American early wild rose · Fertilizing

American early wild rose · Rosa blanda
Also known as: Hudson Bay rose; meadow rose; smooth rose

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in late winter or early spring, and for best flowering apply a general rose or shrub fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. Suited to poor, sandy soils, meadow and wildlife gardens. See rose cultivation

Watering: Deep watering, allow slight surface drying between wateringsSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling