hybrid tea rose

Hybrid tea roses (Rosa 'Dainty Bess') should be watered well and deeply once a week. During the hot summer months, it's important to water more often, as much as every other day. The soil should be kept constantly moist but not soggy - if water runs off instead of being absorbed, you are likely over-watering. During the cooler months or during periods of extended rainfall, the soil can remain slightly drier. When watering, it is important to water the soil at the base of the bush instead of watering the leaves.

Hybrid tea roses (Rosa 'Dainty Bess') need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Morning sunlight is preferable because the intense afternoon sun can scorch the delicate petals. Allowing a hybrid tea rose to receive dappled sunlight instead of only direct light is also beneficial, as it helps protect the petals from burning. In many areas, hybrid tea roses can tolerate full sun during cooler hours and then some relief from the midday sun. However, if the plant is in a very hot area, providing some shelter from the afternoon sun will help keep it healthy and blooming.

Hybrid tea roses (Rosa 'Dainty Bess') should be pruned once per year, typically in late winter or early spring before new growth starts in the spring. When pruning, remove any dead or damaged stems as well as any stems growing inwards toward the center of the plant. Cut unwanted stems back to a healthy bud that is pointing away from the center of the plant. Prune each stem back to an outward-facing bud, leaving no more than a quarter inch of stem above the bud. As a general guideline, remove between 10-20% of the longest stems to encourage better air circulation and new growth. Avoid pruning after mid-summer, as this may stimulate new growth that will not have enough time to harden off before the onset of cold winter weather.