landscape shrub rose

Water your Landscape Shrub Rose (Rosa 'Zlemartincipar' CANDY OH! VIVID RED) once a week, when the top 2 inches of soil feels dry. Be sure to thoroughly water your plant, making sure that the entire soil is completely saturated. You can also check to make sure that the water is draining properly from the base of the pot. In the summer or during warm and dry weather this plant may need more frequent watering. Let the plant take a break from the direct sun by watering it midday or early afternoon.

Landscape shrub rose (Rosa 'Zlemartincipar' CANDY OH! VIVID RED) requires full sun, or at least 6 hours of direct, unblocked sunlight a day to perform its best. If the location doesn't provide this much sunlight, try to find 1 that does, as it will lead to better flowering and more colorful foliage. The plant should ideally be planted in an area that receives 6-8 hours of direct light a day in spring and summer, and slightly less in fall and winter. It prefers morning sun, but too much afternoon sun can lead to fading of the flower colors. If it does not receive enough sunlight, the blooms may not open, or may fade quickly and have little fragrance.

For best results, pruning landscape shrub roses (Rosa 'Zlemartincipar' CANDY OH! VIVID RED) should be done twice a year. In late winter or early spring, before they break dormancy, prune them by a third of their height and by removing dead wood and any canes that are thin or spindly. In the summer, prune the shrubs lightly by deadheading, removing any dead flowers or older canes, and shaping them slightly. Remove no more than 1-third of the canes at a time and avoid pruning after the end of August.