Monthly maintenance guide for Belle Epoque roses

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 ensure that your rose bushes remain healthy and bloom beautifully. Use the right products from our range to optimally support your roses.

January: Rest period and protection

In January, the roses are in their winter rest. Check if the roses are well protected against frost. If necessary, apply extra mulch around the base of the bushes and remove damaged branches. Use our garden soil -most organic meat to improve soil quality.

February: Pruning and preparing

Start by pruning the roses, especially climbing roses and shrub roses. Remove dead and weak branches to rejuvenate the bush. Then give the plants a first dose of organic fertilizer for a good start to the growing season.

March: Planting and maintenance

March is an ideal month to plant new roses. Make sure the soil is well prepared with garden soil, lime and rose fertilizer. Check existing shrubs for any damage and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture.

April: Stimulate growth

In April, the roses start to grow actively again. Give them an extra nutrient boost with organic algae Ugh organic meat. Check the young shoots for aphids and treat them if necessary with diatomaceous earth, a natural and safe solution against insects.

Mei: First buttons and protection

In May, the first flower buds appear. Ensure sufficient water and nutrients to promote a rich bloom. Use if necessary. spray sulphur to prevent diseases such as powdery mildew and mold formation. Remove wild shoots (runners) that can disrupt the growth of the bush.

June: Bloom and Maintenance

This is the month in which many roses are in full bloom. Regularly cut away faded flowers (deadheading) to encourage further blooming. Also keep an eye out for possible diseases such as powdery mildew and black spots. Treat the roses preventively with spray sulphur if necessary.

July: Deadheading and watering

In July, blooming roses continue to form new flowers. Ensure sufficient water, especially during warm and dry periods. Keep removing faded flowers and check for pests. Use diatomaceous earth to combat pests without harmful chemicals.

Augustus: Care and Pruning

August is a good month to lightly prune and keep the roses healthy. Give them one last feeding with, for example, bio algae or organic fertilizer to prepare them for the end of the growing season.

September: Preparing for autumn

Roses slowly prepare for the rest period in September. Stop fertilizing so that the bushes do not continue to grow actively. Remove any dead or diseased branches. Check the soil and add lime if necessary to regulate the acidity.

October: Autumn pruning and cleaning up

"Perform a light autumn pruning to tidy up the shrubs. Clear fallen leaves to prevent fungal infections. This is also a good time to plant bare-root roses. Prepare the soil with" garden soil -most organic meat.

November: Preparing for winter

Protect the roses against the upcoming 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 organic algae to strengthen the roots extra for the winter.

December: Control and rest

Check again in December if all the roses are well protected against frost and wind. This is also a suitable month to make plans for any new plantings in the coming year. Make sure you have all the necessary products such as lime, organic meat -most spray sulphur have in stock.

With these monthly tasks and the right products from our range, you ensure that your Belle Epoque roses remain in top condition. Check out our full range at belle-epoque.nl.