I am thinking about expanding some of my rose beds. So if you have well-established roses, what would you say would be the minimum distance should a new rose (or row of roses) be planted. I have no idea how extensive the roots are for some of my older roses that have been inground for many years. Is height any indication or just breadth?

reh0622 said: I am thinking about expanding some of my rose beds. So if you have well-established roses, what would you say would be the minimum distance should a new rose (or row of roses) be planted. I have no idea how extensive the roots are for some of my older roses that have been inground for many years. Is height any indication or just breadth?

Does this help, Rosemary?
https://heirloomroses.com/blog...

Thank you, Patricia. It's always nice to review what the growers say.

I think in mild climates like where I live, the roses might appreciate a bit more space so it's easier to move between them when deadheading, etc.

I always think that 3 foot centers are fine for most roses. But... I wouldn't put more than two rows together without a path of some sort on either side, so you can reach all of them. I also think this method is good, because I try not to walk too much between the roses to avoid soil compaction.

I've been thinking along those lines, Susan.