Planting
Once you've selected a location based on sunlight, soil drainage and spacing follow the simple steps below. We suggest alternate directions if you're planting a tree rose or would like to plant your rose in a patio container.

Note: If you purchased a J&P Redi-Plant® or potted rose follow the directions on the packaging and skip to Step 6.

	Step 1 If planting bareroot roses, immediately soak roots in lukewarm water for 12 to 24 hours! If you can't plant your roses right away, you may leave them in their boxes for up to a week in a cool, dark place. Sprinkle roots with water every few days.
	Step 2 Dig a hole about 12" deep and 24" wide. Make sure it's large enough to give the plant's root system plenty of room to develop after planting. Loosen the soil at the bottom and sides with your shovel.
	Step 3 Fill the hole with water. It should drain in one hour. If the water remains longer, dig deeper to improve the drainage — or mound your soil and plant in a raised bed.
	Step 4 Build a mound in the center of the hole to support roots. Set rose on top, making sure the crown (the point where canes join together at the shank) is at ground level, or a little lower in cold climates.
	Step 5 Fill the hole with two thirds of the remaining soil mixed with peat moss or compost. Tamp down gently with hands. Add water, let it soak in, then finish filling the hole with soil. Tamp down lightly and water well.
	Step 6 Spread mulch, compost or bark chips around to suppress weed growth and help retain moisture. Water 3 to 4 times a week until leaves begin to grow. For tree roses, click here.
	Step 7 Your plants will leaf out faster if you mist the canes as often as possible while they're getting started. Roses need plenty of moisture both above and below the soil to develop fully.

General Rose Guidelines:

Sun: Roses need at least 4 to 6 hours of sun each day.

Soil: Roses prefer rich, loamy soil.

Drainage: Roses cannot stand in water, even during the winter when they are dormant.

Other Plants: Roses can be planted alone or with companion perennials. Be sure to give your roses enough room to mature and fill out (see spacing chart below).

Buildings: Plant your roses where falling ice and snow will not damage plants.

Suggested Rose Spacing:

Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras
Space: 30" -36" apart
Coverage: 6 -10 sq. ft.

Floribunda
Space: 24" -30" apart
Coverage: 4 -6 sq. ft.

English Rose
Space: 36" apart
Coverage: 10 sq. ft.

Climber
Space: 4' -5' apart
Coverage: 12 -15 sq. ft.

Hedge
Space: 24" apart
Coverage: 4 sq. ft.

Shrub
Large
Space: 30" -36" apart
Coverage: 6 -10 sq. ft.

Small
Space: 24" -30" apart
Coverage: 4 -6 sq. ft.

Miniature
Space: 12" -18" apart
Coverage: 1 -2 sq. ft.

Tree Rose
Standard
Space: 3' -5' apart
Coverage: 10 -15 sq. ft.

Patio
Space: 3' -4' apart
Coverage: 10 -12 sq. ft.

Miniature
Space: 2.5' -3.5' apart
Coverage: 6 -11 sq. ft.