A Few Tips for Growing Roses in Western North Carolina
1. Roses like at least 6 hours of full sun a day.
2. Roses like rich, well drained soil.
3. When it’s hot, like it is now, roses need 1 to 2 inches of water a week.
4. Roses are not impossible to grow! There are varieties that are disease resistant and grow well in Western North Carolina
Want to learn more?
Join us at the Library on Saturday, July 9 at 10am for a free Roses 101 program. Judy Deutsch, Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and Consulting Rosarian, will discuss the growing, maintenance and best choices for roses in Western North Carolina.
