Roses Rock with Epsom Salts

By Joannabanana
February 6, 2014

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, MgSO4, and should not be confused with common salt, sodium chloride NaCl. Magnesium and sulfur are both natural minerals that many plants need to thrive. I have used Epsom salts in my garden for years and am very pleased with the obvious results of increased plant vigor, more blooms, larger blooms, greener foliage, and overall better plant health. This is especially true of my roses.

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Apr 30, 2020 12:39 PM CST
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I live live in Los Angeles, and many years ago I used Epsom salt for my lawn and presto the grass became vibrant in growth and color. I was not sure if it was OK for use on rose bush. After I read
your advice, I was a happy camper.

I have a stubborn St. Josephs coat climbing rose tree. This is the 3rd year its grown maybe 3' and absolutely refuses to climb the pipe ladder straddles with wire. It had some growth at the end with some roses. To encourage growth I cut of all side growth with a few flowers, thinking now with all side growth removed it should use all its strength to climb upwards. Its been 2 weeks since I gave it " a haircut" and glory be, a tiny growth 1/2" is today visible.

I would greatly appreciate on any tips on how to encourage the plant to spurt upwards.
Thanks a lot.
Cornelius George
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