Rose 'Buttercup'

Roses need feeding twice a year, in early spring as the plant starts into growth and again after the first flush of flowers. Scrape back the top most layer of soil from under the rose bush, sprinkle on a hand full of blood fish and bone. Work in carefully avoiding damage to the roots that run close to the surface
Deadhead frequently during the flowering season to promote new buds
Prune in the dormant season. Remove dead diseased and damaged wood. If two stems cross choose the best stem and remove the other. Shorten the remains stems by a half or a third always cutting 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 Buttercup is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Roses are not normally grown from seed as they are hybrids and will not come true to the parent plant. However, roses easily strike from hard wood cuttings taken in the autumn
Roses can be grown from seed but this is usually to investigate potential new varieties

Bare root roses are established in the dormant season. Dig a hole big enough to take all the roots without bending them and deep enough to cover the graft union by about 5 cm. Back fill 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 watering needs to be carefully attended to, particularly during dry spells in the first growing season
Roses grown for bare root stock establish more strongly and are more independent than container grown plants

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

David Austin Albrighton Shropshire UK

Reminiscent of a yellow buttercup flower