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Rose Care - Plant a Bareroot Rose
Bare Root Rose If you can dig a hole, you can plant a Star®

It's just as easy to plant a Star® Rose as it is to plant perennials, annuals or any Star® Quality plants. Although the direction for planting your plantable box, package and container / potted Star® roses will vary, it's very simple. Just follow our easy instructions.

Step 1
Step One

Prepare your rose bed by digging deeply. Select a planting site that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily and has good drainage. Dig a hole for each plant 15” to 18” wide and 18” deep. Build a mound of soil in the hole. This mixture should be 1 part organic matter and 2 parts soil. Organic matter can be in the form of manure, shredded leaves, or peat moss. You can mix the organic matter yourself or purchase it at your local nursery.

Step 2
Step Two

Remove any broken or injured roots or canes and prune canes to 8” to 10” in length. Position the rose on the soil mound so the bud union (swelling at the stem base) is just above the ground level. In climates where the winter temperatures fall below 0°F it is best to position the rose 1” to 2” lower.

Step 3
Step Three

Work soil mixture around the roots to eliminate any air pockets. Gently firm the soil around the roots; continue to add more soil until the hole is three quarters full.

Step 4
Step Four

Fill the hole with water and allow it to soak in, then refill again with water. After the water drains check to see if the bud union remains at the proper level. Fill the remainder of the hole with soil.

Step 5
Step Five

Bareroot roses are dormant when shipped and they must be protected from drying out until the roots become established. It is important to completely cover the exposed canes with mulch or soil. In a few weeks, shoots will begin to emerge through the mounding material. It is then safe to remove the mounding material by carefully pulling it away from the base of the bush or by washing it away with a hose. Water your newly planted rose bushes often to ensure that they get a good start. When the rose blooms in about seven to eight weeks, it will be time for good fertilization.

It's that simple!

Special thanks to the House of Meilland for their photos

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