Planting, Pruning, and Caring for Old Garden Roses
Roses need sun, water and food.
Plant roses outdoors, in a sunny, well drained location in mid to late fall.
Roses like loose, organic loamy soil.
Water newly planted roses as needed for the first 2 months: If temperatures are over 80° degrees water daily; if temperatures are below 80° degrees, water every other day.
Be sure to protect the plants from hail and heavy rain - cover if necessary.
DO NOT PRUNE your new roses right away! In the spring, lightly prune to remove any diseased, dead, or dying canes only, and begin a feeding program and (if desired) a fungicide program.
Use only organic fertilizer for the first two years. We suggest Monty’s Plant Food, Fish Emulsion fertilizer, and Mills’ Magic Mix liquid.