Spacing of new Hybrid Teas
I just placed an order for a bunch of new Hybrid Teas each within 3 -
5 feet of growth, but a rather large amount of variety in terms of color etc. I made the assumption that 3 feet of spacing for each plant is sufficient. Although I have heard about another approach that you should add up the heights of 2 adjacent plants and then divide that in half to get the proper spacing. My question is - can I just go with my 3 foot average and be safe? What does everyone else do? |
Spacing of new Hybrid Teas
Hybrid Teas tend to have an upright form, and they are not generally known
for having very dense foliage. (That's why they're called "blooms on a stick"). As a result, I generally plant them fairly close together, about 2 feet apart on center, maybe a little closer if they are on the small side, say 3 feet or less. I may plant them 18 inches on center if I'm doing a mass planting of a single cultivar, as long as I have good airflow in the area. Just be sure to leave some spaces so you can get at them. I often leave a space every 5 to 6 feet so I can stand in the middle and do rose care. I think 3 feet is more than generous. Jeff Southeast Michigan, Zone 5 wrote in message ... I just placed an order for a bunch of new Hybrid Teas each within 3 - 5 feet of growth, but a rather large amount of variety in terms of color etc. I made the assumption that 3 feet of spacing for each plant is sufficient. Although I have heard about another approach that you should add up the heights of 2 adjacent plants and then divide that in half to get the proper spacing. My question is - can I just go with my 3 foot average and be safe? What does everyone else do? |
Spacing of new Hybrid Teas
On Feb 11, 6:37 pm, "Jeffrey L. Kline" wrote:
Hybrid Teas tend to have an upright form, and they are not generally known for having very dense foliage. (That's why they're called "blooms on a stick"). As a result, I generally plant them fairly close together, about 2 feet apart on center, maybe a little closer if they are on the small side, say 3 feet or less. I may plant them 18 inches on center if I'm doing a mass planting of a single cultivar, as long as I have good airflow in the area. Just be sure to leave some spaces so you can get at them. I often leave a space every 5 to 6 feet so I can stand in the middle and do rose care. I think 3 feet is more than generous. Jeff Southeast Michigan, Zone 5 wrote in message ... I just placed an order for a bunch of new Hybrid Teas each within 3 - 5 feet of growth, but a rather large amount of variety in terms of color etc. I made the assumption that 3 feet ofspacingfor each plant is sufficient. Although I have heard about another approach that you should add up the heights of 2 adjacent plants and then divide that in half to get the properspacing. My question is - can I just go with my 3 foot average and be safe? What does everyone else do? Would you use the same spacing for Floribundas? |
Spacing of new Hybrid Teas
Yep, 3 feet should be fine, closer if you are mass planting. Most
Floribundas are not really large, and even the big ones don't generally have a big spread. Jeff, Southeast Michigan, Zone 5 (and its snowing!) wrote in message ... On Feb 11, 6:37 pm, "Jeffrey L. Kline" wrote: Hybrid Teas tend to have an upright form, and they are not generally known for having very dense foliage. (That's why they're called "blooms on a stick"). As a result, I generally plant them fairly close together, about 2 feet apart on center, maybe a little closer if they are on the small side, say 3 feet or less. I may plant them 18 inches on center if I'm doing a mass planting of a single cultivar, as long as I have good airflow in the area. Just be sure to leave some spaces so you can get at them. I often leave a space every 5 to 6 feet so I can stand in the middle and do rose care. I think 3 feet is more than generous. Jeff Southeast Michigan, Zone 5 wrote in message ... I just placed an order for a bunch of new Hybrid Teas each within 3 - 5 feet of growth, but a rather large amount of variety in terms of color etc. I made the assumption that 3 feet ofspacingfor each plant is sufficient. Although I have heard about another approach that you should add up the heights of 2 adjacent plants and then divide that in half to get the properspacing. My question is - can I just go with my 3 foot average and be safe? What does everyone else do? Would you use the same spacing for Floribundas? |
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