hybrid rugosa rose

Hybrid rugosa rose (Rosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton') plants should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the weather and soil conditions. During extremely hot, dry periods, water more frequently, up to 3 times a week, to help prevent plants from going drought-stressed. However, be careful not to water too much as this can lead to root rot. The best way to determine if your rose needs watering is to check the soil. It should be damp but not soggy. When watering hybrid rugosa roses, apply water at the roots and avoid getting water on the leaves as this can cause fungal diseases.

Hybrid rugosa roses (Rosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton') require at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day. For best performance, these plants should receive morning sunlight, when the intensity of the light is lower and the temperatures are cooler. During very hot afternoons, adding some light shade can help prevent the leaves from scorching and wilting. Summer sun in the northern hemisphere should be avoided as intense as possible from 12PM and onwards, as this can be too much for hybrid rugosa roses. Furthermore, it is best for these plants to be exposed to a few morning hours of sunlight even during winter months.

Hybrid rugosa roses (Rosa 'Sir Thomas Lipton') should be pruned lightly in early spring (March or April). Pruning should focus on removing any dead or damaged stems and crossing branches, or any areas where the plant is getting too large and out of control. Pruning should also be done to prime the plant for the coming growing season and to promote thicker, healthier wood growth. Pruning these roses to the desired size and shape can also be done during this time. However, it's important to not prune too much or too aggressively as this can cause the plant to be overly damaged. An easy rule of thumb is to take off no more than ⅓ of the plant's growth during the pruning season. Lastly, it's important to use sterilized tools to prune these magnificent roses.