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Rose Food – Nourishing Your Roses for Stunning Blooms

Roses are heavy feeders that require a consistent supply of nutrients to produce lush foliage and vibrant, long-lasting blooms. Using the right Rose Food ensures healthy growth, strong stems, and abundant flowering throughout the season.


Why Do Roses Need Special Food?

Roses need balanced nutrition to support their vigorous growth cycle. Without proper feeding, they may develop weak stems, small or faded flowers, and yellowing leaves due to nutrient deficiencies.


Choosing the Right Rose Fertilizer

For optimal health and flowering, use a fertilizer specially formulated for roses and flowering plants, such as:
Rose & Flowering Shrub Fertilizer
All-Purpose Bloom Booster Fertilizer
Organic Compost & Manure for Roses

A high-quality Rose Food contains:

  • Nitrogen (N): Encourages lush, green foliage and strong stem growth.
  • Phosphorus (P): Supports root strength and abundant flower production.
  • Potassium (K): Improves disease resistance, drought tolerance, and overall plant health.
  • Calcium & Magnesium: Helps prevent weak stems and leaf discoloration.
  • Iron & Other Micronutrients: Maintains deep green leaves and promotes healthy blooming.

When & How to Feed Roses

  1. Early Spring (After Pruning): Apply fertilizer to promote new shoots and healthy foliage.
  2. Mid-Spring to Early Summer: Continue feeding every 4–6 weeks to support continuous blooming.
  3. Late Summer to Early Fall: A final feeding helps strengthen the plant before winter dormancy.

Application Tips:
🌹 Granular Fertilizer: Spread around the base (not directly on the stem) and water thoroughly.
🌿 Liquid Fertilizer: Mix with water and apply every 2–4 weeks for faster nutrient absorption.
🌱 Organic Options: Bone meal, compost, fish emulsion, and aged manure naturally enrich the soil.


Common Feeding Mistakes to Avoid

Over-Fertilizing: Can lead to excessive leafy growth but fewer flowers. Stick to recommended doses.
Under-Fertilizing: Results in weak stems, small blooms, and pale leaves due to nutrient deficiencies.
Feeding Too Late in the Season: Avoid fertilizing in late fall, as new growth may not survive winter.


Final Thoughts

With proper feeding, your roses will produce bigger, more fragrant, and longer-lasting blooms. Whether you’re growing hybrid teas, climbers, or shrub roses, using the right Rose Food will keep them healthy, resilient, and beautiful all season long.

$18.25$114.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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