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Dianne

In the spring I purchased a potted miniature rose bush. Is it too late to plant it into the ground?? Do I need to trim it or anything??

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donnasinc

miniature roses are hardier than most. I planted my miniature rose bush in the ground last fall and was given the following recommendations:
cut back any new growth before the winter, pile up about 6+ inches of compost around the roots and depending on your zone cover for winter.
I put mulch around it as well to provide it with extra protection for the winter.

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itsjustme

I also have a rose bush I bought during the summer and haven't planted it yet.
I was told by the nursery to plant it in the fall when it is cooler, not in the heat of summer.

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Dianne

Thanks so much..... I'll plant it this weekend!

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Pearl_girl

I have rec'd 3 of them as gifts over the years and plant them in the garden around now. It is not too late. I leave them and next spring trim all the canes back to about 4" and every one has come back bushier and bloomed. :)

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