incense rose · Soil

incense rose · Rosa primula

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, in a warm sheltered position. Best suited to southern counties and inner city locations. 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. 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