How to Care for Purple Roses
Purple roses make a dramatic splash in the garden. Care for purple roses as you would care for any rose. New purple rose hybrids are easier to care for than in the past because they are more resistant to pests and fungus and will bloom throughout the summer. Purple rose bushes are excellent as hedges, shrubs or ground cover. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Set the roses on the ground in a good, sunny location. Dig a hole with the large shovel that is the same depth as the rose root ball. Mound the the loose soil into a cone shape in the bottom of the hole.
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Remove the plastic or pot from the roots of the rose. Remove the soil and spread the roots out. Place the rose bush in the hole with the roots spread out around the cone of dirt in the bottom of the hole. Adjust as necessary to ensure the base of the rose bush is at ground level. Replace the dirt and tamp down firmly. Water well.
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Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plants once a month with liquid rose food according to package directions.
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Pinch off any dead blooms to encourage new growth.
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Prune the rose bush after the first frost when the rose bush goes dormant. Snip off any damaged or unsightly stems. Snip the stems at an angle so the stem won't die. In the spring, new growth will start from the spot that was pruned, causing the plant to become thicker and bushier.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant purple roses with any other colors of purple for a dramatic effect.
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