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About the Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society

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Who may become a member of the Charleston rose society?

Anyone interested in roses and the society may attend the monthly meetings. Dues are $15 per year for a regular membership, which includes participation in all society activities and a subscription to our newsletter. Family membership $20 per year.

May I join the society by mail?

Yes. Make checks payable to Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society.
Mail a check for the annual dues to:
Membership Chair Christine Jerse
3 Tudor Place, Charleston, SC 29407

What is the mailing address of the rose society? Sheila's Perfume, floribunda

Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society
P.O. Box 31893
Charleston, SC 29417-1893

When does the Charleston rose society meet?

The society holds regular meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month except for June, July, August and December.
The September and January meetings are held on the second Monday because of Labor Day and New Years' holidays.

Where are meetings held?

The meetings are held West Ashley at the Village Church of Christ, 736 Savage Road, Charleston.

What is in the newsletter?

CLRS is proud of its newsletter which has received national recognition for excellence from the American Rose Society. The newsletter features articles on growing roses in Lowcountry South Carolina, society news and announcements, information on new roses that do well in this area, and reviews of new products, fertilizers, equipment, etc. The newsletter is published nine times per year.

Rose Growing Questions

When should I prune roses?

Our local Consulting Rosarians advise mid- to late- February. Pruning too earlier may damage your roses.

Do roses need winter protection in the Lowcountry? Louise Estes, HT

Lowcountry rosarians disagree on this issue. Some put a deep layer of mulch on all their roses, others add no extra protection.

Do roses need to be watered in the winter?

Yes, water deeply about once a month.

When is cold most likely to damage roses? Veteran's Honor, hybrid tea

Freeze damage occurs most often when the weather cycles from freezing to warm temperatures, then back to freezing.

What cultivars are most tender?

Roses grown of Fortuniana rootstock may need more winter protection than those on other rootstocks.

When is the best time to move a rose bush?

Late fall and winter, when the rose is dormant.

When is the best time to plant roses?

Plant bare root roses in January and February. Container-grown roses may be planted anytime from spring through mid-summer.

Where should I buy my rose bushes?

Local nurseries and garden centers generally offer top quality roses. Select plants with 3 or 4 plump green canes. There should be no signs of deformed growth or discoloration on the canes. Look for Grade No. 1 (top quality) on the label.