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ROSE CARE FOR JULY AND AUGUST
by Florence Taylor, Consulting Rosarian
by Florence Taylor, Consulting Rosarian
Now that our first flush of lovely blooms is but a memory, it is time to enjoy the garden and take it a little easy. In order to keep your roses producing during the summer, the most important chore is to keep them well watered. It is best to water early in the morning or early evening, and water deeply. It may be beneficial on hot days to water overhead to reduce the air temperature around the plant while also providing moisture. To help retain moisture, a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the plant will reduce evaporation and weeds that can compete with the roots for water and other nutrients.
Keep up with deadheading. This keeps the plant productive and looking its best. Remove interior and crossing canes keeping the center of the rose open for good air circulation.
Hot weather also brings out the dreaded spider mites. If the upper surface of the leaves look dry and grayish and the underside may have fine webs, by shaking a leaf over a piece of white paper and if you see something like finely ground pepper, it is probably mites. You can treat your roses by watering with a vigorous stream of water on the undersides of the leaves, as well as the surface, especially the leaves near the base of the plant. This should be done every two – three days for the best results. If you decide to use a chemical, Avid is a very effective miticide.
A YEAR OF ROSE CARE:
January
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