shrub rose

Shrub Rose (Rosa 'Korconta' MOON RIVER) should be watered thoroughly every 10-14 days, with more frequent watering in hotter months. Water deeply and uniformly throughout the root zone to encourage strong root growth. Do not water more than necessary to keep the soil moist. In winter, water infrequently, only when the soil shows signs of dryness. Take care to avoid water-logging and root rot.

Shrub rose (Rosa 'Korconta' MOON RIVER) does best in full sun meaning it needs 6-8 hours of sunlight exposure daily. This sunlight should be evenly dispersed throughout the day, or as close to evenly dispersed as possible. If planted in a less sunny area (less than 6 hours daily), shrub rose may still live and achieve some level growth, but it will be low and not bloom as consistently.

For shrub rose (Rosa 'Korconta' MOON RIVER), pruning should be done annually, and can be done in either late winter or early spring. Start by cutting back the stems that are more than 3 years old, as these stems are less productive and tend to be weaker and without many flowers or foliage. Remove any broken canes, diseased or dead branches, or any shoots that are growing too close to 1 another. You can also thin out overly thick branching to help increase light and air circulation within the shrub. Finally, shorten the remaining canes by around 30%, focusing on the deadheading of faded flowers to avoid seed formation. After pruning is completed, apply a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and prevent weed growth.