 months old which are most susceptible to die back and realistically should be leftuntil late February and into March
@@the_gardenerben Thanks so much Ben, really appreciate your advice 😊
What’s your thoughts on applying a DA slow release feed at the start of the season and then supplementing with the Envii sea feed extra fortnightly through the season? Is it beneficial to do this or would the slow release feed at the start of the season be sufficient/ can you over feed?
Thanks so much Ben
@@lloydbovensiepen5773 with potted roses I do all 3, mulch then the slow release and top up with sea feed extra every 2 weeks
Good afternoon Ben. For newly planted roses (yet to flower a season) would you advise the David Austin low release granular fertiliser or would you wait a season and apply the following year?
@@lloydbovensiepen5773 all the plants will require some feeding. Yes of course you can use the david Austin slow release granular fertiliser. This is normally best applied in late spring just as the roses start to produce strong and healthy growth. It can be used in conjunction with organic compost and mulches and with liquid fertilisers should you need to give them a little boost?
What’s your thoughts on applying a DA slow release feed at the start of the season and then supplementing with the Envii sea feed extra fortnightly through the season? Is it beneficial to do this or would the slow release feed at the start of the season be sufficient/ can you over feed?
Thanks so much Ben