Strong Rose Bush

Hardwood cuttings are obtained in the same way, with these exceptions: cuttings are taken in early spring before foliage appears; canes must be at least 12 months old and cut in 25 cm lengths; pot must be at least 13 cm deep.

Pruning
The main objects: to keep rose bush strong and healthy by cutting away dead or diseased wood, weak twigs and crossed over, crowded canes; encourage better blooms from new growth; and maintain size and shape of plant. Major pruning should be done yearly, usually when plants are dormant in winter. In highland areas wait until frosts are over. How to send flowers to philippines in discounted rate through www.philippinesflowersdelivery.com/
Use sharp secateurs for clean cuts. Prune old hardwood with a narrow bladed pruning saw and trim with a sharp knife. Use a slanting cut to speed healing. Slice stem 6 mm above a healthy eye or bud from which you want new growth. Cut off spent flower heads throughout encourage further blooms. For bigger, single blooms remove side buds. For cluster flowering remove center bud.

Hybrid teas
Remove dead canes first, than any weak or spindly branches. Cut out canes growing towards bush center as roses need good circulation and over all sunlight. Cut back remaining canes to about half their original length.

Floribundas
These require lighter pruning depending on age of wood.

Climbers and ramblers
As these usually bloom on last year canes, prune after flowering. Ramblers send out strong, long new stems from the base and these should be kept for next year’s color.

Miniatures
These need have only dead and weak twigs snipped off.

Insects and diseases
Early detection of damaging insects or diseases is vital to protect roses. Black spot, mildew, red spider mites, rust, leaf, cutting bees, harlequin bugs, and leaf rollers are all potential threats to your roses. Ask your local garden center for advice on symptoms and treatment.

Annuals
Chineraria, French marigold, Iceland poppy, primula, sweet pea.

Perennials
Begonia, bird of paradise, kalanchoe, saxifraga, violet, winter pride, winter rose, zygocactus.

Shrubs
Camellia, daphne, euryops, French lavender, gordonia, heath, luculia, veronica, yellow flex.

Trees
Coral tree, flowering apricot.

Climbers
Carolina jasmine, climbing oleander, flame vine.

Bulbs
cyclamen, Iris, jonquil.

Natives
Crowea, dusky bells, flame pea, geraldton wax plant, grevillea, heath leaf banksia.

Flower garden
If Iceland poppies are straight to flower, pinch out early bloom until plants have grown full size. Encourage annuals by feeding with liquid fertilize