After the first wave of flowering roses spend a large amount of nutrients. If in this period they are left without feeding, new buds will be smaller, and the flowering itself less prolonged. Exactly therefore the middle of summer is considered one of the most important stages of care for these flowers.

The best fertilizer in this period is monopotassium phosphate.

In its composition potassium and phosphorus are contained — elements that help roses grow new buds, strengthen the shoots and increase the resistance of the plants to unfavourable conditions.

How to prepare the solution:

• Dissolve 10–15 g of monopotassium phosphate in 10 liters of water.
• Before feeding be sure to water the bushes with ordinary water.
• Under each adult bush pour 3–5 liters of the ready solution.

After such a feeding you will notice that:

• buds appear faster;
• the flowers become brighter and larger;
• the shoots ripen better;
• the plant more easily endures hot weather.

One can also carry out foliar feeding. For this it is enough to dissolve about 5 g of the fertilizer in 10 liters of water and spray the leaves in the evening or on a cloudy day.

What should not be done?

In the second half of summer it is not recommended to use fertilizers with a high content of nitrogen. They cause active growth of young shoots that will not have time to strengthen before the cold and can freeze in winter.

Before feeding it is desirable to remove faded flowers, dry twigs and weeds around the bushes. After watering slightly loosen the soil or mulch it — this will help preserve moisture and allow the nutrients to remain longer at the roots.

Just one correct feeding in the middle of summer will help roses preserve decorativeness, prolong flowering and meet autumn strong and healthy.

This material was prepared by the editorial team using artificial intelligence tools. All information has been verified and edited before publication.