Roses require a minimum of 6 hours of full sun a day (preferably in the morning). A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil, and moderate amounts of water. Water will have to only be applied directly to the root zone, not to the leaf surface.
Roses need a soil that drains well but holds moisture long enough for the roots to soak up it. 1 A loam soil is ideal?too much clay and the roots can turn out to be waterlogged, but a sandy soil will drain before the roots can get a good drink.
Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer or top dress with alfalfa meal (5-1-2) for the first application to jump-start leaf development, together with epsom salts to encourage new cane development and lusher growth. Add a slow-release fertilizer when shoots are 4 to 5 inches long.
Established roses ? water every 2-3 days. Newly planted or roses planted in pots ? water each day. As your rose starts blooming, keep in mind if your flowers are wilting. This will happen in extreme heat but is a reliable sign that your roses need more water.
As a rough guide, in extremely hot weather you will have to assume rose plants will need watering daily. On a standard summer day with decent heat, it is important to water every two or three days, and in warm dry weather you’re going to only wish to water about once a week.
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