How to Care for Your Roses

Rose Care for Gorgeous Blooms

You picked a classic. Now let’s help it thrive. Let’s talk Rose Care.

Whether you’re planting your first rose or adding to your collection, follow these simple steps for healthy plants and nonstop color.

Sun = More Flowers

• 6–8 hours of full sun daily
• Plant in a spot with good airflow

Water Deeply

• Water at the base (not the leaves)
•  Morning is best
• If the soil is dry 2–3” down, it’s time to water

Feed for Bigger Blooms

• Use a rose or flower fertilizer
• Feed regularly during growing season
•  Follow label directions

Prune for Performance

• To deadhead a rose, remove the faded bloom by cutting the stem back to the first or second set of five leaves.
• Remove dead or weak stems
• Trim crossing branches
• Shape in late winter or early spring

Keep Them Thriving

• Add mulch to retain moisture
•  Deadhead spent blooms for more flowers
• Check leaves regularly

Quick Care Cheat Sheet

Sun: 6–8 hrs daily
Water: Deep, at soil level
Feed: Regularly
Prune: Early Spring

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