multiflora rose

Multiflora rose should be watered deeply about every 7-10 days in the summer and every 2-3 weeks during cooler weather. To ensure deep watering, apply approximately 1-2 inches of water overtop the soil surface. Saturate the soil until it is moist 12-15 inches below the soil surface. Keep the ground around the plant free of weeds, to ensure efficient water utilization. Additionally, mulch the soil around the rose to preserve moisture.

Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) plants thrive in direct sunlight at least 6 to 8 hours a day. They grow best in full sun, which is defined as 6 or more hours a day of direct sunlight. In order for the plants to bear flowers and stay full and lush, they should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight every day during their active growing season, which starts in mid-spring and ends in fall. Sunlight during the morning hours is best, as heat during the late afternoon may be too intense for Rosa multifloras. During the winter months, sunlight exposure should be limited due to the decreased hours of daylight and cooler temperatures.

Multiflora Rose should be pruned during late winter or early spring. The plant should be pruned to 8-10 feet tall, and it should be cut down to the ground to remove dead wood and diseased canes. Every 2 to 4 years, the canes should be thinned to 6-8 canes per plant for maintenance and to encourage a healthy new growth. Additionally, deadheading (removing spent flowers) should be done throughout the season to increase flower production.