Clustered Wild Rose

Generally, it is recommended to water this plant once every 7 to 10 days during the growing season and less often during the colder months. It is important to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy, to ensure that the roots of the plant do not rot. If possible, water the plant deeply at each watering to help promote deep, strong root growth. During dry spells, water the plant more frequently to keep the soil moist. However, it is important to avoid overwatering, because too much water can lead to rot and other plant diseases.

Clustered Wild Rose (Rosa pisocarpa) plants prefer full sunlight to partial shade, which means they need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. They will thrive if they receive direct sunlight in the morning, with a little indirect light in the afternoon. Too much direct sunlight in the afternoon may cause scorching of the leaves and inhibit flowering. When growing in partial shade, roses will require a more even light distribution throughout the day. During the spring and summer months, it’s important to provide your clustered wild rose with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, which will encourage the most flower production.

Pruning for Clustered Wild Rose should be done in the early spring before new growth begins. The best time to prune is after the last frost. Prune your Clustered Wild Rose to maintain its shape and promote new growth. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches first, then shape the remainder of the bush. Remove any branches that are growing too close together, or crossing over each other, as well as any that are too weak to support the plant. Make cuts at the base of the branch. Lightly prune the bush to a rounded shape. Prune off about 1 third to 1 half of the length of the shoots to promote new growth and maintain the desired shape.