Rose Bush 'Ferdinand Pichard'

Plant in full sun, but will tolerate other aspects too

Keep your rose moist but well–drained. A good tip is to avoid watering your rose bushes during the heat of the day. Try to get in the habit of watering them first thing in the morning before the sun gets too high.

Plant in a sunny spot, which gets at least four hours of sunlight a day. Avoid very exposed, windy sites and allow enough space around the plant – about 60cm (2ft) – so it doesn’t have to compete for water and light. It is best not to plant roses where other roses have grown previously.