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Burbank Store 817 N. Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 841-8845 www.sheridangardens.com
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Monthly Rose Chart January and February
CREATE new water retention basins around your roses. In each basin place 1 cup of Nurseryman’s Pre-Plant Fertilizer™ , 1 cup Nurseryman’s Mineral Soil Conditioner™ , and 2-3 shovels full of BumperCrop™ , then water thoroughly. The soil conditioner keeps the pH level accurate, which allows for more intense color and better fragrance. The phosphate in the pre-plant helps build strong stems and more flowers. SPRAY your rose garden with Mastercop™ and add SprayGrip™ to protect it from disease and insects. Spray the canes and the ground. March WHEN NEW GROWTH is 2-3 inches long, feed roses with Nurseryman’s Rose and Flower Food™ . Mix it with the soil. If you wish to spray, we recommend Nature’s Pest Fighter™ , an organic spray, or Pest Fighter Oil™. Also consider releasing lady bugs every 2-3 weeks from March to May. April-June CONTINUE monthly feedings of Nurseryman’s Rose and Flower Food™ . Apply Pest Fighter Oil™ as needed to prevent powdery mildew, rust and black spot and to clean up the leaves. July and August CONTINUE feeding program and mulch with BumperCrop™ or shredded bark to a depth of 3-4 inches. Keep away from the graft. Mulch will protect the roots from harsh sun and helps retain moisture. September - November FEED roses on a monthly basis. PRUNE LIGHTLY to encourage fall and winter bloom. "Flower Picking" . . . During the first year, cut short stems so that the rose can grow strong. In the 2nd year, you can start cutting longer stems. Put immediately in water or re-cut and submerge in water as the stems may clog up and not draw water well. |
PRUNE existing roses.
Bush types should be pruned to 18-24" or half the height of the
rose. Leave 4 or 5 of the best canes. Remove all suckers below the bud
union. Climbers should be pruned to several of the best looking long
canes. Remove the rest and prune side branches back to 3 buds along each
remaining cane. Paint or spray all large cuts with pruning compound to
keep out disease and pests.