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RE: Hybred Teas

Hi Alan,

Nice to "hear" another voice.

Regarding your Hybrid Teas:
> When should I prune?

Much debate go's on about pruning. But most people lightly prune
before the roses go dormant for winter, (helps the wind from beating
them about) and then do the serious pruning just after winter, before
leaf buds began to show is best.  Hybrid Teas do well with serious
pruning, removing about 2/3  or down to about 12-18 inches from the
ground. (No so with most Grandiflorias, climbers or old roses.)

> When to fertilise?

I like giving the roses a layer of good compost in the spring. Then
you may want to add a foliar fertilizer as directed. Usually on a 3-4
week basis. I love the results of liquid fish fertizer, and see that
they have a pellet form that I would like to try.

> Do they require a mulch?

Generally a good idea if you have long hot dry summers or very cold
winters.

> what is the best way to get the most out of a rose?

Like most anything, lots of food and water can make all the
difference in number of blooms. Watering at the ground is best.
Keeping a rose health and cleaned up old dead leaves greatly reduces
their chances of getting disease or pest. I myself prefer raising
them in organic conditions. Healthier for me and the soil.  Some
roses are much more disease resistant and hardy that others, so keep
that in mind.

Sincerely,       
Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -USDA-8
Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
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> From: Alan Deverill <alan@deverill.demon.co.uk>
> To: rose-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Hybred Teas
> Date: Monday, October 12, 1998 1:45 PM
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I have been lurking in the shadows for quite a while now, and I
thought
> it was time to ask a few questions.
> 
> I have four Hybred tea roses, not being to knowledgeable in the
ways of
> roses could someone explain winter care.  
> When should I prune?
> When to fertilise?
> Do they require a mulch?
> what is the best way to get the most out of a rose?
> 
> I live in West Yorkshire Uk.
> any help suggestions appreciated.
> -- 
> Alan
>               'Whatever it is, I'm against it'
>                                 Groucho Marx
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