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May 5, 2024 7:57 AM CST
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I purchased the 3 in 1 (All in one) systemic Rose and Flower Care by Bioadvanced.

The instructions say how much to apply per rose bush.

I have some roses that are small (1'x2') and some that are huge (5'x6') and every size in between
If you have used this product how did you determine how much to use on each plant. Does not seem right to use the same amount on any size rose bush.

Please save the lecture on all in one. I have had roses for many years and normally don't take the quick and easy route, but I have some stuff going on in my life that makes a once and done every 6 weeks the best that I can do for now.
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May 7, 2024 12:37 PM CST
(Zone 9b)
Are the roses potted or in the ground? If some are potted, in what size pots are they? If potted, you have to be EXTREMELY careful applying this product as it can easily burn the plant in hot weather, particularly if they are the least bit water stressed.

If they are in the ground, why not try using a proportional amount on the smaller plants than on the larger? The label says 4 tablespoons in a quart of water treats one plant. That suggests a traditional sized plant to me, so if the smaller ones are one-third or smaller than the larger, try applying one-third to one-fourth the amount that you applied to the larger plant? You can always add more if needed, but you can't remove what's already been applied. You can't harm them by applying too little. I realize you haven't time at the moment to spend on the roses, but you also don't have time to try remedying a mistake, so I would simply water everything well, then apply proportional amounts of that quart of product solution based upon their relative sizes. Good luck and I hope what's eating your time and energy smooths out for you.
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