shrub rose

Shrub roses should be watered deeply once a week when there is no rainfall. Water should be applied slowly over several minutes until the soil is saturated but not soggy. For best results, use a watering can or soaker hose to apply the water around the base of the plant. During hot, dry weather, shrub roses may require water more often. It is also important to water your plant in the morning. Doing so will give it plenty of time to dry out during the day, which will avoid diseases caused by extended wetness. When applying water, avoid directly splashing water onto the leaves as this can introduce disease.

Shrub roses need about 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. Ideally they should be planted in a spot that receives full sun during the morning and some dappled shade in the afternoon. During the summer months, a shrub rose should be exposed to a minimum of 5-6 hours of sunlight per day, while in the winter months, 2-3 hours of sunlight is all it needs. Additionally, it is important to remember that shrub roses need their sunlight evenly dispersed throughout the day and cannot tolerate extended periods without sunlight.

Shrub roses should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This pruning should involve removing old canes, dead and dying branches, and any crossing canes. It is also important to thin the plant to allow the sunlight access and air ventilation. In order to maintain desired plant size, any canes that are longer than 2 feet should cut back by about 1-third. It is also important to shape the plant and remove any blooms that have faded or had their petals removed. Finally, roses should be fertilized after pruning to encourage healthy new growth.