Early spring cut out all dead wood and thin weak twigs. Cut canes to 12". As you cut fresh flowers or remove spent blooms, leave at least two sets of leaves on branch. Do not prune after Sept. 1 in the north. Apply balanced fertilizer for roses in spring and summer according to package directions. Fertilize only until the end of July. Check soil weekly for moisture. Avoid wetting leaves. Morning water preferred. In northern areas, after leaves have dropped, place rose cone over dormant rose bush. 3-4" mulch around base of plant before ground freezes. Additional winter protection may be required in colder climates; consult your garden center. Does not tolerate standing water.