Rose 'Rose de Rescht'

Feed twice a year in early spring just as the rose starts into growth and mid summer after the first flush of flowers. Scrape back the soil beneath the bush and add a handful of blood fish and bone. Work in carefully, avoiding damage to the roots that run close to the surface.
Healthy robust Portland Rose
Deadhead frequently to promote new buds
Prune in mid winter, the dormant season, Remove dead damaged or diseased wood. If two stems cross, choose the best and remove the other. Shorten the remaining stems by a half

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rose de Rescht is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Planting Rose de Rescht in loamy soil with a ph of between 4.5 and 8.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Not usually grown from seed but are grafted onto a root stock. Easy from semi ripe cuttings taken in the summer with a heel, or ripe wood cuttings taken in the autumn
Roses can be grown from seed but as they are hybrids they may not come true to the parent plant. They are grown from seed to investigate new varieties

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.96 feet (1.22 metres).

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

For bare root roses establish in the dormant season. Dig a hole wide enough to take the roots and deep enough to be able to cover the graft union by 5cm. Add well rotted manure to the infil and firm in carefully. water well. Sunny position fine on clay, use at the front of the bed or border
Container grown roses can be planted at any time of year, as long as watering is carefully attended to particularly during dry weather the first season.
Bare root roses establish more strongly and are more independent than container grown stock

As Rose de Rescht is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Short stems great for cutting but very thorny!

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Rasht by the Caspian Sea