Care & Handling Rose Bushes
For the best results with our luxury David Austin® rose bushes, please follow the simple instructions below.
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Planting Rose Bush In Container: Use a container at least 2 sizes bigger than the container the rose bush is in. Fill the container two-thirds full with your chosen soil mixture.
Planting Rose Bush In Ground: Dig a hole two times as wide as the root ball and a few inches deeper than the container. Mix a handful of bone meal into the soil.
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Planting Rose Bush In Container: Remove the plant from its pot and loosen its roots with your fingers. Make a small mound in the center of the container and put the rose on top. Spread the roots over the mound
Planting Rose Bush In Ground: Take the rose bush out of the container and loosen its roots with your fingers. Put the rose in the hole. Note: Make sure it isn’t any deeper in the ground than it was in the container.
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Planting Rose Bush In Container: Add soil until it’s level with the top of the root ball. With your fingers, pat the soil in place. Add more soil as needed to cover the root ball completely.
Planting Rose Bush In Ground: Replace the soil in the hole and use your hands to pat it down.
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Planting Rose Bush In Container: Water the rose bush and apply a two-inch layer of bark mulch.
Planting Rose Bush In Ground: Water thoroughly and then mulch with shredded bark.