First Rose Bush - Ontario
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:48 pm
Hi,
I bought a house in the fall of 2010 that had a rose bush in the front. I have only lived in apartments until now and know nothing about plants! I live in Eastern Ontario with harsh old winters. I did nothing to it when I moved in as I never even thought of plant care! I didn't prune it or winterize it last fall.
This past spring, I googled then pruned it all way down except I left one branch that looked healthier. The whole bush grew really well with many new branches and it bloomed from June until late October - it was beautiful!
However I realize that may be somewhat fluke and I would like to take proper care of it. I have no idea what kind of rose bush it is....maybe heirlooms? Can I upload a picture off my computer to here and maybe you can tell me what they are?
Should I do anything to them this fall or for the winter?
Thanks!
I bought a house in the fall of 2010 that had a rose bush in the front. I have only lived in apartments until now and know nothing about plants! I live in Eastern Ontario with harsh old winters. I did nothing to it when I moved in as I never even thought of plant care! I didn't prune it or winterize it last fall.
This past spring, I googled then pruned it all way down except I left one branch that looked healthier. The whole bush grew really well with many new branches and it bloomed from June until late October - it was beautiful!
However I realize that may be somewhat fluke and I would like to take proper care of it. I have no idea what kind of rose bush it is....maybe heirlooms? Can I upload a picture off my computer to here and maybe you can tell me what they are?
Should I do anything to them this fall or for the winter?
Thanks!