Planting Potted Roses

Planting roses correctly will help them get off to a good start. Rose Expert Bill Dickerson shows how to plant a potted rose. Bill recommends getting your rose from a nursery in the spring. Preparing the hole is important and Bill shows how he does it by adding gravel, soil, fertilizer, and Epsom salts. He also shows how to plant the rose in such a way as to not disturb the young roots in the pot. Once the rose is in the ground he talks about mulching the young rose and about how to prune it.

0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - How to Pick Your Plant at the Nursery
1:56 - The Hole
2:56 - Preparing the Plant (and the pot) for the Hole
3:26 - Soil Amendments and Fertilizer
5:37 - "Planting" the Rose (Filling the Hole)
8:12 - Mulching
10:19 - Pruning when Planting

*Some of the materials Bill used with this rose * (Amazon affiliate links)

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[andybob]

My grandma asked if I could plant three rose bushes she just bought. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. I said yes without knowing a thing about it, feeling prepared now.

[sl]

I got a mail order rose in the middle of the rainiest spring we've had in 20 years here in Kansas City. I was afraid to plant it because of the constant rain. On top of that, it arrived with black spot which was quickly spreading on all the leaves and beginning on the stems. I took it inside where the a/c air was much dryer but it didn't like it either. I finally watched this video and did exactly, I mean exactly, what this gentleman said. I bought the exact same products. I also bought systemic and topical fungicide. As soon as I planted it, it took off. It kept raining but the black spot didn't come back after the second spray of fungicide. It seemed to be energized by being planted. It is getting ready to bloom now a month later. I am amazed. I thought it was a goner for sure. Thank you and to this gentleman.

[VanessaNessaAmerson]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I now feel like I can transfer my mom's yellow rose bush to the ground and get it out of the pot before it dies.

[jessicandothings]

Thank you so much for this! Very straight forward. I’m going to refer to this video when I plant my roses at the end of the month. :)

[mayarada]

Again this is another fantastic video and it helps of how I grow my roses plants into my garden .

[helenaiv]

Thanks a lot for posting this video! It was very useful and informative method for roses planting.

[cathytorres]

These instructions seem so easy and doable. I'm planting my first rose bush.Thanks for the simple instructions.

[rochellekendrick]

Awesome. Just planted my first rose bush.

[kjkjkj]

Newbie gardner here. Epsom salt? I am surprised to hear that. I have a potted Inkspot rose (has flowers) and its august in michigan. Excited!!

[lauranewman]

This was so helpful. Thank you a ton.

[MidnightOwl]

When do you start fertilizing and what kind of fertilizer?

[deanjagger]

When I was putting my rose in the ground today out of the bucket. Most of the root ball broke of, I was easy with it, but I would say half of it was gone. I water the hole before and again once the rose was in the ground with horse manour packing the hole. Is there any thing I can give it to increase roots??? Do you put wax on the parts you have cut???

[daisygolden]

thank you for a great video! what did you sprinkle in the soil and the top dressings? thank you.

[josweatt]

What a nice way to be gentle to the plant's roots! Is it better to purchase roses on their own rootstock or on grafted root stock. If on own rootstock, do these need to also be planted high? I would like to know the varieties that do best here in the mid south. I am especially interested in David Austin roses and Kordes roses. I rarely find these available locally and have to order, although I would much prefer to purchase locally. Olive Branch, 7b

[margieest]

Dang I wish I too would of watched this video before planting my roses. No wonder the flowers are small they are in a partial shade.

[luanneashton]

Thank you so very much for this very informative video. You mention a fairly new product that has feathers, kelp, worm casings, micronutrients and some slow release to feed the rose plant. Would you kindly share the name of the product? I can't wait to transplant my roses here in PA Zone 7A. Again, thank you so very much! Hope to hear from you soon!!

[johnmirbach]

tips or suggestions on the "ruth stout system" for gardening, please ✌😁

[xXLunatikxXlul]

Is it okay if mulch or soil are on the top of the rose's base?

[brkfstinbed]

Can I use this same method if using a planter bed ?

[stevewaclo]

Wonderful video! A suggestion, however. Please wear gloves! A friend tangled with a rose thorn and ended up with a serious infection. 😢