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Rose gardeners: need advice!
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:34 pm
by steve-in-kville
Over the winter, I ordered a few ground roses. I was not expecting them for several more weeks, but they were delivered early this week. They are bare-rooted, I think. How long will they remain dormant? We plan to pot them for our porch, so if I do that this weekend, will they be okay? I'm new to roses. Thanks.
Re: Rose gardeners: need advice!
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:42 pm
by Pelerin
Not specific to roses: I would keep them pretty cool (but not frozen, obviously) and be very sure the roots don’t dry out. With good conditions you should be able to store them for a few weeks. If you start seeing leaf buds, you’ve got to get them planted soon.
Re: Rose gardeners: need advice!
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:32 am
by RZehr
Soak the roots before planting, location needs sun, use good soil, water after planting, do not fertilize for a month or two.
Re: Rose gardeners: need advice!
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:52 am
by steve-in-kville
Update: Ieft the plants in water way longer than I should have. last week my son planted them in one of his flower beds. I noticed substantial growth yesterday, as well tiny little leaves forming. Quite happy.
I have some dwarf canna bulbs coming anytime now. Those will be planted in pots, at least that is the plan now.