Rose The Mill On The Floss Bush

• Named after George Eliot's famous novel, this rose brings literary heritage and romantic appeal to Australian gardens. The name reflects its classic English garden charm.
• Features repeat flowering throughout the growing season, producing waves of fragrant blooms from spring through autumn. Flowers are excellent for cutting and indoor displays.
• Develops into a well-rounded bush with strong disease resistance and good heat tolerance. Suits both formal and cottage garden styles perfectly.
• Attracts beneficial insects including bees and butterflies while providing beautiful fragrance that intensifies in warm weather. Popular choice for mixed borders and rose gardens.

• Water deeply twice weekly at soil level, increasing frequency during hot summer months and reducing in winter. Check soil moisture 5cm below surface before watering.
• Plant in full sun location with at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and disease prevention. Protect from strong afternoon winds.
• Use well-draining soil enriched with compost and aged manure, maintaining pH between 6.0-7.0. Add organic matter annually to improve soil structure.
• Feed monthly with rose fertiliser from September to April, supplementing with Epsom salts in spring. Cease feeding in winter to encourage dormancy.
• Prune in July-August removing dead, diseased and crossing branches, cutting back by one-third for vigorous growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly.
• Maintain good air circulation around the plant and apply organic mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture throughout growing season.

• Provide full sun exposure for at least 6 hours daily to ensure abundant flowering and healthy growth. Morning sun is particularly important for drying dew from leaves.
• Water deeply at soil level twice weekly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost and maintain consistent moisture during establishment. Mulch around base to retain moisture.
• Feed monthly during growing season with rose-specific fertiliser from spring to autumn. Reduce feeding in winter to allow dormancy period.
• Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the bush, promoting vigorous new growth and better air circulation.

• Aphids can cluster on new growth - spray with insecticidal soap or introduce beneficial insects like ladybirds. Check regularly during spring growth spurts.
• Black spot may appear on leaves in humid conditions - improve air circulation and water at soil level rather than overhead. Remove affected leaves promptly.
• Thrips can damage flower buds causing distorted blooms - use yellow sticky traps and neem oil spray. Monitor closely during warm weather.
• Scale insects may attach to stems - scrape off manually or apply horticultural oil. Check stems regularly during routine maintenance.