Rose Fertilizing

When & How to Fertilize Roses: If you want to give your rose bushes an extra boost, fertilizing is the way to go.

Quick Tips:

• There are a few types of rose fertilizer: liquid, granular and natural.
• Use a fertilizer suited for roses from your local garden centre. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for quantity and frequency.
• Make sure the soil is moist before you fertilize to avoid burning the roots.
• Newly planted bushes need fertilizer that’s high in phosphorus, which promotes root growth.
• Established roses won’t need to be fertilized until early spring as they begin to leaf out.
• After the first blooming cycle has finished, you can fertilize for the second time to encourage repeat-flowering.
• Stop fertilizing your roses in late summer when they begin preparing for winter dormancy.