Why Doesn't My Rose Bush Bloom?

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Overview

With proper care, roses can be a beautiful, low maintenance addition to a garden. There are several factors to take into consideration if a rose bush is not blooming or performing up to standard.

Sunlight

Insufficient sunlight can hinder blooming. Roses need approximately six hours of direct sunlight, avoiding the hottest part of the day.

Watering

Roses need adequate water in order to bloom well, about an inch per week. The soil should be kept moist, but avoid over watering as this will cause the plant's roots to be submerged in standing water. This can kill off the rose bush.

Nutrients

Rose bushes thrive on nutrients, but care must be taken not to give the plant too much fertilizer. This can cause the rose bush to produce more stems and leaves, not blossoms.

Age

It can take two to three years for a rose bush to produce blooms. Do not prune the plant until it is that old or at least three feet tall.

Variety

Some rose bush varieties only bloom once per season. Prune these varieties only after their seasonal blooming period or they will not produce blossoms at all.

References

Roses: Reason They Will Not Bloom
Stason.org: Why Won't My Rose Bloom?

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Vikki McMahon attended the College of New Jersey before experiencing a variety of career choices, including the pharmaceutical research field, the real estate industry, and the Insurance industry. She has been a freelance writer for 3 years and shares her enthusiasm for parenting and home and garden topics, with published articles appearing on stressfreeliving.com and thebabybin.com.