The term “bare root” is a dormant (asleep) plant, without soil around the roots & then planted directly into the ground.
Bare-rooted roses are generally lower in cost to purchase as there are fewer materials (potting mix, pots) & labour involved.
It’s important to remember to plant bare-rooted roses as soon as possible as they can dry out very quickly and will die.
This is how we plant bare-rooted roses at The Avid Gardener:
Gently brush away sawdust from the roots.
Rehydrate roses in water for 24-48 hours prior to planting.
If necessary, prune back thick roots with clean, sharp secateurs.
Leave any fine roots.
Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the rose roots.
Loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole.
Prepare a mound of soil at the bottom of the hole & gently place the roots of the rose over the mound.
Backfill with soil & press down firmly.
Prune rose by a third to encourage good root growth.
Mulch with organic sugar cane or equivalent.
Water in well. Use at least 10 litres of water.
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