Watering roses can be tricky, but it is one of the most important aspects of caring for your roses. Roses need almost as much water to stay healthy as people do. Of course, there are a few things to consider before you water your roses.
- Like people, roses need more water during the hot weather. Heat makes the soil dry faster and the roses get "thirstier."
- Rain alone cannot provide the right amount of moisture for your roses. Roses need about an inch of water each week.
- Water deep enough into the surrounding soil so that moisture reaches the roots.
- Do not water the petals or the canes directly because moisture can cause fungal disease.
- Fight plants diseases by using mulch. This keeps the soil moist without allowing all the fungal problems that too much moisture can cause.
- Once your roses are fully established, water them once a week. Water twice a week in the hotter months.
