Christmas Rose Trough

Position- 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. Care- 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. Roses are thirsty plants, so we add water pads below the pot which hold extra water and help to prevent the plants drying out so quickly. Please use these pads in your container, pour a little water over the pads at the same time as watering the pot- they will hold an extra 120ml of water. 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 for a few 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. (Pot roses are grown in a heated greenhouse, so sudden exposure to cold weather may kill the plant.)