Best Time to Plant Roses

When is the best time of year to plant roses? Here I'll go over the pros and cons of planting in spring, summer, fall and winter. It depends a lot on your climate and circumstances, but also a bit on whether you're planting grafted or own-root rose. For the difference between the two, see my video on the topic here: • Own Root vs. Grafted R...
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[@skyz3160]

You're my "Go-To" channel . So informative and right to the point. Thank you Jason.

[@skyz3160]

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[@saltlifegull4091]

Jason is so dang Amazingly Knowledgeable! Thanks so much.

[@anniehyams3065]

Hi Jason just watched this video which I also found very interesting thank you so much for sharing another beautiful interesting video 🌹😃😊❤️ stay safe keep well happy and healthy

[@nelidascott6917]

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[@JGM-vl6xb]

Great information !

[@myterracegarden1067]

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[@USEH]

Hi there. I live in Alberta, Edmonton. Just got myself two beautiful rose shrubs. I have question about caring for roses in harsh winter conditions. Hopefully, using your knowledge I can grow beautiful plants.

[@nadiachuchman4893]

Thank you

[@colin5064]

Sounds like good common sense advice, gained with hands on experience of rose propagation and income generation

[@Mms.B-bz2jv]

Merci!

[@EvolutionWendy]

Hi Jason, big fan of your channel. There's one climate you missed. I live in what's called a Mediterranean climate on the west coast of the United States. Here in January we have our springtime:-in-the-winter. Winter rains in this mild climate are the perfect time for many plants to establish themselves before the bruising heat & dry summer. Of course some plans have gone dormant, but many plants begin to show new Life in January. The roses around here have definitely gone through a slow phase, but they are starting to put out fresh tips and some even lightly blooming. It "feels in my bones" like the right time to me to plant roses, and the garden stores have also started carrying roses.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - I appreciate the climate specific info!

[@SrikanthPRABHA7]

Hi Jason, thank you for your kindness in sharing the knowledge. Qq- we live in Seattle just picked up potted roses from local nursery. Can we plant them into ground now? We are in Zone 8b ( Seattle area)

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Pretty safe to plant now in Seattle. I can always be wrong, but that's my read on the coming weather.

[@bettywhite8407]

A new beautiful rose, is named after Lynn Anderson. Mine is large, mixtures of pink,orange and white. Smells great too!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Betty! I'll check it out.

[@bettywhite8407]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Lynn Andersons 's daughter, Lisa Sutton, enlightened us of it. She runs an antique shop here in Nash. TN.

[@mstemrkgmzmn956]

Thank you very informative, how can I know which us the good rise cutting fir planting

[@mstemrkgmzmn956]

The best rose cutting for planting

[@linbinzhong8847]

Thanks to your videos I managed to root some roses from cuttings. At what stage do you start feeding your rooted roses cuttings fertilizers?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Congratulations! Way to go. As soon as there are roots, a half-strength solution of liquid fertilizer will help. Go to full strength when the roots reach the sides and bottom of the pot.

[@daisyviluck7932]

Thank you for this good advice 🙂🩰

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure. Have a great season

[@sandramurkerson9041]

I planted knockout roses today in planter....zone 8....hope they will be ok.....cooler nights

[@sandramurkerson9041]

You explain so well....thankyou!! Have a blessed day!!

[@nihatsavmaz6677]

Thank you very much. Well explained! 07.0724

[@melaniee8781]

Hi Jason, I just got some bare root roses at home depot, I'm in 8b, central texas, I was curious what do you consider mild winter? Also, thank you for these videos you make, they are super informative 👏

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. 8b is pretty mild - and a lot like my own area. It's a tough call around here whether I'd plant bare root outdoors. If the soil is workable and you're not expecting deep cold, you could go ahead. That said, if you just stored those bare roots in a cool place, you could probably hold off until February when the temps are rebounding.

[@melaniee8781]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you, I would hate for another polar vortex to sweep in like last year

[@EvolutionWendy]

​@@melaniee8781 make sure to have a string of incandescent Christmas lights and a cloth covering, maybe a frost cloth.

[@mikufukasaku7356]

Hi, Jason! Thanks for your advice. I observed the Belinda's Dream rose in your video and wondering. Is it easy to grow Belinda's Dream in the Pacific Northwest? I had got it with her own-root. However, she was really stressed and lost almost all leaves during the summer. After that, she could not have decent bud eyes nor leaves (All turned black). I do not think it is going to survive this winter.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Sorry to hear it. My own-root 'Belinda's Dream' roses do take a bit of time "finding their legs" - like 2 seasons before they really seem happy in the ground. I wonder why yours had such a difficult time - mine aren't fast to start, but usually don't stress after transplant the way you're describing. I'd say Belinda's worth the effort long-term in general (though maybe not for your specific rose)

[@mikufukasaku7356]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you for your response. It is good to know it can do well even in the Pacific Northwest. It was really disappointing especially it was my first rose. I may restart from more easier one for my climate.

[@LoiNguyen-le7rg]

Hi, I am in Ontario Canada. I just got some bare root roses, can I plan it on the ground now, do they need to be cover as temperatures is still cold at 1degree Celsius? Thanks

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'd say yes, go ahead. Temps near zero won't harm your bare root roses.

[@kurumako]

What rose is in the thumbnail? Its gorgeous!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Eden (aka Pierre de Ronsard)

[@alliward6040]

Hi, I’m a rose newbie, and I’m learning all I can atm, I was wondering what your opinion was in bringing your roses inside for the winter if you had a proper grow room/ set up for it? I’m a cut flower farmer in Edmonton Alberta and it gets really cold here, I’m contemplating either a small greenhouse (unheated) or bringing it inside. Any guidance would be appreciated.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Yes, it can be done, but it's a little tricky keeping them in active growth all winter. I'd be inclined towards the unheated greenhouse or a cooler indoor space (I often tuck some of my roses into the garage - it's gets cold in there, but above freezing)

[@christinancarroll3618]

Thank you for that. I have a question. I've bought a potted red Victoria rose which is in flower at the moment. It's the beginning of Summer here and I can take care of the watering. So would it be okay to plant this in the ground now please?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Yes, it's just fine to get it into the ground and I'm glad you're thinking about watering!

[@nacht98]

in the UK you shoul plant it in the winter, because nowdays the winters are really mild.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks! We're not quite that mild here, but I know that down the coast in Oregon and California, they can get away with rose planting (and pruning) pretty much all year.

[@oddopops1327]

😊

[@loriakers4952]

I bought bare root roses and potted them up when they arrived in the spring. Normally I would plant them right into the landscape and bury them deep covering the graft but because I put them in pots I didn't get all of the graft buried. Now I want to plant them in the landscape, can I bury them deeper than what they were in the pot?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Lori. You sure can - if you want. Many people (like you) choose to bury the graft union. I like to have it at the surface so I can keep an eye on it - the graft union is sometimes susceptible to damage/disease. Anyhow, it should be no problem to reposition it below the surface when you plant.

[@loriakers4952]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you! I always thought I had to bury the graft in Michigan to improve their winter survival chances.

[@tiharmonberinson3132]

Hi. Can I plant a bare root Rose in the ground in zone 7b in February?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Sounds about right. I'd be planting in February/March in my zone 8 garden.

[@milyrivera1655]

I live in Maryland is October a good time to plant roses ? In the ground ?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Mily. I looked up Maryland and I think yes. I saw that you still have average lows in the 40's during November, so that's decent rooting time if you plant in October.

[@mystiquerose620]

Hi..i live in Canada and would love to save seeds..but I'm not sure if ourvroses produce rose hips with seeds..i just remember blooms drying..but no hips..is there a variety you can suggest i could buy that is cold hardy and makes rose hips .thx

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Many of the rosa rugosa varieties set large hips with loads of seeds. That's: R. rugosa rubra, R. rugosa alba, 'Scabrosa', 'Frau Dagmar Hastrup' etc. Rosa spinosissima (the Scots rose) too.

[@mystiquerose620]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you

[@destinywright1816]

Do you have tips for store bought seeds

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Here are my instructions for seeds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWpcomup6xphs0 Thanks!

[@jodybell6472]

ok so spring? I live in zone 5. its spring and the ground is workable. but we will still be getting hard frosts for another 5 to 6 weeks. is it still ok to plant my roses? They are not bare root and already have new growth on them. Thank you.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I can't know all the particulars of your climate from just the zone number, but if you're just talking about a few nights with near-freezing temperature, I'd probably go for it.

[@jodybell6472]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you

[@maijamansnerus239]

Im living i Sweden...when is the good time to plant a roses i garden? No frosen night?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Right - as soon as the risk of heavy freezing is done. A little frost is okay.

[@Dee_Cee227]

Off topic: Jason what are some of the most fragrant rose plants ? Where can I buy them ? Thanks 🙏

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I love the old garden roses (Damasks), but they're once-blooming. 'Rose de Rescht' is a Portland that I love for scent, and it reblooms throughout the season. For modern roses, there are plenty with a good scent. 'Heirloom', 'Mister Lincoln', 'Fragrant Cloud' in hybrid teas (just off the top of my head) 'Don Juan', 'Alchymist' & 'Westerland' for climbers. Have a look at what you're local suppliers offer, and then run them through the helpmefind database to see how other gardeners rate the scent.

[@Dee_Cee227]

Fraser Valley Rose Farm Thank you. I really appreciate you taking time to reply especially during busy holiday season. Have happy holidays Jason

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

@@Dee_Cee227 Happy holidays to you as well!

[@Sonneteer1]

Is the second week in May ok please. From the UK where, at the moment it’s cold, dropping to 10c at night. Thank you.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Sounds like great planting weather!

[@Sonneteer1]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Really! Thank you so much for responding. I’ve heard so many contradictory accounts. It’s a yellow rose, in memory of my sister, who I lost to Covid. Yellow roses were her favourite flower so, it’s kind of special. Thank you, once more, for your kind advice.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

So sorry to hear about your sister. I hope your rose does wonderfully.

[@bjfifi]

Very late Winter for bare root/own root roses? January for Zone 8 or higher

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Alex. Yes, in your climate, they'll benefit from going straight into the ground.

[@mrss6187]

Hi, where in the house is the best place to keep rose cuttings?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

When I was doing cuttings in the house, I chose a room with a large east-facing window. Morning sun, then bright indirect light for the rest of the day. North facing might be my next best, or anywhere that it's not getting too much direct sun. The main trick is to keep the right level of humidity, which is tricky if it gets too hot.

[@nancydee6106]

Or I can throw a bare root roses in the ground in May right now in Colorado right? Or in a few weeks when it gets here I’m ordering from Dave Austin don’t know how long it will take.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I think you still have time to plant and establish this season

[@nancydee6106]

Thanks!

[@susycrugliano-singh5691]

Hi. I live in Ontario, Toronto. I’m would like to try to root a cut rose. If I start now it will not until September that I can put it in the ground. Would that work? Thank you!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Susy. It might. I take a longer approach to my cuttings, allowing them to root all fall and into the next spring before I'd consider getting them into the ground.

[@susycrugliano-singh5691]

Fraser Valley Rose Farm what happens if I leave the roses in pots until the spring?

[@gabrielaortiz2577]

I live in San.antonio Texas i what to know what month id better

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Gabriela. I don't know your local climate, but I'd think now is a pretty good time - get them in and established before stressful hot weather.

[@user-jf3et9xn8s]

I live in sone 5 and

[@blackglama1]

I am in New England. Can i plant the rose now or is it to late now ?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm not plugged into your local climate - but I think you could already be well into frosty weather. Tough call. If there are a few good weeks above freezing, it may be worth it to get a rose into the ground now. Otherwise, I'd hold off until spring.

[@blackglama1]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm we are into 40-50 weather now .

[@chickenmomo6430]

Hey anyone knows what's the best time to grow rose branches in the UK??

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I take my cuttings in June and July - I bet the UK would be pretty similar.

[@chickenmomo6430]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thnk u dear for reply..but some say in February.. june July is summer here.. is it OK in summer time Fraser??

[@jane2100]

What’s the latest u can plant a rose

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

11:59pm. After that, it's the next day.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Seriously though, it's more about if you can manage watering and stress related to summer heat. In a mild climate like mine I go fairly late into the summer, but I have to keep on top of watering for sure

[@srijanapanta7827]

In which time we can plant roses

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Best in spring, next best is fall. Summer or winter: depends on your climate

[@srijanapanta7827]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you for the information

[@srijanapanta7827]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Hot climate is running in our country