Proper watering is one of the most important aspects of growing and caring for roses. In order to stay healthy roses need almost as much water as people do.

Common sense will tell you roses need more water during hot weather. When temperatures are hotter the soil dries out faster. No matter what the temperature, established roses will need to be watered if rain alone does not provide at least an inch of rain each week. Newly planted roses should be watered thoroughly every day for the first two months.

Water deeply at the roots,do not spray water on the foilage. Water on the flowers and leaves can cause fungal disease in your roses. Mulching around your roses will help keep the soil moist and help to alleviate the fungal problems that too much moisture can cause.

Watering your roses in the morning is best because any water on the leaves will dry off in the sun. Watering roses in the late evening is alright as long as you take extra care and don’t get the leaves wet. Don’t water in the hottest part of the day because much of the moisture will evaporate before it can reach the root system of your roses.