Roses, like all living things, need water to live. But how much water do roses need, and how long can they go without it?
The amount of water a rose requires depends on several factors. The size and type of the rose, the soil that it’s planted in, and the ambient temperature – can all affect how much or how little water is needed for roses to flourish.
When watering roses, water should always be applied slowly and evenly at the base of the plant – as this helps ensure that moisture penetrates deeply into the soil. Generally speaking, a good rule of thumb is to water roses once per week during cooler weather and up to three times a week during hotter weather.
Never allow roots to sit in standing water or overly soggy conditions either – otherwise, they may start to drown. As such, when it comes time to water roses, make sure you use enough but not too much so that your plants don’t suffer from over-watering.
Generally speaking, while roses require frequent watering during hot weather, they can survive quite well without being watered for short periods of time – especially if they are mature and established plants with deep root systems; younger plants, however, may struggle more without regular irrigation.