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Roses

Rosa

Ornamental shrubs for borders and pots; in pots they need more feeding.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Seed rate / spacingabout 60 cm of space around[1]
Wateringestablished roses only in dry summer spells, up to once a week, 5–10 litres per plant[1]
Fertilisingin the ground twice a year (March/April and midsummer), 70 g/m²; in pots every two weeks[1]

Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. RHS: Roses – growing guide