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How and when do you cut the bush roses correctly?

Basically, it is not absolutely necessary to prune the bush roses. But a cut keeps the shrub roses growing and encourages flowering. It is therefore best to regularly cut off all withered flowers down to the leaf underneath in summer. This stimulates the formation of new flower buds.

A small pruning should then be carried out in spring. Shrub roses are cut back by about 1/3. Also remove the following:

• old and rotten shoots
• crossing shoots
• inward growing shoots
• frozen shoots

Are fertilizers necessary for all varieties?

Especially those that bloom more often sorts need fertilizer in order to be able to bloom throughout summer and into autumn. Fertilize You should therefore do this regularly! Shrub roses that bloom once are content with a single application of fertilizer each spring.

Here are a few pointers:

• Fertilizer: Horn shavings,(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) Compost, manure
• possibly. on Slow release fertilizer To fall back on
• Give long-term fertilizer from May
• Fertilize for the first time in spring, for the second time during flowering and for the third time immediately after flowering - ideal
• Stop fertilizing by the beginning of September at the latest

When should shrub roses be watered and how?

Since shrub roses develop a deep tap root, they do not need to be watered all the time. Watering is only recommended for growth and in hot and dry conditions. Be sure to:

1. Do not pour directly onto the leaves (increases the risk of fungal infections)!
2. Water preferably in the morning or in the evening!
3. Water older specimens less often than younger ones!
4. Use lime-free water for watering!

Which diseases are more common?

Roses are mainly attacked by fungal diseases, especially when they are in an unfavorable position. Affected shoots should be removed as soon as possible cut off and disposed of. Kick most often mildew, Soot and Rose rust on.