After Purchase Guide

Rose Plant Care Guide

Bought a rose in a pot? Follow this guide to help it settle in, grow strongly, and produce beautiful flowers.
✦ Not Sure? Follow This
UnpackRemove packaging and water if compost feels dry
SunMost roses grow best in a sunny position
Plant SoonPlant out or repot as soon as possible
WaterKeep evenly moist while establishing
FeedFeed during the growing season for best flowering
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Garden Roses

Bush & Shrub Roses

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Shrub Roses

What to do after purchase

  • Unpack your rose as soon as it arrives
  • Water if the compost feels dry
  • Keep in a bright, sheltered outdoor spot if you cannot plant straight away
  • Plant into the garden at the same depth as in the pot
  • Water well after planting and keep moist while it establishes

Best conditions

  • Full sun is ideal
  • Rich, well-drained soil
  • Good airflow around the plant
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Climbing

Climbing & Rambling Roses

Climbing Roses, Rambling Roses

What to do after purchase

  • Choose a sunny spot with support such as a trellis, arch, or wall wires
  • Plant as soon as possible so roots can establish well
  • Water thoroughly after planting
  • Tie in new stems gently as the plant grows
  • Keep the soil moist in dry weather during the first season

Best conditions

  • Sun or light shade
  • Fertile, well-drained soil
  • Strong support for stems
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Containers

Roses for Pots & Patios

Patio Roses, Miniature Roses, Container Roses

What to do after purchase

  • You can keep these in a pot or move them into a larger container
  • Choose a pot with drainage holes
  • Use fresh compost if repotting
  • Water regularly, especially in warm weather
  • Feed during the growing season to encourage repeat flowering

Best conditions

  • Sunny position
  • Consistent watering
  • Good drainage is essential
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Feature Plants

Standard Roses

Standard Roses, Tree Roses

What to do after purchase

  • Keep the plant upright and sheltered after delivery
  • Plant or repot as soon as possible
  • Use a sturdy stake if needed for support
  • Water well after planting
  • Check regularly in windy weather while it settles in

Best conditions

  • Sunny, sheltered position
  • Good airflow
  • Support if exposed to wind
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General Care

What to Expect Over Time

Helpful for most potted roses

What to do after purchase

  • Your rose may need a little time to settle after moving
  • Some flowers may fade quickly after delivery, which is normal
  • Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
  • Feed during the growing season for stronger flowering
  • Prune at the appropriate time of year depending on the rose type

Best conditions

  • Most roses perform best in sun
  • Regular watering helps new plants establish
  • Healthy soil leads to stronger growth and more flowers
Roses often settle quickly once planted, watered well, and given a sunny position. A little adjustment after transport is normal.