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years, even some varieties that claim to be disease resistant can show signs of disease.I wish I'd thought more carefully before buying eight standard 'Bonica' roses a few years ago. By mid-summer, the older leaves have usually developed orange rust

all summer long. Support them, feed and water them regularly, remove spent flowers and watch out for signs of pests and diseases. Our five tips, below, will ensure your roses put on a show-stopping display.Deadhead roses regularly, otherwise plants

of them. Bare-root rose plantSpadeForkBamboo caneGranular fertiliser, such as chicken manureDecember - mid-March 20 minutes for each rose June - AugustDig out a hole in the soil to the depth of a garden spade and the same width. Put the soil to one side