1. Besides five hours of sunlight, roses need soil that is friable, or easy to break up, and well drained. 2. A. Bare-root plants should go in the ground as soon as possible, but newly planted roses need frequent watering. 3. China roses need at least six hours of sun, well-drained soil high in organic matter, and regular feeding. 4. Container-grown roses need a nutrient-holding soil mixture. 5. In cold areas roses need at least a foot of protective mulch, which must surround the crown and lower canes. 6. Modern roses need more. 7. Roses need a moist but not soggy bed because good drainage is essential. 8. Roses need a period of dormancy in which to rest and gather their energy to bloom, Ferrin explained. 9. Your Confederate rose needs only average amount of water, not a constant dose. |