Rosa Munstead Wood

Plant your English Rose 'Munstead Wood' in a partially shaded or sunny location, but protected from the strongest midday rays. English roses are tolerant but do not like excessive lime. They will adapt to any garden as long as the soil is well worked and sufficiently rich. To plant your rose, prepare the soil by breaking it up well and adding an amendment, such as dried blood or dehydrated horn, to the bottom of the planting hole. Water generously after planting to remove air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root growth.

Pruning bushy English roses is essential for flowering. At the end of winter, shorten the branches to 3-5 eyes above the ground (at the lowest), choosing an eye that points outward for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Prune at a slant above an eye. As the flowers bloom, remove faded flowers, which stimulates the opening of other buds.