The Borneo Post (Sabah)

Celebratin­g Valentine’s Day with roses for a romantic garden

- By PU Chien columnists@theborneop­ost.com

A BETTER way to mark Valentine’s Day is to focus on creating a romantic garden with roses. price for the prized blooms.

However, with special care and planning,wecangrows­ome roses here. The main factor is to choose the right variety to suit our hot temperatur­esand heavy rainfall.

Rosa rugosa is native to eastern Asia and has swe e t ly scented flowers. It is resistant to black spot and requires less maintenanc­e.

For our tropical weather, it is best to stick with easy to grow varieties such as mini roses. You can still select romantic colours such as red, pink and purples. We also need to buy top quality planting materials. whole growing season.

Youshoulda­lsoaddaflo­wering component such as phosphorus to boost the plant’s flowering ability. Once establishe­d, the plants will need to be fertilised and watered regularly.

Do note that watering over the leaves will promote fungal diseases. It is better just to water the soil.

Plants also need to be pruned lightly at appropriat­e times.

Roses need plenty of attention to ensure that pests and diseases are kept at bay. Use a black spot and insect killer if necessary. festival?

Today it is celebrated around the world. In China, the trend has also caught on. Kenya has been a major flower supplier for China. Even in Myanmar, young people are also beginning to celebrate Valentine’s Day too. Many young people order roses in different colours for romantic arrangemen­ts.

In Japan, Feb 14 is set aside for women to present gifts to the men in their lives. This could be friends, bosses, colleagues or close male friends as well as boyfriends, husbands and special ones. On March 14, men will present white chocolates or flowers, candles and gifts to women on White Day. Just some interestin­g trivia to consider on Valentine’s Day.

Do send me an email if you have any questions, comments or suggestion­s. Happy gardening.

 ??  ?? Mini roses are a good choice for our tropical weather.
Mini roses are a good choice for our tropical weather.
 ??  ?? Red roses are the most commonly chosen for cut flowers and a must for Valentine’s Day.
Red roses are the most commonly chosen for cut flowers and a must for Valentine’s Day.
 ??  ?? Rosa rugosa is native to eastern Asia, resistant to black spot and requires less maintenanc­e.
Rosa rugosa is native to eastern Asia, resistant to black spot and requires less maintenanc­e.
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Manta ray gills are used to flavour soup or recycled for so-called traditiona­l medicinal properties.

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