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Questions from a total rose-growing rookie!

vp_78
8 years ago

My kiddos gave me a Disneyland rose bush for mother's day. Unfortunately, the bush they selected was covered in black spot. I know, I know, we shoulda brought it back to the nursery but the thought of doing that would have broken the kids hearts. So I pruned the worst leaves off, and I think it's now controlled. I just planted the bush into a container, using soil specifically for roses (EB Stone rose soil). The person I spoke with at the nursery said to just plant it, and not to fertilize for 6 weeks. But now I'm wondering if that's incorrect advice...

So....

1. Should I sprinkle in fertilizer? I have a box of EB Stone rose and flower food. I also have fox farms liquid Big Blooms, as well as liquid seaweed extract. Or should I leave it alone for the next 6 weeks, other than the copper fungicide I've been using for the black spot?

Thanks! And yes, I am the definition of a rose-growing rookie, in case you were wondering...

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