Many gardeners lose roses during wintering, despite special insulation. Plants wither away under shelters or die from frost. The solution to the problem turned out to be simple and accessible: a regular aspirin tablet placed in a planting hole during autumn planting or under an adult bush before wintering.
Aspirin works as a natural immunity booster, helping roses to produce protective substances that protect cells from frost, like antifreeze, preventing the appearance of fungus and rot and also strengthening natural resistance to disease, as a result, plants tolerate winter cold more easily and are less likely to get sick, especially under cover where high humidity creates ideal conditions for the development of fungal infections.
Application technology:
For adult bushes:
- Dig the rose around the perimeter of the crown
- Place 1 aspirin tablet at a depth of 10-15 cm
- Cover with soil and mulch with peat
When planting in autumn:
- Crush the tablet and mix with the soil at the bottom of the hole
- Plant a rose in the usual way
- Water thoroughly
After wintering with aspirin, roses do not wake up according to the calendar – already in the first warm days the bushes are covered with young shoots, although neighboring plants are just beginning to swell. The stems remain clean, without dark spots and frost burns, and new strong shoots grow together from the roots. By the beginning of the season, each bush produces one and a half times more buds than usual.
This pharmaceutical method is especially valuable in regions with unstable winter weather, where frequent thaws are followed by sharp cold snaps. Roses treated with aspirin demonstrate not only a better winter performance, but also a strong start in the spring.
