Rose 'The Lady's Blush'

Feed twice a year with blood fish and bone, just as the plant comes into growth in the spring and again after the first flush of roses. Carefully scrape back the surface soil under the bush and sprinkle on a handful of blood fish and bone. work in taking care not to damage the roots that run close to the surface.
Deadhead frequently to promote more flower buds
Prune in the dormant season, remove dead, damaged and diseased wood. If two stems cross choose the one that looks best and remove the other. Trim the remaining stems to a half, a third or two thirds of their length, depending upon the space available for the plant to grow into. Always cut to an outward facing bud.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that The Lady's Blush is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Rose seeds do not come true to type so growing seeds will produce plants unlike the parent plant. However roses are easily rooted from hard wood cuttings, taken in the autumn.
Commercially, roses are budded onto rootstock

Bare root roses are planted in the dormant season. Dig a hole big enough to take the roots without bending and deep enough to cover the union by about 3cm. Backfill adding a handful of blood fish and bone, firm in and water.
Container grown roses can be planed at any time of year but need more care and attention with watering. bare root roses establish more easily and grow bigger and more strongly

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as The Lady's Blush is a hardy plant.

David Austin Roses, Albrighton, Shropshire. UK

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