hybrid tea rose

Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Meizeli' THE MCCARTNEY ROSE) plants need to be watered well whenever the soil is dry. Water ideally once a week during the summer time, and once every other week during spring and fall. During the winter, water very infrequently—most rose bushes do not need any supplemental watering at all during this season. When watering, soak the root zone of the plant and add additional water if necessary to ensure the whole root system is covered. Be conscious of water-logging the roots and avoid leaving any standing water in the container for extended periods of time.

Hybrid tea rose (Rosa 'Meizeli' THE MCCARTNEY ROSE) does best with direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day. Morning sun is best and it should be shaded from hot, afternoon sun. If given too little sunlight, the blooms will be poor and may become leggy and sparse.

Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Meizeli' the McCartney Rose) is best pruned in late winter or early spring. This is usually done when the rose is dormant and before any new growth has begun. Pruning should be done with the goal of removing dead and damaged wood, and thinning out overcrowded branches. In addition to pruning, Hybrid Tea Rose should have the spent blooms removed to encourage new growth and cleaner foliage. Pruning should be done the right amount - too little or too much can both cause stress on the plant. Aim for removing up to 1-third of the older, woody stems, while keeping in mind that vigorous varieties may need more pruning than those with weak growth.