Things You'll Need:
- Confederate rose seeds or clipping
- Shovel
- Fertilizer
- Garden shears
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Step 1
Check to see how the confederate rose will grow in your area. Confederate roses grow best in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9. A link to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map has been included in the Resources section of this article. Though they prefer warmer climates, with a little extra care, confederate roses can be grown in cool climates as well. Wait until after the last frost to plant your confederate rose seeds or rooted clippings.
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Step 2
Plant your confederate roses in a location that receives full sun for at least six hours each day.
To grow confederate roses from seeds, dig a small hole, drop in a confederate rose seed and cover with soil. Water your newly-planted confederate rose to eliminate air bubbles in the soil.
To grow confederate roses from a rooted cutting, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the cutting and lower it into the hole. Fill the hole halfway with soil and water lightly. Fill the hole the rest of the way with soil and mound it around the base of the rooted cutting for stability. Turn your garden hose on a slow drip and water your newly-planted confederate roses for 20 minutes. This allows the water to sink deep in the soil and better hydrate your plant. -
Step 3
Water regularly to keep the soil around your confederate roses moist, but well-drained. Though confederate roses prefer to grow in moist soil, they're a fairly drought-tolerant plant and can be grown in drier soils as well. Deep water your confederate roses once a week, or as necessary to keep the soil moist, by turning a garden hose on to a slow drip and letting it run for up to 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Fertilize your confederate roses in the spring and again in the midsummer. A light application of fertilizer should be sufficient. Spread a 1- to 2-inch layer of a natural fertilizer such as manure or fish emulsion on the soil around your confederate roses to maintain the health of the plant. Use a chemical fertilizer such as Miracle-Gro or Grow More, if you prefer.
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Step 5
Prune your confederate roses as necessary to maintain the size and shape of the shrub. Deadhead by snipping or pinching off the dead blossoms to encourage more blooming. Remove any damaged or diseased foliage to protect the health of your plant.
