#Rose in the dark free#

(If you get a lot of rain you can skip the step.)ДЄfter 1-2 weeks, place the plants on a drip irrigation system or hand water at the base of the rose as needed. Water the plants daily for 1-2 weeks with overhead water to keep the canes and roots hydrated. This will keep the feeder roots cool and moist in the warm summer weather, stabilize the plant in the event of wind and help keep the weeds controlled. Press firmly to remove air pockets, but do not compact the soil or push hard breaking the roots.Д¬over the base of canes with compost or mulch. For own root roses plant to the base of the canes.ДЇill in the hole and cover the roots with soil. In warmer weather regions we recommend you plant the bud union 1-2 inches above the ground and cover the the graft with a compost mulch. If you have a grafted rose, in cold weather regions we recommend planting the bud union 2-3 inches below the ground. Place the roots over the cone like an upside down martini glass. This mound will protect the roots from breaking and promote natural downward growth. In the center of the hole mound a cone shape of soil or compost. We recommend Wildroot Organic Mycorrhizal Fungi Concentrate. This is not necessary for the success of your plant but weвЂ™ve found it to be most helpful in giving the rose that little extra jumpstart to healthy growth. Follow the package directions on your mycorrhizae for exact application rate. About 1 teaspoon to 1/4 cup per plant just before placing in the hole. This will void our plant guarantee and most likely kill your rose.ДЇor a little extra boost to stimulate root growth at planting we sprinkle the roots all of our bare root roses with mycorrhizae fungi. Planting in native soil is fine however if you want to amend use a ratio of 1/3 high quality compost to 2/3 native soil.ДO NOT place any synthetic fertilizer or insect control product in the hole. This will help to rehydrate the roots of the rose and prepare it for planting.Д¬hoose a planting site that has 6 hours of direct sunlight everyday and rich well drained soils.Дig a hole about 12-18 inches deep and wide depending on the size of the root structure of the rose. Soak the roots of the rose in a large bucket or tub of water for 12-24 hours. Make cane cuts 1/4' above an outward facing bud. Trim any broken canes or roots from the plant. Remove your rose from the plastic bag or its temporary storage location.

'Heeling in' is only a temporary storage option and we highly advise planting your rose in its forever home as soon as conditions allow. Cover the rose loosely with soil and leave it there until you are ready to plant. You can also 'heel in' your rose by digging a trench in your yard and lay the rose at a 45 degree angle with the roots and 3/4 of the canes in the hole. Store your container and rose in a dark basement or garage with temperatures 35-42 degrees. Cover the roots with damp, not wet, potting soil or mulch. To 'heel in' remove the rose from the bag and place it in a 5 gallon bucket, wheel barrow or large tub. 'Heeling in' is a temporary planting of your rose. If weather conditions or life prevent you from planting your rose after more than 3-5 days, we recommend you 'heel in' your rose.

DO NOT leave it outside if temperature is below freezing.ДO NOT let your rose dry out at any stage.

While we recommend planting your rose right away, if you are not able to plant you can wrap it back in the plastic bag, close the box and leave it in a dark, cool location like a basement or garage for up to 3-5 days with a temperature of 35-42 degrees. Please contact us with 24 hours if you see any damage to the rose that may have been caused in transit. Upon receipt of your box open and inspect your rose for any damage. You may think it is not alive but we promise it's just taking its winter nap. Shipping in a plastic bag insures the canes and roots remain moist in transit. Your bare root rose will arrive dormant with no soil or leaves, boxed and in a plastic bag.

#Rose in the dark free#

в†’ WATCH OUR FREE MINI-COURSE ON PLANTING BARE ROOT ROSES в†ђ Unboxing & Storage Whether you plant your rose in a pot or the ground with in a few short months you will have beautiful rose blooms to enjoy. Bare root rose planting is quick and easy if you follow our special tips and tricks.