How To Care Baby Rose Plant. Both bare root and potted rose bushes need to be planted about 2 feet 61 cm deep with the hole large enough to accommodate the roots. To do so harden off the rose plant over time and allow it to become accustomed to the outdoor temperatures and conditions.
Where to Plant Roses Regardless of the variety roses love sun. Keep dry in the winter. Come in about 2-12 to 3 feet from sidewalks and driveways.
Water your roses consistently Note that roses need moist soil not soaked soil.
In cooler climates rose plants will have the best chance of surviving freezes if they are next to a west- or south-facing wall or structure. Easy to grow Aptenia cordifolia is a good choice as a succulent groundcover or to prevent erosion of banks and slopes. Take care not to overwater your rosebush. Place the plant in the hole and then cover the plant firmly with the loose soil.