Planting Bare Root Roses

  Truth is, most flower growing jobs in February are essential & not necessearily photogenic...⁠
  Take planting roses for instance - this year I've invested in more plants. Most Climbers are already in on the new Pergola, still a few more shrubs to arrive. Still a few more to choose for the new trellis.⁠
  All are varieties selected for their divine perfumes & health. I'm baffled why anybody would want a rose with the scent bred out of it - I mean, why? ⁠
  These are going to be amazing additions to local weddngs as they mature. Never too many Roses...⁠ Buying them bare root like this, direct from British rose nurseries, is the most economical way to increase stocks. Top quality & really fresh plants, the plants are dug from the field & sent direct to me.⁠   
​  It's the most likely method to be successful too as plants will get a good soak to settle them in over the next few months.⁠
  These bundles of thorny sticks, while very exciting to me when they arrive in big bundles, give little away. ⁠
But in just a few months when the first flowers open, then the photo's will be a bit more special!⁠   Before planting, I give bare root roses a long soak so they're fully hydrated before planting.
  Then into nice deep holes with a good dollop of compost.⁠
  Now I've just got to wait...⁠