What Month Do You Fertilize Roses

Start feeding older plants in spring when new growth is about 6 inches long. Most will benefit from a second feeding of liquid fertilizer after the first bloom, and repeat-blooming roses do best with regular feeding every 2-3 weeks until late summer.

When should I put fertilizer on my roses?

FOR ESTABLISHED ROSES: Early to mid-spring: Begin fertilizing when new leaves emerge. Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer or top dress with alfalfa meal (5-1-2) for the first application to jump-start leaf development, along with epsom salts to encourage new cane development and lusher growth.

Should you fertilize roses in spring?

Feed Your Rose Bushes As with most plants, roses enjoy a good feeding in the spring after they’ve begun actively growing. You can give them their first fertilization at pruning time. There are several quality rose foods on the market that you can use, but a general all-purpose fertilizer will also suffice.