How Do You Care For Patio Tree Roses?
Patio tree roses make a dramatic statement in the garden, sporting a profusion of blossoms atop canes that average 3 feet in height. Tree roses take more care than the average garden rose, but experienced gardeners can achieve healthy plants by attending to the support and protection these structural beauties require. Stake your patio tree rose to support the heavy top growth. You can sink a bamboo or plastic stake into the soil beside the cane, and secure the cane with soft ties fashioned from green polyurethane to keep from cutting into the cane. Shield the central supportive rose cane from sunscald. You can do this by staking your rose on the south side of the central cane. Use a stake made from a large bamboo stake cut in half lengthwise to provide adequate protection. Prune the tree rose to ensure the plant maintains its proper form. Aim for an even distribution of weight atop the central cane to prevent breakage. Remove any top canes smaller than a pencil’s width, as these bear i
