Growing guide
Growing roses at home
In the north, roses flower best in winter: plant and prune in October, enjoy blooms December to March.
At a glance
- Planting window
- Plant October – November (best) or February
- Duration
- Perennial
- Climate
- 15–28 °C
- Soil
- Rich loam with compost; pH 6–7
- Water need
- Moderate
Can you grow roses at home?
Good fit — Rose suits the north-west plains.
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Growing it at home
- Container: 30–35 cm pot
- Light: 6+ hours of sun
- Prune in early October in the north.
- Feed compost and a balanced fertilizer after pruning.
Varieties to consider
Buy certified seed or planting material from an authorised source.
- Hybrid teas and floribundas — Hybrid teas for single blooms, floribundas for clusters.
Water
- Deep watering twice a week in winter, more in summer.
- Never let it go short at: Budding
Pests and diseases to watch
Prevent first; spray only when needed, with a product registered for the crop, at label dose.
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Where these numbers come from
- Standard plant science
