Planting your rose [bare root]

Planting your bare root rose correctly gives it the best possible start and helps it establish strong, healthy growth.

When to Plant

• Bare root roses are best planted between November and March, while they are dormant. 
• Avoid planting if the ground is frozen or waterlogged.

Choosing the Right Spot

• Roses thrive in sunny, well-drained areas.
• Choose a position that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
• Avoid areas crowded by trees, shrubs, or hedges.
• If replanting where a rose has previously grown, replace some of the soil or use Rootgrow to help prevent replant disease.

How to Plant Your Bare Root Rose

1. Soak the roots in a bucket of water for at least 2 hours before planting.
   
2. Dig a hole approximately 40cm wide and deep.
   
3. Mix well-rotted manure or compost into the bottom of the hole.
   
4. Make a small mound in the centre and spread the roots evenly over it.
   
5. Position the rose so that the graft union (the knobbly part above the roots) is just below the soil surface.
   
6. Fill in the hole with soil, firming gently as you go.
   
7. Water thoroughly to help the soil settle around the roots.

Aftercare

• Keep the soil moist, especially during the first growing season.
• Apply a rose fertiliser in early spring and mid-summer.
• Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

With the right start, your bare root rose will flourish beautifully for years to come.