When planting, dig the hold wide enough to accommodate the rose plant. Spread the roots out, prune off any broken parts, then, back fill over the roots with soil, being sure to keep the graft at soil line. Settle soil about the plant by watering and continue to back fill with soil. Lastly prune stems leaving 10-12”. Always cut stems with the buds to outside to allow for plant expansion. Water plants when needed. Fertilize as leaves expand. Spray foliage with Daconil or Bayleton fungicide every two weeks throughout the season to prevent disease. As blossoms fade, remove them by cutting the stem back to a leaf pattern with 5 leaves. This will allow new buds to form and flower in about 6-8 weeks.

Watering Plants:

To keep plants healthy they need water. Avoid watering during heat of the day or during periods of high winds, as water is lost through transpiration.
The preferred time of day for water application is early morning, as there is low evaporation loss, better pressure and less demand on community water. The next best time is late afternoon, but avoid allowing leaves to go into the night wet, which would lead to increase the spread of disease in turf and plant foliage.