Rosa Summer Song

Plant your English Rose 'Summer Song' in a sunny location. English roses are tolerant but will not tolerate excessive limestone. They will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well worked and rich enough. To plant your rose, work the soil by crumbling it and put an amendment at the bottom of the planting hole, such as dried blood or dehydrated horn. Water generously after planting to eliminate air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting.

Pruning of English bush roses is essential for flowering. At the end of winter, shorten the branches to 3-5 buds above the ground (at the lowest), choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Pruning should be done at an angle above a bud. As the flowers bloom, remove faded flowers, as this stimulates the development of other buds.