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Winter is Rose Time

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Winter is the time to prepare for a glorious rose display in the warmer months.

Which rose?

Stores and catalogues are filled with a breathtaking array of roses from which to choose.

Form, habit, colour, fragrance, foliage, hips – roses have so many dimensions, and they are wonderfully drought tolerant and even cope happily with clay soil.

Combine with Miracle-GroŽ

Miracle-GroŽ Rose Plant FoodDo your Roses need an extra boost?

Give your plants an occasional extra boost with Miracle-GroŽ Rose Plant Food.

OsmocoteŽ TOTAL All Purpose

Do you know how Osmocote works?

Find out more about the original controlled release fertiliser.

Buy...

Buy roses bare rooted in winter. Follow this basic planting guide.

Prune...

Winter is also rose pruning time.

Wait until late July/August to prune to prevent the bushes shooting too soon.

Pruning promotes density and increases blooming.

Not sure how to prune? Many nurseries offer rose pruning demonstrations, but the basic process is quite simple.

Feed...

OsmocoteŽ Roses SuperfeederApply OsmocoteŽ Plus Roses Superfeeder in late Winter and keep bushes thriving during the growing season with supplementary feeds of Miracle-GroŽ Water Soluble Rose Plant Food, which contains wetting agents.