hybrid tea rose

Hybrid tea roses should be watered once a week, providing about 1 to 1.5 inches of water. Make sure to check for soil moisture before applying water to the hybrid tea rose. If the soil feels dry, then water the plant. When watering, ensure that the water penetrates the soil around the plant deeply to allow for adequate hydration. Avoid wetting the foliage to minimize the chances of fungal and bacterial diseases. Additionally, avoid over-watering the hybrid tea rose, as it can lead to leaf yellowing and root rot. During hot or dry weather, it is recommended to water the hybrid tea rose every few days. An additional deep soaking every 2 weeks can also help keep the plant healthy.

Hybrid tea roses, such as 'Meirevolt' TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, do best when planted in a sunny spot with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Plants grown in partial shade may not produce as many flowers and may be more susceptible to fungal diseases. When the summer days are long and hot, roses should be protected from the afternoon sun. Morning sun is best for roses, so the ideal situation would be to have the plants in a location where they get the morning sunlight, but are in the shade during the afternoon. Watering during the morning hours can also help reduce stress on the plants during the hot part of the day.

Hybrid tea roses, such as Rosa 'Meirevolt' TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, are best pruned in late winter, just before the start of the growing season. Pruning should be done by removing any dead, diseased, or overcrowded canes first, then any branches that are growing into the center of the plant. Cut the canes back to an outward facing bud, and remove any weak stems at their base. To maintain a pleasing shape and size for the bush, prune away any overly long branches, and cut back the rest by 1-third to 1-half of their original length. Make sure to cut just above an outward facing bud at a 45-degree angle to ensure proper growth. It is important to remove all broken, dead, and damaged stems. Finally, lightly shape and thin out the plant by cutting to open up the center and airflow.