Roses

Winter

Start Pruning after 15th June, (but later in areas where there is a danger of heavy frost damaging new shoots) Prune climbers first, tying the new canes in place while removing the old ones which are more than 2 years old.

After Pruning:–

Get rid of all dead leaves and mulch ( Do not put it in the compost bin)

Lightly fork the soil and add Seamungus (Blood & Bone?)

Spray with Lime Sulphur or Copper

Apply a dressing of lime

Check or install irrigation, This is the easiest time to do it.

Apply “Sudden Impact for Roses” (3^rd or 4^th week August)

Start Spraying by mid September

Prune Roses in Pots and prune the root by a third to a half, repotting in a high quality potting mix.