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How to Grow Free Spirit Rose Plant in the US

When I first brought home my Free Spirit Rose Plant, I fell for its reputation as a “blooming machine.” But reality hit hard: in spring it shot up to almost 2 meters tall without a single flower, its leaves were covered in black spot, and the buds dropped before opening. Honestly, I almost gave up.

But after months of trial and error (and a few heartbreaking mistakes), I finally found the secret formula. Now my Free Spirit Rose Plant is covered with stunning orange-pink blooms, and I want to share my hard-earned care tips with you.

🌱 My Care Secrets for Free Spirit Roses

1. Branch Training for More Blooms

Instead of letting stems grow straight up, I tied them horizontally against a fence. This trick forced out 7 strong new shoots, doubling my flower production.

2. Precise Feeding Formula

I use a special rose nutrient mix:

• ✅ Seaweed extract → boosts disease resistance

• ✅ Fish protein → clusters of buds like grape bunches

• ✅ Chelated iron → turns yellow leaves deep green in just 7 days

3. Smart Pruning, No Mercy

Within 5 days after flowers fade, I prune back to 3 bud nodes. This ensures strong new branches and continuous reblooming.

💡 Bonus Care Tips

• Sunlight: At least 6 hours of direct sun (an east-facing balcony works too).

• Watering: Finger test – if the top 3 cm of soil is dry, water thoroughly.

• Winter Prep: After winter pruning, wrap stems with jute and apply wound sealant.

🌹 Growing the Free Spirit Rose Plant takes patience, but once you master these tricks, you’ll be rewarded with endless waves of lush, colorful blooms. Trust me, every setback is worth it when you see those first flowers open!