The ideal time to plant roses is typically from autumn through early spring, when the plants are dormant. While summer isn’t the usual season for planting, with proper care and the right approach, it can still be a great time to add these stunning flowers to your garden.

Before planting its ideal to dig the area in which you will plant your rose before hand and mix in lots of compost and organic matter.

Also make sure that your rose is well watered by watering it in the container at least 1 -2 hours before planting.

Dig out a hole big enough to hold the roots comfortably, the ideal level for planting is with the graft union (where the roots meet the stem) at ground level. This is normally the depth its been planted in its pot, however not always. You must ensure that the graft is above the soil otherwise this could cause suckers from the rootstock to grow.

Tip the rose gently out of its container, loosen the soil just enough to expose some of its roots, right before planting sprinkle some rootgrow directly onto the roots and around the sides of the hole.

Place the rose into the hole, check its at the right height and correct position, if your not sure, a handy tip is to place the fork/spade handle or a bamboo cane across the hole giving you a level to match the compost on the rose against, planting just below this level, hold the rose with one hand and gently back fill the soil around it, firming it down as you go. Make sure the soil around the roots is firm enough to ensure no air pockets but not packed down solid.

Lastly give it a good water.