Filed under: Gardening, Flowers
Each week, bring something new to your garden/windowsill/favorite vase -- and impress your friends with your ahead-of-the-curve picks.
Rosa "Pat Austin", bred by David Austin. Photo: Marie Viljoen
The most well-known flower of all has a reputation for being fickle. But a repeat-blooming shrub rose's unmatched ability to produce those sweet-smelling blooms from spring until frost perhaps excuses a little botanical tetchiness. Roses need direct sun (six hours minimum), regular feeding and water. Just like people. Deny them, and that fussiness may become apparent.
For months of flowers, look for roses described as repeat-blooming.
Get more about rose care from David Austin.