rose 'Schoolgirl'

Thrives in full sun, against a wall, trellis, fence or tree, perhaps behind a shrub to hide bare lower stems. Best not to plant rose in soil where other roses have grown previously. Add mycorrhizal fungi to the roots when planting to help the plant establish quicker.

Deadhead regularly. Prune after flowering, tie in any new shoots, cut back long shoots by a third, cut back side shoots by two-thirds and removing any dead, dying, damaged and diseased stems

Propagate by budding or hardwood cuttings

May be susceptible to Aphids, Caterpillars , Deer , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Rabbits , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Scale insects

May be susceptible to Rose black spot , Powdery mildew , Rose rust