Roses love the warm weather!!
Follow these tips to keep your roses look fabulous this summer.
- Water regularly: Roses need plenty of water, especially during hot summer days. Water the roots deeply once or twice a week, or more frequently if the soil is dry, or the rose has been recently planted. (Yes, you can plant roses in summer!!!)
- Mulch: Spread a 5 to 10cm layer of mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. We recommend Lucerne. However, if unable to get lucerne, pea straw is a good alternative. These mulches also provide nutrients for the roses.
- Fertilize: Use a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to promote healthy growth and flowering, we recommend Sudden Impact.
- Prune: Cut back dead or diseased growth, and remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers.
- Protect from pests: Watch out for common rose pests such as aphids and blackspot, and treat promptly with an insecticide or fungicide.
Awesome Summer Flowering Roses:
Find products here to help keep your roses looking amazing.
By following these tips, you can keep your roses looking good and blooming throughout the summer.
Happy Gardening!
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