It is important to replace the nutrients your roses take from the soil through the growing season. Once your roses are fully leafed out, apply a balanced fertilizer, such as Once®, inside the drip line, in a circle a foot or two from t

Always apply fertilizers according to the instructions on the product label. The chart below shows an average schedule that you can adjust according to your needs.

Containers: After the new growth is off to a good start, fertilize with a liquid plant food. Use half the recommended amount until the plant is growing well, then increase to the full recommended amount and use according to label directions.

Fertilizing Checklist

After roses are in full leaf, apply a balanced fertilizer to each plant, following label directions.

Fertilize when plants are in full leaf.

Fertilize again after first bloom.

Fertilize 6 weeks before anticipated first frost (but not after September 1st in most areas).

For proper hardening of plants for winter, do not fertilize late in the fall.