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Mon, May 12, 14 at 15:27
| Here north of San Francisco, a three day hot spell is predicted, beginning tomorrow. Should I deadhead my roses (all of which need it at approximately the same time) and water deeply today, or wait? (NOTE: Most important objective here is saving water.) I haven't watered at all for six weeks in our drought-like conditions, and roses seem fine with a deep mulch and what's left of the last rain. Should I make them suffer and work hard to extend their roots even deeper, or give them a deep drink first? They are all fairly mature bushes. |
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| If you want to hold off on watering, then I would not deadhead them. Deadheading sends a signal to the plant to start the reblooming process. You will want to make sure they stay hydrated for the best blooms. I'm so lucky to never have to worry about water here in S.C. Its a tough decision to not encourage new blooming as thats certainly why we planted and babied these plants! |
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