Brick House® Red Rose

1. Planting:  Find a spot with well-drained soil and full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). Plant your Brick House® rose in a hole twice as wide but just as deep as the root ball. Water immediately to establish roots. Add a 3-inch layer of mulch to prevent weeds.

If you're planting in a container, select a pot that's about twice the size of your plant's shipped container and use organic soil. Place your rose, water to settle its roots, and find a sunny spot on your porch or patio to place your container.

2. Watering:  Newly planted roses should be watered every 3-4 days until established. Once established, water weekly, or check the surrounding soil. When the soil is dry about 3 inches down, it's time to water your rose.

If your rose is container-planted, water until you see it flowing from the drainage holes at the bottom.

3. Fertilizing: Feed with a liquid rose fertilizer, once in the spring and once in the summer. Follow the instructions on the package.

4. Pruning: In early spring, remove dead or weak branches and shape the plant as needed. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to encourage continuous flowering. Perform a light pruning in late winter for optimal growth.