Mother’s Day is the perfect time to add a new rose to your garden. Roses make a thoughtful gift that keeps on blooming, offering beauty and fragrance throughout the season. With so many new, easy-care varieties available, it’s easier than ever to grow roses successfully. Whether she’s an experienced gardener or just starting out, there’s a rose for everyone to enjoy. Give her a reason to pause, admire the blooms, and truly stop to smell the roses.
Basic Rose Types
Climbers – perfect for arbors, fences and trellises and very easy to train.
Hybrid Tea – bred for the classic long stems and amazing colorful blossoms.
English – bred for unbeatable fragrance and cabbage-like flower forms.
Landscape or Shrub Types
Knockouts, Flower Carpets and Drift roses, all low maintenance, disease resistant – outstanding performers in the garden. Great for beginners!
Tips for Growing Spectacular Flowers
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For the best blooms, plant your roses in full sun. Be sure to allow proper spacing for air circulation.
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To help prevent disease, avoid getting the leaves wet. Instead, water the base using a soaker hose.
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When planting, apply a quality rose fertilizer such as Dr. Earth Rose Food to boost growth and flower production.
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Additionally, apply mulch around the roots to retain moisture, reduce weeds, and protect your plant’s base.
Companion Planting
In the sunny border, roses blend well with hardy grasses, daylilies, and perennial flowers. Low flowering annuals can be used as a groundcover beneath the shrubs, helping to shade the soil and suppress weeds. Additionally, aromatic herbs like lavender and sage not only complement their beauty but may also help deter pests. Mixing in companions with staggered bloom times ensures color and interest throughout the season.
Additional Information:
Everything You Need to Know About Roses
SHOP Roses