Additional Tips for Planting Tree Roses
Plant your tree roses following the instructions for bush roses (click here to review instructions). If planting a dormant (bareroot) rose, follow the additional three steps below. You will also need a large handful of sphagnum moss and a plastic bag large enough to cover the branches and the crown of the tree (included with some roses). If you purchased a potted rose, follow the instructions on the packaging. Tree roses should be securely staked after planting, as shown.

	Step 1 Soak the moss thoroughly, form it into a ball and place at the center of the crown of your tree rose. Cover the head with the plastic bag, leaving the bag open at the bottom.
	Step 2 Temporarily remove the bag during the afternoons of hot, direct sunlight, and check the moss every few days to make sure it stays moist.
	Step 3 Remove the bag and the moss when you see about a quarter inch new growth. Continue to give the plant plenty of water until your tree rose is fully leafed out.

Suggested Rose Spacing:

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.