#1: Droopy miniature rose
Posted on 2005-08-08 18:56:13 by Mercy
Gail Futoran Wrote:
> "Mercy" Mercy.1tczjz@gardenbanter.co.uk wrote in message
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> Mercy-
>
> For potted roses I use potting soil. Compost
> might be overdoing it (too much food). You
> can overfeed a rose.
>
> Cut the blooms. They're just taking energy
> the rose needs to get used to its new home
> and grow. The leaves are more important
> right now...
>
> Watering frequently is essential...especially one that's newly
> planted. But drainage is also essential. Roses
> hate having their "feet" wet all the time.
>
> Roses do best outdoors...
>
> ...you can find a source of seaweed you
> can try adding some (solution 1 tablespoon
> per gallon). I recently resurrected a flower
> my husband accidentally "weeded" after
> it had lain on a refuse pile in the hot sun
> for an hour or more. After a few hours
> in a seaweed solution, it perked right up. :)
>
> Gail
> near San Antonio TX Zone 8
That's great! Thanks for all the advice. The leaves look fine and
healthy - the stems have picked up a bit already. I didn't realise they
could be overfed. I will definitely remember that.
I'm very grateful to you!
Mercy
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