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when do I feed my roses? #866919
Asked May 03, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. This is the perfect time to apply the first fertilization to your roses! The Denver Rose Society recommends monthly fertilizing mid-May to mid-August. Water deeply before applying fertilizer.
References:
- Denver Rose Society https://www.denverrosesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DRS-Monthly-Rose-Calendar.pdf
- Selecting and Planting Roses (CSU) https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07404.pdf
Mari Hackbarth