Friday, May 21, 2010

How do I care for my miniture roses?

I got a miniature rose at Lowes the other day and it has instructions that mean nothing to me. I want to keep this plant alive, but don't know how. Any info would be MUCH appriciated!

How do I care for my miniture roses?
i love these lil plants! i get one every valentines day! the first thing is to plant it in full sun... the more the better! next water everyday for the first two or three days of planting then back off to only once a week! next...this is good stuff......when u see blooms or if it has any already go ahead a cut the top 2 inches of the plant off.. even the buds..... cuz the bush will replace em with a whole lot more! if u do this about once a month ur bush will look like "Carrot Top" by Aug. or so! It'll react nicely to pruning. The new buds don't take that long to show up either... usually by the next morning or two! do this and u'll soon fall in love with these plants!! i have about 12 now and they all get the same treatment! it don't need any fertilizer either. good luck!
Reply:I water mine well every other day, and once a month put some used coffee grounds on the dirt (1/2 tsp), and it is doing great!!
Reply:If you had went to a real garden store rather then Lowe's to purchase plants perhaps one of the knowledgeable workers could have helped you.
Reply:first off by the western garden guide from sunset. then you will know most everything including rose issues. here are some items. MULCH around but not up to the canes of the area beneath the roses. spray a dormant oil on the entire tree after all the leaves have fallen each winter. prune while dormant and remember 95% of all roses bloom on the new growth. dead head spent blooms for longer flower show. fertilize with a basic rose food. do not use high pressure water that may splash upwards onto the foliage from the ground
Reply:Everyday check the soil of that the rose is in if it is dry water it. Only give it enough water to moisten the soil but give it enough to last it throughout the day. Also Miracle-Gro has a special type of fertilizer for roses. I'd visit your local home and garden retailer and see if they have any of that fertilizer for sale.
Reply:They are like regular roses and need lots of sunshine. Probably needs watering every too or three days a week if this warm.(high 80's here). Do Not overwater. The cooler the less water. Hotter more water. You will probably need a systemic insecticide/fertilizer combo to keep the bugs away and keep it nice and green. Water close to the soil to avoid leaves getting wet causing black spot which is a fungal disease.


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