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.