Roses have a reputation for being fussy, but modern shrub roses have changed the picture completely.
This is the most important decision you will make.
Full sun: at least six hours of direct sun, ideally morning sun, which dries dew from leaves quickly.
Bare-root roses are sold dormant, without soil, in late winter and early spring, and are planted while still dormant.
Water deeply about once a week, aiming for roughly an inch of water including rain, and more in hot, dry weather.
Pruning keeps roses healthy, shapely and blooming.
Plant resistant varieties in full sun with good spacing.
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