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Mulching and feeding my rose

paulbaxendale4813wtYe2lypaulbaxendale4813wtYe2ly Posts: 65
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Hi , when should  I feed and mulch my climbing rose and how should I do it.
I've got a few bags of Jack's Magic mpc so will it be OK to use this for mulching and what else should I use to feed it.
Also will I be able  to use the same feed for my clematis and honeysuckle. 
Thanks.

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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    I use a rose fertiliser as it will have the necessary minerals for roses. I use a handful per plant scattered around it but not touching the stems. Then I cover it with mulch, homemade compost if I have it or rotted manure, or compost from a garden centre. Your compost will be fine.

    I use the same fertiliser for clematis and shrubs. I do it from early March.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • paulbaxendale4813wtYe2lypaulbaxendale4813wtYe2ly Posts: 65
    Thanks   :)
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