Manchu rose

Manchu rose (Rosa xanthina) should be watered once a week during the growing season to keep the soil lightly moist. Water to a depth of around 6 inches and allow the top 2 inches of the soil to dry out before watering again. During the summer, plants may need more frequent watering to keep them healthy; if the top of the soil is dry then it is time to water. During the winter months, you can reduce the amount of watering to every 10-12 days. It is important to make sure the soil does not get waterlogged and that there is no standing water around the base of the plant. If leaves start to yellow or wilt, that is a sign that the plant needs more water.

Manchu rose (Rosa xanthina) typically requires full sun for 4-6 hours per day in order to achieve ideal growth and flowering. Ideally, the plant should be placed in an area of the garden that receives direct sunlight from early morning until mid-afternoon. In drier climates, especially, it is important to provide afternoon shade to protect the plant from scorching temperatures or possible frost damage. Without adequate light, Manchu rose will struggle to develop full-sized blooms and the canes may become weak and spindly.

Manchu rose (Rosa xanthina) should be pruned lightly in early spring, just before the new growth appears. It is best to prune out any dead or damaged stems, then thin out shoots that are crossing over each other or growing too close together. Manchu roses benefit from a light pruning each year to keep them looking neat, although they do not typically require extensive pruning. Excessive cutting can reduce the flowering of the plant.