Wilson’s Garden Center Specializes in Plants that Thrive in Central Ohio

Shockwave Rose

Don't be intimidated; today's roses are easier to grow than you think. We will be happy to help you have healthy beautiful blooming roses.

Roses are the flowers of poetry, fragrant and lovely amidst the thorns that guard them. You can grow roses, too. There are many newer kinds that are easy-to-care-for. Or you can pick some of the kinds that need pampering but reward you with exquisite blossoms that are well worth the effort. We are here to help; Katrina Pendrey is our rose expert who can answer the questions you have so that you can be successful with these intriguing plants.

Featured Roses

Pink Double Knock Out		Rose ‘Purple Splash’		Rose ‘Peach Drift’

We have a great selection of Knock Out Roses, Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras, Floribundas, Shrubs, Minis and Climbers. We have the latest and best kinds for your satisfaction and enjoyment. All our roses are guaranteed for 90 days, enough time to see that they take firm hold in your garden.

Click Here for Current List of Roses at Wilson’s Garden Center . Call before you come to make sure the plants you desire are currently in stock.

Seven Steps to Great Roses:   Printable Format  Planting Guide for Best Results with Roses  How and Why of Pruning Roses

	Don’t bite off more than you can chew Pick the level of care you are willing to do. If you are willing to pamper, prune, and spray your plants as needed, then choose the gorgeous Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras. They will reward you with prize-winning blooms. If you are willing to give mid-level care, then the floribundas and climbers are great choices. If you want to plant them and give only minimal care, the Knock Outs and Shrub roses are your best choices.
	Position them well Roses love sun and they want good air movement around them. They should have well-drained soil amended with organic matter (We have had great success with Bumper Crop, mixing it into the top 6 inches of soil).
	Prepare your soil with loving care We recommend using 1-2-3 when you plant. That means mix BUMPER CROP (enriched organic compost blend) in the hole, mix in MASTER START (starter fertilizer) with soil, and soak the root ball with ROOTMASTER (rooting enhancer). We double the guarantee when you buy these ingredients and use them. Feeding your roses every 2 weeks with Bud and Bloom until early fall will give you gorgeous roses. Click above for Planting Guide for best results with Roses.
	Plant them the right depth This is where many people make a mistake. Roses in Central Ohio should be planted deep (unlike most other plants that should be planted no deeper than the depth of the rootball). With roses, the graft bud union (the swollen part at the base of the rose) should be planted 2 inches deeper than soil level. This will protect the rose from completely freezing out in severe winters. We have own root roses – planted as you would a perennial – not deep.
	Pruning is good Trim off spent blooms to the nearest 5 leaflets to encourage more flowers. Open up the rose bushes to allow air and light to penetrate to keep diseases under control. Remove long stems and dead wood. Click here for Pruning Roses Information. Of course, when you prune wear thorn proof gloves. The gloves from West County are very comfortable and nice. See our selection.
	Protect in winter Trim back roses ½ way and cover the base with a cone of mulch or soil. Do this in late November after the plant has experienced several freezes.
	Rely on the advice of your Consultants at Wilson’s We want to partner with you so that your plants continue to thrive throughout the years. Never hesitate on stopping by and seeking advice about any particular problem you may be experiencing. The advice is free and helpful in keeping your roses beautiful.

Did you know?
	One of the easiest roses to grow are the Knock Out series because they are disease-resistant, vigorous and heavy blooming. Click here for Katrina's Rose Tips for each month .
Rose Ingrid Bergman   Cinco De Mayo   Rose Falling In Love
Did you know?
Miniature Rose Many of Wilson’s roses are grown in large fiber pots that give the roses the healthiest start possible. These pots are biodegradable and friendly to the environment. Miniature Roses: These little charmers are just as hardy as regular roses. They are easy to grow in the house or outside in a sunny spot, just like their bigger cousins. In the house, they prefer a sunny window. Wilson’s has a great selection of several colors.

Links to Rose Info:

• American Rose Society
• All America Rose Selections-Prize Winning Roses
• Central Ohio Rose Society