Since sand drains too quickly and does not hold nutrients well it should be improved by adding amendments such as peat, composted cow manure, and compost. Roses are heavy feeders and a wide variety of fertilizer is recommended to feed them. The secret to feeding Florida roses is to apply fertilizer once a month. Water your roses well once a week unless the rain does it for you. Water in the morning so that the leaves are not wet during the night.
Wet leaves can host foliage diseases.
Not all of the plants which do well in Florida have been listed above. This means that the rose has been tested and has outperformed other varieties under an assortment of soils and climates and will undoubtedly perform well in your garden. All Rights Reserved.