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Avoid competition from roots of other plants. Roses need loose, well-drained, well-aerated soil that contains plenty of organic matter. A raised bed can provide roses with ideal soil conditions. You can plant bare root roses in late fall, late winter or early spring in South Carolina. Container-grown plants can be planted later in the spring. Dig a hole large enough for the roots to spread out in their natural position. Prune any damaged roots and spread the roots down around a mound of soil in the hole. Set the plant so that the graft union is just above the soil level.
Feed your rose every two weeks with a slow-release rose fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus, such as 5-10-5. Roses grown in pots need more fertilizer than ones grown in the garden, because the nutrients get washed out quicker with all the watering required. Prune the rose to keep tidy looking.Using clippers, cut off dead leaves and flowers as needed, and remove any canes that are smaller than the diameter of a pencil. Keep the middle of the rose open to allow for good air circulation. In early spring of each season, cut the canes back about one-third.tep 6. Check the rose often for pests such as aphids, which are more commonly found on roses. The little green bugs can be picked off, and if there is an infestation of them, use an insecticide specifically for aphids found at your local gardening store.