The Resiliency of Roses | A Celebration of National Rose Month

June is National Rose Month. President Ronald Reagan declared the rose to be the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America November, 1986. When asked nearly 80% of folks will tell you roses are their favorite flower. As a Consulting Rosarian I and my fellow CR's took an oath to show gardeners that roses are easier than you may think to grow.
'Hot Cocoa' | 'Drop Dead Red' | Bolero
Before summer heat sets in its a good time to set up your automatic sprinkler system if you haven’t already done so. Be sure to read the manual, most systems are designed to be simple to operate. Some sprinkler systems are designed to have rain sensors and turn off when it rains. If not, be sure to turn them off when it rains. Its time to check the levels of mulch around your roses as well. Mulch retains moisture in your garden. This is the time to add several inches of fresh mulch around each rose bush.
Spring Rose Garden Bloom 2013
Soil polymers can also be added at this time. Soil polymers are a soil amendment designed to reduce plant watering by 50%, transplant shock, soil compaction, and will remain effective in the soil for 3-5 years. This can be an inexpensive form of insurance for the plant to retain moisture and is environmentally friendly.
A Spring Rose Garden Bloom Defies Description
Rose Watering Chart Gauge by Temperature


90+ degrees: Water every day


80 degrees: Water every two days


70 degrees: Water every three days


60 degrees: Water every four days


50 degrees: Water every five days
Roses are Perrennial and Bloom All Season
June and July are months through out most zones in the US that can begin to reach high temperatures. During spring months in many areas you may have depended on rain for water. Now is the time to be sure to check your watering systems. Dehydration during summer months can put your plants in peril. If you have an irrigation system in place be sure that it’s set to water at least 2 inches of water per week. This is difficult to figure out when you take into consideration all the factors like wind, temperature and type of soil so here’s a handy chart that may help you decide how to water when the temperature rises. Use common sense in watering your roses. If it's hot, roses need more water, when it’s cooler use less water.
Fragrant Cloud, A Hybrid Tea
Stormy Weather, Beautiful Climbing Rose
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These are excerpts from my Garden Planner Four Seasons of Roses that's available on Amazon or on my Web site. Just go to Amazon and enter the title. The planner assists you through the year with a monthly guide of tips on what-to do for your roses all year long. Happy rose growing through the summer.
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  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Nov 16, 2016
    I could gaze at these all day, thank you for sharing!!
  • Cheryl Gillman Cheryl Gillman on May 27, 2018

    I'm very new to roses, I just planted a small-ish winter king rose bush I bought from home depot, I just planted it maybe 2 weeks ago roughly and so far it's still alive but I would love for it to really thrive!

    My place gets the morning sun on the front of my place until lunch then it's in the back yard until sunset, the rose bush is planted in the front (I should also mention I live in PEI Canada, not usa) but if you have any tips/tricks on how I can make sure my rose bush thrives rather than dies I am all ears!! Haha I absolutely adore your garden it's beautiful! All those roses!!

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