Rose 'Sweetie'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweetie is thought of as hardy, so Sweetie will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Sweetie requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Look to ensure a distance 3.96 feet (1.22 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sweetie about 35 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sweetie is a hardy plant.