Monty’s Rose Care Calendar for August

Below are rose care tips from Monty’s namesake and the creator of Monty’s Original Formula, Monty Justice, for the month of June. These tips are based on growth zone 6 and you should adjust the timing for your specific region and conditions.

Continue maintenance program.  After mid-August cut back stems with spent blooms only a few inches because there will not be sufficient time for repeat blooms if you cut back to a thick stem as was suggested in July.  There will not be sufficient time for cooler fall temperatures to repeat blooms when cut back to stems larger than a pencil.

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