Rose Cayenne Bush

• Produces vibrant coral-orange blooms with a subtle spicy fragrance that intensifies during warm Australian summer evenings.
• Hardy shrub rose that tolerates heat, drought, and various soil types once established in the garden.
• Repeat flowering variety that produces multiple flushes of blooms from spring through to late autumn in suitable climates.
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects while providing excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

• Water deeply twice weekly during active growth, reducing to weekly in winter while ensuring soil never becomes waterlogged.
• Position in full sun location with morning sun exposure being essential for healthy growth and disease prevention.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost, avoiding heavy clay that retains too much moisture around roots.
• Feed monthly with rose-specific fertiliser during growing season from September to March for optimal flowering performance.
• Prune annually in July-August, removing dead wood and shaping plant while maintaining open centre for air circulation.
• Maintain consistent soil moisture with deep watering rather than frequent shallow watering to encourage deep root development.

• Plant in full sun location receiving at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily for abundant flowering and healthy growth.
• Water deeply twice weekly during growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings to encourage strong root development.
• Apply thick mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from stem to prevent fungal issues.
• Prune in late winter before new growth begins, removing dead wood and opening centre for good air circulation.

• Aphids cluster on new growth and buds - spray with horticultural oil or introduce ladybirds as natural predators. Check plants weekly during spring growth spurts.
• Black spot fungal disease causes dark spots on leaves - improve air circulation, water at soil level, and remove affected foliage promptly.
• Spider mites appear in hot, dry conditions causing stippled leaves - increase humidity around plant and use predatory mites for biological control.
• Root rot develops from waterlogged soil - ensure excellent drainage and reduce watering frequency during cooler months.