shrub rose

Water new shrub rose plants when the soil begins to dry out, or about once a week. For established plants, water deeply once or twice a week. When watering, make sure to soak the soil deeply to ensure thorough hydration. During periods of extreme heat, you may need to water more frequently. Check the soil around the plant once or twice a week to monitor how much moisture it needs. If the top 1-2 inches of soil looks and feels dry, the plant likely needs to be watered.

Shrub rose (Rosa 'Ausbord' Gertrude Jekyll) grows best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the summer months, you may want to adjust your watering schedule so the shrub can benefit from as much sun as possible. If possible, the plant should receive full sun from morning to late afternoon. During the fall and winter months, the shrub needs slightly less sun, about 4 to 6 hours. Avoid placing the shrub in a shady spot, as it will not grow as vigorously without adequate sunlight.

For shrub rose (Rosa 'Ausbord' GERTRUDE JEKYLL), pruning should occur at the beginning of each growing season, typically in early spring after the last frost. To begin, remove any weakened, diseased, or dead stems and branches from the rose bush, as well as any that are too crowded or rubbing against each other. Reducing the height and width of your shrub by removing older, woody canes and pruning out any weak or spindly growth is a good way to promote branching and encourage more blooms. Aim to remove up to 1 third of the total canes to maintain a healthy and vigorous rose bush. Some additional thinning may be required if branches become overly crowded. Finally, remove any small, twiggy growth as these are unlikely to produce flower buds. Once the pruning is complete, be sure to provide your rose with adequate nutrition and moisture to promote healthy growth.