Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001266
11/12/99
Roses - Watering
Roses need large amounts of water. Plan on watering light
soils weekly unless rainfall equals 1 inch or more during
a week. Soak the soil thoroughly to a depth of 8 to 10
inches. Direct a light trickle of water from a garden
hose around the base of the plants. A heavy stream is
wasteful because most of the water runs off and fails to
penetrate the soil more than a few inches. You may water
from overhead, but this wastes some water as well. Water
in the morning. Watering in the late afternoon or evening
increases the risk of disease problems.
J. Lee Taylor
Roses for the Home
Extension Publication NCR 252
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