On 06/07/17 10:38, Chris Hogg wrote:

But I don't think now is a good time to do it. I'm no rose expert, but
I would have thought spring or possibly autumn is the right time for
planting stuff, including roses, but not just before what could be a
hot dry summer. If you must plant them now, remember to keep them
watered.

Shouldn't be a problem - after all, the garden centres tell us that it's
OK to plant a containerised plant ta any time of the year! With a
weedproof membrane, and a "mulch" of stones, the rose will get off to a
good start if the OP follows your advice - particularly the bit about
keeping them watered!

With the vast number of plants being bought at a tropically-hot Hampton
Court show today, I reckon there will be quite a few which get planted
in the next few days. Whether they will get watered enough is another
matter...

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Jeff