Contrary to popular belief, planting and caring for a rose isn't as difficult as you may think. Below our Rosarians share everything you need to know about planting a potted rose to get you started.

Our Rosarian's Step By Step Guide To Planting A Potted Rose

Step 1. Prepare your hole

Ensure the hole dug is wider and deeper than the container in which the rose is growing, with the bottoms of the branches around an inch below soil level. If possible the ground should be prepared well in advance, dug deeply and dressed with well-rotted farmyard manure, compost or other organic material and bone meal. Never use fresh farmyard manure and never allow any sort of manure or fertiliser to come into direct contact with the roots when planting, as it could burn the roots.

Step 2. Apply mychorrhizal fungi to the hole

Next sprinkle Mychorrhizal Fungi directly onto the roots of the rose and into the planting hole. Our Rosarians recommend using Peter Beales Roots Boost, as it contains essential ingredients and mychorrhizal fungi, which will attach to the roots of the plant, making it easier for them to uptake the essential nutrients and water needed for initial healthy growth.

Step 3. Remove the rose from its pot.

When removing your rose from its pot we would recommend leaving the root ball intact instead of teasing the roots out, as this could damage the young rose’s delicate root system which needs time to establish. If you purchased your potted rose before June we would also recommend that you delay planting it until early June to give the roots time to establish and bind with the surrounding soil.

Step 4. Place the plant in the hole

Place your rose upright in the hole and carefully fill the hole with soil, remembering to ensure that the first inch or so of the branches are below soil level. Once the hole is filled, firm the soil around the base of the rose with your hands and then gently with your foot to ensure that the rose is secure and there are no air pockets around the roots.

5. Water your rose

Once your rose is firmly planted in the ground, give it a water to make sure that the roots stay hydrated. Don't forget that roses planted during the summer will need watering regularly, especially during dry weather.