Gift Wrapped Red Rose House Plant

Stand the rose indoors in a bright position, such as on a windowsill. A temperature of between 13 and 21°C (55-70°F) is ideal. The compost should never be allowed to dry out completely, but equally do not allow the plant to become waterlogged. Where possible, water over a sink and allow any excess water to drain out. Adding some plant food to the water every 10 days or so will help prolong flowering. Remove any dying or damaged flowers or leaves as you see them. Pot roses are designed to provide an indoor flower display of between 2 and 4 weeks. After flowering they can either be discarded, or you can try planting outside in a patio container in late spring or summer, standing the rose in a sunny but sheltered position.