I know how much love and care you put into your rose gardens, especially through Perth’s warm summer months. After giving your roses a light summer prune, it’s crucial to follow up with seasonal fertilising and watering to help your roses bounce back and flourish.
Summer pruning encourages fresh growth by removing spent flowers, damaged stems, and old wood. However, this new growth demands extra nutrients and moisture to thrive. Fertilising your roses after pruning replenishes the essential nutrients they need, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which support healthy leaves, strong roots, and abundant blooms.
In Perth’s hot climate, I recommend a slow-release fertiliser combined with organic additions like compost or mulch. This approach not only feeds your roses continuously but also promotes healthy soil life, protecting roots from heat stress while keeping nutrients readily available.
Watering is equally important after fertilising. It helps move nutrients into the root zone efficiently and prevents fertiliser burn by moistening the soil beforehand. Consistent watering helps reduce the effects of drought or heat stress that roses often face in our Mediterranean climate. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist without over-watering, encouraging deep root development and strong plant health.
By fertilising and watering regularly after summer pruning, your roses will gain the strength to resist pests and diseases, sustain continuous blooming, and remain resilient throughout Perth’s challenging seasons.
I believe these seasonal care steps are key to growing stunning, healthy roses that make your garden a beautiful sanctuary year-round. Follow these tips, and your roses will reward you with vibrant blooms and lasting vitality.
If you need help to care for your roses, or need me to come and show you how, please contact me.
John Kelly