Rose Oranges & Lemons Bush

• Developed through selective breeding to produce unique bicoloured blooms that change intensity with temperature variations throughout the seasons.
• Belongs to the modern bush rose category, combining old-fashioned charm with improved disease resistance and repeat flowering ability.
• Produces fragrant flowers continuously from spring through autumn, making it ideal for cutting gardens and mixed borders.
• Popular among Australian gardeners for its heat tolerance and ability to thrive in diverse climate zones across the continent.

• Water twice weekly in summer at soil level, reducing to weekly in winter - check soil moisture 5cm deep before watering.
• Position in full sun with morning sun essential for healthy growth and maximum flower production in Australian conditions.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost and aged manure - pH between 6.0-7.0 ideal for nutrient uptake.
• Feed monthly during growing season with rose fertiliser, supplementing with Epsom salts in spring for magnesium.
• Prune in late July-August removing dead, diseased wood and shaping - deadhead spent blooms regularly for continuous flowering.
• Mulch annually with organic matter maintaining 7cm depth, keeping clear of stem base to prevent collar rot.

• Plant in full sun location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and disease resistance.
• Water deeply at soil level twice weekly in summer, reducing to weekly in cooler months - avoid wetting foliage to prevent fungal issues.
• Apply organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the stem.
• Feed monthly during growing season with rose-specific fertiliser high in potassium for abundant blooms.
• Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the bush, encouraging new flowering shoots.

• Aphids can cluster on new growth and flower buds - spray with insecticidal soap or encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds. Hose off light infestations with water.
• Black spot appears as dark spots on leaves in humid conditions - improve air circulation and avoid watering foliage. Apply fungicide if severe.
• Thrips cause silvery streaks on petals and leaves - use blue sticky traps and beneficial predatory mites for control.
• Root rot occurs from overwatering or poor drainage - ensure well-draining soil and reduce watering frequency. Improve soil with organic matter.