How Do You Care For Shrub Roses?
Shrub roses are relatively easy to care for and require less attention than traditional rose bushes. They do not require protection during winter, and also need very little pruning. They have been described as the perfect roses for the lazy gardener. Shrub roses will typically yield a large amount of fragrant, showy flowers and also produce decorative foliage and fruit for all seasons. Follow these instructions on caring for shrub roses, and you’ll have gorgeous flowers year after year. Plant shrub roses in an area where they will receive good air circulation and as much sun as possible. Full sun is optimal, and you may not have blooms if you aren’t able to provide such a location. Add organic mater, such as peat moss or well-rotted manure, to the soil around shrub roses to improve water retention and the structure of the soil. Shrub roses prefer clay loam but, with the addition of organic matter, will thrive anywhere. Work approximately one part organic matter into every three parts o
