Plant enthusiasts suggest incorporating this common fruit container into your rose garden during July for vibrant and intense blossoms in the fall.
Rose enthusiasts, listen up! Autumn isn't just the end of the blooming season for your beloved roses. With a little bit of gardening know-how and a few banana peels, you can extend your rose garden's glory well into the autumn months.
According to experts at GardenArch, both Floribunda Roses and English Shrub Roses are hardy varieties known for their continued blooming throughout autumn. And if you're looking to add these beauties to your garden, you can find Floribunda Roses at Gardening Express for £15.95 and English Shrub Roses from David Austin Roses cost £33.
But what about making sure these roses continue to thrive and produce a bounty of blooms? Sophie, an expert at GardenArch, suggests a surprising, yet effective method: burying chopped banana peels around the rose base, 4-6 inches deep, and watering thoroughly. This practice is supported by experts at GardenArch, who note that banana peels are rich in essential nutrients such as potassium and phosphorus.
Potassium helps boost the plant's immunity and structural strength, leading to sturdier stems and encouraging the growth of new flower buds. Phosphorus supports the development of robust root systems, enhancing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients efficiently. As the peels decompose in the soil, these nutrients become more bioavailable, making them a natural, organic fertilizer that promotes healthier, more vibrant roses with potentially 20-30% more flowers in the autumn bloom.
Moreover, using banana peels improves soil texture and moisture retention, aiding the overall health of the rose plants. Burying the peels in summer allows adequate time for decomposition so the nutrients are released gradually, supporting a strong autumn flowering phase. This practice not only recycles kitchen waste effectively but also replicates benefits similar to commercial fertilizers, without the chemical additives.
So, if you're looking to create a flourishing cottage garden that lasts into autumn, consider adding banana peels to your roses instead of the compost bin. Harry Lloyd, a garden expert at waste removal company HIPPO, explains the benefits of adding banana peels to roses.
While early spring is usually the best time to fertilize roses, it is still beneficial to feed roses banana peels, especially for autumn-blooming varieties like Rose Rugosa, which is available at Dobies for £19.99. With this simple, organic method, you can enjoy a garden full of beautiful blooms this autumn.
Sources:
[1] Lloyd, H. (2024). The Benefits of Adding Banana Peels to Roses. HIPPO. [2] Reynolds, K. (2024). A Gardener's Guide to Using Banana Peels for Roses. GardenArch. [3] Reynolds, K. (2024). Banana Peels: A Natural Fertilizer for Roses. GardenArch. [4] Reynolds, K. (2024). Banana Peels: Boosting Rose Blooms for Autumn. GardenArch. [5] Reynolds, K. (2024). The Potassium and Phosphorus Benefits of Banana Peels for Roses. GardenArch.
Incorporate banana peels into your home-and-garden practices to foster a thriving rose lifestyle. By burying chopped banana peels around the rose base, you can provide these plants with essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus, helping to produce healthier, more vibrant roses with potentially 20-30% more flowers in the autumn bloom.
