What to do in the garden for Belle Epoque roses: a monthly guide
Caring for Belle Epoque roses requires attention throughout the year. With this monthly guide, you can ensure that your rose bushes stay healthy and bloom beautifully. Use the right products from our range to give your roses the best possible support.
January: Dormancy and protection
In January, the roses are dormant for the winter. Check whether the roses are well protected against frost. If necessary, apply extra mulch around the base of the bushes and remove damaged branches. Use our topsoil and organic fertilizer to improve soil quality.
February: Pruning and preparation
Start pruning the roses, especially climbing roses and shrub roses. Remove dead and weak branches to rejuvenate the bush. Then give the plants an initial dose of organic fertilizer for a good start to the growing season.
March: Planting and maintenance
March is an ideal month for planting new roses. Make sure the soil is well prepared with topsoil, lime and rose fertilizer. Check existing bushes for any damage and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture.
April: Stimulating growth
In April, the roses begin growing actively again. Give them an extra nutritional boost with bio algae or organic fertilizer. Check the young shoots for aphids and, if necessary, treat them with diatomaceous earth, a natural and safe solution against insects.
May: First buds and protection
The first flower buds appear in May. Ensure sufficient water and nutrients to encourage abundant flowering. If necessary, use sulfur spray to prevent diseases such as powdery mildew and fungal growth. Remove wild shoots (suckers) that may interfere with the bush's growth.
June: Flowering and maintenance
This is the month when many roses are in full bloom. Regularly remove spent flowers (deadheading) to encourage repeat flowering. Also keep an eye out for possible diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot. Treat the roses preventively with sulfur spray if necessary.
July: Repeat flowering and watering
In July, repeat-flowering roses continue to produce new flowers. Ensure sufficient water, especially during hot and dry periods. Continue removing spent flowers and check for pests. Use diatomaceous earth to control pests without harmful chemicals.
August: Care and pruning
August is a good month for light pruning and keeping the roses healthy. Give them a final feeding with, for example, bio algae or organic fertilizer to prepare them for the end of the growing season.
September: Preparing for autumn
In September, roses gradually prepare for dormancy. Stop fertilizing so that the bushes no longer continue growing actively. Remove any dead or diseased branches. Check the soil and, if necessary, add lime to regulate the acidity level.
October: Autumn pruning and clearing up
Carry out light autumn pruning to tidy up the bushes. Clear away fallen leaves to prevent fungal infections. This is also a good time to plant roses supplied as bare-root plants. Prepare the soil with topsoil and organic fertilizer.
November: Preparing for winter
Protect the roses from the coming frost by applying a thick layer of mulch or compost around the base of the bush. Climbing roses can be tied up to prevent damage from strong winds. Use bio algae to give the roots extra strength for winter.
December: Checking and dormancy
In December, check once again that all the roses are well protected against frost and wind. This is also a suitable month for making plans for any new plantings in the coming year. Make sure you have all the necessary products, such as lime, organic fertilizer and sulfur spray in stock.
With these monthly tasks and the right products from our range, you can keep your Belle Epoque roses in top condition. View our full range at belle-epoque.nl.
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