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Rosa

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Overview

*************** Insect & Disease Control ***************

April 15 - Spray for fungus and insects; repeat every 7-10 days until Columbus Day

May 30

• Spray for fungus; repeat every 7-10 days
• Spray for insects as needed

July 04

• Spray for fungus; repeat every 7-10 days
• Spray for insects as needed

Labour Day / September 01

• Spray for fungus; repeat every 7-10 days
• Spray for insects as needed

Columbus Day / October 15 - Discontinue spraying

*************** Fertilization ***************

April 15 - Apply fertilization per instructions

May 30 - Apply fertilization per instructions

July 04 - Apply fertilization per instructions

*************** Watering ***************

May 30 - Begin watering weekly at rate of 1” / week

Columbus Day / October 15 - Discontinue watering

*************** Pruning / Cutting Back ***************

April 15 - Prune to green wood

July 04 - Remove spindly growth, especially from the centre of the plant

Columbus Day / October 15 - Stop deadheading roses to prepare them for the season

Thanksgiving Day / November 30 - Prune plants down to 30” tall to prevent whipping in Winter wind (except for climbers and large shrubs)

*************** Other ***************

April 15 - Remove Winter cover

Thanksgiving Day / November 30 - Cover base of roses with mulch, leaves, or top soil.

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