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Rose Care 101

Article Author Christina Allis - Sawyer Garden Center

It is time to deadhead and feed your roses! Hopefully we see some Harbor Country sunshine soon so we can get outside!

First take care of deadheading, which is simply removing the spent blooms and future seeds. This helps encourage the plant to quickly bloom again. How do you know when to deadhead? It is your choice! If you think the bloom is done, cut it back! Here are two basic methods that are both totally acceptable.

5-Leaf Junction Method
Prune the old blooms off down to the first 5-leaf junction. Cut the cane at a slight angle and leave ¼ of an inch above the junction.

Twist and Snap Method
Take hold of the dead bloom and with quick movement snap it off. This will cause the left portion of the stem to die back and may not look pretty for a while.

The most important thing to remember when it comes to deadheading and pruning; the time you spend tending to your roses brings many future rewards! Also cutting flowers for arrangements is a great way to deadhead! Now it is time to feed!

Here are a couple of wonderful products you can find at Sawyer Home & Garden Center

Espoma Rose-Tone: $7.99 – 4 lbs.
All natural plant food with Bio-tone microbes

  • Preferred by professional rosarians.
  • Provides a safe, long-lasting reservoir of nutrients.

The safe way to prize winning blooms.

 

 

Hi-Yield Rose Fertilizer: $5.99 – 4 lbs.

Specially formulated to promote bigger blooms, healthier stems and vigorous plant growth of Roses.

  • New beds: 3 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.
  • Established Roses: 1 cup per bush spread 6-8 inches from trunk of Rose

Roses should be fed once a month. Feel free to call the store with any questions!

Thanks for reading!

Christina Allis
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
269-426-8810
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www.sawyergardencenter.com