Three Necessary Steps To Growing Beautiful Roses 6 Hours of Sunlight All rose plants thrive best in full sun and need at least 6 hours a day.

Avoid dense shade altogether, as the rose plant may produce fewer blooms and grow too leggy.

Water & Soil Nutrition Water newly planted roses live plants 2 to 3 times per week until established.

Afterward, give them a deep watering (2 inches) once a week or if extremely warm, twice a week.

Most rose bushes will do fine with average garden soil, however clay- based or nutrient void soils will likely need to be amended.