"Cindie Light" wrote in message
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Hi grubber... I planted it about 3 weeks ago it gets sun from about
9:30 to sun down.

The sun is great. After three weeks in the ground, the roots probably
aren't established very well, but they may be rotting from too much water.
For future roses, plant in the fall, not the spring. The roots can get
established while the main plant is under less stress.

I would do one of three things

1) Trim back the branches to about 1/3 of the current leaves so you've got a
better root/leaf ratio.
2) Dig it up, pot it and pamper it until fall, then plant it in soil
or 3) leave it and buy a healthier rose if it dies.

Locally, It's A Jungle on Kramer is by far the best place. Go, even if you
aren't buying. It will feed your rose bug. The owners know their stuff and
are very helpful.

The Antique Rose Emporium is online www.antiqueroseemporium.com and has the
best selection of Texas grown own root roses. They also have a retail
outfit in San Antonio that I haven't been to - yet. The website seems to be
down at the moment.

Vintagegardens.com has an amazing selection and their site is very
informative, but their roses are small rooted cuttings oriented more towards
experienced rose growers.