This can be any time from February to early May, depending on your climate.
This timing will allow the plant to form strong roots before the full heat of the summer hits.
This especially applies to bare-root roses.
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In a frost-free climate year-round (USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11), you could plant roses in the fall.
Seek Sunshine
Fortunately, for those of us living in the sunny South, roses love sunshine.
Choose a planting site with at least six or more hours of full sun.
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But even sun-hungry roses have their limits.
Choose a site protected from strong winds.
Maintain Proper Spacing
Roses are prone to fungal diseases such as black spots andpowdery mildew.
Providing ample airflow around your plants helps prevent the spread of pathogens.
Some rose bushes can grow as large as 8 feet wide and should be provided with more space.
Excellent drainage is very important.
You may need to wiggle the plant a bit to loosen some roots from the pot’s bottom.
If your rose is bare-root, unpackage the roots and inspect them.
Clip away any roots that are broken or soft with rot.
Soak them for about 12 hours before planting to rehydrate them.
Gently pull apart the root ball in the planting hole and start filling it with soil.
Water the soil after a few inches to help it settle.
Continue filling the hole and gently pat the soil down over the root zone to compact it slightly.
The plant should settle slightly after planting.
Spread the roots down the sides of the mound.
Begin filling the hole with soil, keeping the roots as spread out as possible.
It does not benefit your roses to fertilize them at planting time, on the contrary.
Wait for six weeks after planting.
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