Rose Summer Romance Bush

• Summer Romance roses are bred for continuous flowering from spring through autumn in Australian climates.
• This bush rose variety typically reaches 1-1.5 metres in height with a naturally rounded, bushy growth habit.
• The fragrant blooms make excellent cut flowers and attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.
• Known for its disease resistance and heat tolerance, making it ideal for Australian growing conditions.
• The romantic name reflects the plant's ability to create intimate, fragrant garden spaces perfect for entertaining.

• Water deeply 2-3 times per week during active growth, reducing frequency in winter months.
• Position in full sun location with morning sun essential for drying dew and preventing fungal diseases.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost and aged manure for optimal nutrition.
• Feed monthly from September to March with rose fertiliser, supplementing with Epsom salts in spring.
• Prune in July-August removing dead wood and opening centre for air circulation.
• Apply organic mulch in spring to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature during hot summers.
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season.

• Plant in full sun location receiving at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily for best flowering and disease resistance.
• Water deeply at soil level 2-3 times weekly during growing season, avoiding wetting the foliage to prevent fungal issues.
• Mulch around base with organic matter to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from stem.
• Feed monthly during spring and summer with rose-specific fertiliser high in potassium for abundant blooms.
• Prune in late winter removing dead, diseased and weak growth, then shape plant for optimal air circulation.

• Black spot appears as dark spots on leaves - improve air circulation and apply fungicide spray during humid weather. Remove affected leaves immediately.
• Aphids cluster on new growth and buds - spray with insecticidal soap or introduce beneficial insects like ladybirds. Rinse off with strong water spray.
• Thrips cause silvery leaf damage and distorted growth - use blue sticky traps and apply neem oil spray in early morning or evening.
• Powdery mildew creates white powdery coating on leaves - ensure good air flow, avoid overhead watering, and treat with baking soda solution.
• Spider mites cause fine webbing and yellowing leaves during hot, dry periods - increase humidity around plant and spray with miticide.