Rose 'Princess Anne'

Feed twice a year with blood fish and bone, just as the rose starts off into growth in the spring and again after the first flush of flowers. Scrape back the soil under the bush being careful not to damage the roots that run close to the surface. Add a hand full of blood fish and bone and work in well taking care around the roots
Deadhead frequently to promote new buds
Prune in the dormant season. Cut out dead, diseased or damaged wood. If two stems cross, choose the best and cut out the other. Shorten the rest of the stems by a half, a third or two thirds depending upon the space available for the rose 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. Princess Anne is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter.

Roses do not come true from seed but growing seeds can be the start of a new variety!
Roses take easily from hardwood cuttings taking in the autumn. Commercially, roses are budded onto rootstock

Plant out bare root roses in the dormant season. Dig a hole big enough to hold the roots without constriction and deep enough to cover the union by about 3cm. Backfill adding a hand full of blood fish and bone, firm in and water well
Container grown roses can be planted out at any time of year but must be carefully attended to thought the season until they establish. Bare root roses establish more easily and grow well even in their first year
Water well during dry spells in the first season

Princess Anne is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

David Austin, Albrigton, Shropshire, UK

Princess Anne is the eldest daughter of Queen Elizabeth II