Yes, they are like other roses and need to be fertilized throughout the season. Especially after bloom cycles. I would put down another application of the organic fertilizer after most of the plants have finished blooming this go-round.

No spraying for aphids, it is unnecessary. A squirt with water or dusting with flour or just leaving alone. Too much use of insecticides can lead to a spider mite infestation, and they are much worse than the aphids.

Thanks, Diane. So the aphids aren't bad for the plants? Oops. I'd rather not spray unless necessary, but I saw lots of the little white bugs on the buds and thought they needed to be taken care of. Well, live and learn.

Okay, I will fertilize them when they're done blooming this time.

Thanks a lot!