Tiamo™ Rose Shrub

1. Planting: Plant roses anytime after the last frost and six weeks before the first frost. Choose a location that receives full sun and has well-draining soil. Roses dislike crowding, so ensure there is enough room for the rose bush when it reaches its mature size.

Wear gloves when planting to protect yourself from the thorns. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, mixing in compost before planting. Add a layer of mulch after planting to help retain water and suppress weeds.

2. Watering: Water new roses frequently until well established. Heavy, deep waterings are better than frequent shallow waterings. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves.

3. Fertilizing: Apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring when leaves begin to appear on your rose plant to encourage green growth. Afterward, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month during the active growth season. Stop fertilizing eight weeks before your first expected frost.

4. Pruning: Roses take extremely well to pruning. Do your heaviest pruning in the spring when the plant is just starting to leaf out. You can also prune lightly in the summer if needed, though avoid pruning in the fall. Remove any spent flowers to encourage more blooming. 

5. Pollination: This shrub is pollinated by bees and butterflies, so no other rose variety is required.