How To Care For Rose Bush Trees. How much water your rose bush will require depends on your soil and weather. If you dont have weekly rainfall or your rose bush is a potted indoor plant you must thoroughly soak the soil.
Secure the burlap with rope duct-tape or another heavy-duty tape. Fill a wire or mesh cage to the top with mulch or straw so the top of the rose tree is covered with 6 inches of material. A rose standard will need the same care as other roses with a little extra TLC during winter months.
Place a piece of clear plastic over the top of each pot.
Watering your roses regularly. How to Take Care of Roses. Remove spindly non-supportive growth and dead wood only. Climbing roses should have no major pruning the first 2 years after planting.