Own-root rose care knowledge base – guides – PharmaRosa®

Care knowledge base

This care knowledge base works best if you quickly choose your entry point: where is the rose (private garden/pot/public area), what you want to do now (planting, watering, pruning etc.), which rose group you are interested in, or which season it is. From here you can reach the short “quick essentials” and the detailed guides with a single click. Which route would you like to start with today: troubleshooting, placement or tasks?

Select the guide that’s right for you

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Planting – quick guide

Tools list, step‑by‑step instructions. Tabs: private garden, pot, public area.Open

Watering – troubleshooting

Signs of under‑ and overwatering, example set‑ups (drip irrigation).Open

Pruning – by group

Differences in pruning hybrid tea, floribunda, climbers etc.Open

Annual care calendar

January

  • Check winter protection
  • Maintain pruning tools

Tasks

February

  • Plan upcoming pruning
  • Soil preparation

Tasks

March

  • Start pruning (weather‑dependent)
  • Planting: bare‑root roses

Tasks

April

  • Top up nutrients
  • Mulching

Tasks

May

  • Set up a watering routine
  • Monitor for diseases

Tasks

June

  • Cut back spent flowering shoots
  • Top‑up feeding

Tasks

July

  • Fine‑tune watering during heatwaves
  • Monitor pests

Tasks

August

  • Gentle late‑season feeding
  • Remove diseased growth

Tasks

September

  • Prepare for autumn planting
  • Top up mulch

Tasks

October

  • Autumn planting
  • Prepare winter protection

Tasks

November

  • Earth up and cover plants
  • Start overwintering potted roses

Tasks

December

  • Check winter protection
  • Plan for the next season

Tasks

FAQ

When should I plant own‑root roses?
In autumn or early spring, when the ground is frost‑free. More details: Planting – Timing.
How should I overwinter roses grown in pots?
Keep them in a frost‑free, bright place and water sparingly. Details: Overwintering – Pot tab.
What soil pH is ideal?
Slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5). Guide: Soil & pH.

PharmaRosa® Care knowledge base
Rose care made simple and effective.

Roses

Product types

Pages for private customers
Garden roses for the family garden, with minimal care  → ORIGINAL®
Premium garden roses – instant impact, a truly showpiece garden  → EXTRA®
Pages for professionals and private customers
Roses for public spaces – large areas, sustainable maintenance  → NATURAL®
Roses for projects – hedge and row planting, fast implementation  → RAPID®
For professional partners only
Production – propagation material for garden roses, wholesale  → NEONATAL®

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