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?

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


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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?

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

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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?

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!)

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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

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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?