Flowers
Rose: Planting, Pruning and Long-Blooming Care Guide
Rosa hybrida
Growing roses: timeless flowering shrub loved for beauty and scent. Full sun, proper pruning, abundant blooms from May to October.
Characteristics
Scientific nameRosa hybrida
Height50 cm - 3 m
Sunlightfull sun
Watermedium
SoilRich clay soil
Toxicitynon toxic
Growthmedium
Temperature-15 to 35 °C
FloweringMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
IrrigationWater deeply at the base 1-2 times a week, keeping leaves and flowers dry to prevent disease.
The rose is the most beloved flowering shrub in the world, symbol of beauty and fragrance for millennia. It prefers full sun and rich clay soil, with deep watering at the base. Correct winter pruning ensures abundant blooms from May to October.
Flowering season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Practical tips
Watering
Water needs: medium — always check soil moisture before watering.
Position
Prefers full sun: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Substrate
Recommended soil: Rich clay soil. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Leaves
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feeding
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
FAQ
When should I prune roses?
Prune in late winter before new growth starts: cut stems back to 3-5 buds and remove weak or crossing branches.
Why do my roses have black spots on the leaves?
Black spot is a fungal disease: remove infected leaves, improve airflow and treat with copper or sulphur in spring.
