September – December: Spray fortnightly against black spot, powdery mildew, chafer and other beetles and bollworm with either a ‘cocktail’ of fungicide and insecticide or a product that contains both. July and August: Spray bare stems after pruning with fungicide and insecticide to kill insect eggs and fungus spores. This is mostly relevant to winter rainfall areas. May and June: Spray fortnightly with a fungicide against black spot, if needed. January – April: Spray fortnightly against black spot, chafer and other beetles and bollworm with either a ‘cocktail’ of fungicide and insecticide or a product that contains both. Insects and fungi can be a problem at certain times of the year but it can be controlled by following a preventative programme: Catnip, Thyme, Pennyroyal and Nasturtiums will also help to deter insect pests. Non-invasive ground covers with the same watering requirements can also be planted as living mulch. Take care to keep the stems of the roses free from mulch. Roses are shallow rooted and need a thick layer of mulch spread around the bushes in August to protect them from summer heat, suppress weeds and minimize evaporation. Keep deadheading your rose bushes throughout the year to encourage flowering. A light pruning can be carried out in January to encourage another flush of flowers. In colder areas wait until August to prune. Click | HERE| for a step by step guide to pruning your roses. Rose bushes must be pruned towards the end of July to stimulate new growth and prolific flowering. IMPORTANT: Always water well after fertilizing to prevent burning the plant. September – December: Fertilise once a month. Winter watering: Water once a week (5 litres per week) Feeding Your Roses:įeed with a balanced rose fertilizer according to the recommended dosage as follows:Īpril – May: Fertilise once a month in warm areas only. Late spring and summer watering: Water deeply 3 times per week (15 litres per week)Įarly spring and autumn watering: Water twice per week (10 litres per week) Keep foliage dry and try to water early in the morning. Remember to adhere to water restrictions at all times. Unless it rains sufficiently, the following watering programme should be followed. The best time to plant or transplant rose bushes is May and June. The best time to plant a rose bush is TODAY! Plant in a sunny position (at least 6 hours full sun) in well-drained, composted soil with a neutral pH. Queen of flowers and symbol of love, the rose is probably the most popular and versatile shrub in the world, as such we at Lifestyle Home Garden have put together a basic care guide for these garden favourites! Roses are robust and easy to grow and with a little extra care the rewards are boundless… Best Position to Plant Roses:
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