Setup, Compatibility & Care
To begin, carefully remove the hessian wrap and place the pot in a sunny, sheltered spot. If transferring to a permanent location, prepare a hole twice the size of the 4-litre pot and incorporate organic compost to enrich the soil. Maintain a consistent watering schedule, ensuring the soil remains moist, especially during hot summer months. Pruning should be conducted in late winter or very early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to encourage healthy new growth. Feed the plant with a balanced rose fertilizer twice during the growing season: once in early spring as growth begins and again after the first flush of flowers.