shrub rose

Water your shrub rose (Rosa 'Interdust' Sun Runner) deeply and thoroughly once a week. Aim to provide the plant with 1 to 2 inches of water once a week during the growing season. This will encourage root growth deep into the soil and will provide the rose with needed moisture during hot and dry weather. Once established, your rose may need supplemental watering during periods of extreme heat or drought. In drier climates, you may need to water more frequently than once a week. In wetter climates, water less often. When you water, do so slowly and deeply so that the water is able to reach the roots of the rose.

Shrub roses, such as the Rosa 'Interdust' SUN RUNNER, prefer full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. These plants can tolerate up to 8 hours of shade each day, but require a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight to remain healthy. Early morning and late afternoon sunlight is the best for promoting strong, healthy, and disease-resistant growth, while avoiding sunburn in the hottest part of the day.

Shrub roses of the variety Rosa 'Interdust' SUN RUNNER should be pruned in early spring before new growth emerges. Pruning should be minimal as too much pruning will result in fewer flowers. Cut back the stems to a healthy bud that is facing outward. This will encourage the shrub to become more bushy and leafy. Remove any dead, damaged, diseased, or poorly placed stems as well as thin out overcrowded stems. Aim to reduce the overall size of the shrub by up to 1/3. Finish pruning by removing any suckers to keep the shrub growing in a natural shape.