Minimalist Rose Care Calendar
For Southern California
For Those Who Only Have Time to Do the Bare Minimum
Necessary For Their Roses to Survive and Grow Satisfactorily
JANUARY
Prune back roses about 1/2 in height. Remove all foliage. Spray with a dormant spray when finished pruning. Clean up all rose debris (leaves, petals) and discard in trash. Plant new bareroot roses.
FEBRUARY
Apply mulch around each rose bush. Apply Preen granules (on top of mulch) to prevent weeds. If no rain, water roses as needed.
MARCH
Apply 90-day slow-release fertilizer granules to your roses. If no rain, water roses as needed. Spray Funginex to prevent mildew, the 3rd week of the month.
APRIL
Spray insecticide if needed, but only once a month. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids. Keep roses watered as needed; don't let them dry out.
MAY
Keep roses watered well throughout the month. Remove spent blooms. Make sure automatic sprinklers are working properly.
JUNE
Keep roses watered well throughout the month, daily if necessary. Apply 90-day slow-release fertilizer granules. Apply weed pre-emergent such as Preen (on top of mulch) to prevent weeds. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids.
JULY
Keep roses watered well throughout the month, daily if necessary. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids.
AUGUST
Continue to keep roses watered well throughout the month, daily if necessary. Wash down foliage twice a week to prevent spider mites, prevent mildew, wash off aphids.
SEPTEMBER
Remove all spent blooms to encourage fall bloom cycle. Apply 90-day slow-release fertilizer granules. Keep roses watered.
OCTOBER
Spray a fungicide to prevent mildew, the 1st week of month. Spray insecticide IF needed, but only once a month. Keep roses watered, as needed.
NOVEMBER
If no rain, water roses twice a week, or as needed.
DECEMBER
Plan for new rose purchases.
OTHER CALENDARS
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