Vertical growth causes flowers and leaves to form at the top of the plant only. Cutting blooms from newly-planted roses is not recommended during the first season in the garden. Pest Control - Keep a watch out for signs of trouble and treat immediately. Many controls are available such as sprays, systemics and dusts. When applying controls to leaves, be sure to treat both the upper and underside of the leaves.
Early spring is recommended for established plants.
Prune just after growth has begun. The uppermost buds will have begun to swell but no leaves will have appeared. First remove all dead wood, cutting back to healthy wood. This will assure a strong start. Destroy any diseased foliage to control disease spread.